JP6527743B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when a game medium is prized in a prize area such as a prize hole provided in the game area and a start condition is satisfied, plural types of identification Information is variably displayed (hereinafter, also referred to as "variation" or "variation display") on a variable display device, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined gaming value is to be provided based on the display result. There is a gaming machine that has In such a gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous for the player is obtained. For example, a gaming machine in a big hit gaming state opens a special electric winning combination called a big winning opening or an attacher, and continuously provides the player with a state in which winning of the game ball is extremely easy for a certain period of time Do.

  Then, during the variable display of the identification information, the possibility of becoming an advantageous state can be achieved by executing the step-up notice effect in which the aspect of the effect is changed stepwise from one step to a plurality of steps according to a predetermined order. There is a gaming machine that reports.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a game machine which simultaneously executes a plurality of types of step-up notice and which type of step-up notice is to be developed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-141549, A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 only changes stepwise in a fixed manner, and there is a possibility that it will reduce the game interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described points, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in game entertainment.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Step-up notice executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control for executing step-up notice effect etc.) which executes the step-up notice for changing the effect mode step by step. Equipped
A plurality of types of step-up displays can be executed in the same period by the step-up notice execution unit (for example, step-up displays of display frames of “white”, “red”, and “gold” can be displayed in the same period) ), And it is possible to display a notification image to notify whether the step-up display steps up or not,
In the notification mode of the notification image, a second mode (for example, any of the first modes (for example, a mode in which the predetermined step-up display is excluded and the remaining step-up displays are stepped up) and the first mode is different) Step-up display is not excluded, but an aspect such as stepping up all step-up displays is included,
The step-up notice executing means is
If notification manner of the notification image is the first aspect, among the plurality of types of step-up display, to erase one of the step-up display, is capable of Rukoto is stepped up another step up display ,
Wherein when notification manner of a notification image is the second aspect is capable Rukoto is stepped up the plurality of types of step-up display without erasing step up display of the one,
It is characterized by
Even when notification manner of a displayed the notification image is one of the second aspect and the first aspect, the notification image for each stage is capable Viewing,
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the mode of informing the user to step up.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
A mode (for example, a predetermined step) informing that the step-up display other than the excluded type is stepping up while excluding any one of the plurality of types of step-up display being executed. Such as removing the up display and stepping up the remaining step up display, etc.)
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the development after being notified in the first mode, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The notification mode of the first aspect excludes the type of step-up display which is the least likely to be controlled in the advantageous state among the plurality of types of step-up displays being executed (for example, the type to be finally displayed) That a step-up pattern is set to exclude a step-up display of a type that is less reliable than the step-up display of step etc. Is
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the development after being notified in the first mode, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) or (3) above,
The step-up notice execution means limits the change from the step executed at the time of the exclusion to the stage after the step-up display of the kind of step-up display excluded by the notification mode of the first aspect (for example, exclusion Step-up pattern is set so as not to step-up the step-up display of the selected type, etc.),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to at which timing the notification according to the first aspect is performed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
The step-up notice execution means performs notification according to the first aspect at a higher rate than notification according to the second aspect when controlling to the advantageous state (e.g., an earlier stage when becoming a "big hit") Perform step-up notice effects using the configured step-up pattern determination table so that the percentage determined to be a step-up pattern in which low reliability step-up display is excluded (for example, steps 1 and 2) is high. Etc.),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which mode the notification is performed.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5),
The step-up notice execution means is common to the period until the notification result is displayed in the case of notifying that the plurality of types of step-up display does not step up and in the case of performing the notification according to the first aspect The effect of is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (E) to FIG. 22 (G), when notification of not stepping up is performed, as shown in FIG. 21 (E) to FIG. 21 (G) The rendering operation (display mode) in the case of notifying the mode of stepping up the remaining step-up display excluding the predetermined step-up display is the display of FIG. 21 (H) or FIG. 22 (H). Until the same period, etc.),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, since it is difficult to recognize whether or not to step up until the notification result is finally displayed, it is possible to attract the attention of the player.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
The notification image for notifying whether or not the plurality of types of step-up display steps up includes a plurality of types of aspects (for example, aspect 1 and aspect 2 and the like) having different possibilities of being controlled in the advantageous state (for example, For example, when a notification image of mode 2 (i.e., a notification image of red color) is displayed, at least super reach etc.),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the aspect of the notification image.

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 figure which illustrates a change pattern. 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 which shows the structural example of a special figure reservation memory | storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a step up setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a step-up advance presentation production execution determination table etc. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a step pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a step pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a step pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing under variable display. It is an example of production operation of each step up display to step 1-step 5. It is an example of production operation in, when step-up advance production is performed. It is an example of production operation in, when step-up advance production is performed.

  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.

  A plurality of special symbols are given symbol numbers corresponding to them. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are attached to the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are attached to the symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. 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" .

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are both formed in, for example, a rectangular shape. In addition, the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), or the type It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating "00" to "99". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is configured of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, 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, in the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change 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 5L, 5C, 5R, 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 a variable display result in the special view game, each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the "left", "middle" and "right" in the image display device 5 The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the result of variable display of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A, or the second special figure in second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols that can be identified 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.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters are displayed on the decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or a combination of a number, English letters, eight character images relating to a predetermined motif, a number or a character or a combination of a symbol and a character image. , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image representing an arbitrary figure). Corresponding symbol numbers are attached to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The decorative design is not limited to eight types, but may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as it can constitute an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination or a combination resulting in lost.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, until the finalized decorative symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R for "left", "middle" and "right" For example, when the scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow sequentially from the top to the bottom from the one with the highest symbol number to the next, and the decorative symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, A decorative symbol whose symbol number is the smallest (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5L of "left", etc.), scroll display is performed from those with large symbol numbers to those with small symbols, When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

  In the display area of the image display device 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, the game ball passes the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for suspension of variable display corresponding to the special view game. It occurs based on the start-up winning by (entering). 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 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 special view reservation storage number is the number of storages for which the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended. The second special view reservation storage count is the number of storages for which the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended. 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.

  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 a pair of movable winglets that changes between a normally open state in the vertical position and an enlarged open state in the tilting position by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric vehicle shown in FIG. A tulip type character (normal motorized character) is provided, and a start area (second start area) forms a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized combination is off. It will be in the normally open state which is unfortunate. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric combination is on. It becomes an expansion and release state which is easy to enter. In addition, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normal opening state, the gaming ball may enter more than in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by, for example, closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area is the enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and the normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or can not pass (enter) Change to

  The game ball which has passed (entered) 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 which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in 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 a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, 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 special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, 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.

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

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning winning ball device 7, the gaming ball is in the other winning opening such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, 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 passing the game ball to the big winning hole, which is difficult for the player. It is a disadvantageous second state.

  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, dot matrix, etc. like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and plural kinds of identification information different from the special symbol The symbol which is normally displayed (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") 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 a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a 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. The hitting control handle may be provided with a single-shot release switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor provided in the hit shooting device or a touch ring (touch sensor). A drive signal for driving the firing motor is transmitted from the payout control substrate to the firing motor via the touch sensor substrate. Then, it is detected by the touch sensor that the player is touching the operation knob, and a signal from the touch sensor is a touch sensor circuit mounted on the touch sensor substrate (whether the player is touching the operation knob 5 or not It is transmitted to the payout control board via a circuit including a detection circuit and the like for detection. In this embodiment, when the launch disable signal for prohibiting the launch of the game ball is transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the payout control board, the drive of the launch motor is stopped, and the launch of the game ball is not performed. Then, when the launch enable signal is transmitted, the drive of the launch motor is started again, and the game ball is launched.

  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 tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. 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 which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. 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 may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 31B or the like, for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variable symbol display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol display 20 such that the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is started, for example, that the previous normal drawing game has ended, after the normal drawing start condition for the normal drawing is satisfied, the normal symbol display 20 The popular figure game by is started.

  In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time as the common-pattern fluctuation time elapses, 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 (a symbol per common figure) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is “general symbol lost” Become. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per common drawing", the enlargement and release control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip forming the variable winning prize ball device 6B is tilted is performed The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  For example, after the first start condition is satisfied, for example, by detecting the game ball passing through (entering) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the previous special drawing game or the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, by the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (special drawing display result) to be the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes "small hit" as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed as a final symbol as a final symbol, it will be a "loss".

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and special symbols indicating the number “2” are the small hit symbols. , A special symbol showing a symbol of "-" is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as big hit symbol or small hit symbol in special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A, such as lost symbol, is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B 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.

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

  The special winning opening door with the big winning opening opened during execution of the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then the special winning opening is closed, thereby the special variable winning winning ball device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). In addition, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number of times, execution of the round may be ended by establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win a prize winning opening etc.) .

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

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

  In the jackpot gaming state (short-term opening jackpot state) as a short-term opening round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term opening round big hit symbol is derived as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round The second period (for example, 0) in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period when the large winning opening is opened by the large winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state For one second). In the short-term open big hit state, the open period of the big winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and the other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds to be executed may be the second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

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

  Also, the big hit gaming state as the short opening round specified gaming state is not limited to the one having a short opening time of the big winning opening compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specified playing state, for example, opening the big winning opening While the period (upper limit time) is the same for the short opening round specified gaming state and the normal opening round specified playing state, the upper limit number of times (for example, 2 times) that makes the big winning opening open in the short opening round specified playing state is The number may be smaller than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal opening round specific gaming state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short opening round specified gaming state, the period for changing the big winning opening to the first state in which the gaming ball easily passes (enters) in each round is the first period in the normal opening round specified gaming state Also, the second period may be at least one of a short second period and a second round number in which the number of round execution times is smaller than the first round number in the special open round specific gaming state. .

