JP6531062B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when the game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a premium game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls There is something to be paid out to the player. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided when the gaming media wins in a predetermined winning area (starting condition is satisfied), and variable display of identification information in the variable display device There is one configured to be able to be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player when the display result of the is a specific display result (big hit symbol).

  In such a gaming machine, the effect state display (meter display etc.) is changed over a plurality of steps from the initial stage to the specific mode, and a specific effect which suggests that the ratio to become the specific game state is high after becoming the specific mode. There is one that executes (super reach effect etc.) (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the timing at which the effect state display is in the specific mode does not affect the subsequent effects.

JP, 2011-255040, A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since the timing at which the effect display becomes the specific mode does not affect the subsequent effects, the player's interest in when the effect display becomes the specific mode is low, and the interest of the game is low.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine having high interest in gaming.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is
(1) A variable display means (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B, the image display device 5, etc.) for performing variable display is provided, and control is made to an advantageous state (for example, big hit gaming state etc.) Possible gaming machines (eg pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.),
A determination unit that determines whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, the CPU 103 that determines the special view display result in step S239 in FIG. 6);
Specific effect determining means (for example, a variation pattern including a specific effect (super reach effect) in step S262 or S265 of FIG. 8) for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect based on the determination result of the determining means Such as the CPU 103 to determine any of the fluctuation patterns)
Effect state display means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing effect state display control in step S525 in FIG. 14) for executing effect state display (for example, meter display in FIGS. 16 and 17) in which the display mode changes When,
A specific effect execution unit (for example, step S509 in FIG. 12) that executes the specific effect after the display mode of the effect state display changes to a specific mode when it is determined to execute the specific effect by the specific effect determining unit The effect control CPU 120 or the like starts the execution of the specific effect in step S529 of FIG. 14) at the start timing of the specific effect execution determined according to the effect control pattern determined in step
Equipped with
The effect state display means has different timings from the first timing when the execution mode of the variable display by the variable display means is the first mode, and the first timing is different timing, and the variable display by the variable display means It is possible to change the display mode of the effect state display to a specific mode at any timing including the second timing when the execution mode is the second mode different from the first mode,
The specific effect execution means changes the display mode of the effect state display to a specific mode at the first timing, and the effect state display means performs the effect at the second timing. The specific effect of any one of a plurality of types of effect modes is executed at a ratio different from when the display mode of the state display is changed to the specific mode,
The effect state display means directs the display mode of the effect state display from the display mode of one of the plurality of effect modes including the specific mode to the specific mode from the display mode of one effect mode other than the specific mode. It is possible to change gradually
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, since the ratio of which specific effect is executed among the plurality of effect modes is different depending on the timing when the effect state display becomes the specific mode, the game to the timing when the effect state display changes People's attention is high. As a result, it is possible to improve the rendering effect by the rendering state display and to enhance the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine according to the above (1), the specific effect executing means changes the ratio depending on whether or not the determining means determines to control the advantageous state, and which of the plurality of types of effect modes It may be determined whether to execute a specific effect (see FIG. 10).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the ratio (so-called reliability) controlled to be in the advantageous state different for the effect mode of the specific effect. Therefore, the player's attention to the timing at which the effect state display changes to determine the specific effect is executed in which effect mode is higher. As a result, it is possible to improve the rendering effect by the rendering state display and to enhance the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), before the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect, based on the determination result of the determining means and the specific effect determining means, the specific effect Reach effect start means for starting predetermined reach effect including effect in part (for example, when it is determined in step S 528 in FIG. 14 that it is a reach effect execution period, reach effect operation control is started in step S 529 Further includes an effect control CPU 120)
The plurality of types of timing may include timing (for example, timing in a reach effect execution period) after the reach start means starts the reach effect.
According to such a configuration, while the reach effect is being performed, it is possible to give an expectation that the effect state display becomes a specific mode and the specific effect is performed. Therefore, the effect of the reach effect is improved, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), when the effect state display is in the specific mode, a specific notification effect (for example, FIG. The specific notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the specific notification effect operation control process in step S527 in FIG. 14) for executing the effect shown in FIG. It may be provided.
With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify the player at which timing the specific mode has been reached by the specific notification effect. Therefore, the timing when the specific effect related to the ratio of the specific effect is executed becomes clearer to the player, and the effect of the effect display is enhanced, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), a special notification effect (in which the specific effect is performed or not when the effect state display becomes the specific mode) For example, it further comprises special notification effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing special notification effect operation control processing in step S527B in FIG. 14) for executing the effect shown in FIG. It is also good.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to ask whether or not the specific effect is executed by the special notification effect when the effect state display is in the specific mode, so the player's sense of expectation is enhanced, and the game is It can enhance the interest.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result etc. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a figure which illustrates a change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of whether it will be in a MAX state. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing under variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of various effects. It is a figure which shows the example of the image displayed at the time of various presentation execution. It is a figure which shows the example of the image displayed at the time of various presentation execution.

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

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

  Near the center of the game area 2 in the game board, an image display device 5 is provided. 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.

  In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator for specifying the number of special view hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 25A and a second hold indicator 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 figure reservation memory number, for example, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A by the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball passes (enter) the first start winning opening When the first start condition (first start condition) is satisfied, 1 is added if the first start condition for starting the special view game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied (Incremented). As a result, execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is suspended.

  The second special drawing reserve memory number is a special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, by the occurrence of the second starting winning that the gaming ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening If the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is satisfied when the first start condition (second start condition) is satisfied, 1 is added (Incremented). As a result, execution of the special drawing game using the second special drawing is suspended.

  When the execution of the special view game using the first special view is started, the first special view reservation storage number is decremented by one. When the execution of the special view game using the second special view is started, the number of the second special view reservation storages is decremented by one. In this manner, based on the fact that the game ball has entered 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 (start winning), A start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, but a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed or a pachinko gaming machine When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the like, suspension of the variable display occurs.

  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. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are, for example, the number corresponding to the upper limit (for example, "4") in each of the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number (for example, 4 Components) are configured.

  A start winning storage number display area may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with the first hold indicator 25A or the second hold indicator 25B, or in place of these hold indicators. That is, in the start winning storage display area, a holding storage display for specifying the number of holdings of variable display (the number of special map holding storages) is performed.

  In the vicinity of the predetermined edge of the image display device 5 (near the right side in the configuration shown in FIG. 1), a role-effect product (a movable effect member 60) is provided. The movable effect member 60 is attached to the rotation shaft of the movable member motor 61 and rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the movable member motor 61. When performing an effect using the image display device 5, an effect (for example, a specific notification effect shown in FIG. 16C) in which a movable object such as the movable effect member 60 moves may be performed. The movement of the movable effect member 60 produces a visual effect different from that in the case where an image is displayed on the image display device 5. As a result, an effect that gives the player a strong impression can be executed.

