JP6568345B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  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 a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information such as special symbols (also referred to as “fluctuation”) when a game medium wins a predetermined winning area (starting winning occurs) is provided. When the display result of the variable display of information becomes a special game result (big win symbol), it is configured to be controlled to a specific game state that is a game value advantageous to the player (for example, controlled to a big hit game state) There is something.

  In such gaming machines, when a so-called chance is stopped, there is one that shifts to a state that suggests that variable display of identification information that has not yet started is advantageous (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2011-72407 A

  However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, there is no relationship between the chance to be stopped and the state that suggests that it will be in an advantageous state, and it is not possible to improve the interest by performing an effective presentation.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at providing the game machine which improved the interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that executes variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is stopped and displayed as a display result of variable display ,
The effect of the first effect mode (for example, the first stage effect of FIGS. 26A to 26D) and the effect of the second effect mode different from the first effect mode (for example, FIG. 26E ), (F) second stage effect) (steps S160 and FIG. 16 in FIG. 15 and steps S170 to S172 in FIG. 15 and the first stage). A stage control CPU 120) for performing a stage transition effect capable of shifting from the effect to the second stage effect,
The production execution means
In the production of the first production mode, the identification information of the first mode (for example, the normal symbol 201) can be variably displayed. In the production of the second production mode, the identification information of the second mode (for example, the pre-reading symbol A 201a, the pre-reading). The symbol B201b) can be variably displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to variably display the normal symbol 201, the prefetched symbol A201a, and the prefetched symbol B201b on the image display device 5).
In effect of the first representation embodiment, after starting the variable display of the identification information of the first embodiment, the identity of the second embodiment during execution of the effect of the first representation embodiment, unlike the specific display results It is possible to stop display with the non-specific display result not controlled to the advantageous state, and shift from the next variable display to the effect of the second effect mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 in FIG. (D) After the stop-read display of the pre-read symbol A image 201a shown in FIG. 26D, the stage A effect display shown in FIGS. 26E and 26F is performed in the second stage effect).
The production execution means
The identification information of the first aspect can be variably displayed in the plurality of variable display areas in the first effect aspect, and the second aspect can be displayed in the plurality of variable display areas in the second effect aspect. The identification information can be variably displayed,
As the display result of the variable display in the production of the first production mode, when the identification information of the second mode is stopped and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas, it is possible to shift to the production of the second production mode. ,
As a display result of variable display in the production of the first production mode, the identification information of the second mode is stopped and displayed in at least one variable display region of the plurality of variable display regions, and the plurality of variable display regions When the identification information of the first aspect is stopped and displayed in any one of the variable display areas, the transition to the effect of the second effect aspect is not performed .
In the above gaming machine,
Display means;
Specific information display means for displaying specific information related to the game in the display area of the display means;
Specific image display means for displaying a specific image that is provided in an area surrounding the position where the specific information is displayed and is an image for indicating the position of the specific information;
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect in the display means;
Specific image restriction means for restricting display of the specific image during execution of the specific effect,
The specific information display means, even when the display of the specific image is limited, but it may also be configured to continue the display of the specific information.

  According to such a structure, an interesting production can be performed and an interest can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Specific information display means (for example, the first reserved memory number 212a, in accordance with the control of the effect control CPU 120) that displays specific information related to the game (for example, the number of reserved memories, how to hit, and a small pattern image) You may make it provide the image display apparatus 5) which displays each image of the 2nd holding | maintenance memory | storage number 212b, the small symbol 214, and the how-to instruction 216. FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm information regarding the game.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Based on the fact that the identification information of the second mode has been stopped in the production of the first production mode, the production execution means can shift from the variable display of the next identification information to the production of the second production mode. (For example, when the production control CPU 120 selects the success pattern, which is the symbol stop pattern of FIG. 19, in the first stage effect, after the stop-read display of the pre-read symbol A 201a shown in FIG. 26 (D), In the second stage effect, stage A effect display shown in FIGS. 26E and 26F is performed).