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

  In "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 one of the special drawing games. 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 this case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, with the reach state, a decorative symbol ("reach variation symbol") which is not displayed as stopped when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination The display state in which the fluctuation continues, or the display state in which all or some of the decorative symbols are fluctuating in synchronization while constituting all or a 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 symbol display area 5C, etc.) The display condition in which the decorative symbol is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is a display state fluctuating in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the fluctuation mode of the decorative pattern, a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state is executed. May be 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 effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And each reach mode differs in the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). 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.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. And when the reach aspect of a super reach appears, possibility (big hit expectation) of a variable display result becoming "big hit" becomes high compared with the case where the reach aspect of normal reach appears. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, super reach effects of types such as Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach C are prepared in advance.

  Unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may reach the reach state during the variable display of the decorative pattern, or the variable display result may become the "big hit", etc. A variable display effect may be executed to notify the player by a variable display mode of the decorative symbol. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as "slip" and "simulated link" can be performed. It may be determined whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “slip” or “pseudo-run” in response to the change pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the effect control substrate 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of "slip", after changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right", a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are displayed on the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R etc. for a temporary stop, a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the decorative symbol display areas displayed for temporary stop By changing the decoration pattern again in the decoration pattern display area (for example, one or both of the decoration pattern display area 5L of “left” and the decoration pattern display area 5R of “right”) The effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of "slip", a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed temporarily for a predetermined number of times after variable display of decorative symbols is started and fixed decorative symbols to be variable display results are derived and displayed. By performing the variable display again for the decorative symbol of when the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state and when the decorative symbol that constitutes the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without being in the reach state is there.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", the variable display of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being met once. After displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R until the finalized decorative symbols are derived and displayed. Effects can be displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to a maximum of three times) in which all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R cause the decorative symbol to change again (simulated continuous change). The number of times of pseudo series change is the display of "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display except for the first change from the start of variable display of decorative symbol to the temporary stop of all decorative symbols at first. It is the number of times that the decorative pattern changes again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, 5R.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo series", any of a plurality of types of pseudo series chances predetermined in the left, "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, for example The decorative symbols that make up the image are temporarily displayed temporarily as a predetermined display result. After that, pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-series fluctuation (re-variation) once to three times in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-series”. Based on this, it is possible to make the variable display of the decorative pattern appear as if it had been started two to four times in succession. The number of times of pseudo series fluctuation (re-variation) in the variable display effect of "pseudo series" may be made to be able to be performed more than once or three times, for example, four times or five times.

  As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of such a decorative pattern, in addition to "slip" and "pseudo ream", for example, "development chance eye", "development chance eye end", "slip after the chance eye stop" And various other rendering operations may be performed. Here, in the variable display effect of “the development chance eye”, “left”, “middle”, “right” until variable decoration result of the decorative symbol is started and the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in all, the temporary display of the decorative symbol constituting the development chance included in the predetermined special combination, and then the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in a reach state As a predetermined reach effect is started. Thereby, when the decorative symbol constituting the development chance is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, and after the reach state, the variable display result is the "big hit". Expectations are enhanced.

  In addition, in the variable display effect of "development chance eye end", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, in all in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" An effect display is performed in which a decorative symbol of a combination predetermined as a development opportunity is derived and displayed as a finalized decorative symbol. In the variable display effect of "slip after chance stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", until after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the finalized decorative symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the lost combination (special combination) which becomes a pseudo recurrent chance in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the "left", "middle", and "right" Unlike the variable display effect of “pseudo series” in which the decorative symbol is again changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative symbol is changed again in part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R As a result, effect display is performed to change the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed.

  Unlike variable display effects such as reach effect or "slip" or "simulated link" during variable display of decorative symbols, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or voice output as a message, lamp There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as lighting, or the reach effect by the super reach may be executed. An advance notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit". In this embodiment, a display system notice such as “step-up display” may be executed as the notice effect. Note that, in addition to the notice effects of “step-up display”, a plurality of notice effects can be executed such as, for example, an operation-type notice requiring an operation of the player, such as “push button continuous hit”. The effect operation to be the advance effect effect may be any operation as long as no change occurs in the variable display time of the special symbol (special pattern fluctuation time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the notice effect of “step-up display”, for example, a effect display in which a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order in the display area of the image display device 5 during variable display of decorative symbols. An effect operation is performed such that the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of steps. In the preview effect of “step-up display”, one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, and then the effect image is displayed. It may be possible to end the effect display in the advance effect without switching. Also, instead of the effect display for switching and displaying the effect image, or with such effect display, for example, the effect operation is performed by the effect operation in which the movable members for effect are operated in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order. An effect operation that changes (steps up) in a plurality of steps may be performed.

  The notice effect (step-up notice effect) of the “step-up display” in this embodiment can be changed to, for example, the five stages shown in FIGS. 20 (A) to 20 (E) as shown in FIG. In the display area of the device 5, “step-up display” of a plurality of types (three types of display frames “white”, “red” and “gold”) with different display frame colors can be displayed in the same period (see FIG. 21 (B)), the plurality of step-up displays step up at the same timing. Then, as the number of changing stages (the number of steps) increases, the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit") is higher, and the reliability is different according to the color of the display frame. Further, although details will be described later, in the preview effect of “step-up display” in this embodiment, a notification image for notifying (notifying) whether or not switching of effect images is performed (step-up) is displayed . Then, any one step-up display is finally determined from "step-up display" of a plurality of types (three types of display frames "white", "red", and "gold") with different display frame colors. Ru.

  The notice effect that such a step up is possible is a special symbol or a decorative symbol that is executed in response to one start winning (one game ball having entered the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening). It is a kind of notice effect performed during variable display, and is also referred to as step-up notice effect in which the aspect of the notice (display, sound, lamps, effects of moving objects, etc.) changes in multiple steps (step-up). Ru. In addition, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect, or the effect mode in each step, to be a "big hit", that a specific reach effect is performed, from "non-probable variation big hit" to "probably big hit" Of the promoting, at least one of them may be announced. Further, the target to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (the number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when the second step is performed, “super reach determination” may be performed when the third step is performed, and “big hit determination” may be performed when the fourth step is performed. As a change (step-up) of the mode of advance notice, different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up is performed by changing the shape, color, etc. of one character. May be That is, it is only required to be able to recognize that the state of the means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) for giving notice from the player is gradually changed. Further, although details will be described later, in this embodiment, if the color of the display frame of the step-up display finally determined is other than “white”, it is determined that the super reach is established.

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

  When the special symbol to be the lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a final symbol in the special figure game, the variable symbol state of the decorative symbol is reached after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is performed, or the reach effect is not performed, the finalized decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of a decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "loss".

  Among the special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in special drawing games, when the normal big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number “3” are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is performed, or a reach effect is not performed, a predetermined normal big hit combination ("non-probable variation big hit combination is selected among multiple types of big hit combinations The finalized decorative symbol that will be referred to as For example, the fixed decoration pattern which is usually a big hit combination has a symbol number “1” which is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 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 may be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line. A decorative symbol having a symbol number of even "2", "4", "6", "8" which usually constitutes a big hit combination is usually called a symbol (also referred to as "non-probable variation symbol").

  In response to the determined special symbol in the special figure game becoming the big hit symbol usually, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed The variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "non-probability change" (also referred to as "usually big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". Based on the variable display result becoming "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-deterministic change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, time shortening control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, and the initialization state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, initialization processing after power on as in the case of system reset) Control) is performed. In the time-saving control, either of the special figure game being executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state and the variable display result being a "big hit", either condition is established first When it is done, you should finish.

  Among the special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in the special drawing game, when the probability variation big hit symbols such as the special symbols indicating the number “7” are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to reaching the reach state, after the same reach effect as when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "normal" is performed, or without the reach effect being performed, a plurality of big hit combinations Among them, there is a case where the finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined probability variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed. For example, the fixed decorative symbol that is the probability variation big hit combination has symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd “1”, “3”, “5” and “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line. A decorative symbol having a symbol number of odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” which constitutes a probability variation big hit combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When a definite variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a determined special symbol in a special figure game, a fixed ornament symbol that is usually a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the finalized decoration design is usually a big hit combination or a positive variation big hit combination, the variable display mode in which the positive variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variable display result is "big hit" It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “probability change” in a case. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "probable change", it is controlled to a normally open big hit state, and after that, time variation control and probability change control (probable change control) are performed. By performing the probability change control, the probability that the variable display result (special view display result) becomes a "big hit" in the special view game of each time is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability change control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state is controlled again is satisfied (note that after the end of the big hit gaming state again) In the case of a big hit of a big hit type of definite variation, positive variation control is performed again after the big hit state ends). As in the case of the time saving control, the probability change control may be ended when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability change control is ended when it is determined that the probability change control is to be ended in the probability change fall lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state, even if the probability change control is ended. Good.

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

  By performing the high open control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the wide open state is increased more than when the high open control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B is more likely to be satisfied, and the special drawing game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result is a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high release control can be performed is also referred to as a high release control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

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

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

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

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

  When the special winning opening is opened after the finalized decorative symbol that constitutes the opening chance is derived as a result of the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" There are times when it is controlled to the short-term opening big hit state on the basis, and when it is controlled to the small hitting game state on the basis of the fact that the variable indication result is “the small hitting”. On the other hand, after the finalized decoration pattern that constitutes the reach combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decoration pattern, the large winning opening is opened after the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable". It is only when controlled based on the short-term open jackpot state. Therefore, while the fixed decoration design which constitutes the opening chance eye corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term opening big hit state and the small hit gaming state, the fixed decoration pattern of the reach combination is the short-term open big hit state It corresponds to being controlled.

