JP6561374B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and an execution condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification are performed. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which a game is enhanced by a so-called variable display game in which information is variably displayed on a variable display device and whether or not a predetermined game value is given based on the display result. In such a pachinko gaming machine, an advantageous state advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is stopped becomes the specific display aspect. For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has been in a big hit gaming state has a special electric player called a big prize opening or an attacking state in an open state, and a gaming state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player by making the winning of a game ball extremely easy. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  In addition, the player determines whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is finished, depending on whether or not the ally character wins the battle with the opponent character in the round effect during the jackpot game. Has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2013-144043A

  By the way, as a round effect during the jackpot game, it is advantageous for the player after the jackpot game is finished, depending on whether or not a friendly character as described in Patent Document 1 wins the battle with the opponent character. The player recognizes that the player can recognize whether or not to shift to the gaming state, and that the player shifts to a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit without performing such a battle. It is also conceivable to make the gaming machine capable of executing any one of the predetermined effects made possible.

  In such a gaming machine, when transitioning to a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over, a specific effect may be executed without executing the specific effect of winning in the battle. Therefore, when a specific effect is executed, for example, the chance to execute an effect corresponding to the transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game, such as winning a battle, is reduced, and the specific effect is executed. There is a possibility that the game entertainment at the time will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the gaming interest when a specific effect is executed.

(1) To achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a favorable favorable conditions for Yu technique's (e.g. jackpot gaming state, etc.) to a controllable gaming machine (e.g. pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) a first game condition (e.g. low確低base state or the like), and said second advantageous game state for the player than the first gaming state (e.g. high確低base state, etc.), than the second gaming state an advantageous third gaming state (e.g. high確高base state, etc.) for the player, controllable gaming state control means to one of the (e.g. CPU103 or the like for executing the processing of step S322~S326 of FIG. 20), wherein the executable to effect the advantageous condition demonstration execution unit (e.g., presentation control CPU120 or the like for executing the processing of step S174 in FIG. 23), wherein the gaming state control means, a first preferred state (eg If jackpot type is "first big hit (up 11R probability variation (substantially 8R payout-time reduction next))" and the like jackpot gaming state corresponding to the case) or second preferred state (e.g. jackpot type is "second jackpot (11R probability variation (real 8R payout-time reduction until the next)) after the corresponding jackpot gaming state, etc.) is terminated in the case of "is controlled to the third gaming state, a third advantageous conditions (e.g. jackpot type is" third jackpot After the completion of (11R probability change (substantial 8R play, no time saving)) ", the second game state is controlled, and the effect execution means is the first game state. If it is controlled to the first advantageous state from the predetermined effect of the mode corresponding to Rukoto it is controlled to the third gaming state (for example, notification that a high確高base state after the jackpot completion non Battle effect, etc.) And execute the third If it is controlled to the state, running (battle effect or the like including a battle result notification effect, for example, "battle lost") specific effect aspects corresponding to Rukoto is controlled to the second game state, the second preferred state If it is controlled to perform the (battle effect or the like including a battle result notification effect, for example, "battle win") the specific effect aspects corresponding to Rukoto is controlled to the third game state, the second game state If it is controlled to the first advantageous state from the said specific effect of the third controlled to the playing state mode corresponding to Rukoto (e.g. Battle results Battle produce including notification effect of "battle win", etc.), or the effect of an analogous manner specific effect executes (for example, effect in the battle (rematch), Battle effect or the like including a battle result notification effect of "battle win").

  In such a configuration, the chance of executing the specific effect corresponding to the transition to the third gaming state is increased, and the game entertainment when the specific effect is executed can be improved.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the game control means is in a fourth advantageous state as the advantageous state (for example, the big hit type is “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R play, no short time))”. After being controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponding to the case), the effect execution means is the second gaming state and the fourth advantageous state after being controlled to the fourth advantageous state. A common effect (for example, an effect executed in the effect mode of the special training mode) may be executed in one gaming state.

  In such a configuration, even if the current gaming state is the first gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to know whether the gaming state is actually the first gaming state or the second gaming state. The expectation for being controlled to a state can be maintained.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (2), the effect execution means may include, as the common effect, an effect related to the specific effect (for example, an ally character appearing in a battle effect in the display area of the image display device 5). It is also possible to execute such an effect that suggests that the game will be a big hit game state in which the battle effect is executed again, such as an effect to be displayed and special training for a battle rematch with an enemy character that has appeared in the battle effect.

  In such a configuration, the willingness to continue the game can be improved until a specific effect corresponding to the transition to the third gaming state is executed.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the above (2) or (3), the game control means performs the first gaming state after executing the common performance (for example, after the performance mode has shifted to the special training mode). (E.g., after the end of the big hit gaming state, the gaming state becomes a low probability low base state, and the number of decorative display variable symbols after the mode transition to the special training mode is determined in advance. Until the number of mode continuations is reached, the production mode is changed from the special training mode to the normal mode, or until the third gaming state is reached (for example, after the production mode is changed to the special training mode, the big hit gaming state ends. Each time the gaming state is controlled to the advantageous state, such as until the gaming state becomes a highly accurate and high base state, and the production mode shifts from the special training mode to the intense game mode, the common production is performed. Number controlled to the preferred state after execution (e.g. rematch number, etc.) may be notified.

  In such a configuration, after the execution of the common effect, the execution number of the common effect is not completed in the first gaming state, or the number of times controlled to the advantageous state is determined without entering the third gaming state. be able to.

  (5) In the gaming machines of the above (1) to (4), the effect executing means has the same mode regardless of whether the specific effect is shifted to the second game state or the third game state. After executing an effect (for example, an effect during battle), an effect (for example, a battle result notification effect) corresponding to which of the second game state and the third game state is to be transferred may be executed.

  In such a configuration, the player can have a feeling of pounding.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the determination result designation | designated command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 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 a transition of production mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a mode transfer determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a big hit effect pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of battle result alerting | reporting content. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is a figure which shows the execution example of a big hit effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process. It is a figure which shows the example of a transition setting of production | presentation mode. It is a figure showing an example of production operation in non-battle production etc. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the battle production etc. including the production during a battle (first game). It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the battle production etc. including the production during a battle (first game). It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the battle production etc. including the production during a battle (rematch). It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the battle production etc. including the production during a battle (rematch). It is a figure showing an example of production operation in special training mode.

  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 as a gaming machine in the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol which is the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. 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", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. In addition, the kind of 1st special figure and the kind of 2nd special figure may be the same, and a kind may differ. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers indicating, for example, “00” to “99”.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. In a decorative symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display portions such as three, for example, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, Variations of the decorative symbols are started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of symbols. Each of the decorative symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Is done.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure 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. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory is provided, and a second start winning opening is formed as a start area different from the first start area.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening. It becomes an open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. Easy to open and open. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area changes between an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes and a normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

  The game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the first special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the second start The condition is met. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  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 ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and prevents the game ball from passing through the big winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball easily passes through the big prize opening. To do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by passing the game ball through the special prize winning opening, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number of gaming balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a gaming ball that has entered one of the general winning holes is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors in combination with two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. Just do it.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect an instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after a normal symbol change is started, a fixed normal symbol that is a variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In addition, the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the start winning that is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state, the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it will be a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it will be “lost”. .

  As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol, and other types of special symbols such as symbols, numbers, characters, and the like are jackpot symbols. In this embodiment, each of a plurality of special symbols prepared in advance corresponding to each of the jackpot types is a jackpot symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, in a predetermined period or a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening and a winning ball is generated, a round game in which the big prize opening is continuously opened is executed. During a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the big prize opening is closed, and a winning ball cannot be generated. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit is reached. The number of round games is also called the number of rounds. The predetermined upper limit number is also referred to as an upper limit round number.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit types include first big hit, second big hit, third big hit, and fourth big hit. That is, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of “big hits” are prepared in which the big hit types are the first big hit, the second big hit, the third big hit, and the fourth big hit. For each jackpot type, fixed special symbols such as numbers “0” to “9” and various symbols are assigned.

  When the big hit type is any one of the first big hit, the second big hit, the third big hit and the fourth big hit, the big hit game state is controlled so that the number of round games is 11 times. In each round game at this time, in the first to eighth round games, a long-term opening period such as 29 seconds and a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. , One of the shorter periods, the big winning opening is continuously opened. In the ninth to eleventh round games, one of a short-term opening period such as 0.1 second or a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. In the shorter period, the big prize opening continues to be open. That is, the upper limit period during which each round game can be executed at this time is a long-term opening period from the first to the eighth time, and a short-term opening period from the ninth to the eleventh time.

  A round game whose upper limit period is the long-term release period may be referred to as a long-term release round, and a round game whose upper limit period is the short-term release period may be referred to as a short-term release round. The short-term open round may have an upper limit period shorter than the long-term open round. In this embodiment, the short-term opening round has a very short period of 0.1 seconds or the like, and if a game ball wins a big winning opening, a predetermined number of balls can be obtained. You can't get a ball. For this reason, the number of round games in any case where the big hit type is the first big hit, the second big hit, the third big hit, or the fourth big hit is 11 in terms of form, but the upper limit period is actually open for a long time. It can be said that it is 8 times from the 1st time to the 8th time.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  The reach state is a display in which variation continues for decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination. It is a display state in which the state, or all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are changing, or in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". This is a display state in which the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Corresponding to reaching the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, a character image different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. In some cases, a presentation operation different from that before reaching the reach state may be executed by reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design or changing the variation pattern of the decorative design. Any of the rendering operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern, or the rendering operation such as a combination of some or all of these, This is called reach production 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 in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before entering the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of being a “big hit”. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  In this embodiment, as an example, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  During variable display of decorative symbols, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-ream”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display as a message, voice output, There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation, such as a lamp lighting, or the reach effect by super reach may be executed. In some cases, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed prior to reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a “reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “lost”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming the reach state. Later, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the determined decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. Among the decorative symbols 1 ”to“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the same symbol number is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line may be used.

  Depending on whether the special symbol derived as the confirmed special symbol is the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol, the third jackpot symbol, or the fourth jackpot symbol, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as a jackpot combination is varied. May be. As an example, when the 1st big hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, it is stopped and displayed with a big hit combination for the decorative symbols with odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”. When the decorative symbol to be selected is selected, the second big hit symbol, the third big hit symbol, and the fourth big hit symbol are derived as the confirmed special symbols, and the symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”. , “8” may be selected as a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination. In this case, any of the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers of odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” is stopped and displayed in combination with the big hit, so that the first big hit is definitely notified. Is done. On the other hand, when any of the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is stopped and displayed in the big hit combination, whether it is the second big hit or the third big hit. It becomes impossible for the player to recognize whether it is 4 big hits or difficult to recognize.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the first big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “first big hit” variable display mode. On the other hand, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the second big hit symbol, the confirmed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode to be performed is referred to as a “second big hit” variable display mode. On the other hand, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special game becoming the third big hit symbol, the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “third big hit” variable display mode. On the other hand, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the fourth jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the confirmed symbol pattern of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “fourth big hit” variable display mode.

  In this embodiment, a battle effect may be executed as a big hit effect during a predetermined period such as during a round in the big hit game state or during an interval between rounds. In the battle effect, an effect is performed in which the player character battles the enemy character. As an example, when the player character wins a battle with an enemy character in a battle effect, the player notifies the player that the high-accuracy base state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. On the other hand, when the player character loses the battle with the enemy character in the battle effect, the player is informed in a recognizable manner that the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state is reached after the big hit gaming state is finished. The effect of notifying the result of the battle is also referred to as a battle result notification effect. In this way, the battle effect only needs to include the during-battle effect and the battle result notification effect.

  In addition, the battle effect executed as a big hit effect includes a case where a battle effect including a specific effect (first battle) is executed, and a battle effect (rematch) as an effect similar to the specific effect. There is a case where a battle effect is executed. Here, the jackpot effect refers to a part of the fanfare effect, the effect during the round, the effect between rounds, and the ending effect that are executed in response to the game condition of the jackpot. Sometimes it points. In this embodiment, an example of executing a battle effect as a mid-round effect of a big hit effect will be described. However, the battle effect may be executed as a fanfare effect, an inter-round effect, or an ending of the big hit effect. .

  In this embodiment, as an effect during the battle (first match), an effect is performed in which the player character first battles with the enemy character, and as an effect during battle (rematch), the effect that the player character battles the enemy character again. Is done. Here, the effect similar to the specific effect is not limited to the effect mode of the effect during the battle (rematch) as long as the type of the effect is the same as that of the specific effect and the effect mode is different. For example, when the specific effect is a battle effect, the effect similar to the specific effect may be an effect that can be recognized as a battle effect, and a character that is different from the battle effect executed as the specific effect appears. It may be an effect, an effect in which different backgrounds are displayed, an effect in which the win or loss is determined by different battle methods, and the like.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the non-battle effect as a predetermined effect different from the specific effect may be executed as the big hit effect. In the non-battle effect, the battle effect is not executed, for example, the effect of notifying the game state after the big hit game state is ended.

  In this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, the probability changing state in which the probability changing control is performed may be controlled. Probability control is performed to improve the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration design, compared to the normal state. To do. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from the advantageous state such as the big hit gaming state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed.

  After the big hit gaming state ends, the time-shortening control may be performed together with the probability variation control or separately from the probability variation control. By performing the time reduction control, the variation time of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 performs a control for making the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game is “general symbol”. The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “winning” is higher than in the normal state and the variable display result is “normal hit” The possibility that the second start condition is satisfied by making the game ball easily pass through the second start winning opening, such as control for making it longer than that in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared with that in the normal state, is increased. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control that facilitates the passing of the game ball through the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is referred to as high opening control.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period. The short time control and the high opening control are started and ended at the same time, while the start and end of the probability variation control do not have to be linked with the start and end of the short time control and the high opening control.

  The certainty control may be terminated when any one of the conditions in which a predetermined number of special game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” again is established first. However, when the variable display result is “big hit” again, there is a case where the probability change state is performed in which the probability change control is further performed after the big hit gaming state is ended. The time reduction control may be terminated together with the probability variation control. Alternatively, either before the end of the probability change control or after the end of the probability change control, a specific number of special game is executed, and the variable display result is again a “hit” When the above condition is satisfied first, the time reduction control may be terminated.