  Under the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B has an electric tulip type role having a pair of movable wing pieces that changes between a closed state in which the vertical position is achieved by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character shown in FIG. (Normal motorized role) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized combination is off, the gaming ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening Do not close. On the other hand, 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 tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is on. ) Can be opened. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) the second start winning port while the solenoid 81 is in the on state. The game ball may be configured to be less likely to enter (pass) than the open state. In this way, the normally variable winning ball device 6B can not pass (enter) the first variable state, such as the opening state where the gaming ball can pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, or the enlarged opening state. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

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

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the 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, 14) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball 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).

  An operation button 130 which can be operated by the player by pressing operation is installed at a predetermined position of the upper portion of the hit ball supply plate (for example, the upper portion of the stick controller provided on the member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate)). There is. The operation button 130 is provided with an operation detection switch 131 for detecting an operation. The operation button 130 is not limited to the pressing button, and may be configured by operating means having another configuration, such as a jog button that can be pressed and a jog dial that can be rotated. Such an operation button 130 is requested to operate when a predetermined effect is performed, such as operating according to the effect during the variable display.

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

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure The variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary motorized role and the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door.

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

  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 the command and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the power saving notification LED 9L. , 9R, etc. are mounted.

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

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 is relayed by the relay substrate 15. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 A lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED 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 one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may be at least incorporated with the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

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

  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.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source that is partially or entirely created on a predetermined power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Ru. In particular, data indicating at least the 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 based on the data when the power failure or the like is recovered 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. The RAM 102 stores various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like.

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

  As an example, the effect control board 12 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120 to execute a process 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, a wire for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12 . Further, an operation detection signal of the operation detection switch 131 for detecting an operation of the operation button 130 is input to the effect control CPU mounted on the effect control board 12.

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

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by the various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, the effect for use etc.) The effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for the image 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. The effect control pattern table may store, for example, a special pattern change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns of various effects including a special notification effect or a specific notification effect described later. .

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control instruction from the effect control CPU 120 and the like. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing variable display of decorative symbols or various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or the like. As an example, the display control unit 121 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing which is more generally referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or any of non-volatile recording media such as a magnetic memory and an optical memory. It may be configured.

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

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

  In addition, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 As a result, the second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the second start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special drawing game or the big hit gaming state, the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B is started Be done. However, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state.

  Based on the fact that the game ball having passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, a common drawing start condition for executing variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the fact that the common drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is established, for example, that the previous common drawing game has ended, the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time passes, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (common symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per common symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol in the common drawing is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "general drawing lost". In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol becoming "per common figure", the open control and the enlargement open control are performed such that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is tilted. The closing control or the normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when the predetermined time has elapsed.

  When the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed, whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result or the variation pattern is the microcomputer 100 for gaming control of the main substrate 11 shown in FIG. From the stage to the effect control board 12.

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

  In the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, or in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the finalized special display result of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a finalized ornamental symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the image display device 5. When the jackpot symbol predetermined as the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes a "big hit" (specific display result), and it is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. It is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. That is, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As the variable display result of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes "loss".

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

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

  When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type becomes either "non-probability change" or "probability change" is included. For example, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed as the variable symbol result of the special symbol, the jackpot type becomes "non-probability change" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is jackpotted when the jackpot is displayed The type is "probable". When the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set as the first state advantageous to the player (opening the big winning opening) as a round game in the jackpot gaming state. A normal open round is performed in which the upper limit time is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds). It should be noted that the "big hit" may be included as a big hit game state different from "non-probable change" and "probable change" as the big hit type. In addition, as the special figure display result, “small hit” controlled to “small hit gaming state” different from the big hit gaming state may be included.

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

  As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-deterministic", after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a time saving state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable change", after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes the definite change state.

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

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

  In addition, the game value that can be awarded in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the payout of the game ball serving as a winning ball or the provision of a score, and for example, control to a big hit gaming state or special gaming state such as a probability change state To control, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, "14") that is larger than the second round number (for example, "7") The upper limit number of variable display becomes the first number (for example "100") more than the second number (for example "50"), and the jackpot probability in the positive change state is higher than the second probability (for example 1/50) The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of times of continuous chanting, which is the number of times of being repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is larger than the second consecutive chan number (for example, "5") Second Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

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

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

  Also, in response to the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed 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 mode is executed. May be Such a rendering operation such as display of a character image or change in display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change in change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the rendering operation in the reach rendering, a plurality of types of rendering patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (rendering modes) may be prepared in advance. And according to the production | presentation aspect in each reach production, the possibility (it is also called "reliability" or "big hit reliability") changes with "big hit." That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, reach effects such as normal, super A, super B, and super C are set in advance as an example. Then, when the reach effect of the super reach such as the super A, the super B, and the super C is executed, the variable display result may become a "big hit" compared to the case where the normal reach effect is executed (big hit Expectations are high. Also, the jackpot expectation is the lowest in Super A, and is higher in the order of Super B and Super C. In the present embodiment, when the predetermined condition that the meter display described later is in the MAX state is satisfied during the normal reach effect, the reach effect of the super A, the super B or the super C is executed. Thus, it is said that reach production develops that super reach production with a higher degree of big hit expectation is started after normal reach production under execution is started.

  Unlike the reach effect, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may become the reach mode, and the variable display result may become the "big hit", etc., while the variable display of the decorative pattern is A variable display effect for notifying a player by variable display operation of a decorative symbol or the like may be executed. As an example, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, it is sufficient if the variable display effect of “pseudo-series” can be performed. It may be determined whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “pseudo series” in response to the change pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", in response to the start condition of the special drawing game being met once, the fixed display design (final stop design) that becomes the variable display result after variable display of the decorative design is started Until all the decorative symbols are displayed temporarily on all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" before being drawn out, then all decorative symbol display areas 5L In 5C, 5R, it is possible to perform the effect display to change the decoration pattern again (simulated continuous change) again a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). 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 in the areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In the period from the start of the first change to the final stop design after all the decoration patterns have been temporarily stopped and displayed, the pseudo run change that is executed for the first time is the first Also referred to as pseudo run variation, the pseudo run variation performed for the second time is also referred to as the second pseudo run variation, and the pseudo run variation performed for the third time is also referred to as the third pseudo run variation.

  The variable display effect of “pseudo series” is, for example, a plurality of predetermined “pseudo series chances” of special combinations in “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The decoration pattern which is one of the kinds of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. The pseudo-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative patterns that is a predetermined non-reach combination, without the variable display mode of decorative patterns becoming a reach mode. In addition, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the pseudo continuous chance may include the combination of the decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined reach loss combination (also simply referred to as “reach combination”). For example, a special decorative symbol (a pseudo continuous chance symbol which is not used in a variable display of a decorative symbol in a normal state) is displayed on the decorative symbol (medium symbol) stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle" among pseudo linked chance eyes ) May be used. Among the decorative symbols used also in the variable display of the decorative symbol at the normal time, a pseudo-continuous chance symbol which becomes a pseudo-continuous chance eye by being stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C may be included .

  The predetermined effect such as the image display performed with multiple times of variable display including the first change in the variable display effect of "pseudo ream" like stopping display of the pseudo ream chance including the pseudo ream chance symbol , It is called a re-change effect. The re-variation effect is not limited to the one by performing the image display (for example, the temporary stop display of the pseudo consecutive chance symbol) on the screen of the image display device 5 (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5C of "medium") , And may include any rendering operation using various rendering devices.