  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 a temporary stop display of a decorative pattern that is usually a 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 "," In the "right" decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R again in the state that the same decorative symbol is aligned, and decorative symbol (probable symbol pattern) and a big hit usually One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is displayed on the stop display (final stop display) as a finalized decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probability change”, as the re-lottery effect, after changing the decorative symbol displayed temporary stop again, the fixed decorative symbol which usually becomes a big hit combination The re-lottery defeat presentation effect is performed to display the derived display. 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.

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

  In the jackpot promotion promotion, there is no jackpot promotion promotion production that announces that there is a promotion where the gaming state becomes a definite change state despite the fixed decoration pattern being usually a big hit combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a definite change state There is a jackpot promotion failure production to notify. For example, in the jackpot promotion promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either one of the normal symbol and the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or It is sufficient to inform the player of the presence or absence of the promotion to be a probability change state by displaying different effect images.

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

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure The variable display of 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.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. The various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric component for presentation such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for the purpose to execute a predetermined rendering operation. Further, the effect control board 12 has a function of transmitting a firing enable signal and a firing disable signal to the payout control board.

  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, lighting / extinguishing the game effect lamp 9 etc. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wire for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called, for example. It is sufficient if it has. In addition, the main substrate 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a common view hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  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 and the like is included.

  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 random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of various random number values used to control the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, for example, to periodically or irregularly update various numerical data by software, thereby making a part of various random numbers. May be counted. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

  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. Further, in the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for transmitting control signals as various control commands from the main substrate 11 by the CPU 103, and a fluctuation pattern table storing plural kinds of fluctuation patterns are constituted. Table data etc. are stored.

  FIG. 3 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result is "losing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" or "reach", respectively. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to the display result being a "big hit" or the like. In addition, the change pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss fluctuation pattern") and variable The variation pattern corresponding to the display result of "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol being "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). In addition, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern.

  The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The super reach variation pattern includes reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "loss". As shown in the figure, the fluctuation time differs depending on the type of reach, and the common fluctuation time is set regardless of whether it is in the reach state by the probability change symbol or the reach state by the non probability change symbol.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source which is partially or entirely produced on a predetermined power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Ru. In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state, that is, the data corresponding to the control state of the gaming control means (such as a special map process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In such a RAM 102, an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like is provided.

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

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

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

  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.

  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.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, movable objects (model for effect), etc.) The effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for control is stored. The effect control pattern is configured of data indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special pattern change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns may be stored.

  The special figure fluctuation time effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns, in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time when the definite special symbol as the special figure display result is derived and displayed Composed of data indicating the control content of various rendering operations such as variable display operations of decorative symbols, reach effects, effect display operations in re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations without variable display of decorative symbols. It is done. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress status of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content. For example, a plurality of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different may be included in the special figure change time effect control pattern, for example, for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

  For example, when starting variable display of a decorative pattern, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special pattern change effect control pattern) based on the change pattern or the like indicated by the change pattern designation command. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as an advance effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern may be configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. An instruction according to the effect control pattern set in this manner is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received an instruction from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads image data indicated by the instruction from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in the VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 13 receiving the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and expands it by temporarily storing it in the voice RAM or the like. . Every time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not any of the effect control process timer determination values match, and if it matches, control of the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data I do.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used to control the effect operation.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 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 the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to count the gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

  Following the information output process, the game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the gaming random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR3 used on the main substrate 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B 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.

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

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the settings in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, the transmission of effect control commands based on the settings in the command transmission table is enabled. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S101 of FIG. 4 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the start port 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" as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special-image pending storage number by reading the first pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the first pending storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. If it is determined in step S202 that the first special map storage number is not the upper limit (step S202; No), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the RAM 102 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 figure is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether or not (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special-image pending storage number by reading the second pending-storage number count value, which is the storage value of the second pending storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. If it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure storage number is not the upper limit (step S205; No), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to "2" (step S206).

  After one of the processes in steps S203 and S206 is executed, the number of to-be-saved special-image storages according to the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer, is updated to 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 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to add one (step S208). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 selects, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102, the random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type. Are extracted (step S209). The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination determines whether or not the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game is controlled as a "big hit" or not and is controlled to a big hit gaming state. It is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol in the case where the variable display result is "big hit", as "non-probability change", "probability change", or "rapid probability" Is a random number value used for, for example, a value in the range of “0” to “99”. The CPU 103 executes the processing of step S209 to select numerical data representing a part or all of the random display value used to determine the variable display mode including the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern or the variable display time. Extract.

  Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored at the head of the empty entry in the special view holding storage unit according to the starting opening buffer value by being set as holding information (step S210). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating random number values MR1 and MR2 is set in the first special view holding storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. When the value is “2”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 is set in the second special image storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 6B.

  In the first special view reserve storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6A, the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and a start winning (first start winning) occurs. The pending data of the special drawing game (special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A) which has not been started yet is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit 151A is associated with the reserve number in the winning sequence (the order of detecting the gaming balls) to the first starting winning opening, and the first starting condition in passing (entering) the gaming balls The number of storages is a predetermined upper limit, with numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the establishment and numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for big hit type determination as reserve data. Store until a value (for example "4") is reached. The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game (special view display As a result, on-hold information is used to make it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is to be awarded based on the result.

  In the second special view reserve storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, and the start winning (second start winning) is The pending data of the special drawing game (special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B) that has been generated but not yet started is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit 151B is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, the second start condition of passing (enter) the game balls The number is a predetermined upper limit value, with numerical data indicating random number value MR1 for special image display result determination extracted from random number circuit 104 etc. by CPU 103 based on establishment and random number value MR2 for big hit type determination as pending data. Store until it reaches (eg "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game (special view display As a result, on-hold information is used to make it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is to be awarded based on the result.

  It should be noted that the game ball has passed (entered) the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening The common hold storage unit may store the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning combination in association with the hold number. In this case, the start information may be included in the hold information indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening has passed (entered) in the hold information, and may be stored in association with the hold number. .

  Subsequent to the process of step S210 shown in FIG. 5, transmission setting of a starting opening winning combination designation command corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the transmission command buffer in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer, etc. In order to transmit, to 12, the first starting opening winning combination designating command notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. Make settings for On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. , Setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning combination designated command notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established . The start opening winning combination designation command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the sending command pointer in the sending command buffer, the number of first special views pending storage for A setting for transmitting either the first pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special storage number notification command for reporting the second special view pending storage number is performed (step S212). The pending storage number notification command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Note that, instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying of the total pending storage number may be transmitted. 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 the process of step S212 is performed, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S213). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S213; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), step S204. Go to the process of On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (step S213; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), The start winning determination process ends. 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.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  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 the second special symbol is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the first special view pending storage unit 151A or the second special view pending storage unit 151B. A determination is made as to whether or not the special figure game is to be started by the 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. 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 Small hit design, lost design either) 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”.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determination of a variation pattern based on a result of prior determination of whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". Includes the process of determining one of a plurality of types. 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 to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. It takes a value in the range of 251 ". When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  By the special symbol normal processing of step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing of step S111, a variation pattern including a determined special symbol to be a variable display result of the special symbol and a variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. Processing for determining a variable display mode of

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation processing in step S112 is executed, the first special symbol display device subtracts 1 from or adds 1 to the special figure variation timer value which is a stored value in the special view variation timer provided in the RAM 102 Regardless of whether it is a special drawing game using the first special drawing in 4A or a special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B, measurement of elapsed time is performed by a common timer. To be done. Further, it is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the special symbol variation process of step S112 is the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special feature in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is sufficient that the processing of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special drawing game using the figure is performed by the common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol as the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (displayed) It includes the process of making settings for Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, and if the big hit flag is on, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "8". When the big hit flag and the small hit flag are both off, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "0".

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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 processing to wait until it passes. 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”.

  FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 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. For example, in the process of step S231, the second pending storage count value stored in the RAM 102 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  When it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is other than “0” (step S231; No), the suspension stored corresponding to the suspension number “1” in second special view suspension storage unit 151B. As data, random number value MR1 for special figure display result decision and numerical data which shows random number value MR2 for big hit classification decision are read out respectively (step S232). 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. Shifts pending data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the pending number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to pending numbers “2” to “4”) in section 151B by one entry at a time (Step S233). In addition, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter in the RAM 102 may be updated so as to be decremented by one. At this time, the variation special figure designation buffer value which is the storage value of the variation special figure designation buffer 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. For example, in the process of step S235, the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage count counter may be read from the RAM 102, and it may be determined 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, the special drawing game using the second special drawing is not limited to the one to be executed prior to the special drawing game using the first special drawing, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game ball enters (passes) and the start winning occurs. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated is provided, and from the stored data, the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started. It is good if it can be determined.

  When it is determined in step S235 that the number of first special view reservations is other than “0” (step S235; No), the suspension stored corresponding to the suspension number “1” in first special view suspension storage unit 151A. As data, random number value MR1 for special figure display result decision and numerical data which show random number value MR2 for big hit classification decision are read out respectively (step S236). 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 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 unit 151A shifts the hold data indicating the random number MR1 and MR2 stored in the lower order entries (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") higher than the hold number "1" by one entry at a time. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S 237, the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter in the RAM 102 may be updated so as to be decremented by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S234 and S238, it is changed as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit" or "losing" A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 8A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 8B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special-image display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, before the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the variable display result Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state with "big hit", and to control to the small hit gaming state with the variable display result as "small hit". It is a table that is referenced to make decisions. The second special view display result determination table 130B is a variable display result before a finalized special symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special view game using the second special pattern by the second special symbol display device 4B. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state with "big hit", and to control to the small hit gaming state with the variable display result as "small hit". It is a table that is referenced to make decisions.