  The probability variation state in which the time reduction control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state as the third gaming state. Further, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state as the second gaming state. Further, the time-short state in which only the time-short control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low-accuracy high-base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control nor the time reduction control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state as the first gaming state. As described above, the probability variation state includes a highly accurate and low base state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed, in addition to the high accuracy and high base state in which the time variation control is performed together with the probability variation control. May be.

  When probability variation control, time reduction control, and high opening control are performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” corresponding to each special figure game is higher than usual, and each special figure Since the special figure variation time in the game is shortened and the second start condition is easily established, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. A gaming state that is more likely to be a big hit gaming state than the normal state and is advantageous to the player is referred to as a “special gaming state” that is different from the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state. The probability variation state is also referred to as a first special game state, while the short-time state is also referred to as a second special game state. In addition, the probability change state and the time reduction state in which the high opening control is performed in accordance with the time reduction control is an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the 2 start winning opening, and the movable member of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is expanded from the normal opening state. There is also a “high base state” that changes to an open state.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. 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 are provided. In addition, the main board 11 controls turning on / off of each LED constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control variable display of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. And a function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol indicator 20 by performing on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol indicator 20. ing.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 and the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 are mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like for driving are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and an ordinary diagram hold display device 25C. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, and the first byte indicates MODE and the second byte indicates EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, or the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining whether the big hit type is a plurality of types. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H notifies the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears, next short time))”. 2 Variable display result notification command. The command 8C02H notifies the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit (11R probability change (8R ball change / until next time))”. This is a variable display result notification command. Command 8C03H is a fourth command for notifying a pre-determined result and a jackpot type determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R play, no short time))”. This is a variable display result notification command. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “fourth big hit (11R normal (8R play, no time))” This is a display result notification command.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a winning determination result designation command for designating a predetermined determination result when a starting prize such as a first starting prize or a second starting prize is generated. In this embodiment, a predetermined random number value extracted at the time of start winning is determined to be included in a plurality of preset numerical ranges, and different data depending on the determination result is determined as a winning determination result. Set as EXT data of the specified command.

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

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the big winning opening notification command or the big opening opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the 11R big hit state, for example.

  The command B0XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command B000H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which neither the time-shortening control nor the probability-changing control is performed, and the command B001H is a game in which the probability-changing control is performed while the time-shorting control is not performed. A second gaming state designation command corresponding to the state is used. Further, the command B002H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which both the time reduction control and the probability variation control are performed.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is produced from the main board 11 based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the first start prize is generated by passing the game ball through the first start prize opening. It is transmitted to the control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is produced from the main board 11 based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the second start prize is generated by passing the game ball through the second start prize opening. It is transmitted to the control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. The second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start prize is established due to the occurrence of the second start prize.

  In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command specify which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is the start winning prize, It is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, the number of reserved memories decreases while the number of reserved memories added indicates that the number of reserved figures in the first special figure or the number of reserved figures in the second figure has increased. Alternatively, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase in the total pending storage number may be used. In the case of transmitting the total reserved memory number notification command instead of the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command, which of the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening has been won A start opening winning designation command may be transmitted to designate.

  In this embodiment, in the start winning determination process, it is determined in which numerical range the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning is included. Then, a value for specifying the determination result of the random value MR1 is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 is configured to execute a game control program to perform a control operation, the random number circuit 104 to update numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and the I / O 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535”. The random hit value MR2 for determining the big hit type is the big hit type which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”. ”,“ 2nd big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out of ball, until next time short) ”,“ 3rd big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R out of ball, no short time)) ”or“ 4th big hit (11R normal (substantially real) This is a random value used to determine any one of “8R departure, no time saving))”, for example, a value in the range of “0” to “99”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. A value in the range of “250” is taken. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, for example, “0” to “ 996 ". The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, a value in the range of “2” to “12”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative pattern is A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern.

  The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed.

  FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation executed during variable display of a decorative design.

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach production, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative design does not reach the reach state, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with normal reach And the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with super reach. Further, the fluctuation patterns with super reach may be classified into different fluctuation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect. Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed, etc. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified according to a variable display time of a decorative design. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the variable display content. The specific classification of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified from the setting of the variation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which a determination value is assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting the variation pattern table is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variable in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol that becomes the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is a table to be referred to.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the special figure display result determination is performed according to whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed or in a gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed. A numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”. In the special figure display result determination table 130, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to a plurality of types of special figure display results is the result of determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Corresponding data for decision.

  In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, corresponding to “with probability variation control” when the gaming state is in the probability variation state, from “without probability variation control” in the normal state or the short time state. Many decision values are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. As a result, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “hit” in the big hit gaming state as compared to the normal state or the short time state in which the probability variation control is not performed. The probability of being determined increases. That is, the determination data in the special figure display result determination table 130 is a probability that the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined to be controlled in the big hit game state than in the normal state or the short time state when the game state is in a probabilistic state. Is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result determination table 130 determines the special figure display result with reference to the same table data. On the other hand, the determination value corresponding to the special figure display result corresponds to each of the case of the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Decision tables with different assignments may be prepared. In this case, the assignment of the decision value to the predetermined special symbol display result is different between the case of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. May be.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is determined depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game is the first special figure or the second special figure. , "1st big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out of ball, until the next short time))", "Second big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R out of ball, until next time short))", "3rd big hit (11R probability change (substantially real) 8R ball and no short time)) "or" 4th big hit (11R normal (substantially 8R ball and short time)) "is assigned.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state is finished. ing. For example, "1st big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out ball, until next time short))", "Second big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R out ball, until next time short))", "Third big hit (11R positive change ( The table data indicating the determined value assigned to the big hit type of “substantially 8R out ball and no time savings”) corresponds to the determination result that control is performed in the probability variation state, while the “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantially 8R) The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the jackpot type of “out of play / no time reduction”) ”corresponds to the decision result that the control is not performed in the probability variation state. Further, in the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the short-time state after the end of the jackpot gaming state It has become. For example, the decision assigned to the big hit type of "first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out of ball, until the next short time))" and "second big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R out of ball, until next time short))" The table data indicating the values correspond to the determination result that the control is performed in the time reduction state, while “3rd big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R output, no time reduction))”, “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantially 8R) The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the jackpot type of “out of play / no time reduction”) ”corresponds to the determination result that the control is not performed in the time reduction state. The jackpot type determination table 131 may include table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, the “first big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R popping up / short time) depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure). Until next time)) "," 2nd big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out, next short time)) "," 3rd big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R out, no short time)) "or" 4th big hit ( 11R normal (substantial 8R play, no time savings)) "is different from the decision value allocation for the big hit type. As a result, when the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. In the case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The big hit types are "1st big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R ball change / until next time))", "2nd big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R start ball / next time short))", "3rd big hit (11R probability change) (Essentially 8R, no shortage)) ”or“ 4th big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R, no shortage)) ”can be varied.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Accordingly, the jackpot type is determined with reference to different table data in the jackpot type determination table 131. On the other hand, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, table data with the same assignment of decision values to a plurality of types of jackpot types may be prepared.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C shown in FIG. 9C is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A is based on the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”. Thus, the table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determination results of the big hit type are “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R outing / until next time))”, “second big hit (11R probable change (substantial 8R out of play / short time next time) )) ”,“ 3rd big hit (11R probability change (actual 8R popping, no shortage)) ”or“ 4th big hit (11R normal (substantially 8R popping, no shorting)) ” The numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to one of the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, when the big hit type is one of “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears, next short time))” or “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears, next hour)”) And "3rd big hit (11R probability change (actual 8R ball, no short time))" and "4 big hit (11R normal (real 8R ball, no short time))" The allocation of decision values to CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  The determination value in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A has a portion assigned to each variation pattern type so that different variation pattern types are determined depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. Good. As an example, the type of big hit is “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R ball, short time next time))”, “third big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R ball, no short time))”, “fourth big hit ( 11R normal (substantial 8R ball, no shortage) ”, the big hit type is“ first big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R A predetermined decision value may be assigned only when the time is short). Thereby, when it is determined as a predetermined jackpot type, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type different from the case where it is determined other than the predetermined jackpot type.

  The big hit types are "1st big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R ball change / until next time))", "2nd big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R start ball / until next hour))", "3rd big hit (11R positive change) (Estimated 8R ball, no shortage))) or "4th big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R ball, no time))" is determined, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is normal Alternatively, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different depending on whether the state is the probability variation state or the short time state. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, the types of big hits are “1st big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears and next short time))”, “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears and last hour))”, “third big hit ( 11R Probability (Substantial 8R Outgoing / No Shortening)) ”or“ Fourth Big Hit (11R Normal (Substantial 8R Outing / No Shortening)) ”is determined as the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 The determined value may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on whether the state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short time state. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C are determined to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type is changed to the variation pattern. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number MR3 for type determination. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C is selected as a usage table corresponding to the fact that the time reduction control is performed, for example, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state. .

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C, the determined values are assigned to the variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time shortening state.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning has occurred. . As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A associates with the hold numbers in the order of winning in the first start winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the stored number is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this manner indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in this special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not started yet although the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning has occurred. To do. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the second starting winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach it. The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in the special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as random count values. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows a random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for effect control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, 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 electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  As an example, the ROM 121 stores an effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices. The production control pattern is configured by data indicating the contents of control corresponding to various production operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative design variable display and reach effects, or various effect display operations without variable design display. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern for which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value that is compared with the value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer, and is the execution time of each effect operation. Corresponding judgment values are set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer. In other words, data indicating the switching timing of the production control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to flash a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data may be set as data corresponding to the production parts that are not controlled even though they correspond to the production control process timer determination values.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 12B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the variable display of decorative symbols may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when starting execution of an effect such as a notice effect or a big hit effect, for example. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n, audio control Data # 1 to voice control data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate control details of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and rendering control Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n that designate execution of

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 13A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 13A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of the multiple types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, the data constituting the first start winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 13B1 and the second starting win command buffer 194B shown in FIG. It is stored in a predetermined area 194. The first start winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the first special figure reserved memory number. The second start winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the second special figure reserved memory number.

  When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a plurality of commands such as a first reserved memory number notification command and a winning determination result designation command are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening, a plurality of commands such as a second reserved memory number notification command and a determination result designation command at the time of winning are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer 194A so that a set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting winning can be stored in association with each other. The second start winning command buffer 194B has a storage area so that a set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting win can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command received at the start winning prize in an empty area of the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second start winning command buffer 194B in accordance with the receiving order. For example, when a first pending storage number notification command and a winning determination result designation command based on the first starting winning are received, storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first starting winning command buffer 194A Are stored in the order of the first reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command based on the second starting winning are received, the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second starting winning command buffer 194B Are stored in the order of the second reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command.

  When the first start win or the second start win occurs, the command transmission is performed in the order of the reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, the storage number notification command and the winning prize are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” as shown in FIGS. 13B1 and 13B2. The results are stored in the order of judgment result specification commands. In FIG. 13B1, commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” and “2”. In FIG. 13B2, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”. Command is stored.

  The commands stored in the first start prize command buffer 194A and the second start prize command buffer 194B are deleted from the one stored in the first storage area every time the decorative symbol variable display is started. And the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 13 (B1), when variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, the buffer number “1” is stored. Each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are deleted. Each command stored in an area corresponding to each of these is shifted to an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

In the second start winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 13 (B2), for the area corresponding to the buffer number “3”, the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command is “ 1 ”is shown, and an example in the case of inconsistency is shown. That is, the buffer number is larger than the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command, and the second special figure reserved memory number notified from the main board 11 is the second special figure reserved memory number. This is inconsistent with the second special figure reserved storage number specified from the stored content of the command buffer 194B at the time of the two start winnings. Note that each command is shifted when variable display of decorative symbols is started, so even if the buffer number becomes smaller than the special figure reserved memory number notified by the reserved memory number notification command, it is immediately inconsistent. Must not. However, the difference at the time of receiving the command can be contradictory.

  For example, when the game state is controlled to the big win game state, a special game whose variable display result is “big hit” is stored on the hold based on the start winning command stored in the second start winning command buffer 194B. It may be determined whether or not there is. The effect mode in the big hit effect may be determined at a different rate depending on the result of the on-hold big hit determination. At this time, when the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the effect mode is determined as having been determined that there is no on-hold jackpot determination.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B, setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby enabling variable display of the normal symbol, setting of the tilting operation of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. To do.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing to the off state, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 14 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 15 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; YES), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; YES), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; YES), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the number of second special figure holding memory is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (step S205). S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value increases by 1 when the game ball passes through 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 In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through 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 At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, and further indicates the variable display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. 12 is set to transmit the first pending storage count notification command. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. Setting for transmitting the second pending storage number notification command is performed. The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Subsequent to the process of step S211, it is determined which of a plurality of preset numerical ranges the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result shown in the numerical data extracted by the process of step S209 is included (step S212). In this embodiment, a range of “8000” to “8165”, a range of “8166” to “9522”, and other ranges are preset as a plurality of numerical ranges. As an example, in the process of step S212, the minimum value and the maximum value in each numerical value range are set, and by comparing with the random value MR1 extracted by the process of step S209, which numerical value range is included. It only needs to be able to judge.