  According to such a structure, an interesting production can be performed and an interest can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The effect execution means generates the effect of the second effect mode based on the determination result of the gaming state (for example, the determination result of big hit or lose) corresponding to the variable display of identification information that has not yet started (for example, hold storage). (For example, if the effect control CPU 120 uses the symbol stop pattern selection ratio of FIGS. 20 and 21 to make a big hit, it will succeed in making the transition to the second stage effect. The probability of selecting a pattern is high, and in the case of a loss, the probability of selecting a failure pattern that does not shift to the second stage effect is high).

  According to such a configuration, interest can be improved by paying attention to the symbols that are stopped and displayed.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
In the first aspect, there are a normal first aspect (for example, an aspect of the normal symbol 201) and a special first aspect (for example, an aspect of the special symbol 201c),
In the second aspect, there are usually a second aspect (for example, a prefetched pattern A201a, a prefetched pattern B201b aspect) and a special second aspect (for example, a special symbol 201c aspect),
The normal first aspect is dedicated to the first effect aspect,
The normal second aspect is dedicated to the second effect aspect,
The special first aspect and the special second aspect are common to the first effect aspect and the second effect aspect,
The production execution means may be able to shift to the production of the second production mode based on the fact that the identification information of the second normal mode is stopped in the production of the first production mode (for example, When the effect control CPU 120 selects the success pattern that is the symbol stop pattern of FIG. 19, in the first stage effect, after the stop display in the case where the symbol shown in FIG. In stage effects, the stage A effects shown in FIGS. 26E and 26F are displayed).

  According to such a structure, an interesting production can be performed and an interest can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
Display means capable of executing display (for example, the image display device 5);
In the display area of the display means (for example, the interface area 5K), the specific area display means (for example, the interface frame image) displays the interface frame image according to the control of the effect control CPU 120. An image display device 5) for displaying;
In the specific area, specific information display means for executing display of specific information related to the game (for example, the number of reserved memories, instructions on how to hit, and images of small symbols) (for example, according to the control of the CPU 120 for effect control) An image display device 5) for displaying each image of the 1 reserved memory number 212a, the second reserved memory number 212b, the small symbol 214, and the hitting instruction 216;
Specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (for example, reach effect) in the display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the reach effect in step S172 of FIG. 15);
During execution of the specific effect, specific area limiting means for limiting the display of the specific area (for example, the image display device 5 that erases the interface frame image in accordance with the control of the CPU 120 for effect control);
With
The specific information display means may continue the display of the specific information even when the execution of the display of the specific area is restricted (for example, in the control of the effect control CPU 120). In response, the image display device 5 continues the display without erasing the number of reserved memories, how to hit, and the small pattern image).

  According to such a configuration, while the execution of the specific effect is being performed, the execution of the display of the specific area is restricted while the execution of the display of the specific information is continued. It is possible to prevent a reduction in the production effect.

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 a figure which shows an example of an effect control command. 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 for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination process at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch determination process. It is a figure which shows an example of hold setting information. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol stop pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol stop pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection ratio of a symbol stop pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection ratio of a symbol stop pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection ratio of a transfer destination stage. It is a flowchart of an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of a normal symbol, prefetching symbol A, and prefetching symbol B. It is a figure which shows an example of the display transition at the time of stage transition effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display transition at the time of stage transition effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display transition at the time of stage transition effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display transition at the time of stage transition effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display transition at the time of stage transition effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition of an image display when the display of an interface frame image is restrict | limited.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing 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.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variably displayed). 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. 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". .

  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 (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be 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 are arranged on the screen 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, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, 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 is synchronized. Then, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . 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 displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. 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. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters 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. Generated based on a start winning by (for example, passing). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the hold display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the variable display being held (in this embodiment, it is a circle or the like, and is also referred to as a hold display symbol hereinafter). One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display pattern displayed in the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the right region toward the start winning memory display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number 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. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge in the display area of the image display device 5 (here, near the right side). The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side of FIG. 1 with the lower end portion as a fulcrum on the image display device 5 side by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. 2, and the upper end portion in the image display device 5. A production model (production equipment device for production) that advances to the front of the display area is configured. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed between a non-tilting state extending in the vertical direction and the above-described tilting state by rotational driving of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A is provided, and on the right side of the ordinary winning ball device 6A, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  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 the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the difficult entry. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered 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 (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If the value is equal to or less than the upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, the second start condition is satisfied.