  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. Then, when the number of times of repeated execution of the pseudo run variation (re-run) increases (the number of pseudo runs), the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" (big hit expectation) is greater than when the pseudo run number is small. Get higher. In addition, the generation ratio of the effect may be controlled to change according to the number of times of repeated execution of the pseudo continuous fluctuation (the number of pseudo continuous times). For example, it may be set as "reach determination" by performing pseudo linked fluctuation twice, and may be set to "super reach locked" by performing pseudo linked fluctuation three times. 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 the "pseudo ream", for example, "slip", "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 "slip", until after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed, "left", "middle" and "right" After changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the single or plural decorative design display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbol, a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of decorative symbol display areas (for example, "left" decorative symbol display area 5L) among the decorative symbol display areas displayed temporarily. By changing the decorative pattern again in either or both of the decorative pattern display areas 5R and “right” and displaying it in a stop state, effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  In the variable display effect of "Development Opportunity Eye", the decoration of "left", "middle", and "right" until variable decoration result of decoration design is derived and displayed after variable display of decoration design is started The temporary display of the decorative symbol constituting the development chance eye included in the predetermined special combination in all in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is performed, and then the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined as the reach mode. Reach production is started. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of "Development chance eye end", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, in all of 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.

  In this embodiment, during a predetermined period during variable display of a decorative symbol, such as during all symbol variation period (including after re-variation) or during normal reach effect execution, an effect status display in which the display mode changes according to the progress of the variable display (For example, meter display shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17) may appear on the screen of the image display device 5. The effect state display can be changed to a plurality of effect steps starting from 0% (initial stage) to 100% MAX state (final state) in one change display. The production status display is changed to a mode closer to the final stage triggered by the temporary stop display of the decoration symbol of the pseudo run chance eye in the play display production of “pseudo run”, the execution of the notice production to be described later, etc. Yes (meters build up). Such changes in aspect overlap, and before the decorative pattern reaches the reach state, during the reach effect execution after reaching the reach state, the effect state display at a predetermined ratio at any of a plurality of predetermined timings It becomes MAX state. In the case of the MAX state, the super reach effect (super A, super B or super C) is executed at a predetermined rate in the variable display being executed. On the other hand, when the effect state display does not become the MAX state, the super reach effect is not executed. As described above, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the presentation state display because it is related to whether or not the super reach presentation with a high hit probability is executed.

  Unlike variable display effects such as reach effects and "simulated chains" and "slip", display of effect images such as predetermined character images and message images is performed during variable display of decorative symbols. The player is informed that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state or the variable display result may become the "big hit" by the rendering operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol. A preview effect may be executed to In the production operation that becomes the notice production, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started after variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R of "left", "middle" and "right" What is necessary is to be executed (started) before reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may become a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of advance notice effects such as “character display” and “step-up operation” are set to be executable. 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 present embodiment, when the advance notice effect is performed, the effect state display changes toward the final state. With such a configuration, since the advance notice effect and the effect state display can be associated, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  In the notice effect of "character display", effect display is performed to display a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of a decorative symbol.

  In the preview effect of the "step-up operation", for example, a effect display in which plural types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in accordance with a predetermined order on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of decorative symbols. A presentation operation may be performed such that the presentation mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In the preview effect of the “step-up operation”, 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.

  Further, the ratio at which the various types of super reach effects are performed differs depending on at which timing the effect state display is in the MAX state. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest as to at which timing the presentation state display is in the MAX state (specific mode). Furthermore, the determination ratio of which of the plurality of types of super reach effects is to be executed differs depending on at which timing the effect state is in the MAX state. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest as to at which timing the presentation state display is in the MAX state (specific mode).

  In the present embodiment, as the effect using the operation button 130, a special notification effect (FIG. 16 (D) button for notifying whether or not the super reach effect is executed when the effect state display becomes a specific mode. Perform the production). In the button effect, an effect screen prompting the player to press the operation button 130 is displayed. Then, the effect screen displayed is controlled to be different depending on whether or not the operation detection switch 131 has detected a pressing operation. By executing such a button effect, it is possible to give an impression as if the player is participating in the effect, and to improve the effect in conjunction with the effect state display.

  When the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is "big hit", a finalized decorative figure to be a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", it is identical to the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is only necessary to derive and display a finalized decorative symbol to be a big hit combination by arranging and stopping and displaying the decorative symbols.

  When the special drawing display result is "loss", the decorative display forming the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without the variable display mode of the decorative design being the reach mode, and the non-specific display result The finalized decorative design that is In addition, when the special figure display result becomes “missing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern which forms the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed, thereby the non-specific display There is also a case in which the finalized decorative design is derived and displayed as a result.

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

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

  As an example, random numbers for special display display determination, a random number MR2 for determination of a big hit type, random numbers MR2 for determination of fluctuation patterns, and random numbers MR3 for determination of fluctuation patterns are used as random numbers for gaming used on the main substrate 11 side. It is sufficient if there is a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special figure game as the "big hit". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in the case where the variable display result is "big hit", for example, one of a plurality of types such as "non-probability change" or "probability change" Is a random value used to The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random number value MR4 for determining the common drawing display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per common drawing" or "general drawing loss". Random number value.

  In the special symbol process process included in the timer control process for game control, the value of the special view process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and the opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process processing controls the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the tilting operation setting of the movable wing in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, etc. Is a process that enables

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 or the like. As an example, in the 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. 3 is a flow chart showing an example of the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

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

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

  After one of the processes in steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage count value corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 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 increment. 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 increment. At this time, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined gaming random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control counter setting unit) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored as hold data at the top of the empty entry in the special view hold storage unit according to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. 5 (A). On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special view hold storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 5 (B). The numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is not limited to the one extracted when the game ball passes the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, and the first special view or the first special view (2) It may be extracted when a special drawing game using a special drawing is started.

  The first special view reserve storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 5 (A) is a special view game that has been started (although the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A). 1) The reserved data of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit 151A is associated with the reserve number in the winning 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 Holds the random number value MR1 for determination of the special display display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. As the storage number until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). 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, the storage memory information can be used to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is to be awarded based on the result.

  The second special view reserve storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 5 (B) is a special view game (although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B but has not yet started ( The reserved data of the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit 151B is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, the second start condition of passing (enter) the game balls Holds the random number value MR1 for determination of the special display display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. , And the number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "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, the storage memory information can be used to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is to be awarded based on the result.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, the transmission setting of the command at the start winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning combination designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning combination designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. The first starting opening winning combination designation command is an effect control command that designates that the first starting condition is satisfied by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening. The second starting opening winning combination designation command is an effect control command that designates that the second starting condition is satisfied by the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. Further, transmission setting of a pending storage number notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the total pending storage number may be performed. The start opening winning combination designation command and the pending storage number notification command thus set are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process after the special symbol process process is finished, for example. Ru.

  After the process of step S211 is performed, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S213), step S204. Go to the process of On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), The start winning determination process ends.