  After executing the process of step S212, the transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command is performed (step S213). FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of a winning determination result designation command for which transmission setting is performed in the process of step S213. The winning determination result designation command shown in FIG. 17 differs depending on the determination result of which of the plurality of numerical ranges the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 is included. EXT data is set. More specifically, the command 9500H is a winning determination result first designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8000” to “8165”. The command 9501H is a winning determination result second designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8166” to “9552”. Command 9502H is a winning determination result third designation command indicating that random number MR1 is included in a range other than the above.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the random value MR1 is any value between “8000” and “8165” regardless of whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. Therefore, the first determination command at the time of winning determination result indicates that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state regardless of whether or not the gaming state is in the probability changing state. To be specified on the side. If the random value MR1 is any of “8166” to “9552”, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” only when the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the determination result second designation command at the time of winning can be specified on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state when the gaming state is in the probability changing state. Is specified. The winning determination result third designation command designates that it is possible to specify on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is “lost” and it is determined not to control the big hit gaming state.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  In such a start winning determination process, after the process of step S211 is executed, the process of step S213 is executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 is executed, so that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and the first start condition and the second When the start condition is satisfied, two commands, that is, a stored memory number notification command and a winning determination result designation command, are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those transmitted in one timer interrupt at a time, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 15, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as the “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, This is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a plurality of variation pattern types are used by using numerical data indicating a variation pattern type determination random number MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. This includes processing for determining one of the types, processing for determining the variation pattern to be one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type, and the like. ing. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows: a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and a random value for determining the variation pattern. It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. If the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc. include. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with the value of the round counting counter. As an example, when the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is “9” to “11”, by setting the upper limit period during which the round game can be executed to a short-term opening period such as “0.1 seconds”, A short open round may be executed. On the other hand, in other cases, a long-term release round may be executed by setting an upper limit period during which a round game can be executed to a long-term release period such as “29 seconds”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is open has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In this case, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 15 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the unit 151B is shifted higher by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the number of first special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the unit 151A is shifted up by one entry (step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a special table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the decided values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240). At this time, for example, by confirming the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, it may be specified whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The probability variation flag is set to an on state when the probability variation state is controlled in which the probability variation control is performed. On the other hand, when the probability variation control ends, the probability variation flag is cleared and the state is turned off.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is “1st jackpot (11R probability change (substantially 8R output ball / time reduction) Until next time)) "," 2nd big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out, next short time)) "," 3rd big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R out, no short time)) "or" 4th big hit ( 11R Normal (Substantial 8R issuance, no time savings) ”is determined according to which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched (step S244). .

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the process of step S244, for example, by setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. Let As an example, if the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R out of ball, until next time short))”, the big hit type buffer value is “1” and “second big hit (11R positive change (substantial 8R out of ball)・ If it is “short time next time))”, it will be “2”. If it is “8R out, no short time))” ”,“ 4 ”can be set.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; NO), after executing the process of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, if it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to a pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “1”, “3”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244, One of the special symbols indicating the number “5” or “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. In other words, according to the decision result that the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R outing / until next time))”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” as the first big hit symbol is determined. Set as a special symbol. In addition, according to the decision result that the big hit type is “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R outing / until next time))”, a special symbol indicating the number of “5” as the second big hit symbol is determined. Set as a special symbol. In addition, according to the decision result that the big hit type is “3rd big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R play, no short time))”, a special symbol showing the number “3” that becomes the third big hit symbol is confirmed special Set to design. In addition, according to the decision result that the big hit type is “4th big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R play, no short time))”, a special symbol showing the number “1” that becomes the fourth big hit symbol is confirmed and special Set to design.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for designating a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Determine. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 15 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; YES), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). In addition, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R outing / until next time))”, “second Big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R ball, short time until next time)), "3rd big hit (11R positive change (no real 8R ball, short time))" or "Four big hit (11R normal (real 8R ball, short time)) None)) ”is specified (step S263).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), for example, by determining whether or not the short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the gaming state is a probable change state. Whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed in the time-shortening state is determined (step S264). When the time-shortening control is not being performed (step S264; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S265). When time-shortening control is being performed in step S264 (step S264; YES), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 132C is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S264). S266). When either of the processes of steps S265 and S266 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, the data is set in the usage table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S267).

  When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type determined by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, and the fluctuation pattern type determination randomness is selected. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is assigned. In this way, in the process of step S267, it is only necessary to determine one of the variation pattern types from among a plurality of variation pattern types prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the big hit flag is off, by determining the variation pattern type in the process of step S267, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach”. That is, the process of step S267 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbols to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S269). .

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start winning prize In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151B and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, together with random numbers MR1 to MR3, the game balls that have passed through the mouth and the second start winning opening are detected. It may be stored as hold information.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special symbol variation time that becomes the variable display time of the special symbol is a time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. Store in the buffer area designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 15, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; YES), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the big hit type buffer value read in step S322 is “4” corresponding to the big hit type of “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R out, short time))” ( Step S323). At this time, if the big hit type buffer value is other than “4” (step S323; NO), the big hit type with the big hit type buffer value “3rd big hit (11R probability variation (substantial 8R play, no short time))” It is determined whether it is “3” corresponding to (step S324). At this time, when the big hit type buffer value is other than “3” (step S324; NO), the setting for starting the control to the short time state is performed (step S325). As an example, in the process of step S325, the time reduction flag may be set to the on state. In addition, a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the short-time state may be set in the short-time counter.

  When the big hit type buffer value is “3” in step S324 (step S324; YES), or after executing the process of step S325, the setting for starting the control to the probability variation state is performed (step S326). . As an example, in the process of step S326, the probability variation flag may be set to the on state. In addition, a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the probability variation state may be set in the probability variation number counter.

  When the big hit type buffer value is “4” in step S323 (step S323; YES), or when the process of step S326 is executed, a hit end designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S327). For example, in the process of step S327, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit end specifying command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit end specifying command is stored in the buffer area designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. Should be stored in. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S328), and then the execution of the big hit end process is ended.

  After the setting for starting the probability variation control is performed by the big hit end processing, when the execution of the special figure game is started based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, the process of step S240 shown in FIG. In the processing, it is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” at a rate according to the probability variation control. Then, by assigning the decision value in the special figure display result decision table 130 as shown in FIG. 7, the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is higher than that in the normal state or the time reduction state in which the probability variation control is not performed. As a result, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. As described above, when the state is in the probability changing state, it is easier to determine to control to the big hit gaming state than in the normal state or the short time state.

  When the special game is started based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition after the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed by the big hit end process, the process of step S264 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the time-shortening control is being performed, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 132C is selected by the process of step S266. Then, the normal state in which the time reduction control is not performed when the time reduction control is performed due to the assignment of the determination value in the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C as shown in FIG. 9C. It is easier to determine a variation pattern with a short variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols than when the number is.

  In addition, after the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed by the big hit end process, in the normal symbol process in step S16 shown in FIG. 14, a process for performing the high opening control is executed. For example, when it is determined that the normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is to be started, the predetermined graphic display result determination table is referred to based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR5 for determining the general graphic display result, etc. Determine the result of the usual map display. Here, in the general map display result determination table, when the high release control is performed in response to the time flag being on, the general map display result is “per normal map” than when the high release control is not performed. A decision value is assigned to the normal map display result so that the rate at which the decision is made is high. Thereby, in the state where the high opening control is performed in the short time state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal” than in the normal state, so that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is formed. The frequency with which the second start winning opening is expanded and opened is increased, and the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning opening.

  In the general map process, the general map change time corresponding to the general map display result is also determined. At this time, when the high release control is performed corresponding to the time flag being turned on, the variable symbol display time is set to be shorter than when the high release control is not performed. As a result, in the state where the high opening control is performed in the short time state, the interval for deriving and displaying the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is shortened, so that the variable display result of “per normal map” is derived and displayed. The interval between the second start winning holes formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased and the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning holes.

  In the general process process, when the general map display result is “per normal map”, the tilt control time that is the time for the second start winning opening to be in the expanded open state or the number of tilt control times that are the number of times to be in the expanded open state Set. At this time, when the high release control is performed in response to the time-short flag being turned on, the tilt control time and the number of tilt control are set to be larger than when the high release control is not performed. Thereby, in the state where the high opening control is performed in the short time state, the time and the number of times that the second start winning opening is in the expanded opening state increase, so that the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning opening.

  In the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG. 15, the setting for ending the probability variation control and the time reduction control is performed in response to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”. For example, a process for clearing the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like to turn off may be executed. If the game control counter setting unit 154 or the like is provided with a probability variation counter or a time reduction counter, a process for clearing the probability variation counter or the time reduction counter may be executed.

  In the special symbol stop process, whether to end the time-shortening control or high-opening control in the time-short state and whether to end the probability-changing control in the probability-changing state, corresponding to the case where the special-symbol display result is “losing” Determination of whether or not may be performed. For example, when the short-time count value which is the stored value of the short-time count counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and whether or not the count value after subtraction becomes “0”. Determine whether. Then, when the time reduction count value becomes “0”, it is determined that the time reduction control is ended, and the time reduction flag is cleared. Further, when the probability variation count value which is the stored value of the probability variation counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and whether or not the count value after the subtraction becomes “0”. Determine whether. When the probability variation count value is “0”, it is determined that the probability variation control is to be terminated, and the probability variation flag is cleared. Note that the timing for updating the short-time count value and the probability variation count value is not limited to the timing at which the special symbol ending process is executed in response to the end of the special figure game, for example, step S231 or step S235 shown in FIG. May be the timing at which the execution of the special figure game is started based on the determination that the special figure holding storage number is other than “0”.

  Next, the operation in 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 and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 21 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt. This interruption is generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the model, is determined, determined, set, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 21 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; YES), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first pending storage number notification command (step S501; YES). Step S502). At this time, if it is determined that the command is not the first reserved memory number notification command (step S520; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S503). If it is determined that the command is not the second reserved memory number notification command (step S503; NO), it is determined whether or not it is a winning determination result designation command (step S504).

  When it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first reserved memory number notification command (step S502; YES), or when it is determined in step S503 that the command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S503; YES). Alternatively, if it is determined in step S504 that it is a winning determination result designation command (step S504; YES), a start winning command such as the first starting winning command buffer 194A or the second starting winning command buffer 194B is used. In one of the buffers, the received command is stored at the head of the free area (step S505), and the process returns to step S501.

  As an example, when the winning determination result designation command is received together with the first reserved memory number notification command, the first reserved memory is stored in the storage area having the smallest buffer number among the free areas in the first start winning command buffer 194A. The number notification command and the winning determination result designation command are stored in order. On the other hand, when the winning determination result designation command is received together with the second reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number is stored in the storage area having the smallest buffer number among the free areas in the second start winning command buffer 194B. The notification command and the winning determination result designation command are stored in order.

  When the pending storage number notification command is received together with the change start command, the reserved storage number notification command may not be stored in the start winning command buffer. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not a winning determination result designation command (step S504; NO), settings corresponding to other received commands are made (step S505), and the process of step S501 is performed. Return to.

  An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs, such as a reserved memory count notification command or a winning determination result designation command, is also referred to as a start winning command. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, which are presentation control commands that specify that the first special figure reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number have increased, can be recognized. Also called. As the hold notification information, a start opening winning designation command may be provided to indicate whether the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. The winning determination result designation command, which is an effect control command for designating a determination result based on the extracted value of the numerical data representing the random value MR1 when the start winning is generated, is also referred to as determination result information. When storing received commands sequentially from the beginning of the free area in the start winning received command buffer, it is stored without distinguishing whether the received command is a pending storage number notification command or a winning determination result designation command. Alternatively, each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when one of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command is received, the reception waiting time of the winning determination result specifying command is measured by measuring the elapsed time after reception. It is determined whether or not elapses. If the winning determination result designation command can be received before the reception waiting time elapses, it can be received within the normal reception period as a command corresponding to the reserved memory number notification command, The received winning determination result designation command is stored in association with the pending storage number notification command stored in the command buffer. On the other hand, if a winning judgment result designation command is received after the reception waiting time has elapsed, or if a winning judgment result designation command is received even though the elapsed time has not been measured, the normal reception period The received winning determination result designation command may be stored in association with a new buffer number in the starting winning command buffer, assuming that the command is not received within, or the pending storage number notification command is missing. .

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 21 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes in steps S170 to S175, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which judge are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various effects operations, a process of determining a definite decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included. When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After such effect control is performed, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing. On the other hand, when the production 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 “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is initialized. The value is updated to “0”.

  The big hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 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 in step S175 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 an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the voice control board 13, turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; YES), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command, the designated fluctuation pattern becomes a decorative pattern. It is determined whether or not the variable display mode is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; YES), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable to determine the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; NO), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, etc., the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 of the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the middle decorative pattern becomes the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, if the final decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, any value May be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative symbol, the difference between the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set.

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; NO), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, the type of big hit is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out of ball, until the next short time))”, “second big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R out of ball, until next time short))”, “third big hit (11R probability change (actual 8R appearance, no time savings)) "or" 4th big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R appearance, no time reduction)) ", depending on whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit Thus, the determination may be made such that a different decorative design is a final decorative design.

  As a specific example, the type of big hit is “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appearance, short time next time))”, “third big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R appearance, no time reduction))”, “No. In the case of 4 big hits (11R normal (substantial 8R play, no time savings)), select one of the multiple types of normal symbols to make a definite decorative big hit combination You just have to decide. Also, if the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability variation (substantially 8R outing / until next time))”, select one of the multiple types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the definite decorative symbol that constitutes the non-probable variation jackpot combination or the probability variation jackpot combination. At this time, when it is determined as a confirmed decorative symbol of a non-probable big hit combination, a notification that it is controlled to a probable change state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect etc. during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmed decorative pattern of the probability variation big hit combination is notified that the control is performed in the probability variation state in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S524 and S525, a special training mode end determination process is performed to determine whether to end the special training mode and shift to the normal mode (step S526).

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is provided with a plurality of effect modes with different effect modes in the image display device 5 and the like. FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a transition example of the effect mode. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), there are provided three production modes: a normal mode, a special training mode, and a fierce hot mode. As shown in FIG. 25 (A), these effect modes are switched according to the current effect mode, the jackpot type, etc., when the jackpot gaming state is finished or when the decorative symbol variable display is started. . In addition, in order to enhance a production effect, production modes other than these may be provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (A) and 25 (B), when the production mode is the normal mode, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out, short time next time) ) ”, The effect mode of the intense game mode is entered after the end of the big hit gaming state in which a predetermined effect different from the battle effect is executed as the big hit effect. In addition, when the variable display result when the production mode is the normal mode is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out, short time next time))”, After the end of the big hit gaming state in which the effect during the battle (first game) is executed, the effect mode of the intense game mode is set. In addition, when the production mode is the special training mode, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out / until next time))” or “second big hit (11R probability change (substantial) In the case of “8R out / until next time short)”) ”, the production mode of the intense game mode is entered after the end of the big hit gaming state in which the mid-battle production (rematch) is executed as the big hit performance. That is, the base mode is highly accurate during the production mode of the intense hot mode. In the effect mode of the intense game mode, for example, an effect image notifying that the game state is high probability such as “probability change” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 and / or on the display screen of the image display device 5. The player may be able to recognize the high-probability gaming state by changing the display mode of the background image and the decorative pattern from the display mode in the other effect modes.