  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. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A. 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 the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). 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, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or 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 enter the game ball into the special prize winning port and obtain a prize ball, 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 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). 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. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal 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 configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing 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 plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize 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 (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 31C operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside 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 (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A (see FIG. 2) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B (a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). 2). The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  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, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or 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 addressed 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. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered) from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100 for a normal electric accessory. And the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A control content for causing the electrical component for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation, such as a section, and a function of controlling the determined control content.

  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 that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  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 to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, which will be described later, there are fluctuation commands corresponding to the fluctuation patterns specified by the numbers. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  The command 8A01 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize opening designation command) for notifying that when a game ball enters the first start prize opening. The command 8A02 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning port designation command) for notifying that when a game ball enters the second starting winning port.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands that indicate the contents of the determination result at the time of winning, and are effect control commands that indicate whether or not to win a big win as the determination result at the time of winning and the type of jackpot. . The effect control microcomputer 120 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands. The command 8C01 (H) (display result 1 designation command) designates a deviation. Command 8C02 (H) (display result 2 designation command) designates 15R big hit and probability change. Command 8C03 (H) (display result 3 designation command) designates 15R big hit and uncertain change.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation start designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation start designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation start designation command and the second symbol variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol identification command (or symbol variation start designation command).

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 120 ends the variable display (variation display) of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started (at the time of initial setting). Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (initial setting at the time of resumption). When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) that designates the start of fanfare (start of big hit gaming state) in the case of 15 rounds of big hit.

  In the big hit game state, the fanfare is executed first, and then the special big prize ball device 7 which is the big prize opening is opened (round game etc.), the main big hit game is executed, and the big hit game is executed. The ending is executed after the game. The fanfare is an effect that informs or suggests that the jackpot game state has started, that is, that the jackpot game will start. The ending is an effect of notifying that the big hit game state has ended, that is, that the big hit game has ended.

  The command A2XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command for opening a special prize opening) that designates opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A3XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big prize opening) that designates closing of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A601 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) that designates the start of ending.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is the normal state (normal gaming state). Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a time-short (advantageous) state. The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of times of the time reduction (advantageous) state (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-saving (advantageous) states.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (total reserved memory number designation command) for designating a total reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of reserved memories. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the number of first special figure hold memory. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) for designating the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the second special figure holding memory number.

The command C6XXH is an effect control command indicating the content of the determination result at the time of winning. As the determination result at the time of winning, a determination result (variation pattern type) of the determined value range of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. ) Is a variation category command (each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, as with the variation pattern command, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, which will be described later, there is a command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  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 fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. 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.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control 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 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electrical component. 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 them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various variation data temporarily stored, the receiving control CPU 120 for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 to the outside of the effect control board 12 A transmission operation for outputting various signals 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 image data 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 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. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12. .

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the 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 tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates various commands. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the content to be displayed by the image display device 5 and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and generates image data. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

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

  With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123. Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, or turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs via the lamp control board 14. , Display an effect image on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, or drive the movable effect member motor 61 by driving the movable effect member motor 61 via the motor drive circuit 16. . In this way, various effects (such as effects to increase the game, such as reach effects, movable effect member effects, and message effects in which the image display device 5 displays a message image for the player, which will be described later), are executed. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Thus, the first start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

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

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

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

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes a “big jackpot” (specific display result), which gives a value advantageous to the player. The big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state is controlled. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lose 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, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) 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 number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of special symbols, when a big hit symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “non-probable change”, and the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed. When it is made, the big hit type becomes “probability change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. The big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open big hit state or a first specific game state.

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

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time-short state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state, and for example, the average variable display time is different. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . Note that the probability change state is controlled to continue until one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. You may be made to do.

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a time reduction state and a probability change state.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the normal state. Closed or normally open). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Note that the time-short state in which the high opening control is performed is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, and the like, and the game state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, or the like. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the like, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability state”, “low probability”, or the like. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The normal state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. Control, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and the game is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  In 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 In the (variable display period), the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which 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 (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like before reaching the reach mode. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”, “expectation” or “hit expectation”) differs depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, super B, and super C are preset. The reach effects of Super A to C are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. Hereinafter, the reach production of super A to C will be referred to as super reach A to C, and the normal reach production may be referred to as normal reach.