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

  In the first special view display result determination table 130A and the second special view display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination It is the data for determination allocated to the determination result of whether to control to a big hit game state as "." In each of the first special view display result determination table 130A and the second special view display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) More decision values than at times are assigned to the "big hit" special map display results. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is a "big hit" as compared with the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) The probability of being determined to control the state is high. That is, in each of the first special view display result determination table 130A and the second special view display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a definite variation state, it is compared with a normal state or a time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state so that the probability to be determined to control to the big hit gaming state is high.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the determined value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "30000" to "30350") is assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. In the case where the variable display result is determined based on such a setting that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, In the case where the variable display result is determined based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special view display result is displayed. The proportion determined to control the small hit gaming state as "small hit" can be made different.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hitting gaming state as "small hitting", so for example, time saving state (low probability high base state) In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as the state (high probability high base state), the frequency of small hit gaming state where obtaining the winning ball is difficult It is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extension of the game. In the second special view display result determination table 130B as well, a determination value of a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special view display result determination table 130A is allocated to the special view display result of “small hit”. It is also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value may be allocated to the "small hit" special figure display result as compared to the first special figure display result determination table 130A. In this way, even in the high base state such as the time saving state or the probability changing state, the proportion determined to control the small hitting gaming state is lower than in the low base state such as the normal state or the time saving none definite changing state. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, determination of the special view display result may be performed with reference to the common special view display result determination table.

  Subsequent to the process of step S239 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result stored in the random number buffer for variation are In comparison with the determination value assigned to the special view display result, it is determined whether the special view display result is to be "big hit", "small hit" or "loss" (step S240).

  Since table data for special figure display result determination corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when variable display such as a special figure game is started is in a state of probability change Depending on whether or not, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is to be a "big hit" using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as the special view game is started is the normal state or the time saving state, the game state is the first special view display result determination table 130A or the second special view display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the case of the normal state or the short time state is selected as the data for normal determination, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display such as the special view game is started is in the probability change state, the game state is the first special view display result determination table 130A or the second special view display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the case of the definite variation state is selected as the data for special determination, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this.

  After the special view display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether the special view display result is a "big hit" (step S241). When it is determined that the "big hit" (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as any of a plurality of types (step S243).

  The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to any one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, when it is determined to control the special figure display result to the jackpot gaming state as "big hit". Is a table to be referenced. In the big hit classification determination table 131, whether the special symbol for which variable display (variation) has been performed in the special figure game is the first special figure (special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special figure (the second special figure Depending on whether it is a special design game by the special symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is plural such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “probability” It is assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the jackpot type of “R” is different depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the variation special figure is the first special figure, while the determined value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "82" to "99") is assigned to the jackpot type of "probable", the variation special figure is Is the second special view, the determination value is not assigned to the "probable" jackpot type. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be any of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special drawing game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. And if the jackpot type is determined to be any of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined to control the jackpot type as "probable" to the short-term open jackpot state as "probable", so for example, normally variable winning ball device by high open control In the game state where the game ball is easy to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to prevent the decrease of the game interest due to the extension of the game while avoiding frequent occurrence of short open jackpot state in which it is difficult to obtain winning balls .

  In addition, even when the fluctuation special drawing is the second special drawing, even if the determined value of the predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special drawing is the first special drawing is allocated to the jackpot type of “probable” Good. For example, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the "big deal" jackpot type than when the variation special figure is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, determination of the jackpot type may be performed with reference to common table data.

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation is “non-probable”, Whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types is determined according to which one of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability change” and “probability” matches (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of step S244, any gaming state of the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the time-saving state, the probability change state having a higher advantage for the player than the time-saving state, any gaming state It is determined before the finalized special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, the jackpot type determined is stored, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245). As an example, if the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0”, if “probability change”, “1”, and if “probability”, “2” may be set.

  If it is determined in step S241 that "big hit" is not made (step S241; No), it is determined whether the special map display result is "small hit" (step S246). When it is determined that the "small hit" (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not a "small hit" (step S246; No) or after executing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control to a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state A finalized special symbol is set corresponding to the result of the prior decision of the decision and the determination result of the big hit type in the case of the big hit gaming state (step S248). As an example, when it is determined that the special figure display result is not "small hit" in step S246, the special figure display result is "loss" in response to the pre-decision result indicating that the "loss" is made. A special symbol indicating a symbol of "-" is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S246 that the special view display result is "small hit", the small hit corresponding to the pre-decision result indicating that the special view display result is "small hit". The special symbol indicating the number of "2" to be the symbol is set as the finalized special symbol. Also, if it is determined in step S241 that the special view display result is "big hit", then "3", "5", "7" become the big hit symbol according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. Set one of the special symbols that indicate the number of "" to the finalized special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "non-probability", a special symbol indicating the number of "3" that is usually a big hit symbol among the normally open round jackpot symbols is set as the determined special symbol. In addition, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "probable change", a special symbol indicating the number of "7" which becomes a probability variation big hit symbol among the normally open round big hit symbols is set as the determined special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is "probable", a special symbol indicating the number of "5" that will be a short-term open jackpot symbol is set as the finalized special symbol.

  After setting the finalized special symbol in step S248, the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. . 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 predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), 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.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, 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 big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A is selected as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as any of a plurality of types. It sets (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change” or “probability” (step S263).

  When it is determined (predetermined) that the special pattern display result is "big hit", the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A changes the variation pattern to a random value MR3 for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the big hit type. It is a table referred to determine based on one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, the numerical value (decision (decision) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “probability” Value) is assigned to any of the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, the fluctuation pattern PB4-3, and the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3.

  In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion where a determined value is assigned to each fluctuation pattern so that the proportion determined for each fluctuation pattern differs according to which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. . For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" or "probability variation", the determination value for variation pattern PA4-1, variation pattern PB4-1, variation pattern PB4-2 and variation pattern PB4-3 is Allocation is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation pattern can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the plural types the jackpot type is to be made.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion where a decision value is assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of a plurality of types of big hit types are determined. For example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4-3. On the other hand, no decision value is assigned to fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable", while the determination value is assigned to fluctuation pattern PC1-1-fluctuation pattern PC1-3, fluctuation pattern PA4-1, fluctuation pattern PB4 No determination value is assigned to the change pattern -1, the change pattern PB4-2 and the change pattern PB4-3. Thus, when the special view display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to the "probability", the fluctuation pattern different from the case where it is controlled to the normal open big hit state is determined. be able to.

  In addition, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time saving state when the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probability", "probability", or "probability". Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern can be made different depending on which of the plurality of types of game states it is. In addition, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time saving state when the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “probability”. Thus, the decision values may be assigned to different fluctuation patterns. Thereby, different fluctuation patterns can be determined according to which of the plurality of types of game states. In this embodiment, more decision values are assigned to variation pattern PA4-1 indicating a variation pattern of normal reach when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" than in the case of "probability variation". . Therefore, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the probability of becoming "certain change" is higher than the jackpot type becomes "non-certain change", so that the player can be expected to have an expectation, and the game It can improve the interest. Further, in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2 for performing the reach effect of the super reach B is more than the fluctuation pattern PB4-1 for performing the reach effect of the super reach A, More decision values are assigned to the variation pattern PB4-3 for performing the reach effect of the super reach C than the variation pattern PB4-2.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 10 (step S261; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S264). Then, if the small hit flag is on (step S 264; Yes), the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132 B shown in FIG. And set (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S 264 (step S 264; No), the lost change pattern determination table 132 C shown in FIG. 11C is used as a use table for determining the change pattern to any one of a plurality of types. It selects and sets (step S266). For example, by determining whether the time saving flag provided in the RAM 102 is on or not, it is specified whether or not the time saving control is being performed in the gaming state being a probability changing state or a time saving state (step S267). ).

  If it is determined (predetermined) that the special pattern display result is "loss", the change pattern determination table 132C causes the change pattern to be selected based on the random value MR3 for change pattern determination, and any one of a plurality of types. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not.

  In the lost fluctuation pattern determination table 132C, the determination value is changed so that the ratio determined for each fluctuation pattern is different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the definite variation state or the time reduction state in the time reduction control. There is a part assigned to the pattern. As a result, it is possible to make the ratio determined to the same fluctuation pattern different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the definite variation state or the time reduction control in the time reduction state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there is a portion where a determination value is assigned to a different variation pattern depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state or a definite variation state or a time reduction state in time reduction state. Thereby, different fluctuation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the definite variation state or the time reduction control in the time reduction state. In the lost change pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit change pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, more determinations are made than the determination values assigned to the change patterns for performing the reach effect of the super reach. Values are assigned to non-reach variation patterns. Therefore, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the expectation of becoming a big hit is high. Further, in the lost change pattern determination table 132C, the reach effect of the super reach B is more than the change pattern PB2-1 performing the reach effect of the super reach A, in contrast to the big hit change pattern determination table 132A of FIG. The determination value is assigned such that the variation pattern PB2-2 for performing the reach effect of the super reach C is smaller than the variation pattern PB2-2 for performing the variation pattern PB2-2. Therefore, the super reach B is higher than the strange super reach A, and the super reach C is more likely to be a big hit when the reach effect is performed than the super reach B. Therefore, the player's attention can be drawn to the type of reach effect to be executed, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  After performing any of the processes in steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 10, for example, based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the fluctuation random number buffer etc., the use table The variation pattern is determined to be any one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special drawing game executed using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the satisfaction of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special drawing game to be executed by the second special symbol display device 4B using the second special figure based on the fact that the second start condition is established, A common processing module can determine one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns using numerical data indicating a common random number value MR3 used to determine fluctuation patterns to be updated by a common random counter or the like.