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

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or 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, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special pattern display result, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" is the variable display result Make a decision (pre-decision) before being 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 Missing symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

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

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. 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 process, 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 and displayed. It includes the process of setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. When the jackpot flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state based on that the special drawing display result is "big hit" is set, and the value of the special drawing process flag is Update to 4 ”. When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special drawing 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, on the basis of the variable display result becoming “big hit” etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and performing the setting to open the big winning opening It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”. As an example, in response to the jackpot type "non-probability" or "probability", by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to "29 seconds", a normal release round is performed do it. When the big hit opening pre-processing is executed, the value of the special processing 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. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, 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 process, processing to determine whether or not the number of times of execution of the round game with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached Includes the process of waiting until the start of the Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of round game executions reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated to

  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, etc. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for controlling to a definite change state or a short time state according to success or failure of the definite change control condition, and the like. Then, when the setting for controlling to the definite variation state or the short time state is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage count is the number of reserved storages of the special view game using the second special view by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second hold storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”.

  When 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, random number value MR2 for big hit classification decision and the numerical data which shows random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern 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). Further, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number count value 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 set at the predetermined position of the RAM 102 is updated to "2" (step S234).

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

  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, random number value MR2 for big hit classification decision and the numerical data which shows random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern 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. 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 151A upward by one entry (Step S237). In addition, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number count value 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 performing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is determined to be either "big hit" or "loss" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination according to whether or not the definite variation control is performed is a special figure display result It may be assigned to the determination result of "big hit" or "loss".

  FIG. 7A shows a determination example of the special view display result by the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio as to whether or not the special view display result is to be “big hit” is made different depending on the presence or absence of the probability change control in the probability change state. More specifically, when the probability change control is being performed in the probability change state, the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" at a higher rate than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the time-short state. Ru. Therefore, when in the definite variation state in which the definite variation control is performed, the special view display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than when the probable variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state, and is likely to be a big hit gaming state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the special map display result determined in step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). If the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241) . Also, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S 242). As an example, in the process of step S 242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like is selected, and is set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. In the big hit type determination table, the numeric value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for big hit type determination depends on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit type It suffices to be assigned to the determination result as to which of a plurality of types. The CPU 103 may determine the big hit type by referring to the big hit type determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type read from the random number buffer for variation.

  FIG. 7B shows a determination example of the jackpot type by the process of step S242. The CPU 103 may determine the special view display result by referring to the special view display result determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination read out from the variation random number buffer.

  After the process of step S242 is performed, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the big hit type by storing data indicating the determination result of the big hit type in the big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102.

  If the special figure display result is not a "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No) or after executing any of the processes in steps S243 and S245, the special symbol in the special figure game is a variable display result A determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined that the special figure display result is not a "big hit" in steps S240 and S244, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a finalized special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of big hit symbols according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 If it is decided, it should be decided on the special symbol.

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

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (step S261). Then, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special view display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, the variation pattern corresponding to the lost time when the special view display result is "loss" is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "loss", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non reach" not to be the reach mode and "reach mode" A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the respective cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special view display result) is “big hit”.

  In the variation pattern of FIG. 9, the variation pattern (PA1-1 to PB1-2) in which the rendering state display does not become the MAX state in the middle of the variation, and the process executed on the presentation control substrate 12 whether or not the presentation state display becomes the MAX state. The fluctuation patterns (PA2-1 to PB2-3, PA4-1 to PB4-3) determined by the above, and the fluctuation patterns (PB3-1 to PB3-6, PB5-1 to PB5-7) in the MAX state. Each is set. In the variation patterns (PB3-1 to PB3-6, PB5-1 to PB5-7) in which the MAX state is set, a plurality of timings in which the MAX state is set are set. The type of super reach effect to be performed differs depending on whether the timing to reach the MAX state is before or after reach establishment. Specifically, in the fluctuation patterns (PB3-1 to PB3-4, PB5-1 to PB5-4) whose timing to reach the MAX state is before reach establishment, the reach effect of Super A is stopped, but the decorative symbol of the lost combination is stopped In the variation pattern (PB5-7) that is after (like a loss) after the effect as it is displayed, the reach pattern of Super C is a variation pattern that is a predetermined timing (except after a loss) after reach establishment (during normal reach effect) In (PB3-5 to PB3-6, PB5-5 to PB5-6), the reach effect of the super B is executed respectively.

  FIG. 10A shows an example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit. For example, in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 8, by referring to the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, FIG. The variation pattern in the case where the variable display result is "big hit" may be determined at the determination ratio as shown in 2.).

  FIG. 10 (B) shows an example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing. For example, in the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 8, by referring to the lost fluctuation pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, FIG. The variation pattern in the case where the variable display result is “losing” may be determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the ratio of the ratio (total) determined at the time of big hit to the ratio (total) determined at the time of loss is a variation pattern (where the reach effect of Super A is executed ( The variation pattern (PB3-5 to PB3-6, PB5-5 to PB5-6) in which the reach effect of Super B is executed is more than PB3-1 to PB3-4 and PB5-1 to PB5-4). It is set high. Therefore, the big hit reliability of the reach production of the super B becomes higher than the super A. In addition, since the variation pattern (PB5-7) in which the reach effect of Super C is executed is set only at the time of the big hit, the big hit reliability of the reach effect of Super C becomes maximum (100%), and Super A and Super It is higher than B. For this reason, the jackpot reliability of the super reach effect to be executed is different depending on which timing the effect state display (meter display) is in the specific mode (MAX state). Therefore, the player's attention to the timing at which the effect state display changes to determine the specific effect is executed in which effect mode is higher. As a result, it is possible to improve the rendering effect by the rendering state display and to enhance the interest of the game.

  After one of the processes of steps S262 and S265 shown in FIG. 8 is executed, a special figure fluctuation time which is a variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (step S266). Special figure fluctuation time that is the variable display time of the special symbol, from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time it is derived derived display of the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result (special figure display result) It is. Subsequent to the processing of step S266, of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, start In order to start one of the special drawing games for which the condition is satisfied, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S 267). As an example, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, setting is performed to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B.

  After execution of the process of step S267, transmission setting of a command at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 transmits a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, the first to the presentation control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 transmits a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, the second to the presentation control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command use the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is an effect control command which designates the fluctuation start in the special figure game which had been. 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. This is an effect control command for specifying a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The first holding storage number notification command and the second holding storage number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special view holding storage number and the second special view holding storage number.

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

  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. 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, an operation of displaying an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an operation of outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, the movable effect member 60 The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the predetermined operation (for example, swinging or moving), is determined, determined, set, or the like according to the rendering control command or the like transmitted from the main substrate 11.

  Subsequent to the effect control process, the effect random number updating process is executed, and software is used to update numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for effect control.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select and execute one of the processes.

  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 and various other rendering operations, processing for determining a finalized decorative pattern and various rendering control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. is included.