  Super reach A to C are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. In the super reach A to C, for example, the fighting characters may be different, and each of the super reach A to C may be set to a different production mode. In Super A or B, when the predetermined character wins the battle, the variable display result is “big hit”, and when the predetermined character loses the battle, the variable display result is “lost”. When the super reach C is executed, the super reach A may be executed after the super reach C is executed (there may be developed to the super reach A). When the super reach C is executed but the super reach A is not developed (for example, when a predetermined character loses the battle), the variable display result is “lost”. On the other hand, when it develops to Super Reach A (for example, when a predetermined character wins the battle), the variable display result may be a “hit”.

  Depending on which reach production is executed, the variable display result of the variable display may be “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”). Expectation level of jackpot) changes. For example, the big hit expectation is higher when super reach A or B is executed than when normal reach is executed. In addition, among the super reach, when the super reach A (including the case of development from the super reach C) is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the super reach B is executed.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. Same for degrees).

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, a combination of big hits is determined by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols all together on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the non-probable big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols.

  When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach-losing combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) 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 a CTC (counter / timer circuit) 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 (for example, 2 milliseconds), 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, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as 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 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and can take any value from “1” to “100”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “251”. Can be any value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing, transmission settings for control commands (such as effect control commands) are set for each command in advance in the command transmission table (ROM 101 in accordance with the effect control command to be transmitted). )) In the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), and the command control process is provided in the RAM 102. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 Sending a production control command After setting the control data in the output port for the output, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal, and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. It is possible to transmit the effect control command (the effect control command set to be transmitted) based on the setting in the transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

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

  When the first start-up 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 (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated 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 is increased by 1 (incremented) when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. Further, the second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when the second starting condition corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is satisfied when the game ball enters the second starting prize opening. ) To be updated. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7A is not started yet, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of super reach, etc.) This is reserved storage information.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7B is not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the 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 value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like, as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of super reach, etc.) This is reserved storage information.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, the CPU 103 performs a start winning determination process (step S211). The starting winning time determination process is a process for so-called prefetching. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 4, FIG. 9) described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 4 and FIG. 11) described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is performed.

  On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning determination process in step S211 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). , Judgment whether or not the special figure display result of the special figure game executed by the current start winning will be "big hit", and the variable display form of the decorative symbols executed by the current start winning is a display form with reach It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol variable display mode before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. Is predicted to be a display mode with reach and the like, and based on the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 executes on the side of the effect control board 12 over a variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute a stage transition effect that can be shifted from a first stage effect, which will be described later, to a second stage effect.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning time determination process. For example, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time reduction flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) or a probability change flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability change state) provided in a predetermined area in the RAM 102. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies that the probability variation state is on when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time reduction state when the time reduction flag is on, and is in the normal state when both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. What is necessary is just to specify.

  Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 selects a table prepared corresponding to the current gaming state from among a plurality of special figure display result determination tables prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Select and set to use table (step S402). A plurality of special figure display result determination tables are prepared depending on whether the gaming state is a probable change state or the like. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of “losing”.

  For example, as a special figure display result determination table, a special figure display result determination table (see FIG. 10A) corresponding to the non-probability change state and the probability change state is prepared. The CPU 103 sets a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the table to the use table by reading the table from the ROM 101 to the RAM 102.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 5 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the use table set in step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR1 with each decision value one by one. By doing so, it is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined as “big hit” (big hit start determination). .

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), the CPU 103 determines a display result designation command (determination at the start winning prize) according to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A transmission setting for transmitting “losing” as a display result among the results) to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S405).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 refers to a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type indicates that the jackpot type is “non-probability change” and “probability change”. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either one. The CPU 103 uses the jackpot type assigned to the determined value that matches the random number MR2 as the current determination result. A display control designation command (a command for designating “big hit” of “probability change” or “non-probability change” as the display result of the determination result at the time of starting winning) according to the determination result by the process of step S409 is performed. 12 is set for transmission (step S410).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S405 and S410, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category command (a command for designating a variation category in the determination result at the time of winning a start) to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S413).