  When the production mode is the normal mode, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability variation (substantial 8R ball, no short time))” or “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R ball) When there is no time reduction)) ”, the special training mode effect mode is entered after the end of the big hit gaming state in which the effect during the battle (first match) is executed as the big hit effect. In addition, when the production mode is the special training mode, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R out / no time))” or “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantially 8R) In the case of “out of play / no short time))”, the special training mode effect mode is entered after the end of the big hit gaming state in which the mid-battle effect (rematch) is executed as the big hit effect. As described above, during the special training mode, the high-low base state may be based on the big hit type of “third big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R out, short time))” There may be a low probability low base state based on the type of big hit (4th big hit (11R normal (substantially 8R play, no short time)).

  In the effect mode of the special training mode, for example, a common effect is executed when controlled to a predetermined special game state where probability variation control such as probability variation state is performed and when it is not controlled, and is controlled to the special game state. It is impossible to specify whether or not it exists. In this embodiment, as the common effect, an effect related to the battle effect executed as the big hit effect is executed. For example, in the special training mode production mode, the teammate characters that appeared in the battle production are displayed as production related to the battle production executed as a big hit production, and special training is given for the battle rematch with the enemy character that appeared in the battle production. An effect that suggests that a big hit gaming state as an advantageous state in which a battle effect as a specific effect is executed again is executed. By executing such an effect, the willingness to continue the game is improved until the battle effect as the specific effect corresponding to the transition to the high-accuracy and high-base state as the third game state is executed. Can do.

  If the special display mode is in the special training mode when variable display of decorative symbols is started, is the number of variable display of decorative symbols equal to or greater than the predetermined number of continuous special training modes after entering the special training mode? If it is determined whether or not the number of continuations of the special training mode has been exceeded, the mode is shifted from the special training mode to the normal mode. However, in the high accuracy state in the special training mode, even if it is determined that the variable display count of decorative symbols after the mode transition to the special training mode is greater than or equal to the special training mode continuation count, the normal mode The mode is not changed to. That is, when the state is highly accurate, the special training mode effect mode is maintained.

  The end of the big hit gaming state also when the variable display result when the production mode is the intense hot mode is “big hit” and the big hit type is “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R out, no short time))” Later, it becomes the production mode of the normal mode. Thus, the normal mode is an effect mode that shifts from the special training mode or the intense hot mode, and is in a low-probability and low-base state during the effect mode of the normal mode. In the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect mode is the normal mode.

  Each effect mode is managed by a mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 shown in FIG. That is, the value of the mode flag is “0” in the normal mode, the value of the mode flag is “1” in the special training mode, and the value of the mode flag is “2” in the intense hot mode.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special training mode end determination process executed in step S526 of FIG. In the special training mode end determination process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is under probability change control with probability change control (step S751).

  If the probability variation control is being performed in step S751 (step S651; YES), the special training mode end determination process is ended as it is.

  If it is determined in step S751 that the probability variation control is not being performed (step S751; NO), whether or not the production mode is the “special training mode” by checking the value of the mode flag provided in the production control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Is determined (step S752).

  If it is not “special training mode” in step S752 (step S752; NO), the special training mode end determination process is ended as it is.

  If it is the “special training mode” in step S752 (step S752; YES), the special training mode end determination is performed (step S753). In the special training mode end determination in step S753, the number of variable displays after shifting to the special training mode is counted, and it is determined whether or not the number has reached a predetermined number of times of continuing the special training mode. If the special training mode continuation count has been reached, it is determined that the special training mode is to be terminated.

  In the special training mode end determination in step S753, numerical data indicating a random value for the special training mode end determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Whether or not to end the special training mode may be determined by referring to a predetermined special training mode end determination table. In this case, the minimum number of continuous fluctuations in the special training mode may be determined in advance, and it may be determined that the special training mode is not terminated until the minimum number of continuous fluctuations is reached. Further, it may be determined that the special training mode is terminated at a different rate according to the number of variable displays after the transition to the special training mode.

  Also, in such a special training mode end determination table, the random number value for determining the special training mode end is determined so that it is easier to determine that the special training mode is continued when the high probability state is higher than when the low probability state is. Numerical values to be compared with the numerical data shown may be assigned. This makes it easier for the special training mode to continue when it is in the high accuracy state than when it is in the low probability state, so the longer the period during which the special training mode continues, the longer the player, It is possible to give a sense of expectation that the state is highly accurate.

  The special training mode end condition is not limited to the number of variable displays after the transition to the special training mode, and may be other conditions. For example, the time after shifting to the special training mode may be set as the special training mode end condition. Also, the special training mode end condition may be determined from a plurality of types at the start of the special training mode.

  If it is determined in step S753 that the special training mode is not to be ended (step S754; NO), the special training mode end determination process is ended as it is.

  If it is determined in step S753 that the special training mode is to be terminated (step S754; YES), the value of the mode flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the normal mode (step S755), and the special training mode is changed. Settings for termination are performed (step S756). In step S756, for example, at the end of the variable display in step S172, the special training mode end effect indicating that the special training mode is ended is set to be executed. Thereafter, the special training mode end determination process ends.

  After executing the special training mode end determination process as described above in step S526 shown in FIG. 24, a variable display effect determination process is executed (step S527). The variable display effect determination process includes a process for determining various effect modes corresponding to the case where a variable display effect such as “pseudo-continuous” or a notice effect is executed.

  After executing the variable display effect determination process in step S527, an effect control pattern determination process is executed (step S528). FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern determination process executed in step S528. In this effect control pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the “super hot mode” by checking the value of the mode flag or the like (step S131). When the production mode is the “super hot mode” (step S131; YES), the production control pattern of the “super hot mode” corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S132).

  If it is determined in step S131 that the effect mode is not the “super hot mode” (step S131; NO), it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the “special training mode” (step S133). When the production mode is the “special training mode” (step S133; YES), the production control pattern of the “special training mode” corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S134). When the production mode is not the “special training mode” (step S134; NO), the “normal mode” production control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S135).

  In the processes of steps S132, S134, and S135, the effect control CPU 120, for example, a plurality of special-figure effect control patterns prepared in response to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the current effect mode, and the like. Select one of these and set it as the usage pattern. When settings for executing various types of notice effects are made, the notice effect control pattern provided for each effect mode corresponding to the settings is selected.

  After executing the processing of step S528, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S529). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S530). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S528 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S531), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, the variable display time elapses when the production control process timer value is updated and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. What is necessary is just to determine that it was.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; NO), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect execution period for executing the notice effect (step S542). The notice effect execution period is selected from a plurality of types of notice effect control patterns dedicated to the current effect mode provided corresponding to a predetermined notice effect, such as a message notice, a step-up notice, or a reach notice notice, for example. What is necessary is just to be predetermined in the notice effect control pattern. When it is the notice effect execution period in step S542 (step S542; YES), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S543).

  As an example, in the process of step S543, in accordance with the effect control execution data read from the notice effect control pattern dedicated to the current effect mode, display of effect images, output of sound effects, lamp lighting, operation of the effect model In order to perform a predetermined presentation operation including a part or all of the above, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  In the message notice, for example, a line generated by a predetermined character is notified by a character image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of decorative symbols. The message preview has a big hit expectation that differs depending on the display mode of the character image. For example, when the message preview is a black character in which the display color of the character image is black, a white character whose display color of the character image is white is displayed. This suggests that the expectation of jackpot is higher than when it is a message notice.

  In addition, it is not limited to what alert | reports the speech which a character emits with a character image, For example, you may alert | report the speech which a character emits with the audio | voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is not limited to those that vary the expectation according to the display color of the character image, but by changing the display mode of part or all of the character image such as the type, display color, shape, display pattern of the character that emits the speech , You may vary the degree of expectation of jackpot. In addition to the display mode of the character image, the expectation degree of jackpot may be changed by changing part or all of the display mode of the background image. Furthermore, the jackpot expectation can be expected by changing some or all of the presentation modes such as the output mode of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R together with the display of the character image and the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED. You may vary the degree. That is, it is only necessary to be able to suggest different jackpot expectations by making it possible to recognize that the state of the means for giving notice as seen from the player is at least partially different.

  As described above, in the message notice, for example, an image display effect for displaying a predetermined image such as a character image of a speech generated by a character is performed. Then, a display mode of a part of the predetermined image, such as a display color of a character image, can be displayed in a different display mode at a different ratio depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or a big hit game state. it can.

  The step-up notice corresponds to the fact that the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, and the production mode is changed from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived. This is a notice effect that can change from one stage to a plurality of stages according to a predetermined order. It should be noted that in the step-up notice, the execution of the notice effect may be terminated without the effect mode appearing first changing to the next stage.

  As an example, in the step-up notice, the effect mode is displayed by effect display in which a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed according to a predetermined order on the screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of decorative symbols. What is necessary is just to change in multiple steps. As another example, the production mode changes in multiple stages by the production operation in which the production model provided inside or outside the game area is operated in a predetermined order in a predetermined order during the variable display of the decorative design. May be. In addition, an arbitrary production mode such as an output mode of sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and a lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED may be changed in a plurality of stages according to a predetermined order.

  The step-up notice indicates that the big hit expectation differs depending on the number of changes in the production mode. For example, when the number of steps is large, the big hit expectation is suggested to be higher than when the number of steps is small. That is, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the game state is a big hit game state, the effect mode changes to a predetermined stage at a higher rate than when the big hit game state is not obtained.

  As the change of the presentation mode in the step-up notice, different character images may be displayed in order, or a part or all of the display mode such as the shape, display color, and display pattern of one character changes. It may be something that steps up. That is, it is only necessary that at least a part of the state of the means for notifying as viewed from the player can be recognized as being changed stepwise. In addition to the step-up by displaying the character image, the jackpot expectation degree may be varied by changing part or all of the background image display mode.

  Depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice or the production mode at each step, the “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out) / until next time short)” or “second big hit (11R positive change (substantial 8R out)・ Until next time)) ”,“ 3rd big hit (11R probability change (actual 8R out of ball, no short time)) ”or“ 4th big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R out, no short time)) ”etc. May be different. Further, the object to be notified may be changed depending on the number of times of change. For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step.

  In the advance notice at the time of reach establishment, an effect image group indicating a predetermined character is displayed based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. As an example, in the advance notice at the time of reach establishment, an effect is performed such that an effect image group showing butterflies that are the same or similar task characters passes through the screen of the image display device 5. In this case, an effect operation may be performed to display an effect image group indicating a different type of character from the character used in the other notice effect, or the same type of character as the character used in the other notice effect. An effect operation may be performed to display an effect image group indicating The notice effect which displays the effect image group which shows the character of a common theme even if it is a different kind from the character used by other notice effects may be performed. The advance notice at the time of reaching reach differs in the degree of big hit expectation according to the number of characters indicated by the effect image group.

  In addition, it is not limited to what changes jackpot expectation degree according to the number of characters shown by the production image group, but a part of the character image such as the type, display color, shape and display pattern of the character shown by the production image group Alternatively, the big hit expectation degree may be made different by changing all the display modes. In addition to the character image, the display mode of the background image may be varied. Furthermore, by making a part or all of the production mode different, such as the output mode of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R together with the display of the production image group and the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, the big hit The degree of expectation may be different. That is, it is only necessary to be able to suggest different jackpot expectations by making it possible to recognize that the state of the means for giving notice as seen from the player is at least partially different.

  Thus, in the advance notice when reach is reached, an image display effect for displaying a predetermined image, such as an effect image group showing a butterfly character, is performed. And, depending on whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit gaming state, the display mode of a part of the predetermined image, for example, the number of butterflies shown by the effect image group, in a different display mode Can be displayed.

  When it is not the notice effect execution period in step S542 (step S542; NO), after executing the process of step S543, it is determined whether or not it is a change effect execution period for executing the change effect. (Step S544). The re-variation effect period may be determined in advance in the special-fluctuation effect control pattern selected corresponding to the change pattern, the current effect mode, and the like. When it is the re-variation effect execution period in step S544 (step S544; YES), effect operation control for executing the re-change effect is performed (step S545).

  When it is not the re-variation effect execution period in step S544 (step S544; NO), after executing the process of step S545, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect ( Step S546). The reach production period may be determined in advance in the special figure fluctuation production control pattern selected corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, the current production mode, and the like. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S546 (step S546; YES), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S547).

  When it is not the reach effect execution period in step S546 (step S546; NO), or after executing the process of step S547, for example, the setting in the special pattern change effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern, the current effect mode, etc. Based on the above, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S550), the variable display during presentation process is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; YES), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S549). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S549; NO), the variable display effect processing is terminated and stands by. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S549 (step S549; YES), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol as a display result is performed (step S550). Further, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for specifying the hit start designation command (step S551). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S552), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S173 of FIG. 23 as the special figure waiting process. In the waiting process per special figure shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the special training mode end effect execution period for executing the special training mode end effect (S141). The special training mode end effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, the special training mode end effect control pattern selected corresponding to the special training mode end effect. When it is the special training mode end effect execution period in step S141 (step S141; YES), effect operation control for executing the special training mode end effect is performed (step S142).

  As an example, in the process of step S142, according to the effect control execution data read from the special training mode end effect control pattern or the like, among the effect image display, the output of the sound effect, the lighting of the lamp, the operation of the effect model, etc. In order to perform a predetermined production operation including a part or all of the operations, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  When it is not the special training mode end effect execution period in step S141 (step S141; NO), after executing the process of step S142, it is determined whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S143). ).

  When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed in step S143 (step S143; NO), it is determined whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S144). . At this time, if no hit start designation command is received (step S144; NO), the waiting process for the special figure is terminated.

  When a hit start designation command is received in step S144 (step S144; YES), a big hit effect pattern is set (step S145).

  In this embodiment, as a plurality of jackpot effect patterns, three patterns of jackpot effect patterns SPA to SPC are prepared in advance. In the big hit effect pattern SPA, it is an effect mode in which the battle effect is not executed. In the big hit effect pattern SPB and the big hit effect pattern SPC, at least a part of the effect mode in the mid-battle effect included in the battle effect executed as the big hit effect is different. In the process of step S145, a big hit effect setting table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for setting the big hit effect pattern. In the big hit effect setting table, any one of the big hit effect patterns SPA to SPC may be selected according to the current effect mode and the big hit type. The effect control CPU 120 may set one of a plurality of jackpot effect patterns by referring to, for example, a jackpot effect setting table.

  In the process of step S145, for example, as shown in FIG. 30, a big hit effect pattern may be set. With the setting shown in FIG. 30, when the current effect mode is “normal mode” and the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out, up to the next short time))”, the big hit medium effect pattern SPA is displayed. Is set. In other words, when the current performance mode is the “normal mode”, the game state is a big hit game state, and when the “non-battle production” is executed as the big hit effect, it can be notified that the base state is highly accurate after the big hit. .