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 controls various types of control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 To perform various effect control during variable display of the decorative symbol. After such effect control is performed, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read out from the special pattern change effect control pattern, or that the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is received. Corresponding to the etc., the finalized stop design is displayed as the final stop design, which is the result of the variable display of the decorative design. When the determined decoration pattern is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the special-image-per-wait process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received. Then, when it is determined that the command to designate the start of the big hit gaming state has been received as the hit start designation command, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big hit internal rendering process. On the other hand, 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 jackpot inside effect process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". 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 receiving the hit end designation command from the main substrate 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5” 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 "5". 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. Further, in the ending effect process, for example, in response to the reception of the ending effect end command from the main substrate 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to "0".

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 11 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 12, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the special view display result is “lost” based on, for example, the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main substrate 11 or the like. Is determined (step S501). When it is determined that the special view display result is "loss" (step S501; Yes), for example, the change pattern of the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol It is determined whether it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of "non-reach" which does not make the reach aspect (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of finalized design symbols to be the final stop design constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, a left determined symbol determination random number value updated by a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of random number circuit 124 or RAM 122 By extracting the numerical data and referring to the left fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc., in the left decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 in the fixed display symbol. Determine the left fixed decoration pattern to be displayed stopped. Next, the numerical data indicating the right determined symbol determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted, and the right determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the finalized decorative symbols is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical value data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed in the stop display on the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 in the finalized decorative symbol is determined.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), the combination of the finalized design symbols to be the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, first, numerical data indicating the random value for determining the left and right fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the left and right stored in advance in the ROM 121 By referring to the finalized symbol determination table or the like, symbol numbers of the finalized symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in the left and the right represent the symbol numbers displayed on the left and the right in the symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Determine the same decorative pattern. Further, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle" in the display area of the image display device 5 in the finalized decorative symbol is determined. Here, for example, when the determined decoration pattern becomes a big hit combination, as in the case where the symbol number of the middle determined decoration symbol becomes identical to the symbol number of the left determined decoration symbol and the right determined decoration symbol, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the middle fixed decoration symbol, etc., the fixed decoration symbol may be a reach combination without being a big hit combination. Alternatively, when the middle fixed decoration pattern is determined, the difference between the left fixed decoration pattern and the right fixed decoration pattern with the pattern number (pattern difference) may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration pattern corresponding to the design difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S501 that the special view display result is "big hit" (step S501; No), the combination of the finalized design symbol forming the big hit combination is determined (step S505) . As an example, in the process of step S505, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for jackpot determination symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted. Subsequently, the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 L in the display region of the image display device 5 are referred to by referring to the big hit finalized symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. 5C and 5R are fixed and the symbol numbers displayed stopped are determined the same decorative pattern.

  After executing the processing of step S503 or S505, for example, the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is a pattern that needs to determine whether the meter display is in the MAX state or not. It is determined whether there is any (step S506). In the present embodiment, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 9, among the variation patterns for which the super reach presentation is not executed, the one for which normal reach presentation is executed (PA2-1, PB2-1 to PB2-4, PAP4-1, In PB4-1 to PB4-3), it is not specified whether or not to become the MAX state in the fluctuation pattern. Therefore, if any of the fluctuation patterns PA2-1, PB2-1 to PB2-4, PAP4-1, and PB4-1 to PB4-3 is specified in the received fluctuation pattern designation command, it is necessary to determine. It is determined that the pattern is a certain pattern (step S506; Yes). In this case, next, it is determined whether the meter display is to be in the MAX state in the variable display and which timing is to be selected in the case of the MAX state (step S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, first, a numerical value indicating a random number value for determining the MAX state updated by a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of random number circuit 124 or RAM 122 Data may be extracted, and the MAX state may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 13 by referring to a MAX arrival determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 13 (determination example in the variation pattern in which the super reach effect is not performed), it is not determined that the meter display is in the MAX state after reaching and after losing. On the other hand, when the super reach effect is executed, a fluctuation pattern in which the meter display is in the MAX state is determined after reaching or losing at a predetermined ratio (see FIG. 10). Further, even when the meter display is in the MAX state at the timing before reaching, the selection ratio when the reach effect of Super A is executed (FIG. 10) and the selection ratio when it is not executed (FIGS. 10 and 13) ) Depends on the number of re-variations at the time of the MAX state. As described above, the determination ratio of the timing when the meter display is in the MAX state differs between when the super reach effect is performed and when it is not performed. As a result, the proportion at which each super reach effect (one of super A, super B or super C) is performed differs depending on the timing at which the effect state display (meter display) becomes the specific mode (MAX state), so the effect state The player's attention to the timing at which the display changes increases.

  During the variable display, the effect determination process is executed (step S508). The variable display effect determination process is a process for determining various effect modes corresponding to, for example, the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is the reach mode or the variable display effect of “pseudo series” is executed. Contains. In the variable display effect determination process, the timing at which the meter display changes (the meter accumulates) is determined according to whether the meter display is in the MAX state or not, depending on which timing the MAX display is in. . For example, when the meter is in the MAX state, using the effect determination random number updated by the effect random number updating process, the stage before the meter is in the MAX state by the time the meter is in the MAX state It is sufficient to determine the timing at which the meter accumulates so that the meter accumulates. Then, in accordance with the timing at which the meter is accumulated, it may be determined the execution timing of the advance presentation effect, the mode of the advance presentation effect to be executed, the display timing of the pseudo continuous chance eye, and which pseudo continuous chance eye is displayed. On the other hand, if the meter is not in the MAX state, the presence or absence of an event (execution of advance notice effect or display of false connection chances) in which the meter is accumulated to such an extent that the meter does not reach the MAX state by the end of variable display decide. Alternatively, the timing at which the meter display changes in advance and the event in which the meter is accumulated according to the type of the fluctuation pattern and the determination result of step S507 (display of advance notice effect and display of false connection chance) The effect determination table in which the presence / absence and the aspect thereof are registered is stored in the ROM 121, and the aspect of the effect during variable display is determined with reference to the effect determination table according to the type of fluctuation pattern and the determination result of step S507. It is good.

  In the variable display effect determination process, when a fluctuation pattern designation command instructing execution of a pseudo run is received, a pseudo run chance eye such as a pseudo run chance symbol corresponding to the case of executing a pseudo run fluctuation after reaching is configured Determine the temporary stop design to be done. The effect control CPU 120 determines the same decorative pattern to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R of “left” and “right” in order to set the variable display mode of the decorative pattern as a reach mode, The temporary stop symbol forming the pseudo-continuous chance may be determined by determining the pseudo connection chance symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C. At this time, in the variable display effect determined in step S507, if it is determined that the meter display will be large (for example, 40%) due to the temporary stop of the chance eye, the meter display of the big hit combination is not collected If it is determined, the decorative symbol of the lost combination may be determined as the temporary stop symbol. In addition, after making the variable display mode of the decorative pattern the reach mode, the variable display of "slip" which changes the decorative pattern displayed by temporary stop by changing the decorative pattern again in the decorative pattern variable display area 5R of "right" By performing stop and displaying a predetermined decorative pattern in the "in" decorative symbol display area 5C while performing the effect, the combination of the decorative symbols constituting any of the pseudo run chance eyes is temporarily stopped and displayed. It is also good. In this case, after executing the variable display effect of "slip", a decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped in the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R or a decorative symbol to be temporarily displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C By determining the temporary stop symbol that constitutes the pseudo-continuous chance eyes may be determined.