  After step S413, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a start winning opening designation command (step S414). Here, the first start winning opening designation command is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the increase in the number of first special figure hold memory when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start prize. Sent to the other side. In addition, the second start winning opening designation command is used as the effect control information for notifying the increase in the number of the second special figure holding memory when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. After step S414, the winning determination process ends.

  Returning again to FIG. Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. 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.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process of 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, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, a confirmed special symbol (a jackpot symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) One of the lost symbols) is set. 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.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine 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), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 5 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Also, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is a stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, 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. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. 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.

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  Subsequent to the process 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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. The determination result of “losing” may be assigned according to the presence / absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state What is necessary is just to determine either the determination result of "big hit" and "lack" assigned to the determination value applicable to numerical value MR1 as a special figure display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in the on state. do it. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is on (when probability variation control is present), and the probability variation flag is If it is in the off state (when there is no probability variation control), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 4 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “big hit” and the big hit gaming state than the case where the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. .

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the result of determining whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types (“probability change” or “non-probability change”) according to the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (See FIG. 10B). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number value MR2 included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type The jackpot type assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR2 may be selected by referring to the decision table of the jackpot type set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the above. For example, when the random value MR2 is “75”, the CPU 103 determines (selects) “probability variation” as the jackpot type.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of “probable change”, the value of “0” is stored, and in the case of “probability change”, the value is “1”).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the processing of steps S241 to S243, the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result of the special figure in the special figure game. Is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. 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. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, 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 variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in step S261, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result is “lost” (step S265).

  FIG. 12 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ In response to each of the cases of “reach”, the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, etc. A variation pattern is prepared in advance.

  In this embodiment, the variable display result is “lost” and “non-reach” is specified as the change pattern. The change patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 for normal time (non-short time) and the change for short time are used. Patterns PB1-1 and PB1-2 are prepared.

  Further, there are prepared variation patterns corresponding to the contents depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” (“big hit” in which the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”) or “losing”. Specifically, a fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (for losing) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 ("big hit") that specify execution of normal reach are prepared. In addition, a fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-2 ("big hit") that designate execution of super reach A are prepared. In addition, a fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-3 ("big hit") that designate execution of super reach B are prepared. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA2-4 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-4 ("big hit") are prepared that specify that the super reach C is executed and then developed into the super reach A.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination is common in both cases where the jackpot type is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern.

  The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby the variation assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, the loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the game state is the normal state and the case where the game state is the time-short state and the time-short control is performed. A variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, whether the time is short or not is specified by whether or not a time-short flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is on. If the time reduction is not in progress (when the time reduction flag is OFF), the loss fluctuation pattern is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in the ON state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  In each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern in accordance with the total number of reserved memories. The total reserved memory number may be specified from, for example, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter, the total value of the first reserved memory number count value and the second reserved memory number count value, or the like. .

  The CPU 103 determines whether the normal time and the short time are based on whether the time is short, based on the total pending storage number count value and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the case, when the total number of reserved memories is not in the shortage, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” The change pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 according to which one of “0”, “1”, and “2” to “8” corresponds to which May be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  For example, when the time reduction flag is on and the random number value MR3 is “229”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total reserved memory count value is “0”, and the total hold When the stored number count value is “1”, the variation pattern PB1-1 is selected, and when the total reserved storage number count value is any of “3” to “8”, the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S265 shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 sets a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262 and S265.

  Subsequent to the process of step S266, the CPU 103 performs a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Among these, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied (step S267). 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. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first symbol variation start designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, a first result to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the reserved memory number designation command is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second symbol variation start designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, a second display command to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the reserved memory number designation command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. Here, the first symbol variation start designation command and the second symbol variation start designation command are transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has decreased. Is done.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

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

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for determining whether or not the big hit flag is turned on, and when the big hit flag is turned on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are turned off, and a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting) Etc.), the count value of the short-time counter that counts the remaining number of variable displays executed during short-time control is set to “0”, corresponding to the start time of the big hit start stage (corresponding to the start of the big hit game state) Is a waiting time until the execution of the production is started, and is a predetermined time.) Is set, and the start of hitting to specify the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result is “big hit” Processing to set transmission of a designated command (production control command) and update the special figure process flag to “4” is included. Further, the special symbol stop process includes a process of updating the value of the special figure process flag to “0” when the big hit flag is not in the on state.