  When the jackpot flag is on, the table data corresponding to the jackpot type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination It is only necessary to be able to determine the fluctuation pattern to which the decision value corresponding to the numerical data indicating. Thus, the CPU 103 only needs to determine one of the plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance in accordance with the determination result of making the special view display result "big hit".

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B to determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned. Thus, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the fluctuation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of making the special drawing display result "small hit".

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S269, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach". That is, the process of step S269 includes the process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is to be the reach state when the variable display result is "loss".

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure variation time which is a variable display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the variation pattern is set (step S270). 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.

  After executing the process of step S270, according to the variation special view designation buffer value, the special view game using the first special view in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special in the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to start any one of the special drawing games using the figures, setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed (step S271). 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.

  Subsequent to the process of step S271, setting for transmitting various commands used for the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S272). For example, when the fluctuation special view designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to issue a game state designation command, a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Transmission of setting data indicating the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance to transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command in the RAM 102 It is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to issue a game state designation command, a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. In the buffer area.

  Here, the first variation start command is a command for designating the start of variation in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the start of variation in a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The fluctuation pattern designation command is variably displayed on the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. Is a variation pattern specification command for specifying a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is finished based on the command transmission setting in step S272, the main board 11 transmits a game state designating command to the effect control board 12, The fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command is sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is first transmitted, the first change start command or the second change start command, the change pattern specification command The game state designation command, the first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Thereafter, the value of the special view process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S273), and the variation pattern setting process is ended.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute 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 the timer interrupt flag 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. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be in the off state, and command analysis processing is executed. 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.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decoration light such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the model for effect With regard to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 are performed.

  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.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S170 to S177 as follows according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Do.

  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.

  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 step-up, step-up notice effect execution setting, and other various effect operations, determine the finalized decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. Includes processing and so on.

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various types during variable display of the decorative symbol. Perform effect control of. Further, in the variable display effect process, when it is determined to execute the specific effect, execution control of the specific effect is performed. 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. If the finalized display of the finalized decorative symbol is displayed in response to the end code being read out from the special pattern fluctuation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is displayed. When it has elapsed, the decoration display symbol can be derived and displayed autonomously on the side of the effect control board 12 without the effect control command from the main board 11 and the variable display result can be determined. When the determined decoration pattern is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the 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 designating command designates the start of the big hit gaming state when the hit start designating command is received, the value of the presentation process flag is a value corresponding to the big hit during the presentation processing “6”. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the presentation process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect processing. Update to "4". Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "loss", and the value of the effect process flag is an initial value. Update to "0".

  The small hitting middle effect process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In this small hitting medium effect processing, the CPU 120 for effect control sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 5 And outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 and outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 And various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED is executed. Further, in the small hitting medium effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of the hitting end designation command from the main substrate 11, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "5" corresponding to the small hitting end effect. .

  The small hitting end effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "5". In this small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern and the like corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state and the like, and displays the effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 5 And outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 and outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 And various effect control at the time of the end of the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  The jackpot inside effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit, during the effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect in the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 5 Or, by outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, the game effect lamp 9 or decoration by the output of a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Execute various effect control in the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED. Further, in the big hit internal effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of the hit end designation command from the main substrate 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the display screen of the image display device 5 or Output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and output a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 for the game effect lamp 9 or decoration Various effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first reads, for example, the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, and the special view display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special view display result is "loss" (step S521; Yes), for example, the fluctuation pattern designated by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from main substrate 11 or the like. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" (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, numerical data indicating a random value for left fixed symbol determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left fixed previously stored in ROM 121 or the like By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the 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 data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed stopped in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 in the finalized decorative symbol is determined. In the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the determined decorative symbol of the non-reach combination to be the predetermined chance symbol, corresponding to the case where the variable symbol advance is being executed.

  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 a random value for determining left and right fixed symbols, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in RAM 122, is extracted and predetermined left and right fixed previously stored in ROM 121 or the like By referring to the symbol determination table, etc., the symbol numbers of the fixed ornament symbols displayed on the left and right in the symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decoration pattern of. Furthermore, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and referring to a predetermined middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like 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 among the finalized decorative symbols 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). When it is determined to be "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; Yes), for example, the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of "probable" or "small hit", such as an opening chance eye A combination of symbols is determined (step S528). As an example, in response to the case where one of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting any one of a plurality of opening chances is determined Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data representing a random number value for determining a chance eye updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 etc. is referred to Thus, it is sufficient to determine the combination of the finalized decorative symbols that constitute any of the opening chance eyes.

  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 S526). As an example, in the process of step S526, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the big hit determined by the random counter of the RAM 122 or the like is extracted, and then a predetermined big hit determined beforehand stored in the ROM 121 or the like By referring to the determination table, etc., the symbol numbers of the left, middle and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are all displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the same stop. Determine the decoration pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the presence or absence of the promotion effect in the jackpot, and the like, a determination is made to determine a different decoration pattern as the decoration pattern.

  As a specific example, when the big hit type is "non-probability change", any one decorative pattern is selected from among a plurality of types of normal symbols, and it is decided to be a finalized decorative pattern that constitutes a non-probable large hit combination. Just do it. If the jackpot type is "probable variation", any one decorative pattern may be selected from among a plurality of types of oddly-changed symbols, and it may be determined as a finalized decorative symbol that constitutes a probability variation big hit combination. In addition, when the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one decorative pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols or probable patterns, and a finalized decorative symbol forming non-probable big hit combination or positive variation big hit combination You may decide to At this time, when it is decided to the fixed decoration symbol of the non-probability variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probability variation state in re-lottery production in the variable display is not done, it is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state It should just be notified that it is controlled to a definite change state by a jackpot promotion promotion etc. On the other hand, when it is determined to the definite decoration symbol of the big hit combination, it may be notified in the re-lottery production in the variable display or the notification that it is controlled to the positive variation state without executing the re-lottery production . In the process of step 526, for example, when the variable display result is "big hit", different fluctuation patterns are prepared for the case of "big hit of definite change" and the case of "big hit of non definite change". By checking the variation pattern designation command, it may be determined whether to set a definite decoration pattern that constitutes a non-probable variation big hit combination or to set a definite decoration pattern that constitutes a true variation big hit combination.

As described above, it is determined in the process of step S 524 or S 526 whether the reach state with the probability change symbol or the reach state with the non probability variation symbol. Therefore, even if it is determined to have the same fluctuation time (if it is determined to have the same fluctuation pattern), there are cases where it will be in the reach state with a definite variation pattern or in a reach condition with a non definite variation pattern, ie, reach Regardless of the symbol constituting the symbol, the common fluctuation time will be determined, and the fluctuation pattern can be reduced.

  After executing any of the processes in steps S523, S524, S526, and S528, the CPU for effect control 120 executes a step-up setting process for performing execution setting of the notice effect (step-up notice effect) of "step-up display". (Step S529). FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the step-up setting process performed in step S529 of FIG. In the step-up setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the presence / absence of execution of the step-up notice effect according to the step-up notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 15 (A) (step S621).

  The step-up notice rendering execution determination table shown in FIG. 15A is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not the step-up notice rendering is performed. As shown in FIG. 15A, the step-up advance notice effect execution determination table is a decision for determining whether to execute step-up advance notice effect for each variable display result (including the big hit type and the variation pattern). Percentages are assigned. More specifically, the variable display results are classified into "big hit (probability change / non-probability change)", "big hit (probability)", "loss (super reach) / small hit", and "other than above", and each variable To the display result, the determination ratio as to whether or not to execute the step-up notice effect is assigned. The effect control CPU 120 may obtain the variable display result of the variable display and the fluctuation pattern with reference to the display result designation command and the fluctuation pattern designation command. In the process of step S621, different from the table shown in FIG. 15A, whether or not the step-up notice effect is to be performed may be determined at a predetermined rate based on whether or not the game is a big hit. Further, unlike the table shown in FIG. 15A, even in the case of a big hit, the determination ratio may be set to be different between positive and negative. Further, the determination ratio may be set to be different between the lose (super reach) and the small hit. Furthermore, even in the case of a loss (super reach), the determination ratio may be set to be different depending on the type of reach such as super reach A, super reach B, or super reach C. In addition, the determination ratio may be different depending on the execution status of the pseudo run and the number of times of the pseudo run. In addition, the decision ratio differs depending on whether it is a big hit or not, and the number of pseudo runs, or the decision rate varies depending on the presence or absence of pseudo runs and the type of reach, etc. (The same applies to FIG. 15C). In the case where the determination ratio is made to differ according to the number of pseudo sequences, for example, the determination ratio may be set so as to increase as the number of pseudo sequences increases.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (A), when the variable display result is "big hit (probable change / non-definite change)", the percentage determined to execute the step-up notice effect is the highest, and "big hit (probable) "," Loss (super reach) / small hit "in the order of lower, the above" big hit (certain change / non definite change) "," big hit (probability) "," lost (super reach) "," small hit " When it does not correspond to any of (when it corresponds to the classification of "other than the above"), the ratio determined to execute the step-up notice effect is the lowest. Therefore, when the step-up notice effect is executed, the expectation for being a "big hit" is high, and the player's expectation for the step-up notice effect to be executed can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after executing the processing of step S621, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the step-up notice effect in step S621 (step S622). When it is determined to execute the step-up advance presentation effect (step S622; Yes), the notification image mode determination table shown in FIG. 15B is set, and based on the variable display result, the notification image An aspect is determined (step S623). The notification image is an image (see FIG. 21A) displayed when asking (notifying) whether or not the effect image is switched (stepped up). In this embodiment, two notification images of different display colors are prepared, and in the process of step S623, it is determined which notification image is to be displayed. In the step-up notice effect in this embodiment, the notification image is always displayed in each step. Further, as described later, in the mode informing that the step-up is performed by the notification image, the mode in which the remaining step-up display is stepped up while excluding the predetermined step-up display, and any step-up display are excluded. No, there are two prepared modes for stepping up all step-up displays, and by determining the step-up pattern by the process of step S625 described later, it is determined which mode is to be notified. .