  After the effect determination process during variable display is executed in step S508, the effect control pattern is determined to be any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S509). For example, the CPU for effect control 120 is any of a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the determination result in the effect display process during variable display, etc. You can select one and set it as a usage pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command (step S510).

  Then, setting is made to start the change of the decorative symbol or the like in the image display device 5 (step S511). 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 S510 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 S512), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 11 as the variable display effect processing. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 14, 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 S521 ). As an example, in the process of step S 521, 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 S521 (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not it is the advance notice effect execution period for executing the advance notice effect (step S522). The preview rendering execution period may be determined in advance in the rendering control pattern selected in step S509, for example, according to the content of the preview rendering determined in step S508. If it is determined in step S522 that the advance notice effect execution period is in progress (step S522; Yes), effect operation control for executing the advance notice effect is performed (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, according to the notice effect control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) read from the effect control pattern etc., the notice effect by the predetermined effect mode is executed. For this purpose, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  When it is not the advance notice effect execution period in step S522 (step S522; No) or after the process of step S523 is executed, it is determined whether it is the effect state display period for displaying the effect state display (step S522) Step S524). The effect state display period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected in step S509. In the present embodiment, a period before the decorative symbol is in the reach mode in the variable display and a period during which normal reach effects are being performed are referred to as effect state display periods. When it is determined in step S524 that the effect state display period is established (step S524; Yes), effect state display control for controlling the effect state display is performed (step S525).

In the process of step S525, a display created according to the display control data read out from the effect control pattern or the like, in order to control the meter display based on the determination result of the variable display effect determination process of step S508 as the effect state display. The control command may be transmitted to the display control unit 123. At this time, according to the display control command transmitted, the display control unit 123 generates a predetermined video signal and supplies it to the image display device 5, so that the display manner is as if the meter is accumulated at the timing determined in step SS507. Can realize the meter display which changes.
In addition, although the process example which a presentation state display is displayed only in a part of variable display period was demonstrated here, the structure displayed on the whole of a variable display period is also possible. In this case, step S524 is omitted, and the effect state display control process of step S525 may be executed whenever the variable display effect process is executed.

  When it is not the effect state display period in step S524 (step S524; No) or after the process of step S525 is performed, it is determined whether it is the specific notification effect period for executing the specific notification effect (step S524) Step S526). The specific notification effect period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected in step S509 based on, for example, that the meter display is determined to be in the MAX state. In the present embodiment, a period until a predetermined time (for example, one second) elapses from the timing when the meter display becomes MAX is taken as a specific notification effect period. When it is determined in step S526 that it is a specific notification effect period (step S526; Yes), effect operation control for executing the specific notification effect is performed (step S527).

  As an example, in the process of step S527, in order to execute a specific notification effect period according to a predetermined effect mode according to effect control execution data (for example, display control data or movable effect member control data) read from the effect control pattern or the like. Then, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the motor drive circuit 16, and the like.

  The movable effect member 60 is displayed by the motor drive circuit 16 rotationally driving the movable effect member motor 61 in accordance with the drive control signal transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 or the like in the process of step S527. A specific notification effect is performed to notify that the meter display shown in FIG. 16C has reached the MAX state, which moves as if the area is blocked.

  When it is not the specific notification effect execution period in step S526 (step S526; No) or after the processing in step S527, is it a special notification effect execution period for executing a special notification effect (button effect)? It is determined whether or not it is (step S527A). The special notification effect period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected in step S509 based on, for example, that the meter display is determined to be in the MAX state before reaching. In this embodiment, a period until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the specific notification effect ends after the meter display becomes MAX before reaching is defined as a special notification effect period. When it is determined in step S527A that it is a special notification effect period (step S527A; Yes), effect operation control for executing a special notification effect is performed (step S527B).

  As an example, in the process of step S527B, a specific notification effect period according to a predetermined effect mode according to special notification effect control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) read from the effect control pattern etc. In order to execute the above, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the present embodiment, a predetermined operation effective period is set within the special notification effect period, and an effect screen that prompts the player to press the operation button 130 is displayed within the operation effective period. Then, when the operation detection switch 131 detects a pressing operation within the operation valid period, the effect control pattern is replaced so that a different effect screen is displayed as compared with the case where the pressing operation is not detected.

  When it is not the specific notification effect execution period in step S527A (step S527A; No), or after the process of step S527B is performed, it is determined whether it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect ( Step S528). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected in accordance with the fluctuation pattern. If it is determined in step S528 that the reach effect execution period is in progress (step S528; Yes), effect operation control for executing reach effect is performed (step S529).

  As an example, in the process of step S523, reach effect (for example, according to a predetermined effect mode) according to the notice effect control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) read from the effect control pattern or the like. In order to execute normal, super A, super B, or super C (reach effect), various commands are created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc. Just do it.

  When it is not the reach effect execution period in step S528 (step S528; No), or after the process of step S529 is executed, for example, simulation is performed based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, etc. After performing the rendering operation control including the re-variation rendering of the series and the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step S530), the variable display rendering process is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S521 (step S521; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S531). At this time, if the symbol determination command is not received (step S531; 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

  In step S531, when the symbol determination command is received (step S531; Yes), for example, in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, 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 S532). Further, a predetermined time which is predetermined as the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set (step S533). Then, after the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the processing for waiting for a special figure (step S534), the processing for rendering with variable display is ended.

  In the present embodiment, an example of the effect to be executed in one variable display is shown in FIG. The fluctuation (a) of FIG. 15 shows an example of execution of the effect to be executed according to the fluctuation pattern PB5-7 of FIG. When the fluctuation pattern PB5-7 is determined in step S262 in FIG. 8, a fluctuation pattern designation command for specifying the fluctuation pattern PB5-7 is transmitted in step S268. According to the transmitted variation pattern designation command, in step S508 of the variable display start setting process of FIG. 12, an effect control pattern for executing the effect of the variation (a) is determined. In the variation (a), first, all decorative symbols are variably displayed and temporarily stopped (time T0 to T1). During this time, a 0% meter is displayed at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5. When the decorative symbol of the pseudo continuous chance eye is temporarily stopped and displayed at time T1, the meter display changes to 10%, and the first pseudo continuous variation is executed (time T1 to T2). The meter display changes to 20% when the advance notice effect indicated by the black arrow is executed during the first pseudo continuous change. Thereafter, the second pseudo-continuous fluctuation (time T2 to T3) and the third pseudo-continuous fluctuation (time T3 to T4) are executed, and the meter display shows the display mode at a stage before the MAX state (100%) Change to 50%). Then, the reach effect is started (time T4).