  In addition, the current performance mode is “normal mode”, the big hit type is “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out of ball, short time next time))”, “third big hit (11R positive change (substantial 8R out of ball, short time) None))) ”or“ 4th big hit (11R normal (substantially 8R play, no time savings)) ”, it is set to the big hit middle production pattern SPB. That is, when the current production mode is “normal mode”, the game is in a big hit game state, and when the “during battle (first battle)” is executed as a big hit production, the big hit ends until the battle result notification production is executed. It becomes impossible for the player to recognize whether the base state will be a high-accuracy high-base state, a low-accuracy-low base state, or a high-accuracy-low base state later.

  When the current game mode is the “special training mode”, the big hit effect pattern SPC is set regardless of the type of the big hit. That is, when the current production mode is the “special training mode”, the game is in a big hit game state, and when the “during battle (rematch)” is executed as the big hit production, the big hit ends until the battle result notification production is executed. It becomes impossible for the player to recognize whether the base state will be a high-accuracy high-base state, a low-accuracy-low base state, or a high-accuracy-low base state later.

  In addition, when the current game mode is “super hot mode”, the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out, until the next short time))”, “fourth big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out) In any case of the ball and no time reduction)) ”, the big hit performance pattern SPA is set. In other words, when the current production mode is the “super hot mode”, the big hit gaming state is entered, and when the “non-battle production” is executed as the big hit middle production, the high probability high base state or the low probability low base state after the big hit is finished Can be notified.

  After the big hit performance pattern is set in step S145, the content of the set big hit performance pattern is the big hit performance pattern SPB of the mid-battle effect (first game) or the big hit effect pattern SPC of the mid-battle effect (rematch). It is determined whether or not the battle effect is any of (step S146). At this time, when it is a battle effect (step S146; YES), a battle result notification content is set (step S147). The battle result notification content is a content to be notified as a result of the battle in the battle production, and “battle win” that notifies that the result of the battle has been won, and that the result of the battle has been lost. It is set to either “Battle Loss”.

  In this embodiment, the effect of “battle winning” for notifying that the result of the battle is won is a specific effect corresponding to the transition to the high-accuracy base state as the third gaming state. . On the other hand, the effect of “battle losing” that informs that the result of the match is lost shifts to the high probability low base state as the second gaming state or the low probability low base state as the first gaming state. It becomes a specific production corresponding to. Here, the specific effect may be an effect corresponding to which gaming state is shifted to, and is suggested by the quality of the effect, such as an effect of “Battle Win” or an effect of “Battle Loss” For example, by displaying a notification image such as “Intense hot mode entry!” Or “Special training mode entry!”, The game state may be directly notified.

  In the process of step S147, for example, as shown in FIG. 31, the battle result notification content may be set. In this embodiment, the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out of ball, until the next short time))” or “second big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R out of ball, until next time short))”. In this case, the battle result notification content is set to “Battle Win”. On the other hand, if the type of big hit is “3rd big hit (11R probability change (real 8R appearance, no time reduction))” or “4th big hit (11R normal (real 8R appearance, no time reduction))”, the battle result Set the notification content to “Battle Loss”. Therefore, when the battle result notification content becomes “battle win”, it can be notified that the high-accuracy and high-base state is reached after the end of the big hit. Further, when the battle result notification content is “Battle Loss”, it can be notified that the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state is reached after the end of the big hit.

  If it is not a battle effect in step S146 (step S146; NO), or after executing the process of step S147, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect process. (Step S148), the special figure waiting process is terminated. If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S143 (step S143; YES), the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S149). The waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S174 of FIG. 23 as the big hit effect process. In the jackpot effect processing shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the jackpot effect pattern set in the process of step S145 shown in FIG. 29 is a jackpot effect pattern SPA ( Step S151).

  When it is determined in step S151 that it is a big hit effect pattern SPA (step S151; YES), after performing a presentation action control for executing a non-battle effect according to the big hit effect pattern SPA (step S152), the big hit effect processing is terminated. In the process of step S152, in accordance with the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the big hit effect pattern of the non-battle effect, the display of the effect image, the output of the sound effect, the lighting of the lamp, In order to perform various production operations including some or all of the production model operations, etc., various commands are created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. You can do it.

  If it is determined in step S151 that it is not a big hit performance pattern SPA (step S151; NO), whether the round executed in the big hit gaming state is any of the first to seventh rounds, It is determined whether the round is other than those (step S153). The number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state may be specified from, for example, the EXT data of the notification command during opening of the big winning opening, the notification command after opening of the big winning opening or the like.

  If it is determined in step S153 that it is one of the first to seventh rounds (step S153; YES), the big hit performance pattern set in the process of step S145 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the effect pattern is SPB (step S154).

  If it is determined in step S154 that the effect pattern SPB is a big hit (step S154; YES), the effect operation control for executing the effect during the battle (first battle) according to the big hit effect pattern SPB is performed. (Step S155), the big hit effect processing is terminated. In the process of step S155, the display of the effect image, the output of the sound effect, and the lamp according to the effect control execution data read out from the effect control pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the effect pattern during the big hit of the effect during the battle (first match), the lamp In order to perform various production operations including part or all of the lighting, production model operations, etc., various commands are created and displayed on the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc. It is only necessary to transmit it.

  If it is determined in step S154 that it is not the big hit effect pattern SPB (step S154; NO), after performing the effect operation control for executing the mid-battle effect (rematch) according to the big hit effect pattern SPC. (Step S156), the big hit effect processing is terminated. In the process of step S156, the display of the effect image, the output of the sound effect, the lamp according to the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the effect pattern during the big hit of the effect during the battle (rematch) In order to perform various production operations including part or all of the lighting, production model operations, etc., various commands are created and displayed on the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc. It is only necessary to transmit it.

  Also, in the process of step S156, the number of times that the effect during the battle (rematch) is executed as the big hit game effect in the big hit gaming state after the production mode has changed to the special training mode and before changing to another production mode. You may make it alert | report the number of times of rematch which shows. As an example, the CPU 120 for effect control only needs to be able to identify the number of rematches with reference to a rematch count value that is a stored value of a rematch count counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. In this case, the rematch count value may be incremented by 1 every time the production mode shifts to the special training mode after the big hit gaming state ends, and may be cleared when the other production mode is entered. In addition, after the production mode transitions to the special training mode and before the transition to another production mode, after the production mode transitions to the special training mode, the gaming state becomes a low probability low base state after the big hit gaming state ends. Since the variable display count of decorative symbols after the mode transition to the special training mode has reached the predetermined number of times of continuing the special training mode, the production mode is changed from the special training mode to the normal mode, or the production mode is After the transition to the special training mode, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a highly accurate and high base state, and the production mode transitions from the special training mode to the intense training mode.

  If it is determined in step S153 that it is not any of the first to seventh rounds (step S153; NO), the round executed in the big hit gaming state is any of the eighth to eleventh rounds. Corresponding to a certain thing, effect operation control for performing a battle result alerting | reporting effect is performed (step S157). In the process of step S157, the display of the effect image and the sound effect according to the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern prepared in advance for executing the battle result notification effect of “Battle Win” or “Battle Lost” In order to perform various production operations including part or all of the output of the lamp, the lighting of the lamp, the operation of the production model, etc., various commands are created and the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, and the lamp control are created. What is necessary is just to transmit with respect to the board | substrate 14 grade | etc.,.

  When the process of step S152 is executed, or when the process of step S157 is executed, whether the eleventh round is completed, for example, depending on whether or not a notification command after opening the big prize opening corresponding to the eleventh round is received It is determined whether or not (step S158). If the eleventh round has not ended (step S158), the big hit effect processing ends. On the other hand, when the eleventh round ends (step S158; YES), the end of the big hit effect is set (step S159), and the value of the effect process flag is set to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. (Step S160), the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  By executing such a big hit effect process, for example, as shown in FIG. 33, after entering the big hit game state, when the game in the first round to the seventh round is performed, the effect during the battle is executed. May be. The effect mode in the effect during the battle is varied according to the effect pattern during the big hit determined by the process of step S145 shown in FIG.

  Following the execution of the effect during the battle, when a game in the eighth round to the eleventh round is performed, the battle result notification effect is executed. The effect mode in the battle result notification effect is varied according to the battle result notification content set by the process of step S147 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out of ball, until the next short time))” or “second big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R out of ball, until next time short))”. In such a case, the player is informed that the game has been won in the battle-indication effect by the effect mode in the battle result notification effect. Thereafter, an ending effect corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is performed. On the other hand, if the big hit type is “3rd big hit (11R probability change (actual 8R ball, no time))” or “4 big hit (11R normal (real 8R ball, no time))” The fact that the player has lost the battle in the performance is notified in a recognizable manner by the player in the performance mode in the battle result notification performance. Thereafter, an ending effect corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is performed.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S175 of FIG. 23 as the ending effect process. In the ending effect process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the ending effect flag is on (step S591). The ending effect flag is set to the on state by the process of step S594 described later in response to the start of the ending effect.

  If the ending effect flag is OFF in step S591 (step S591; NO), a predetermined ending effect time is set (step S592). Then, the start setting of the ending effect is performed (step S593). In the process of step S593, an effect control pattern for an ending effect prepared in advance for executing the ending effect is selected and set as a use pattern. After that, it is only necessary to perform the start control of the rendering operation serving as the ending effect based on the rendering control execution data read from the rendering control pattern set as the usage pattern. After the process of step S593 is executed, the ending effect flag is set to the on state (step S594), and then the ending effect process is terminated.

  If the ending effect flag is ON in step S591 (step S591; YES), it is determined whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed (step S595). If the ending effect time has not elapsed (step S595; NO), the effect operation that becomes the ending effect is controlled (step S596), and then the ending effect process ends. When the ending effect time has elapsed (step S596; YES), the ending effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S597). Further, for example, by updating the value of the mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, the effect mode transition setting after the end of the big hit is performed (step S 598). Then, after the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S599), the ending effect process is ended.

  FIG. 35 shows a transition setting example of the effect mode in step S598. In this transition setting example, the transition destination production mode is set according to the big hit type, the production mode before the big hit gaming state, or the like. For example, the big hit gaming state as the first advantageous state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out of play, until the next short time))” or “second big hit (11R positive change (substantially 8R out) When the big hit state as the second advantageous state corresponding to the case of ball / short time next time)) ”is finished, the transition destination production mode is set to the intense hot mode regardless of the production mode before the big hit gaming state.

  When the big hit state as the third advantageous state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R play, no short time))” is ended, regardless of the effect mode before the big hit gaming state is reached. First, the transition destination production mode is set as the special training mode.

  When the big hit type is "4th big hit (11R normal (actual 8R ball, no short time))", the big hit type is "4th big hit (11R normal (real 8R ball, short time))" Depending on whether the production mode before the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the 4th advantageous state is either the normal mode or the special training mode, and the intense hot mode, the transition destination production mode is different. ing. That is, when the effect mode before the big hit is either the normal mode or the special training mode, the transition destination production mode is set as the special training mode. On the other hand, if the effect mode before the big hit is the intense hot mode, the transition destination effect mode is set to the normal mode.

  FIG. 36 shows the effect operation in the case of the big hit state corresponding to the big hit type “1st big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R play ball / until next time))” when the production mode is “normal mode”. An example is shown. In this effect operation example, when the effect mode is the “normal mode”, after the decisive decorative symbol of the jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 36 (A) is derived and displayed, the 11R (substantial 8R ball) hit state is reached. And controlled. At this time, the big hit effect pattern is determined by the process of step S145 shown in FIG. 29 with the settings shown in FIG. 30 according to the current effect mode and the big hit type.

  In this production operation example, since the current production mode is “normal mode” and the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears, next short time))”, the big hit effect pattern is “ It is set to the effect pattern SPA during the big hit “non-battle effect”.

  For example, in response to the start of the first round in the big hit gaming state, the execution of the non-battle effect is started by starting the effect control by the process of step S152 shown in FIG. Thereby, a predetermined effect image as shown in FIG. 36 (B) is displayed. Then, a predetermined effect image is displayed as an effect mode corresponding to the non-battle effect pattern SPA.

  Thereafter, when it is determined in step S158 shown in FIG. 32 that the eleventh round has ended, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” by the process of step S550. In this way, the ending effect process of step S175 shown in FIG. 23 is executed in response to the end of the 11R (substantially 8R outstanding) big hit gaming state. Thereby, for example, an ending effect that displays an effect image as shown in FIG. 36C is executed.

  In this example of the production operation, after the 11R (actual 8R ball) big hit game state is ended, the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R ball, short time next time))”. The gaming state becomes a highly accurate and high base state. At this time, in accordance with the big hit type and the pre-big hit effect mode, the setting for changing the effect mode is performed by the process of step S598 shown in FIG. 34 with the settings as shown in FIG.

  In this production operation example, since the big hit type is “1st big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R outing, until next time short))” and the production mode before the big hit is “normal mode”, the production mode after the big hit is The setting to shift to “Super Hot Mode” is made.

  Thereafter, in response to the start of variable display of the decorative symbols, the effect control pattern of the “super hot mode” corresponding to the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types in the process of step S132 shown in FIG. . In this way, during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, an effect corresponding to the effect mode as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 37 shows the rendering operation in the case where the big hit state corresponding to the big hit type “11R probability change (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears, short time next time))” when the production mode is “normal mode”. An example is shown. In this effect operation example, when the effect mode is the “normal mode”, after the decisive decorative symbol of the jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 37 (A) is derived and displayed, the 11R (substantially 8R ball) hit state is reached. And controlled. At this time, in the setting as shown in FIG. 30 according to the current effect mode and the big hit type, the big hit effect pattern is determined by the process of step S145 shown in FIG. 29, and according to the big hit type, as shown in FIG. With the setting as shown in FIG. 31, the battle result notification content is set by the process of step S147 shown in FIG.

  In this production operation example, since the current production mode is “normal mode” and the big hit type is “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out, up to the next short time))”, the big hit middle production pattern is “ It is set to the big hit effect pattern SPB of “effect during battle (first game)”. Also, since the big hit type is “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears, next short time))”, the battle result notification content is set to “battle win”.