  The notification image mode determination table shown in FIG. 15 (B) is a table referred to in order to determine the display mode of the notification image. The notification image mode determination table, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), determines whether the display mode of the notification image is to be “mode 1” or “mode 2” for each variable display result (including the variation pattern). A decision rate is assigned to make a decision. More specifically, the variable display results are classified into “'super reach out' or 'big hit'” and “other than above”, and the determination ratio of aspect 1 and aspect 2 is assigned to each. The effect control CPU 120 may obtain the variable display result of the variable display and the fluctuation pattern with reference to the display result designation command and the fluctuation pattern designation command. As shown, in this embodiment, the display color of "mode 1" is "white" and the display color of "mode 2" is "red", and display is performed in "mode 1" and "mode 2". Although the color is different, for example, the size and the shape may be different instead of the display color. In addition to Aspect 1 and Aspect 2, more aspects may be provided, such as Aspect 3 and Aspect 4. In this case, the aspect is determined according to the finer determination ratio according to the variable display result and the variation pattern. You may

  As shown in FIG. 15 (B), when the variable display result is "'Super reach out of place' or 'big hit'", the proportion determined in "Mode 2" corresponds to the category "Other than the above". It is higher than you would like. In addition, when the variable display result corresponds to the “other than the above” category, the determination ratio is assigned so as not to be determined as “mode 2”. Therefore, when the notification image of “aspect 2” (that is, the notification image of red color) is displayed, at least super reach is achieved, and therefore, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the notification image. In the illustrated example, when the variable display result falls under the category "other than the above," an example is not determined to be "mode 2", but the variable display result is "super reach out" or "super reach" If the ratio determined in “mode 2” is high in the case of “big hit”, the determination ratio may be allocated even if the variable display result falls under the category “other than the above”. Note that the ratio determined in the “mode 2” may be different between the case where the variable display result is “super reach out” and the case where the “big hit” is.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after executing the processing of step S623, the effect control CPU 120 sets the number of steps and type determination table shown in FIG. 15 (C), and based on the variable display result, Therefore, the number of steps of the step-up notice effect (final development step) and the type of the final step-up notice (frame color) are determined (step S 624). In the step-up notice effect in this embodiment, as described above, step-up displays of a plurality of types (three types of display frames “white”, “red”, and “gold”) having different display frame colors are simultaneously displayed At the same time, each step is up (see, for example, FIGS. 21B to 21D). Therefore, in the process of step S624, to which step number each step-up display displayed steps up (final development step), and finally, which type (for any display color) step-up display Decide.

  The number-of-steps and type determination table shown in FIG. 15C is a table referred to in order to determine the number of steps to be stepped up and which type of step-up display is to be finally performed. Step number and type determination table The second change mode determination table is used to determine which number of steps each variable display result (including variation pattern) and step-up display type (display frame color). Decided percentages are assigned. More specifically, the variable display results are classified into "big hit", "super reach out / small hit", "normal reach out", and "other than above", and further, in each variable display result, "white", " The type of "red" and "gold" (the color of the display frame in the step-up display) and the number of five steps from "step 1" to "step 5" are assigned, and the type and number of steps for each variable display result Different decision proportions are assigned according to.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, in this embodiment, the determination ratio is assigned such that the higher the number of steps, the higher the reliability (the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit”) is higher. Also, if the color of the display frame of the step-up display (the type of the step-up notice effect) is "red" rather than "white", it is more reliable than "red" if it is "gold" Decision rates are assigned so that the degree is high. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the number of steps and the color of the display frame (the type of the step-up notice) finally developed. Although the example shown in FIG. 15C shows an example in which the number of steps and the type are determined using the common table regardless of the mode of the notification image determined in step S623 in FIG. The table to be referred to may be divided for each mode of the notification image determined in step S623 of 14. Moreover, in this embodiment, the number of steps and the type are collectively determined with reference to the number of steps and type determination table shown in FIG. 15C, but the number of steps and the type are separately determined. You may do so. For example, when the final development step is "step 1" and the step-up display of the gold display frame is displayed, and the final development step is "step 5", the white display frame is step-up In the case where the display is displayed, the final development step is “step 5”, and it is better if the reliability is higher in the case where the step-up display of the white display frame is displayed (that is, the number of steps is have priority). In the case where the final development step is the same, the display frame may be assigned such that gold is the highest in reliability, then red is high, and white is the lowest in reliability. If the step-up display of the golden display frame is displayed even if the final development step is "step 1" separately from this, the final development step is "step 5" and is white. The color of the display frame may be prioritized over the number of steps, such as being more reliable than when the step-up display of the display frame is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 15 (C), the allocation is appropriately made such that the higher the number of steps, the higher the reliability of the portion (that is, the portion that can not be determined) which is an allocation of “0”. It may be

  Returning to FIG. 14, after executing the process of step S624, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the step pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 16 to 18 according to the number of steps and the type determined in the process of step S624. The step-up pattern of the step-up notice effect is determined (step S625). The notice effect (step-up notice effect) of the step-up display in this embodiment simultaneously displays the step-up displays of a plurality of types (three types of display frames “white”, “red”, and “gold”), It is an effect of stepping up the plurality of types of step-up display at the same timing. Here, although a plurality of types of step-up displays are simultaneously displayed, one type of step-up display determined in step S624 of FIG. 14 is eventually displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, step-up displays of types other than step-up displays of the type to be finally displayed are excluded at the stage of step-up (for example, the type displayed finally is gold) In the case of developing up to step 5, the step-up display of the white display frame displayed simultaneously may be eliminated etc.) while developing up to step 5. Therefore, in the process of step S625, the step-up notice effect of any pattern is executed from a plurality of types of patterns, such as whether or not to exclude at the stage of step-up, and when to exclude at any timing. Decide what to do.

  In the step-up notice effect in this embodiment, as described above, among the plurality of types of step-up displays, the step-up display of the gold display frame has the highest reliability, and then the red is high and the white is high. The step-up display of the display frame is the least reliable. Therefore, for example, when the type of step-up display to be finally displayed is a step-up display of a gold display frame, a step-up display of a white display frame and a red display are performed in the middle of the step-up. While the step-up display of the display frame may be excluded, when the type of the step-up display to be displayed finally is the step-up display of the red display frame, only the step-up display of the white display frame is excluded. The step-up pattern is set so that it can be done. In addition, when the type of step-up display to be finally displayed is a white display frame step-up display, a step-up pattern is set so as not to exclude any type of step-up display. Thus, in the step-up notice effect in this embodiment, when excluding the step-up display of the type other than the step-up display of the type to be displayed finally, the step-up display of the type to be displayed finally The step-up pattern is set to exclude a less reliable type of step-up display. This is because if the kind of step-up display of high reliability is eliminated during the step-up, the player's interest in the subsequent step-up is reduced.

  16 to 18 show examples of the configuration of the step pattern determination table. Specifically, in FIG. 16, when the type of the step-up display (the color of the display frame) to be finally displayed is “white” (step-up display of the type “white” in step S 624 in FIG. 14) 16 (A) to 16 (E) according to the number of steps (final development step) determined in step S 624 of FIG. 14. Is referred to). For example, if the type of step-up display to be displayed finally is “white” and the final development step is “step 4”, the step-up pattern determination table shown in FIG. The step-up pattern of PT2 is determined. Note that “SU” shown in the figure indicates a step, and “SU5” indicates that the final development step is “step 5” (the same applies to FIGS. 17 and 18). Note that, as described above, in the example shown in FIG. 16, the type of the step-up display to be finally displayed is the step-up display of the white display frame, so that any type of step-up display is not excluded. Step-up pattern is set.

  FIG. 17 shows the case where the type of the step-up display finally displayed (the color of the display frame) is “red” (when the step-up display of the “red” type is determined in step S 624 of FIG. 17A to 17E according to the number of steps (final development step) determined in step S624 of FIG. Is referenced. In the example shown in FIG. 17, since the type of the step-up display (display frame color) to be finally displayed is “red”, only the step-up display of the white display frame can be excluded. A plurality of step-up patterns are allocated at equal determination rates (determination rates are not shown) to the respective tables of FIGS. 17A to 17E according to the presence / absence and the removal timing. For example, if the type of step-up display to be finally displayed is “red” and the final development step is “step 4”, the step-up pattern determination table shown in FIG. The step-up pattern of any one of PT11 to PT14 is determined. In addition, in the step-up pattern of PT11, the step-up display of the white display frame is not excluded, and all the step-up displays are developed to step 4, and the pattern in which the step-up display of the red display frame is finally displayed It is. In the step-up pattern of PT12, the step-up display of the white display frame is eliminated ("split" in the example shown) at the stage when the step up to step 3 is performed, and the step-up display of the remaining red display frame and the gold step The up display is developed to step 4, and the step up display of the red display frame is a pattern to be finally displayed. In the step-up pattern of PT13, the step-up display of the white display frame is eliminated ("split" in the example shown) at the stage when the step up to step 2 is performed, and the step-up display of the remaining red display frame and the gold step The up display is developed to step 4, and the step up display of the red display frame is a pattern to be finally displayed. In the step-up pattern of PT14, after the step-up display of step 1, the step-up display of the white display frame is excluded ("split" in the illustrated example), and the step-up display of the remaining red display frame and the gold are displayed. The step-up display is developed to step 4, and the step-up display of the red display frame is a pattern to be finally displayed.