  As a result of the reach effect, the meter display is in the MAX state at the timing after the effect is started as if the decorative symbol of the lost combination is derived and displayed. After the specific notification effect (see FIG. 16B) for notifying that the meter display has become the MAX state is executed at the timing when the state is changed to the MAX state, the reach effect of the super C is started. After that, the decoration pattern of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed, and the big hit game state is started. In this way, the change in the meter display does not progress as in the fluctuation (a) (the meter does not accumulate), the normal reach effect is executed, and the meter display is performed after the effect as if the display result of the variable display became "lost". Is in the MAX state, and the reach effect of the super C is executed, which can give a surprising feeling to the player who is pessimistic about the result of the variable display. In addition, since there is a possibility that Super C's reach effect that will always be a "big hit" will be performed after the effect screen as if it were "lost" is displayed, the meter display will change significantly Even in the case of the progression of rendering where the preliminary rendering is not performed, it is possible to give the user a sense of expectation of becoming a "big hit".

  The change (b) shows an example of execution of the effect to be executed according to the change pattern PB3-6 (during lost) or PB5-6 (during big hit) in FIG. In the change (b), the meter display is more changed (more meters are accumulated) as compared to the change (a) before the decorative design becomes the reach mode (time T0 to T4). Then, at a predetermined timing during normal reach production execution (for example, the decorative symbols of "right" and "left" are stopped and displayed, and whether the jackpot type is the decorative symbol corresponding to "non-probability" or "probability") The meter display changes to the MAX state at the timing when the type of the decorative pattern that has reached the reach mode becomes clear. Then, the specific notification effect and the specific effect of the supermarket B are executed. By performing such an effect, during the reach effect execution, the meter display (effect state display) will be in the MAX state (specific mode) and the reach effect of the super B with a high expectation of big hit will be executed. Can give a sense of expectation. Therefore, the effect of the reach effect is improved, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, the display effect can be enhanced by setting the meter display to the MAX state at the timing when the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode and the player's sense of expectation rises.

  In addition, the player presses the operation button 130 during the button operation effective period set during the normal reach effect period as the timing when the meter display (effect state display) becomes the MAX state (specific mode) while the reach effect is being executed. You may set the timing which operated. In this case, by changing the length of the specific notification effect according to the timing of pressing, even if the time for which the button operation is performed changes, the fluctuation time of the variable display may be adjusted to be constant. By changing the meter display to the MAX state at such a timing and developing the effect into the super A, even if the normal reach effect with low big hit reliability does not develop and is continued as it is, the player has a feeling of expectation I can do it.

  The variation (c) shows an example of execution of the effect to be executed according to the variation pattern PB3-4 (during lost) or PB5-4 (during big hit) in FIG. In the change (c), the meter display (display effect state) is in the MAX state (specific mode) at the timing (T5) until the decorative pattern is in the reach mode (any decorative pattern is stopped and displayed). . Then, after the specific notification effect is executed, whether or not the reach effect of the super A is executed is notified by the button effect (special notification effect) as shown in FIG. 16 (D). Thereafter, the reach effect of the super A is executed at a predetermined rate. By executing such an effect, it is determined whether reach effect of Super A is executed by a special notification effect (button effect) when the effect state display (meter display) becomes a specific mode (MAX state). Since it is possible to win, the player's sense of expectation is enhanced, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Fluctuations (d) and (e) show execution examples of the effects to be executed according to the fluctuation pattern PB2-3 (at the time of losing) or PB4-3 (at the time of big hit) in FIG. Among these, the change (d) is the case where the change pattern PB2-3 or PB4-3 is determined in step S262 or S265 of FIG. 8, and it is determined that the state changes to the MAX state in step S507 of FIG. It is an example of effect execution. In this case, the effect is executed in the same manner as the change (c) until the start of the special notification effect. Then, it is notified that the reach effect of the super A is not executed (effect development failure) as the effect result of the special notification effect, and the execution of the normal reach effect is resumed. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute not only the reach effect of Super A (fluctuation (c)) but also the effect when it is not executed as the effect result of the special notification effect, so by the special notification effect , It can be asked whether reach production of the super A is executed. On the other hand, fluctuation (e) is the case where the fluctuation pattern PB2-3 or PB4-3 is determined in step S262 of FIG. 8 and the effect when it is determined that the state is not changed to the MAX state in step S507 of FIG. It is an execution example. In this case, the meter display does not enter the MAX state, and the specific notification effect and the special notification effect are not performed. By setting such an effect example, whether or not the meter display is in the MAX state can be determined by the effect CPU 120 as well, so that the processing can be properly shared.

  An example of the effect screen displayed on the image display device 5 in the variation (c) of FIG. 15 is shown in FIG. In the variation (c) of FIG. 15, before the meter display is in the MAX state and before any of the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, the meter display and the decorative symbols are displayed on a predetermined portion of the screen of the image display device 5 Is displayed (FIG. 15A). Then, when the meter display is in the MAX state at a predetermined timing (T5) before the decorative symbol is in the reach mode (FIG. 15 (B)), the movable effect member 60 is an image display device 5 like a wiper as a specific notification effect. It moves on the screen of and notifies that it is in the MAX state (FIG. 15 (C)). Then, an effect image as if the door is open is displayed as a button effect (FIG. 15D), and an image prompting an operation to press the operation button 130 is displayed. When the player presses the operation button 130 and the operation detection switch 131 detects the pressing operation, the effect image is displayed as if the door opens and a landscape appears, and the reach effect of Super A is started. When the operation detection switch 131 does not detect the pressing operation, the reach effect of the supermarket A is started after the image of FIG. 15 (D) is displayed for a predetermined time. Then, the reach effect of the supermarket A is started (FIG. 15 (E)).

  An example of the effect screen displayed on the image display device 5 in the variation (b) of FIG. 15 is shown in FIG. In the variation (b) of FIG. 15, at a predetermined timing after the decorative pattern has reached the reach mode (here, the timing at which it becomes clear that the type of the ornamental pattern having reached the reach mode is “7”) The meter display is in the MAX state (FIG. 17A). Then, the specific notification effect is executed as in FIG. 16 (C) (FIG. 17 (B)), and the reach effect of the supermarket B is started (FIG. 17 (C)).

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays the rendering status (at any one of a plurality of types set in advance) at different rates depending on whether or not the super reach rendering is performed. Determine whether the meter display is in the specific mode (MAX state). Therefore, depending on the timing at which the rendering status display (meter display) is in the specific mode (MAX status), the ratio at which any one of the super reach effects regarding whether or not the display result of the variable display will be a big hit is different. The player's attention to the changing timing of is increased. As a result, it is possible to improve the rendering effect by the rendering state display and to enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the ratio of which of the plurality of types of super reach effects is executed differs depending on the timing at which the rendering status display is in the specific mode, the player's attention to the timing at which the rendering status display changes becomes high. As a result, it is possible to improve the rendering effect by the rendering state display and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Moreover, about the production | presentation aspect of super reach production, the ratio (big hit reliability) from which the display result of a variable display turns into a specific display result can be varied. Therefore, the player's attention to the timing at which the effect state display changes to determine the specific effect is executed in which effect mode is higher. As a result, it is possible to improve the rendering effect by the rendering state display and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, the display mode of the effect state display (meter display) is changed over a plurality of effect steps from the initial stage (0% state of the meter display) to the final stage (MAX state). Therefore, it is possible to show the player which aspect from the initial stage to the final stage the presentation state display is. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand how much the change of the rendering state display is progressing, and the rendering effect by the rendering state display is enhanced, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, when the effect state display (meter display) is in the specific mode (MAX state), a specific notification effect of notifying that the MAX state has been performed is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify the player at which timing the specific mode has been reached by the specific notification effect. Therefore, the timing when the specific effect related to the ratio of the specific effect is executed becomes clearer to the player, and the effect of the effect display is enhanced, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Also, when the effect state display (meter display) is in the specific mode (MAX state), a special notification effect (button effect) is performed to notify whether any of the super reach effects is to be executed. Therefore, since it is possible to know whether or not the specific effect is executed by the special notification effect when the effect state display becomes the specific mode, the player's sense of expectation is enhanced, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. .