  For example, in response to the start of the first round in the big hit gaming state, the execution of the effect during the battle (first match) is started by starting the effect control by the process of step S155 shown in FIG. Thereby, the effect image CHA of the player character and the effect image CHB of the enemy character as shown in FIG. 37B are displayed. Thereafter, as an effect mode corresponding to the big hit effect pattern SPB of the effect during the battle (first match), for example, an effect image corresponding to the scene of the battle first battle as shown in FIG. 37C is displayed.

  Thereafter, for example, in response to the start of the eighth round in the big hit gaming state, the battle result notification effect is executed by performing the effect control by the process of step S157 of FIG. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 37D to 37E, display of the effect image corresponding to the battle result notification content “battle win” is performed.

  Thereafter, when it is determined in step S158 shown in FIG. 32 that the eleventh round has ended, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” by the process of step S550. In this way, the ending effect process of step S175 shown in FIG. 23 is executed in response to the end of the 11R (substantially 8R outstanding) big hit gaming state. Thereby, for example, an ending effect for displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 37 (F) is executed.

  In this example of the production operation, after the 11R (real 8R ball) big hit game state is ended, the big hit type is “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R ball, until short time next time))”. The gaming state becomes a highly accurate and high base state. At this time, in accordance with the big hit type and the pre-big hit effect mode, the setting for changing the effect mode is performed by the process of step S598 shown in FIG. 34 with the settings as shown in FIG.

  In this production operation example, since the big hit type is “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R outing / until next time))” and the production mode before the big hit is “normal mode”, the production mode after the big hit is The setting to shift to “Super Hot Mode” is made.

  Thereafter, in response to the start of variable display of the decorative symbols, the effect control pattern of the “super hot mode” corresponding to the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types in the process of step S132 shown in FIG. . In this way, during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, an effect corresponding to the effect mode as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 38 shows that when the production mode is “normal mode”, the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability variation (substantial 8R ball without time))” or “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R outgoing ball)”. An example of the rendering operation in the case of the big hit state corresponding to “No time saving))” is shown. In this effect operation example, when the effect mode is the “normal mode”, after the decisive decorative symbol of the jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 38 (A) is derived and displayed, the 11R (substantially 8R ball) hit state is reached. And controlled. At this time, in the setting as shown in FIG. 30 according to the current effect mode and the big hit type, the big hit effect pattern is determined by the process of step S145 shown in FIG. 29, and according to the big hit type, as shown in FIG. With the setting as shown in FIG. 31, the battle result notification content is set by the process of step S147 shown in FIG.

  In this production operation example, the current production mode is “normal mode”, and the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability variation (substantial 8R out, no short time))” or “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R out). Therefore, the big hit effect pattern is set to the big hit effect pattern SPB of the “during battle (first match)”. Also, because the big hit type is “3rd big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R output, no time reduction))” or “4th big hit (11R positive change (substantial 8R output, no time reduction))”, the battle result notification The content is set to “Battle Loss”.

  For example, in response to the start of the first round in the big hit gaming state, the execution of the effect during the battle (first match) is started by starting the effect control by the process of step S155 shown in FIG. Thereby, the effect image CHA of the player character and the effect image CHB of the enemy character as shown in FIG. 38B are displayed. Thereafter, as an effect mode corresponding to the big hit effect pattern SPB of the effect during the battle (first game), for example, an effect image corresponding to the scene of the battle first battle as shown in FIG. 38C is displayed.

  Thereafter, for example, in response to the start of the eighth round in the big hit gaming state, the battle result notification effect is executed by performing the effect control by the process of step S157 of FIG. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 38D to 38E, display of an effect image corresponding to the battle result notification content “battle loss” is performed.

  Thereafter, when it is determined in step S158 shown in FIG. 32 that the eleventh round has ended, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” by the process of step S550. In this way, the ending effect process of step S175 shown in FIG. 23 is executed in response to the end of the 11R (substantially 8R outstanding) big hit gaming state. Thereby, for example, an ending effect for displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 38F is executed.

  In this example of the production operation, after the 11R (substantial 8R ball) big hit gaming state is ended, the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R outgoing ball, no short time))” or “fourth big hit (11R normal) Based on the fact that it is (substantially 8R play and no time saving)), the gaming state becomes a highly accurate low base state or a low probability low base state. At this time, in accordance with the big hit type and the pre-big hit effect mode, the setting for changing the effect mode is performed by the process of step S598 shown in FIG. 34 with the settings as shown in FIG.

  In this production operation example, the big hit type is “3rd big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R out of ball, no short time))” or “fourth big hit (11R positive change (substantial 8R out of ball, no short time))”. Since the production mode is “normal mode”, the production mode is set to shift to the “special training mode” after the big hit.

  After that, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, the effect control pattern of the “special training mode” corresponding to the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types in the process of step S134 shown in FIG. . In this way, during the variable display of the decorative symbols, for example, an effect corresponding to the effect mode as shown in FIG. 38 (G) being the “special training mode” is executed.

  FIG. 39 shows that when the production mode is “special training mode”, the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out of ball, until next time short))” or “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out). An example of the rendering operation in the case of a big hit state corresponding to “ball / short time next time))” is shown. In this effect operation example, when the effect mode is the “special training mode”, after the decisive decorative symbol of the jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 39 (A) is derived and displayed, the 11R (substantial 8R ball) hit state is reached. And controlled. At this time, in the setting as shown in FIG. 30 according to the current effect mode and the big hit type, the big hit effect pattern is determined by the process of step S145 shown in FIG. 29, and according to the big hit type, as shown in FIG. With the setting as shown in FIG. 31, the battle result notification content is set by the process of step S147 shown in FIG.

  In this production operation example, the current production mode is “special training mode”, and the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out, up to next time short))” or “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R)”. Because it is “departure / short time next time)”), the big hit effect pattern is set to the big hit effect pattern SPC of “during battle (rematch)”. Also, because the big hit type is "1st big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears, next short time))" or "Second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears, next time short))" The result notification content is set to “Battle Win”.

  For example, in response to the start of the first round in the big hit gaming state, the execution of the effect during the battle (rematch) is started by starting the effect control by the process of step S156 shown in FIG. Thereby, the effect image CHA of the player character and the effect image CHB of the enemy character as shown in FIG. 39B are displayed. Then, as an effect mode corresponding to the big hit effect pattern SPC of the effect during the battle (rematch), an effect image corresponding to the scene of the battle rematch as shown in FIG. 39C, for example, is displayed. In addition, when the effect during the battle (rematch) is executed, for example, as shown in FIGS. 39B to 39C, the effect image SK indicating the number of rematches is displayed.

  Thereafter, for example, in response to the start of the eighth round in the big hit gaming state, the battle result notification effect is executed by performing the effect control by the process of step S157 of FIG. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 39D to 39E, an effect image corresponding to the battle result notification content “battle win” is displayed.

  Thereafter, when it is determined in step S158 shown in FIG. 32 that the eleventh round has ended, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” by the process of step S550. In this way, the ending effect process of step S175 shown in FIG. 23 is executed in response to the end of the 11R (substantially 8R outstanding) big hit gaming state. Thereby, for example, an ending effect that displays an effect image as shown in FIG. 39F is executed.

  In this production operation example, after the 11R (substantial 8R ball) big hit gaming state is ended, the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R outgoing ball / until next time))” or “second big hit (11R). Based on the fact that it is “probable change (substantially 8R play, short time next time)”), the gaming state becomes a highly accurate and high base state. At this time, in accordance with the big hit type and the pre-big hit effect mode, the setting for changing the effect mode is performed by the process of step S598 shown in FIG. 34 with the settings as shown in FIG.

  In this production operation example, the type of jackpot is “first jackpot (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears and next short time))” or “second jackpot (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears and last hour))” Since the production mode before the big hit is the “special training mode”, the production mode is set to shift to the “super hot mode” after the big hit.

  Thereafter, in response to the start of variable display of the decorative symbols, the effect control pattern of the “super hot mode” corresponding to the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types in the process of step S132 shown in FIG. . In this way, during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, an effect corresponding to the effect mode as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 40 shows that when the production mode is “special training mode”, the big hit type is “3rd big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R ball without time))” or “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R outgoing ball)”. An example of the rendering operation in the case of the big hit state corresponding to “No time saving))” is shown. In this production operation example, when the production mode is the “special training mode”, after the decisive decorative symbol of the jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 40 (A) is derived and displayed, the 11R (substantial 8R ball) jackpot state is entered. And controlled. At this time, in the setting as shown in FIG. 30 according to the current effect mode and the big hit type, the big hit effect pattern is determined by the process of step S145 shown in FIG. 29, and according to the big hit type, as shown in FIG. With the setting as shown in FIG. 31, the battle result notification content is set by the process of step S147 shown in FIG.

  In this production operation example, the current production mode is “special training mode”, and the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R out of ball, no short time))” or “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantially 8R out) ”)”), The big hit performance pattern is set to the big hit during production pattern SPC of “during battle (rematch)”. Also, because the big hit type is “3rd big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R output, no time reduction))” or “4th big hit (11R positive change (substantial 8R output, no time reduction))”, the battle result notification The content is set to “Battle Loss”.

  For example, in response to the start of the first round in the big hit gaming state, the execution of the effect during the battle (rematch) is started by starting the effect control by the process of step S156 shown in FIG. Thereby, the effect image CHA of the player character and the effect image CHB of the enemy character as shown in FIG. 40B are displayed. Thereafter, as an effect mode corresponding to the big hit effect pattern SPC of the effect during the battle (rematch), for example, an effect image corresponding to the scene of the battle rematch as shown in FIG. 40C is displayed. In addition, when the effect during the battle (rematch) is executed, the effect image SK indicating the number of times of rematch is displayed, for example, as shown in FIGS.

  Thereafter, for example, in response to the start of the eighth round in the big hit gaming state, the battle result notification effect is executed by performing the effect control by the process of step S157 of FIG. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 40D to 40E, display of an effect image corresponding to the battle result notification content “battle loss” is performed.

  Thereafter, when it is determined in step S158 shown in FIG. 32 that the eleventh round has ended, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” by the process of step S550. In this way, the ending effect process of step S175 shown in FIG. 23 is executed in response to the end of the 11R (substantially 8R outstanding) big hit gaming state. Thereby, for example, an ending effect that displays an effect image as shown in FIG. 40F is executed.

  In this example of the production operation, after the 11R (substantial 8R ball) big hit gaming state is ended, the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R outgoing ball, no short time))” or “fourth big hit (11R normal) Based on the fact that it is (substantially 8R play and no time saving)), the gaming state becomes a highly accurate low base state or a low probability low base state. At this time, in accordance with the big hit type and the pre-big hit effect mode, the setting for changing the effect mode is performed by the process of step S598 shown in FIG. 34 with the settings as shown in FIG.

  In this production operation example, the big hit type is “3rd big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R out of ball, no short time))” or “fourth big hit (11R positive change (substantial 8R out of ball, no short time))”. Since the production mode is “special training mode”, the setting is made such that the production mode shifts to “special training mode” after the big hit.

  After that, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, the effect control pattern of the “special training mode” corresponding to the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types in the process of step S134 shown in FIG. . In this way, during the variable display of the decorative symbols, for example, an effect corresponding to the effect mode as shown in FIG. 40 (G) being the “special training mode” is executed.

  In FIG. 41, after the big hit state corresponding to the big hit type “4th big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R play, no short time))”, the production mode becomes “special training mode” and the number of variable display is the special training mode. An example of the rendering operation when the variable display result does not become “big hit” again until the number of continuations is reached is shown. In this production operation example, the production mode becomes the “special training mode” as shown in FIG. 41A, and the variable display result is reached until the number of variable displays reaches the special training mode continuation number as shown in FIG. Is not a “big hit” again, it is determined that the special training mode is to be terminated by the processing of step S753 shown in FIG. In that case, the value of the mode flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the normal mode in the process of step S755 shown in FIG. 26, and the special training mode is ended in the process of step S756 shown in FIG. Settings are made.

  Then, the special training mode end effect is executed by performing the effect control by the process of step S142 shown in FIG. Thereby, for example, the special training mode end effect that displays the effect image as shown in FIG. 41C is executed.

  After that, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, the “normal mode” effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types in the process of step S135 shown in FIG. . Thus, during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, an effect corresponding to the effect mode as shown in FIG. 41D being the “normal mode” is executed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  (Modification 1) In the above embodiment, the jackpot gaming state is controlled as the third advantageous state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “third jackpot (11R probability change (substantially 8R ball, no time))”. After that, the process shifts to the high and low base state as the second gaming state. On the other hand, the third advantageous state may be different from the big hit gaming state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R play, no short time))”. The second gaming state may be different from the high probability low base state. As an example, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state as the third advantageous state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “11R normal (substantially 8R outing / until next time)”, the low probability as the second gaming state You may move to the high base state. Thus, for example, after the end of the big hit gaming state in which a specific effect such as a battle effect including a battle result notification effect of “Battle Losing” is executed, the low probability low base state as the first gaming state is determined depending on the presence or absence of the short time state. It is easy for the player to determine whether or not to end the game because the player can grasp whether there is a low-accuracy base state as a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Thus, excessive “intrusion” into the game can be prevented.

  (Modification 2) In the above embodiment, the number of round games in any case where the big hit type is the first big hit, the second big hit, the third big hit, or the fourth big hit is 11 in terms of form, In reality, the upper limit period is eight times from the first time to the eighth time when the long-term open period is set. On the other hand, although the number of formal round games is different, there may be a jackpot type in which the substantial number of round games whose upper limit period is the long open period is the same. As an example, for the big hit type of “11R probability change (substantially 8R ball up to next time short)”, the big hit type of “10R probability change (substantially 8R ball up and short time next time)” or “8R probability change (substantially 8R ball up / A big hit type of “until next time” may be provided. Thereby, for example, by adjusting the number of short-term open rounds according to the “scale of production” necessary to execute a big hit effect such as a battle production as a specific production and a non-battle production as a predetermined production. Even if it is controlled to the big hit game state corresponding to any of the big hit types, the effect during the big hit is executed while making the substantial number of round games in which the upper limit period is the long open period the same. It is possible to execute a big hit gaming state for a period without excess or deficiency with respect to the “scale of production” necessary for the above.