  FIG. 18 shows the case where the type of the step-up display (the color of the display frame) to be finally displayed is “gold” (when the step-up display of the type “gold” is determined in step S624 of FIG. 18 (A) to 18 (E) according to the number of steps (final development step) determined in step S 624 of FIG. 14. Is referenced. In the example shown in FIG. 18, since the type of the step-up display (display frame color) to be finally displayed is “gold”, the white display frame step-up display and the red display frame step-up display As shown in FIG. 18A to FIG. 18E, a plurality of step-up patterns are equal to each other according to the presence or absence of the elimination of each step-up display and the elimination timing so that It is allocated by the determination ratio (the determination ratio is not shown). For example, if the type of step-up display to be displayed finally is “red” and the final development step is “step 4”, the step-up pattern determination table shown in FIG. The step-up pattern of any one of PT32 to PT38 is determined.

  The step-up pattern of PT 32 is a pattern in which none of the step-up displays are excluded, all the step-up displays are developed to step 4, and the step-up displays of the gold display frame are finally displayed. In the step-up pattern of PT33, the step-up display of the white display frame is eliminated ("split" in the example shown) at the stage when the step up to step 3 is performed, and the step-up display of the remaining red display frame and the gold step The up display is developed to step 4, and the step up display of the golden display frame is a pattern to be finally displayed. In the step-up pattern of PT34, the step-up display of the white display frame is eliminated ("split" in the example shown) at the stage when the step up to step 2 is performed, and the step-up display of the remaining red display frame and the gold step The up display is developed to step 4, and the step up display of the golden display frame is a pattern to be finally displayed. In the step-up pattern of PT35, the step-up display of the white display frame is eliminated ("split" in the example shown) at the stage when the step up to step 2 is performed, and the step-up display of the remaining red display frame and the gold step The up display is developed to step 3, and then the step up display of the red display frame is eliminated ("split" in the illustrated example), and the step up display of the gold display frame is developed to step 4 and the gold display is continued The step-up display of the frame is a pattern to be finally displayed. In the step-up pattern of PT36, after the step-up display of step 1, the step-up display of the white display frame is excluded ("split" in the example shown), and the step-up display of the remaining red display frame and the gold are displayed. The step-up display is developed to step 4, and the step-up display of the gold display frame is a pattern to be finally displayed. In the step-up pattern of PT37, after the step-up display of step 1, the step-up display of the white display frame is excluded ("split" in the example shown), and the step-up display of the remaining red display frame and the gold are displayed. The step-up display develops to step 3 and then the red display frame step-up display is eliminated ("split" in the illustrated example), and the gold display frame step-up display develops to step 4 and remains as it is. Step-up display of the display frame is a pattern to be finally displayed. In the step-up pattern of PT38, after the step-up display of step 1, the step-up display of the white display frame is excluded ("split" in the example shown), and the step-up display of the remaining red display frame and the gold are displayed. The step-up display develops to step 2, and then the step-up display of the red display frame is eliminated ("split" in the example shown), and the step-up display of the gold display frame develops to step 4. Step-up display of the display frame is a pattern to be finally displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, a plurality of step-up patterns are equally determined in each of FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (E) and FIGS. For example, in the case of a "big hit", it is determined that the pattern in which unreliable step-up display is excluded at an earlier stage (eg, steps 1 and 2). Ratio is high (that is, in the example shown in FIG. 18A, the big hit reliability becomes higher as the pattern number increases like PT21 to PT31), etc., and the determination ratio of each step up pattern according to the reliability May be different. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the excluded timing. Also, on the contrary, in the case of a "big hit", the determination ratio may be assigned such that the ratio determined to the pattern in which any step up display is not excluded is high.

  Further, the timing for excluding the step-up display is the timing immediately before the current step is stepped up to the next step (that is, the timing when notifying whether to step up with the notification image). Although this will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, if the step-up display of “white” is displayed in the current step (see FIG. 21D), step-up to the next step according to the notification image At the timing when it is informed whether or not the step-up display of "white" is destroyed (broken) by the notification image (see FIG. 21F), the step-up display of "white" is excluded and the step is eliminated Step-up display of a type other than the up display is stepped up to the next step (see FIG. 21 (H)). That is, the timing of excluding the step-up display indicates the timing of notifying of a mode in which the remaining step-up display is stepped up while excluding the predetermined step-up display by the notification image.

  As described above, in the step-up notice effect in this embodiment, the notification image is always displayed in each step. In the example shown in FIG. 16, since any step-up display is not excluded, it is an aspect in which the remaining step-up displays are stepped up while excluding a predetermined step-up display as an aspect of notifying of step-up by a notification image. There is no notification. On the other hand, step-up display of "white" in the example shown in FIG. 17 and step-up display of "white" and "red" in the example shown in FIG. 18 can be excluded respectively. As notification modes, both notification of an aspect in which the remaining step-up display is stepped up while excluding a predetermined step-up display, and both of an aspect in which all step-up displays are step-up without excluding any step-up display The notification according to the aspect of will be performed. In other words, when stepping up from the stage illustrated as "split" to the next stage in Figs. 16 to 18, the remaining step-up displays are stepped up while excluding the predetermined step-up display. The notification is performed, and in step-ups other than that (not displayed as “split”), notification of a mode in which all step-up displays are stepped up is performed without excluding any step-up display. In FIGS. 16 to 18, a portion surrounded by a thick frame indicates a step-up display of the type to be displayed finally.

  Referring back to FIG. 14, after the process of step S625 is performed, or when it is determined in step S622 that the step-up notice effect is not performed (step S622; No), the step-up setting process is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 13, after executing the process of step S529, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be used pattern from among a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). The CPU 120 for effect control, for example, corresponds to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the content determined in step S 527 (specific effect), etc., a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. One of them may be selected and set as a usage pattern. In this embodiment, when the step-up notice effect is performed (when the execution setting of the step-up notice effect is performed in step S529), the effect control pattern in which the step-up notice effect is performed is selected. It will be. In the effect control pattern in which the step-up notice effect is performed, the timing for performing the step-up, the timing for displaying the notification image, the effect period, and the like are set in advance. Subsequently, for example, in response to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the 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.

  FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect processing. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtracted) and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not it is a step-up notice execution period which is a period for executing the notice effect of step-up display (step S552 ). The step-up notice execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected when it is determined to execute the step-up notice effect. When it is determined in step S 552 that the step-up notice execution period is determined (step S 552; Yes), for example, an effect for executing step-up notice effect based on effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern. Operation control is performed (step S553).

  After executing the process of step S553, or when it is determined in step S552 that the step-up notice execution period is not in effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing reach effect. (Step S554). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the fluctuation pattern. When it is determined in step S554 that the reach effect execution period is determined (step S554; Yes), for example, based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern, effect operation control for executing reach effect Perform (step S555).

  After executing the process of step S555, or when it is determined that the reach effect execution period is not in step S554 (step S554; No), for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, etc. In addition, after performing the rendering operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol (step S562), the variable display rendering process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S563). At this time, if the symbol determination command is not received (step S563; No), the variable display effect processing is ended and the process waits. In addition, after the variable display time elapses, when the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol determination command, a predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol determination command normally. You may

  When the symbol determination command is received in step S563 (step S563; Yes), for example, in the variable display of the decorative symbol such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (decided decorative symbol) to be the display result (step S564). At this time, a fixed time predetermined as the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S565). Further, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special processing for waiting for a special figure (step S566), and the variable displaying effect processing is finished.

  Step-up notice effects and the like are performed by repeatedly performing the effect control process described above.

  Subsequently, an example of the main rendering operation when the step-up notice rendering is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 shows each step-up display from step 1 to step 5. In this embodiment, as described above, a plurality of types of step-up display with different display frame colors shown in FIG. 20 are simultaneously performed, and step-up is performed at the same timing. Aside from this, for example, each of the step up display of the “white” display frame, the step up display of the “red” display frame, and the step up display of the “gold” display frame are independent or It may be implemented in any two combination. In this case, the degree of expectation may be increased as the number of types of step-up display displayed simultaneously increases. Although the example shown in FIG. 20 shows an example in which the character is changed in each step, the color, size, clothes, etc. of the same character may be changed. Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of step-up displays are performed in the same period (the characters in each step are common) because the colors of the display frames are different (step-up display shown in FIG. 20). And step-up display different from the step-up display shown in FIG. 20 (for example, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the girl's character changes but the boy's character changes) It may be performed during a period (the character in each step may be different depending on the type of step-up display).

  FIG. 21 shows an example of the effect operation when the step-up notice effect of the step-up pattern of PT7 shown in FIG. 17 or the step-up notice effect of the step-up pattern of PT22 shown in FIG. That is, in FIG. 21, as a mode of notifying that a step-up is performed by a notification image, a notification of a mode in which the remaining step-up display is stepped up while excluding a predetermined step-up display, and any step-up display are excluded. In addition, an example of the rendering operation is shown in the case where the notification by both modes of the mode of stepping up all the step-up displays is performed.

  When the step-up notice effect is started, a notice image is displayed as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 21B, step 3 is developed. Then, as shown in FIG. 21C, any displayed step-up display can be performed by causing the displayed notification image to pass (pass through) without colliding with any of the plurality of types of displayed step-up displays. A notification of an aspect in which all step-up displays are stepped up is performed without exclusion, and as shown in FIG. 21D, step-up display in step 4 is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 21E, the displayed notification image collides with the step-up display of “white”, and the step-up display of “white” is broken as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (G), the step-up display of "white" is destroyed, whereby the notification of the mode of excluding the step-up display of "white" and stepping up the remaining step-up display is performed. . Then, as shown in FIG. 21H, the “red” step-up display and the “gold” step-up display step up to step 5.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of the effect operation when the step-up notice effect of the step-up pattern of PT1 shown in FIG. 17 is executed. That is, FIG. 22 does not exclude any step-up display as a mode to notify that a step-up is performed by using a notification image, and the effect operation example in the case where the notification is performed in a mode in which all step-up displays are stepped up It shows. Further, in the example illustrated in FIG. 22, an example of a rendering operation in the case of notifying not to step up by a notification image is also illustrated.