  Moreover, the timing before becoming a reach state is included as several types of timing in which a production | presentation state display (meter display) becomes a specific aspect (MAX state). Therefore, the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced even in a period until any identification information is first stopped and displayed in the variable display. In addition to this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by giving the player a sense of surprise.

  Moreover, the timing in a reach production execution period is included as several types of timing in which a production | presentation state display (meter display) becomes a specific aspect (MAX state). Therefore, during the execution of the reach effect, it is possible to give an expectation that the effect state display is in a specific mode and the specific effect is performed. Therefore, the effect of the reach effect is improved, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  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 embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment can be solved so that at least one problem in the prior art can be solved. It may have a configuration of

  As a specific example, in the above embodiment, the effect state display (meter display) is specified at any one of a plurality of types set in advance at different rates depending on whether or not the super reach effect is performed. As an example of determining whether to become the aspect (MAX state), if the timing to become the MAX state is before reaching the reach aspect, the super A, if it is during the reach effect (before losing), the super B In the case where the display result of the variable display is after the effect as if it were "losing", the configuration to execute the super C is described. Not limited to this, a configuration is also possible in which one of a plurality of reach effects is selected when the MAX state is reached at the same timing. In this case, for example, when the timing is before reaching the reach mode, the execution of the reach effect of the super B is selected at a higher rate than that of the super A, while the super B is performed after the reach mode is reached. The super Leach effect of the aspect with a high ratio performed by timing may be made different, such as selecting the execution of the reach effect of the super A at a higher rate than that of the super A. Even with such a configuration, the player's attention to the timing at which the player changes the presentation state display is increased. As a result, it is possible to improve the rendering effect by the rendering state display and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the effect state display changes in one variable display has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and changes in the presentation status display across multiple presentation status displays such that the meter accumulates from 0% to 50% in the first variable display and from 50% to 100% in the second A configuration for controlling In this case, for example, the CPU 103 transmits the pending data including the random number value MR1 for special image display result determination, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination in step S211 as a command at the start winning combination Do. Then, in the variable display setting process, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation and the suspension data of the fluctuation not yet started, and straddles a plurality of variable displays when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In step S508, the timing at which the effect state display changes (meters accumulate) is determined so that the effect state display changes. Then, in the next variable display, the change of the effect state display may be started from the mode last displayed in the previous variable display. Specifically, the change (or the change and a predetermined number of subsequent changes) is not to execute the super reach effect, the variable display result is a change in the loss, and the change to subsequently execute the super reach effect When the pattern is set, the effect state display is changed until it becomes a predetermined aspect (for example, 50% state) other than the specific aspect in the variable display not performing the super reach effect, and the predetermined aspect (50%) in the next variable display Start changing the presentation state display from the state). Then, in the variable display for executing the super reach effect, it may be changed to the specific mode (MAX state) by the start of the super reach effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes so-called pseudo-series effects has been described as an example. However, the present invention can be applied even in the case of not performing the pseudo series effect. In this case, the timing at which the effect state display changes may be changed to the temporary stop display of the chance eye in the pseudo continuous effect, and may be set as the execution timing of so-called step-up notice.

  Further, the aspect of the special notification effect is not limited to the meter display. For example, if the player can identify which one of the plurality of stages, in which the display mode of the effect state display is set from the initial stage to the final stage, is displayed, the effect state display changes in stages. And any mode such as the position of an accessory moving across multiple stages.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, even in the case where there is no pressing operation by the player, the button effect has described the example in which the super reach effect is executed in the same effect process except for the presence or absence of the display of the image that the door opens. However, the button effect is not limited to this, and when the pressing operation by the player can not be detected, a screen is displayed once as if the decoration pattern of the lost combination is stopped and displayed, and then the effect state display is again in the MAX state Any presentation configuration such as starting a super reach presentation is possible.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the aspect of presentation state display was demonstrated as one type, you may match multiple types. For example, as a display mode of meter display, one may be determined from a plurality of meter displays of different colors. In this case, the meter display is displayed on the player according to the display mode of the meter display by determining the mode of the meter display at different rates according to whether or not the jackpot gaming state or super reach effect is to be achieved. Can be informed of the rate at which MAX. Therefore, interest in the mode of presentation state display is increased.

  Moreover, the said embodiment demonstrated the example to which the display mode of a production | presentation state display changes gradually through several steps from an initial stage to the last stage. However, an effect is also possible in which the display mode of the effect state display changes from the initial stage to the final stage all at once. With such an effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise.

  In the above embodiment, one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted when the fluctuation is started, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of fluctuation patterns indicating fluctuation patterns such as fluctuation time and types of reach effects and presence / absence of pseudo-links. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (so-called second if it does not reach) Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (so-called second stop if it does not reach) Command) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. In addition, even if the game control microcomputer is notified of the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, the effect control microcomputer may select the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can also be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and the function of displaying various effect images has been described. However, at least a part of the configuration and function of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment can be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines.

  In addition, the apparatus configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the process shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display apparatus for executing predetermined effects such as the previous stage effect and the advance effect effect, and the voice output operation in the speaker Various effect operations including the lighting operation of the effect lamp and the decorative LED can be arbitrarily changed and corrected without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and it encloses the gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of the prize. It can apply also to the enclosed type game machine which grants.

  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 a computer device included in the gaming machine such as pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. It may be distributed by being preinstalled in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  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 60 ... movable effect member 100 ... microcomputer for game control 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine having variable display means for performing variable display, and capable of controlling in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state;
Specific effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect based on the determination result of the determination means;
Effect state display means for executing an effect state display in which the display mode changes;
Specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect after the display mode of the effect state display changes to a specific mode when it is determined by the specific effect determination means that the specific effect is to be executed;
Equipped with
The effect state display means has different timings from the first timing when the execution mode of the variable display by the variable display means is the first mode, and the first timing is different timing, and the variable display by the variable display means It is possible to change the display mode of the effect state display to a specific mode at any timing including the second timing when the execution mode is the second mode different from the first mode,
The specific effect execution means changes the display mode of the effect state display to a specific mode at the first timing, and the effect state display means performs the effect at the second timing. The specific effect of any one of a plurality of types of effect modes is executed at a ratio different from when the display mode of the state display is changed to the specific mode,
The effect state display means directs the display mode of the effect state display from the display mode of one of the plurality of effect modes including the specific mode to the specific mode from the display mode of one effect mode other than the specific mode. It is possible to change gradually
A game machine characterized by

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