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

  Through a series of these processes, the time reduction state and the probability change state are temporarily ended when the big hit, and the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction is reduced “once” when lost. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction becomes “0” times, the time reduction flag is turned off and the time reduction state is terminated. That is, the time reduction state (time reduction control) ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start. Further, when there is a change in the gaming state, notification of the changed gaming state is made to the effect control board 12 side.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the start timing of the round game (for example, the big hit start time waiting time set above has elapsed). ) And the like, the processing for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening, and the processing for starting the measurement of the elapsed time after the opening state is included. In this process, for example, corresponding to whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” (which can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer), the big winning opening is opened. The upper limit of the period may be set. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of 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. For determining whether or not the time has come to return from the open state to the closed state (or may be in a partially open state), and the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state (of the game ball A process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114) , Processing for starting measurement of the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeatedly performing step S115, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, Processing to measure the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) Is a control command for notifying that the big hit gaming state has ended when the number of round games has reached the upper limit number of times, for example, in the process of step S114. A setting is made to transmit a jackpot end designation command, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing step S116, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, the big hit gaming state is realized.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. After the big hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, Processing to measure the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) Is a control command for notifying that the big hit gaming state has ended when the number of round games has reached the upper limit number of times, for example, in the process of step S114. A setting is made to transmit a jackpot end designation command, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing step S116, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is again opened.

  The time-short state (time-short control) ends only when the next jackpot gaming state is started out of a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next jackpot gaming state being started. Also good. In this case, it is not necessary to set the initial count value or the short-time count counter itself.

  Next, main operations 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 to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, 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 that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). 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 serving as an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as 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 like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 15, first, the effect control CPU 120 executes a stage transition effect that can be shifted from the first stage effect to the second stage effect, which is executed over a plurality of variable display of decorative symbols. Processing for determining whether to execute (prefetch determination processing) is performed (step S160). Here, in the second stage effect, the effect of stage A and the effect of stage B having different aspects are selectively executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch determination process executed in step S160 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, first, the effect control CPU 120 starts the start winning port designation command (first start winning port designation command and second start winning port) transmitted in the start winning time determination process of FIG. It is determined whether any of the designation command), the display result designation command (one of the display result 1 designation command, the display result 2 designation command, and the display result 3 designation command) and the variation category command are input ( Step S600).

  When the start winning opening designation command, the display result designation command, and the variation category command are not input (step S600; No), the prefetch determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start winning port designation command, the display result designation command, and the variation category command are input (step S600; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the reserved memory count value indicating the special figure reserved memory count to 1. Increase (step S601). The reserved storage number count value is provided in the RAM 122, for example. Each time the first start winning prize designation command or the second start winning prize designation command is input, the reserved memory number count value increases by one, and the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is input. Decrease by 1 each time. As a result, the reserved memory count value indicates the current special figure reserved memory count.

  After incrementing the hold memory count value by 1 (step S601), the effect control CPU 120 adds one hold setting information indicating various settings related to the hold memory corresponding to the current start winning (step S602). .

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hold setting information. The hold setting information shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C is an example in the case where the hold storage (the hold storage number count value) is 4. As for the hold setting information, the hold order indicating the number of the corresponding hold memory from the oldest hold memory (the number of the hold setting information) and the variable display result of the corresponding hold memory are “ Variable display result information indicating whether it is "big hit" or "losing", reach presence / absence information indicating whether or not a reach effect is executed in the variable display of the corresponding hold memory, and variable display of the corresponding hold memory And stage effect control information indicating the contents of the stage effect. The hold setting information is stored in the RAM 122, for example. In addition, the hold setting information is deleted when variable display of the corresponding hold storage is started, and the hold order of the remaining hold setting information is advanced.