  (Modification 3) In the effect mode of the special training mode in the above embodiment, as an effect related to the battle effect executed as a big hit effect, an ally character appearing in the battle effect is displayed, and an enemy character appearing in the battle effect An effect that suggests that a big hit gaming state in which a battle effect as a specific effect is executed again is performed, such as an effect specially trained for the battle rematch. On the other hand, in the production mode corresponding to the special training mode in the above-described embodiment, any production may be used as long as the production suggests that the specific production is performed again in an advantageous state. . As an example, in the production mode corresponding to the special training mode in the above-described embodiment, an effect such as searching for an enemy character that appeared during a battle production as a specific production or an production in which an enemy character appears may be executed. . Also by this, the willingness to continue a game can be improved until the specific production | presentation corresponding to shifting to a 3rd game state is performed.

  (Modification 4) During the variable display of the decorative pattern in the above embodiment, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-ream”. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to a presentation operation different from the decorative display variable display operation such as message display, sound output, lamp lighting, etc. There is a case where a notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility that a reach effect is executed or that a variable display result may be a “hit”. On the other hand, the notice effect may include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” It is. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called.

  For example, as a pre-reading notice effect, the display part that displays the number of special figure reservations in the start winning memory display area 5H can be changed to a display form that is different from the display form in the normal state, thereby making the variable subject to the notice. An on-hold display notice may be executed for notifying the possibility of a “big hit” in the display. Specifically, the display mode of the reserved memory display for displaying the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H so as to be specified is set as a special mode such as a “?” Mark. When the hold memory display is displayed in a special mode, when the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is performed, the display mode of the hold memory display displayed in the special mode is changed to a special mode. It is only necessary to execute the hold display advance notice. There are multiple types of special modes, depending on which special mode is selected, the variable display result will be a “big hit”, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than usual, What is necessary is just to alert | report that it becomes reach.

  Further, for example, a plurality of pre-reading notice effects may be executed in parallel. That is, a plurality of reserved storage displays may be displayed in a special mode or a special mode. And when a plurality of hold memory displays are displayed in a special mode, depending on which of the hold memory displays has been changed to the special mode first by the player's operation, a variable corresponding to the hold memory display It is sufficient that the possibility that the display result of the display becomes “big hit” is different. For example, when a plurality of hold memory displays are displayed in a special mode, the player changes any special mode by changing the operation for changing the special mode to the special mode for each hold memory display. It may be possible to select whether to perform. Specifically, an image indicating an operation method for changing the special mode may be displayed on the hold storage display displayed in the special mode. And what is necessary is just to change a special aspect to a special aspect etc. when corresponding operation was performed.

  (Modification 5) In the above embodiment, when executing the notice effect including the prefetch notice effect as in Modification 4, the notice effect of the type determined according to the jackpot type among the plurality of kinds of notice effects. May be executed. In that case, when the production mode is the normal mode, the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out of play, until next time short))” and “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R)”. In the case of “departure / short time until next time)”) ”, it is only necessary that the first big hit has a higher expectation effect than the second big hit. . As a result, when the notice effect is executed, the big hit type is controlled to “first big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R outing, until next time short))”. Expectation can be improved.

  (Modification 6) In the above embodiment, the special training mode end determination for determining whether or not to end the special training mode and shift to the normal mode in the processing of step S526 in the variable display start setting processing of FIG. Execute the process. On the other hand, the special training mode end determination process may be executed after the control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol. As an example, the special training mode end determination process may be executed after the process of step S550 in the variable display effect process in FIG. 28 is executed. Thus, for example, after the control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol, the hold that occurred before the next variable display start setting process is started. The effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect executed based on the information can be an effect mode corresponding to the normal mode started from now, instead of the effect mode corresponding to the special training mode that has already ended.

  (Modification 7) In the above embodiment, for example, a variation pattern designated by a variation pattern designation command, or a plurality of special-figure variation production control patterns prepared in correspondence with the current production mode, etc. are selected. And set it as a usage pattern. When settings for executing various types of notice effects are made, the notice effect control pattern provided for each effect mode corresponding to the settings is selected. On the other hand, a common effect such as a notice effect may be executed regardless of the effect mode. Thereby, for example, by making the common notice effect high in expectation, it is possible to easily notify the high degree of expectation due to execution of the common notice effect.

  (Modification 8) In the above embodiment, in the case of the high accuracy state in the special training mode, it is determined that the variable display count of the decorative symbols after the mode transition to the special training mode is equal to or greater than the number of continuous training mode continuations. Even in such a case, the effect mode of the special training mode is maintained without shifting to the normal mode. On the other hand, in the high accuracy state in the special training mode, if it is determined that the variable display count of the decorative symbols after the mode transition to the special training mode is greater than or equal to the special training mode continuation count, May be shifted to another production mode. As an example, if the special training mode is in the high accuracy state, if it is determined that the number of decorative symbol display times after the mode transition to the special training mode is greater than or equal to the number of continuous training mode, for example, the super special training mode The present game state may be shifted to an effect mode for definitely informing that the current game state is the high probability low base state. Thereby, the feeling of expectation for being controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state can be maintained.

  (Variation 9) In the above embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes “big hit”, and the big hit game state as an advantageous state is controlled. On the other hand, as a special symbol variable display result, when a predetermined small hit symbol that is different from the big bonus symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “small hit”, which is different from the advantageous state. It may be controlled to a small hit gaming state as a state. That is, whether or not the small hit game state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result in the first special figure game or the second special figure game is “small hit”. It is determined before derivation display. As a special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed. When the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “lost”.

  In the small hit game state, similarly to the big hit game state, the big winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the big prize opening is continued for a predetermined period shorter than that in the big hit gaming state, or a period until the same predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening as in the big hit gaming state. The short-term opening control for setting the opening state is performed twice. In this modification, short-term opening control with a predetermined period of 1.5 seconds is performed once, and then short-term opening control with a predetermined period of 0.1 seconds is performed once. In the small hit gaming state, during a period other than the execution period of the short-term opening control, the big prize opening is in a closed state or the like, making it difficult or impossible for winning. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a win is detected by the count switch 23 as in the big win game state, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball each time it is detected. Note that the predetermined number may be different from the predetermined number in the big hit gaming state. The short-term opening control and the round game may be performed only once.

  The small hit game state only needs to have a lower advantage for the player than the big hit game state. For example, by making the maximum total time for opening the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state shorter than the maximum total time for opening the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state, the winning ball obtained in the small hit gaming state is What is necessary is just to make it easy to become less than the prize ball obtained in the big hit game state. In addition to or instead of this, the total value of the predetermined number in each short-term opening control may be made smaller than the total value of the predetermined number in the big hit gaming state in each round game. In the small hit gaming state, the advantage for the player may be equal to or less than the big hit gaming state.

  After the small hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state before the small hit gaming state is continued. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability variation state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, the probability variation state is reached after the end of the small hit gaming state. May end and enter an indeterminate state.

  (Modification 10) In the above embodiment, when the small hit gaming state as in Modification 9 is entered, the effect mode may be shifted to the special training mode after the small hit gaming state ends. As a result, for example, even when the play mode is in the special training mode, even if the small hit game state is entered, the special training mode production mode is resumed after the small hit game state ends, so there is an opportunity to stay in the special training mode production mode. It can increase and improve game entertainment.

  (Modification 11) In the above embodiment, the player character wins the battle depending on which of the plurality of modes of the effect mode in the battle effect, such as the attack technique used by the player character or enemy character during the battle, for example. The possibilities may be different. In such an embodiment, description will be given taking the effect during battle (first game) as an example. For example, battle effect patterns SPB1 to SPB4 are used as a plurality of battle effect patterns corresponding to the big hit effect pattern SPB of the effect during battle (first game). These four patterns may be prepared in advance. In each battle production pattern, at least a part of the production mode in the mid-battle production included in the battle production executed as the big hit production is different. In the process of step S145 shown in FIG. 29, a battle effect determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining a battle effect pattern at a predetermined determination rate. In the battle effect determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the battle effect may be assigned to each of the battle effect patterns SPB1 to SPB4 according to the current effect mode and the jackpot type. The effect control CPU 120 refers to a battle effect determination table based on numerical data indicating random values for battle effect determination extracted from, for example, a random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the like. Any one of the battle effect patterns may be determined.

  (Modified example 12) As in the modified example 11, the effect aspect in the battle effect such as the effect during the battle and the battle result notification effect is different from the display form of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5. It is not limited to what is intended. For example, in addition to the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the drive operation in the effect model Or, you may make it make the arbitrary production | generation aspects which combined these one part or all part differ according to the determination result of a battle production pattern, or the setting of the battle result alerting | reporting content.

  (Modification 13) In the process of step S145 shown in FIG. 29 in the embodiment as in Modification 11, the process is not limited to one determined by battle determination patterns SPB1 to SPB4 at a determination ratio, and various preset values may be set. It suffices if it can be determined as one of a plurality of production modes at a different rate depending on whether or not a certain condition is satisfied.

  (Modification 14) As another example of the ratio for determining the effect mode of the battle effect, in the case where the pending data whose variable display result is determined to be “big hit” is stored, the percentage varies depending on the big hit type The determination of the battle effect pattern may be performed. That is, when the variable display result is “big hit” corresponding to the special game that is stored on hold, the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appearance, short time next time))” or “ 2nd big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R out of play, until the next short time)) ”, or after the big hit gaming state, it becomes a high probability high base state, or the big hit type is“ 3rd big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R) "No play / short time))" or "4th big hit (11R normal (substantially 8R play, no short time))", will the high hit low base state or low probable low base state after the big hit game state ends? The battle effect pattern may be determined as any one of a plurality of patterns at a different rate depending on.

  (Modification 15) In the above embodiment, when the control to the big hit gaming state is started by executing the processing of steps S145 to S147 in the waiting process per special figure shown in FIG. Is determined as one of a plurality of patterns. On the other hand, the effect mode may be determined at a predetermined timing after the start of the variable display result in which the variable display result is “big hit” or after the start of the big hit gaming state. As an example, the process of determining any one of a plurality of jackpot effect patterns may be executed not when the jackpot gaming state is controlled but when the decorative display variable display is started.

  (Modification 16) As the battle result notification content, the content of the effect that can be notified whether the high-accuracy high-base state, or the low-accuracy low-base state or the high-accuracy-low base state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. Various things other than “Battle Win” and “Battle Lost” may be provided. As an example, in the case where a plurality of production patterns having different production modes are provided as the production pattern of the battle result notification production corresponding to “Battle Win”, and a high-accuracy base state is established after the end of the big hit gaming state May be determined as one of a plurality of performance patterns at a predetermined rate. As an effect mode in the battle result notification effect, for example, the display color or background image in a part or all of the effect image indicating the player character, the display color or size of the character message indicating the result of the battle, and the speakers 8L and 8R are output. It is only necessary to be able to vary the sound effect, the lighting mode of the illuminant such as the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, the operation mode of the effect model, a combination of some or all of them, according to a plurality of effect patterns.

  (Variation 17) The battle result notification effect is limited to the one that definitely notifies whether the high-accuracy high-base state, the low-accuracy low-base state, or the high-accuracy-low base state occurs after the end of the big hit gaming state. Instead, the possibility may be notified. For example, in the process of step S147 of FIG. 29, it is only necessary to be able to determine any one of a plurality of types of battle result notification contents prepared in advance at a predetermined ratio that differs depending on the jackpot type.

  (Modification 18) It is not limited to the effect mode in the battle effect, and whether or not the effect mode in any effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state is predetermined. Depending on whether or not the game value is given, it may be determined as an effect mode corresponding to any one of the plurality of effect patterns. For example, a predetermined effect device, such as displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting a sound effect, lighting a light emitter, operation of an effect model, or some or all of these combinations What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize whether it is controlled to a 1st advantageous state or a 2nd advantageous state, and a predetermined | prescribed game value is given by arbitrary production | generation operations using. Instead of notifying the result of the battle such as a battle victory or defeat, for example, an effect that develops a predetermined story such as a story is executed, and depending on the end of the story, the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state is achieved. Whether or not the game is controlled or whether or not a predetermined game value is given may be notified in a recognizable manner by the player. Alternatively, for example, after presenting an achievement condition for controlling to the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state, an effect indicating whether or not the achievement condition is satisfied is performed, and “success” is achieved. The player can recognize whether it is controlled to the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state, or “failure” in which the achievement condition is not satisfied and the third advantageous state or the fourth advantageous state is controlled. May be notified.

  (Modification 19) Besides the big hit effect and reach effect, for example, as a notice effect, a battle effect similar to the above embodiment, or an arbitrary effect different from the battle effect can be executed, An effect mode corresponding to one of a plurality of effect patterns is determined at different ratios depending on whether the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state is controlled or whether a predetermined game value is given. May be.

  (Modification 20) In the above embodiment, as the battle effect, an effect in which the player character battles the enemy character is performed. On the other hand, the effect content of the battle effect may be different from the effect in which the player character battles the enemy character. As an example, as a battle effect, an effect in which the player character and the enemy character compete in a predetermined game may be performed. As the predetermined game, for example, a board game such as Go or chess, a card game such as a playing card or a Hanafuda, a tile game such as Domino, a dice game such as Chinchirorin or Dinghan etc. can be considered. In addition, among such multiple types of battle effects, for example, depending on the current game mode, jackpot type, or the like, the battle effect of any effect mode may be executed. Thereby, it can be made to pay attention to which effect aspect the battle effect is performed.

  (Modification 21) In the embodiment of the above-described embodiment or modification 8, when the decorative symbol variable display is started, if the effect mode is the special training mode, the decoration after the mode transition to the special training mode. A determination is made as to whether or not the variable display count of the symbol is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of times of continuation of the special training mode. Enter mode. As an example, if the gaming state is the low probability low base state, the mode is shifted to the normal mode, and if the gaming state is the high probability low base state, the mode is shifted to the super special training mode. Thus, when shifting from the special training mode to another effect mode, when the effect mode is switched, a notification effect that informs which effect mode is to be switched according to the effect result may be executed. Thereby, it can be expected to shift to the super special training mode, in other words, the current gaming state is a highly accurate and low base state as the second gaming state, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  (Modification 22) In the above embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit” when the production mode is the special training mode, the battle production including the mid-battle production (rematch) is executed as the big hit production. . On the other hand, when the production mode is the special training mode, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears and next short time))” or “second big hit (11R). If it is "probable change (substantially 8R appears, short time next time)"), even if a non-battle effect for notifying that a high-accuracy high-base state is reached after the big hit ends may be executed. Good. In the case of such an embodiment, regardless of the type of jackpot, whether or not the stage mode of the jackpot effect is promoted according to the stage result during the jackpot game state or before entering the jackpot game state is notified. An effect mode promotion effect may be executed. Then, according to the effect result of the effect mode promotion effect, either the battle effect or the non-battle effect may be executed as the big hit effect. Thereby, it can be made to pay attention to which of a battle production and a non-battle production is performed as a big hit production, or a production mode promotion production.