  Although the step numbers differ about FIG. 22 (A)-FIG. 22 (D), since it is the same rendering operation as FIG. 21 (A)-FIG. 21 (D), description is abbreviate | omitted. After progressing to step 5, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), the displayed notification image collides with the step-up display of "white", and as shown in FIG. 22 (F), the step-up display of "white" However, as shown in FIG. 22 (G), the step-up display of “white” is broken to notify that the step-up is not performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 22H, the step-up display of “white” is finally displayed, and the step-up notice effect ends. Here, as shown in FIG. 22 (E) to FIG. 22 (G), the notification of not performing step-up and the predetermined step-up as shown in FIG. 21 (E) to FIG. 21 (G) The rendering operation (display mode) in the case of performing notification of the mode of excluding the display and stepping up the remaining step-up display is common. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (E), it is recognized that it is notification that step up is not performed from FIG. 22 (E) to FIG. 22 (G) since step 5 which is the final step is developed. However, for example, when the effects (displays) of FIG. 22 (E) to FIG. 22 (G) are performed at the stage of step 4, the display excludes the step-up display and step-up to step 5 It is impossible for the player to recognize whether to indicate that the game is to be performed or to end in step 4. That is, until the display of FIG. 21H or FIG. 22H is performed, whether the player steps up or not (more specifically, whether the mode of being eliminated is the end of the step up) I can not recognize). Therefore, the player can pay attention to the notification result.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays a notification image for notifying whether or not a plurality of types of step-up display steps up in the step-up notice effect. Then, in the notification mode when notifying that a step-up is performed, any one of the steps can be performed by causing the displayed notification image to pass (pass through) without colliding with any of the plurality of types of step-up display being displayed. There is also an aspect in which all the step up displays are stepped up without excluding the up display, and an aspect in which the predetermined step up display is excluded and the remaining step up displays are stepped up. For this reason, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the notification mode of the notification image at the time of notification of stepping up.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 notifies that the remaining step-up displays are stepped up while excluding a predetermined step-up display among the plurality of types of displayed step-up displays. This allows the player to draw attention to the development after being eliminated. In addition, when a notification image in a mode in which a predetermined step-up display is excluded is displayed, the step is performed so as to exclude a type of step-up display of lower reliability than the type of step-up display that is finally displayed. Since the up pattern is set, the player can be made to pay attention to the subsequent development in the case where the notification of the aspect is performed, and the discouragement of the player due to the first step-up display with high expectation being eliminated. It can be prevented.

  In addition, when the predetermined step-up display is excluded, the step-up pattern is set so as not to step up the excluded step-up display. Therefore, while excluding the predetermined step-up display, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which timing the notification of the aspect of stepping up the remaining step-up display is performed.

  Also, as described above, in the case of "big hit", the ratio of step-up patterns determined to exclude the step-up display with low reliability at an earlier stage (for example, steps 1 and 2) is high. The step-up pattern determination table may be configured to be as follows. In this case, either of the mode of excluding the predetermined step-up display and stepping up the remaining step-up displays, and the mode of stepping up all step-up displays without excluding any step-up displays. It is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether the notification of the mode is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 22 (E) to FIG. 22 (G), the notification of not performing step-up and the predetermined step-up display as shown in FIG. 21 (E) to FIG. 21 (G) 21 (H) and 22 (H) are common to the rendering operation (display mode) in the case of performing notification of a mode in which the step up display is stepped up by excluding the step-up display. ing. Therefore, it is difficult to recognize whether or not to step up until the notification result is finally displayed, so that the player can pay attention to the notification result.

  Further, different modes such as mode 1 and mode 2 are prepared for the notification image, and as shown in FIG. 15 (B), when the variable display result is "" super reach out "or" big hit ", The ratio determined in “mode 2” is higher than that in the “other than above” category. Therefore, the player's attention to the aspect of the notification image can be obtained.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and one of the embodiments described above can solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a configuration of part. Further, at least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined.

  In the above embodiment, the step-up notice effect is executed as the effect during the variable display (more specifically, the effect before reaching the reach state), but this is an example. The step-up notice effect may be executed as a notice during reach or as a notice during a big hit. In the case of executing as a notice during reach, it may be a notice notifying the possibility of becoming a "big hit". In addition, when it is executed as a notice during the big hit, for example as a notification of the advantageous state, it notifies that it will be "probable change", it notifies the number of rounds of "big hit", notifies the number of time reduction, It may be informed that there is a big hit inside.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which the step-up pattern is set to exclude the step-up display of a type having lower reliability than the step-up display of the type to be displayed finally is described. On the contrary, step-up patterns may be set so as to exclude high expectations. In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the predetermined step-up display is excluded, but in the exclusion, besides reducing the step-up display of the type, reducing the display size or darkening the display And may be any mode as long as the player can recognize that the step-up display is not finally displayed. Also, for example, when the display size is reduced or the display is darkened, the excluded step-up display may be stepped up even after the exclusion.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the special figure game using the first special figure, as shown in the first special figure display result determination table of FIG. 8A, "big hit", "small hit", " As shown in the second special figure display result determination table of FIG. 8B, the special figure display result in which the second figure is used as the special figure display result, and the special figure display result is "big hit" and "lost" As the display results, numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result are assigned to each of the special map display results. However, the special drawing display result of the special drawing game using the first special drawing may be “big hit” and “loss” only, and “small hit” may not be included. Further, "small hit" may be included in the special drawing display result of the special drawing game using the second special drawing.

  Further, for example, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine which exchanges data with the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server via a portable terminal or the like having a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet. The player is connected to the management server using a portable terminal or the like, receives the issuance of the player's own ID and the like in advance, receives a notification on its own performance during the game by its own choice, or receives past gaming history It is possible to play a game in the game mode in which is reflected.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of a number indicating "0" to "9" or a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to numbers or symbols, etc. An example of variable display is shown. However, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B or the special symbol variably displayed is a number indicating "0" to "9" or a symbol indicating "-" It is not limited to what consists of etc. For example, the lighting pattern in the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, or a pattern in which all the lights are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are turned on (for example, lost pattern) And the one that repeats alternately is also included in the variable display of the special symbol (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Also, the special symbol displayed during the variable display and the special symbol displayed as the variable display result may be different. As a variable display of the special symbol, for example, a display that blinks "-" is performed, and as a result of the variable display, other special symbols ("7" for "big hit", "1" for "lost", etc.) The display of) is also included in the variable display of the special symbol. In addition, blinking or scrolling display of one kind of decorative design is also included in the variable display of decorative design. The lighting pattern in the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished, or a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished and one pattern (for example, lost pattern) in which at least a part of the LEDs are lit. Repeating alternately is also included in the variable display of the normal symbol. In addition, the decorative pattern or the normal pattern displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative pattern or the normal pattern displayed as the variable display result.

  In the above embodiment, the ratio (including the determination ratio and the like, and the same applies to the probability) may include 0 percent. That is, the ratio or probability may be between 0 and 10 percent. For example, to make one ratio different from the other ratio means that one ratio is, for example, 30%, the other ratio is 70%, and one ratio is, for example, 0%, the other ratio is 100%. And including. Further, the sum of the one ratio and the other ratio may not be 100% (some may not be included in either one or the other, and may have a predetermined ratio). In addition, in the case where the ratio of the other is higher than the ratio of one, including the ratio of one at 0% and the ratio of the other at 10%. For example, in the above, to make the determination ratio of the variable display pattern in the specific period after the advantageous state different from the determination ratio of the variable display pattern in other than the specific period, the variable display pattern selected on the other side is selected. It also includes cases where the variable display pattern selected on one side and the variable display pattern selected on the other side partially overlap or do not completely overlap. These may be defined by the contents of a table that defines the ratio.

  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. For example, it may be a pachinko gaming machine of a probability variation determination device type, in which probability variation control is performed based on the passage of the gaming ball through a specific region in the attacker provided in the gaming region.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo-link, one change pattern command is Although the example which transmits is shown, you may make it notify a fluctuation | variation pattern to the production control board 12 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 board 12 may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 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 the first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer The second command may be sent). In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  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 game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using an enclosed type game machine that gives a score, and furthermore, a game value, and a plurality of types of identification that can be identified respectively The present invention is also applied to a slot machine in which one game is finished by deriving display results on a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a prize can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device. Can.

  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.

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 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 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 (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Step-up notice execution means for executing step-up notice for gradually changing the effect manner, which is an effect for giving notice of the possibility of becoming the advantageous state, comprising:
While being able to execute a plurality of types of step-up display in the same period by the step-up notice execution means, it is also possible to display a notification image notifying whether or not the step-up display steps up.
The notification aspect of the notification image includes a first aspect and a second aspect different from the first aspect,
The step-up notice executing means is
If notification manner of the notification image is the first aspect, among the plurality of types of step-up display, to erase one of the step-up display, is capable of Rukoto is stepped up another step up display ,
Wherein when notification manner of a notification image is the second aspect is capable Rukoto is stepped up the plurality of types of step-up display without erasing step up display of the one,
A game machine characterized by Even when notification manner of a displayed the notification image is one of the second aspect and the first aspect, the notification image for each stage is capable Viewing,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that.

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