  In step S602, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the corresponding variable display result of the hold storage is “big hit” based on the display result designation command transmitted in the start winning determination process of FIG. It is determined whether it is “losing” and set as variable display result information. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach effect is executed in the variable display of the corresponding reserved storage based on the variable category command transmitted in the start winning determination process of FIG. And set as reach presence / absence information. The stage effect control information is not set in step S602, but is set in step S606 described later.

  Again, referring back to FIG. Next, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reserved memory number (the reserved memory number count value) is any one of 2 to 4 (step S603). When the number of reserved memories is not any of 2 to 4 (step S603; No), that is, when the number of reserved memories is 0, 1, or 5 to 8, the prefetch determination process ends. In this case, the stage transition effect is not executed.

  On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is not any of 2 to 4 (step S603; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether there is hold setting information in which stage effect control information is set (step S603a). ). When there is hold setting information in which stage effect control information is set (step S603a; Yes), the prefetch determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when there is no hold setting information in which stage effect control information is set (step S603a; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the stage transition effect has been determined (step S603b). For example, in step S603b, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the stage transition effect using a predetermined random value or the like, and determines whether or not the stage transition effect is determined based on the determination result. judge.

  The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not to execute the stage transition effect according to the reach mode corresponding to the current start winning, the game state such as the big hit or the loss. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control may determine the execution of the stage transition effect with a probability of 50% if it is a big hit, and may determine the execution of the stage transition effect with a probability of 30% if it is lost. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may determine to execute the stage transition effect only when the super reach is reached.

  When execution of the stage transition effect is not determined (step S603b; No), the prefetch determination process ends. On the other hand, when the execution of the stage transition effect is determined (step S603b; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 holds the hold setting information other than the hold setting information corresponding to the current start win, in other words, the current start win. It is determined whether or not the reach presence / absence information in the hold setting information corresponding to the previous start winning that has not been digested is “non-reach” indicating that the reach effect is not executed (step S604). . For example, in the case of the hold setting information shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C, the reach presence / absence information in the hold setting information in the hold memories 1 to 3 other than the hold setting information in the hold memory 4 corresponding to the current start winning is: All are “non-reach”. Accordingly, an affirmative determination is made in step S604.

  When “reach” indicating that the reach effect is to be executed is included in the reach presence / absence information in the hold setting information other than the hold setting information corresponding to the current start winning prize (step S604; No), the prefetch determination process ends. On the other hand, when all the reach presence / absence information in the hold setting information other than the hold setting information corresponding to the current start winning prize is “non-reach” (step S604; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of hold memories (hold memory) The symbol stop pattern is determined according to the (number count value) (step S605).

  In the present embodiment, the stage transition effect includes a success pattern and a failure pattern. In the stage transition effect of the success pattern, in the first stage effect, the pre-read symbols are stopped and displayed in all of the symbol display area 5L (left), symbol display area 5R (right), and symbol display area 5C (middle), and the second stage Transition to production. On the other hand, in the stage transition effect of the failure pattern, in the first stage effect, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the symbol display area 5L (left), the symbol display area 5R (right), and the symbol display area 5C (middle). It does not shift to the second stage production. Here, the normal symbol indicates a symbol determined to be displayed when the stage transition effect is not executed (normal time), and the look-ahead symbol is displayed in the second stage effect differently from the normal symbol. The symbols defined as those are shown, and there are prefetched symbols (prefetched symbols A) corresponding to the stage A as the second stage effect and prefetched symbols (prefetched symbols B) corresponding to the stage B.

  18 and 19 are diagrams showing examples of symbol stop patterns. The symbol stop pattern information is stored in the RAM 122, for example. The failure patterns 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 18 end with only the first stage effect, and show patterns that fail without moving to the second stage effect. The success patterns 1 to 12 shown in FIG. The pattern which becomes the success which transfers to 2nd stage production is shown.

  The symbol stop patterns shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 indicate the stop symbol form and stop order for each variable display in the first stage effect performed for a maximum of three variations (three times of variable display). Furthermore, the success / failure and the symbol stop pattern shown in FIG. 19 indicate the mode of the second stage effect in the next change after the end of the change in the first stage effect.

  For the failure pattern 1, the first stage effect is executed at the first variation, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right). It is a pattern that ends without shifting to stage production.

  In the failure pattern 2, the first stage effect is executed at the first variation, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right). This is a pattern in which a normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the area 5C (middle), and the process ends without shifting to the second stage effect.