  (Modification 23) In the case of the embodiment like Modification 23, the effect amount of the effect mode promotion effect has reached the predetermined amount when the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is performed. It may be different depending on whether or not. In this case, for the effective detection period in which the detection of the operation is valid, the big hit type is “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R ball up / until next time))” or “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R ball change). -Until the next time))) ", it is only necessary that the non-battle effect can be executed as a big hit effect by setting a period of time that can reach a predetermined amount. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “3rd big hit (11R probability change (actual 8R ball, no short time))” or “4 big hit (11R normal (real 8R ball, no short time))”, the predetermined amount is reached. It is only necessary to make sure that the battle effect is executed as a big hit effect by setting the period that is not possible. Thereby, the game interest for the effect mode promotion effect can be improved.

  (Modification 24) When the implementation is expected as in Modification 5, an effect related to the battle effect as the specific effect may be executed as the notice effect. As an example, when a battle effect as in the above-described embodiment is executed as a specific effect, a notice effect in which an item or the like that makes an enemy character appear appears may be executed. Thereby, it can be made to expect that it will be in the jackpot game state by which a battle effect is performed as a big hit effect by performing a notice effect.

  (Variation 25) In the above embodiment, when the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol corresponds to the reach state. Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is the predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of being controlled to a big hit gaming state in which a battle effect is executed as a big hit effect, for example, after a decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined non-reach combination or reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, for example, a battle effect There may be a case where a symbol such as a definite notification symbol for definite notification that the battle effect is executed under the control of the big hit gaming state may be displayed. Thereby, even when the variable display result is “losing”, it can be expected to be controlled to the big hit gaming state in which the battle effect is executed as the big hit effect.

  (Modification 26) In the above-described embodiment, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability variation (substantially 8R out / no time))” or “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantial) In the case of “8R out, no short time))” ”, the special training mode effect mode is entered after the big hit gaming state in which the battle effect is executed as the big hit effect. As described above, when the special mode is set to the special training mode after the end of the big hit gaming state, the notification effect may be executed to notify that the production mode shifts to the special training mode during the ending effect or after the ending effect ends. . For example, the notification effect is a big hit in which the battle effect is executed again as a big hit effect, such as a notification that the ally character that appeared in the battle effect will be trained for the battle rematch with the enemy character that appeared in the battle effect. Any production mode that suggests that the game state is to be achieved may be used. Thereby, the willingness to continue a game can be improved until the specific production | presentation corresponding to shifting to a 3rd game state is performed.

  (Modification 27) In the above embodiment, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, if the effect mode is the special training mode, the variable display frequency of the decorative symbol after the mode transition to the special training mode is determined in advance. It is determined whether or not the number of continuations of the special training mode has been exceeded, and if it is determined that the number of continuations of the special training mode has been exceeded, the mode is shifted from the special training mode to the normal mode. In the case of such an embodiment, in the special training mode, the remaining number notification effect for notifying the remaining number of decorative symbol variable displays with respect to the special training mode continuation number may be executed. Thereby, the game interest in special training mode can be improved.

  (Modification 28) In the above embodiment, in the special training mode production mode, as an effect related to the battle production executed as a big hit production, the teammate characters that appeared in the battle production are displayed, and the enemy who appeared in the battle production An effect that suggests that a big hit gaming state as an advantageous state in which a battle effect as a specific effect is executed again, such as an effect specially trained for a battle rematch with a character, is executed. In such special training mode production mode, for example, as a result of special training, a friendly character learns a special technique for defeating an enemy character, and executes a preliminary notice production to try the special technique against the special training opponent character. Also good. In that case, for example, if a successful presentation with a response is executed by trying the special skill against the special training opponent character, the variable display result will be a “big hit”, and if a failure presentation without a response is executed, the variable display result Should be “lost”. Thereby, attention can also be paid to the notice effect during the special training mode.

  (Modification 29) In the case of the embodiment like Modification 29, the notice effect may be executed without fail during the last variable display that reaches the number of continuations of the special training mode. Thereby, even if the special training mode effect is executed in the low probability low base state of the game state, it is possible to improve the gaming interest for the last variable display in which the special training mode effect mode ends.

  (Modification 30) In the above embodiment, the jackpot gaming state continues for only 11R (substantially 8R play). On the other hand, the jackpot gaming state may include, for example, a jackpot gaming state that lasts for 11R (substantially 8R balls) and a jackpot gaming state that ends as long as 5R (substantially 5R balls). For example, 11R (substantial 8R exit) jackpot game excluding the “first big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R outing / until next time))” that is controlled to a high-accuracy high base state after the end of the big hit gaming state. There may be 11 round jackpots controlled by the state and 5 round jackpots controlled by the 5R (substantially 5R out) jackpot gaming state, and the variable symbol display of the special symbol has stopped. It cannot be specified by the display pattern of the decorative pattern at the time.

  (Modification 31) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the 11-round jackpot gaming state and the 5-round jackpot gaming state as in the modification 30, the jackpot gaming state after the end of the fifth round before the fifth round is finished. It is good also as what notifies by a battle result alerting | reporting effect | presentation whether this round continues. As an example, when the battle result notification content becomes “Battle Loss”, it is notified that the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state is reached after the end of the big hit, and the battle result notification content becomes “Battle Draw” Thus, it is only necessary to notify that the round of the big hit gaming state continues. Also, the content of the battle result notification is selected from a plurality of types of patterns including a pattern in which the notification timing is at the end of the fifth round and a pattern in which a predetermined timing is set before the end of the fifth round. If it can be. Thereby, the game interest of the battle production as a specific production can be improved.

  (Modification 32) In the embodiments such as Modifications 30 and 31, there are a plurality of types of jackpot types with substantially different numbers of rounds in which a ball can be obtained, and whether or not the round in the jackpot gaming state continues. In the case of notifying by the battle result notification effect, the battle result notification effect may be executed for each round. Thereby, the game interest of the battle production as a specific production can be improved.

  (Modification 33) In the above embodiment, when the battle result notification content is “Battle Win”, it is notified that a high-accuracy base state is reached after the end of the big hit, and the battle result notification content is “Battle Loss”. As a result, it is notified that the low-accuracy low base state or the high-accuracy low base state is reached after the big hit. On the other hand, the result of the battle result notification is “Battle Loss”, in other words, the effect of the battle result notification is “Battle Win” after the execution that makes it seem as if the battle was lost. Thus, it may be notified that the high-accuracy high-base state is reached after the end of the big hit. Thereby, attention to the battle result notification effect can be increased.

  (Modification 34) In the above embodiment, the case where the special game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special game using the first special figure has been described. On the other hand, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls pass through the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening is the second starting winning opening. In this case, instead of the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 11, one special figure reservation storage unit is provided.

  In the special figure total storage unit, in addition to the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3, the starting port data indicating which game ball has passed through the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is stored as a holding number. Store in association with each other. As an example, each game ball has start opening data indicating “1” corresponding to winning in the first starting winning opening or starting opening data indicating “2” corresponding to winning in the second starting winning opening. May be stored in association with the hold number according to the winning order. Note that the hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing through the first start winning opening and the hold information based on the establishment of the second start condition due to the game ball passing through the second start winning opening. May be stored in association with the hold number in a separate hold storage unit. In this case, a starting port data storage unit is provided for storing the starting port data in association with the holding number according to the winning order of each game ball, and the starting condition is established for the special game corresponding to each holding data. What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order. Further, instead of the first start prize command buffer 194A and the second start prize command buffer 194B shown in FIGS. 13B1 and 13B, one start prize command buffer is provided.

  The start winning command buffer is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories. The effect control CPU 120 stores the pending storage number notification command and the winning determination result designation command from the top in the free area of the starting winning command buffer in the order received at the start winning. Further, every time the decorative symbol variable display is started, it is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted.

  (Modification 35) In the above embodiment, a special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed the first start winning opening, and the game ball that has passed the second start winning opening. It has been described that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. There may be.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. 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 prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device or the like in advance. It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the change is started in order to notify the change control pattern indicating the change time and the change pattern such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream to the effect control microcomputer. Although an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, variation patterns may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-ream and the presence or absence of a slip effect. The second command may transmit a command indicating the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, send the second command after a predetermined period of time has passed. May be. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, It is a concept that includes those in which the ratio is different in the relationship of A: B = 100%: 0%.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus having a predetermined probability variation area inside is provided, and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball apparatus during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “8” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been shown. Not limited to. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table, and the main board 11 stores the random value determination table based on the random value extracted in the main board 11 at the time of a winning prize. With reference to the example, the random number determination process is executed, and the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the production control board 12 receives a random number value, determines whether or not to win a jackpot, and if it is a big jackpot, determines the type of jackpot, and based on the random value, the main board 11 The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in (1) may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated on the side of the effect control board 12 when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an interrupt for receiving a presentation control command may be generated by an interrupt request using the first bit of serial communication.

  As described above, the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player, The gaming state includes a first gaming state (for example, a low probability low base state) and a second gaming state (for example, a high probability low base state) that is more advantageous for the player than the first gaming state, The game state control means (for example, steps S322 to S326 in FIG. 20) is executed to shift to any one of the third game state (for example, high-accuracy and high-base state) that is more advantageous to the player than the second game state. CPU 103 and the like, and an effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S174 in FIG. 23) capable of executing an effect during the advantageous state, and the game state control After the stage is controlled to the first advantageous state as the advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state corresponding to the case of the first big hit type “1st big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R play, short time next time))”) Shifts to the third gaming state and controls to the second advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “second big hit (11R probability change (substantially 8R appears, next short time))”) After being played, the game is shifted to the third gaming state, and the third advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “third big hit (11R probability change (substantial 8R play, no short time))”) When the first game state is controlled to the first advantageous state, the effect execution means corresponds to the transition to the third game state. A certain production (for example, a big hit A non-battle effect or the like that can be informed that the high-accuracy and high-base state has been reached after the completion, and a specific effect (for example, corresponding to the transition to the second gaming state when controlled to the third advantageous state) If a battle effect including a battle result notification effect of “Battle Loss” is executed and controlled to the second advantageous state, a specific effect corresponding to shifting to the third gaming state (for example, “Battle Win” ) And a specific effect corresponding to the transition to the third gaming state (for example, when controlled to the first advantageous state in the second gaming state). A battle effect including a battle result notification effect of “Battle Win”) or an effect similar to the specific effect (for example, a battle effect including an effect during battle (rematch) and a battle result notification effect of “Battle Win”), etc. Execute.

  Thereby, the opportunity that the specific effect corresponding to shifting to the 3rd game state is performed increases, and the game entertainment at the time of a specific effect being performed can be improved.

  In addition, the game control means, as the advantageous state, to a fourth advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “fourth big hit (11R normal (substantial 8R play, no short time))”) After being controlled, the transition to the first gaming state is made, and the effect execution means has a common effect in the second gaming state and the first gaming state after being controlled to the fourth advantageous state ( For example, an effect executed in the effect mode of the special training mode may be executed.

  As a result, even if the current gaming state is the first gaming state, it is possible to prevent the user from knowing whether the gaming state is actually the first gaming state or the second gaming state. Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  Further, the effect execution means displays an effect related to the specific effect as the common effect (for example, an ally character appearing in the battle effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and the enemy character appearing in the battle effect). An effect that suggests that it will be a big hit gaming state in which the battle effect is executed again, such as an effect specially trained for the battle rematch with the player, may be executed.

  Thereby, the willingness to continue a game can be improved until the specific production | presentation corresponding to shifting to a 3rd game state is performed.

  Further, the game control means, after executing the common effect (for example, after the effect mode shifts to the special training mode, etc.), until the execution of the common effect is completed in the first gaming state (for example, a big hit) After the game state ends, the game state becomes a low probability low base state, and the display mode is the special training mode when the variable display count of the decorative symbols after the mode transition to the special training mode reaches the predetermined number of times of continuing the special training mode Until the transition to the normal mode), or until the third gaming state (for example, after the transition of the production mode to the special training mode, the gaming state becomes a highly accurate base state after the big hit gaming state, and the production mode is The number of times of control to the advantageous state after execution of the common performance every time the advantageous state is controlled, for example, until the transition from the special training mode to the intense hot mode) For example rematch number, etc.) may be informed.

  Thereby, after execution of a common effect, the number of times controlled to the advantageous state can be grasped without completing the execution of the common effect in the first gaming state or without entering the third gaming state.

  In addition, the effect execution means, as the specific effect, after executing an effect of the same mode (for example, an effect during battle) regardless of whether the transition is made to the second game state or the third game state, An effect (for example, a battle result notification effect or the like) corresponding to which of the second game state and the third game state is shifted may be executed.

  Thereby, it is possible to give the player a feeling of pounding.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Game effect Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game Control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 CPU for effect control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display control unit 124 Random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (2)

A control can be a game machine to an advantageous advantageous state for Yu technique's,
A first game condition, the second game condition advantageous for a player than the first game state, said third and game state advantageous for the player than the second game condition, controllable game to one of the State control means;
And demonstration execution unit capable of executing an effect in the preferred state,
With
The gaming state control means includes
After the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state ends , control to the third gaming state,
After the third advantageous state ends , control to the second gaming state,
The production execution means
If it is controlled from the first game condition in the first preferred state, executes a predetermined effect aspects corresponding to Rukoto is controlled to the third gaming state,
If it is controlled to the third preferred state, execute the specific effect aspects corresponding to Rukoto is controlled to the second game state,
If it is controlled to the second advantageous state, executes the specific effect aspects corresponding to Rukoto is controlled to the third gaming state,
If it is controlled from the second game condition in the first preferred conditions, the specific effect of the embodiments corresponding to Rukoto is controlled to the third game state, or executes the effect of an analogous manner the specific effect,
A gaming machine characterized by that. Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect indicating the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state;
With
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a first suggestion effect of an aspect corresponding to a gaming state and a second suggestion effect of an aspect common to a plurality of gaming states,
The second suggestion effect suggests that the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the first suggestion effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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