  In the failure pattern 3, the first stage effect is executed at the first change, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and At the second variation, the first stage effect is executed, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and the process shifts to the second stage effect. It is a pattern that ends.

  In the failure pattern 4, the first stage effect is executed at the first change, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right). At the second change, the first stage effect is executed, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and the symbol display area 5C (middle). In this pattern, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the process ends without shifting to the second stage effect.

  For the failure pattern 5, the first stage effect is executed at the first variation, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right). In the area 5C (middle), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and in the second variation, the first stage effect is executed, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the symbol display area 5R (right). In this pattern, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5C (middle), and the process ends without shifting to the second stage effect.

  In the first variation of the success pattern 1, the first stage effect is executed, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right). This is a pattern in which the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the area 5C (middle), and the second stage effect of stage A or stage B is executed at the second variation.

  In the success pattern 2, the first stage effect is executed at the first variation, and the pre-read symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the symbol display area 5R (right), and the symbol display area 5C (middle). Furthermore, in the second variation, the second stage effect of stage A or stage B is executed.

  For the success pattern 3, the first stage effect is executed at the first variation, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and At the second change, the first stage effect is executed, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and the symbol display area 5C (middle). In this pattern, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed, and the second stage effect of stage A or stage B is executed at the third variation.

  In the first variation of the success pattern 4, the first stage effect is executed, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and At the second variation, the first stage effect is executed, and the pre-read symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously in the symbol display area 5L (left), the symbol display area 5R (right), and the symbol display area 5C (middle). In FIG. 2, the second stage effect of stage A or stage B is executed.

  For the success pattern 5, the first stage effect is executed at the first variation, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right). In the area 5C (middle), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and in the second variation, the first stage effect is executed, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the symbol display area 5R (right). In this pattern, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5C (middle), and the stage A or stage B second stage effect is executed at the third change.

  As for the success pattern 6, the first stage effect is executed at the first variation, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right). The normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the area 5C (middle), and the first stage effect is executed at the second change, and the symbol display area 5L (left), symbol display area 5R (right), symbol display area 5C (middle) ) At the same time, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed, and the second stage effect of stage A or stage B is executed at the third variation.

  For the success pattern 7, the first stage effect is executed at the first change, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right). In the second variation, the first stage effect is executed, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and further, in the third variation, The first stage effect is executed, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and the prefetched symbols are stopped in the symbol display area 5C (middle). Further, the second stage effect of stage A or stage B is executed at the fourth variation.

  In the success pattern 8, the first stage effect is executed at the first variation, the pre-read symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), In the second variation, the first stage effect is executed, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and further, in the third variation, The first stage effect is executed, and the pre-read symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), symbol display area 5R (right), and symbol display area 5C (middle). It is a pattern in which the second stage effect is executed.

  In the success pattern 9, the first stage effect is executed at the first variation, the pre-read symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and At the second change, the first stage effect is executed, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and the symbol display area 5C (middle). In the third variation, the first stage effect is executed, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the prefetched symbols are stopped in the symbol display area 5R (right). This is a pattern in which the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5C (middle), and the stage B second stage effect is executed at the fourth change.

  In the first variation of the success pattern 10, the first stage effect is executed, the pre-read symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right). At the second change, the first stage effect is executed, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and the symbol display area 5C (middle). In the third variation, the first stage effect is executed, and the pre-read symbols are simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), symbol display area 5R (right), and symbol display area 5C (middle). Is stopped, and the second stage effect of stage B is executed at the fourth variation.

  For the success pattern 11, the first stage effect is executed at the first variation, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right). In the area 5C (middle), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and in the second variation, the first stage effect is executed, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the symbol display area 5R (right). The pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5C (middle), the first stage effect is executed at the third change, and the pre-read symbol is stopped in the symbol display area 5L (left). The pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right), and the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5C (middle). Is a pattern in which the second stage rendition of runs.

  As for the success pattern 12, the first stage effect is executed at the first variation, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R (right). In the area 5C (middle), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and in the second variation, the first stage effect is executed, the pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), and the symbol display area 5R (right). The pre-read symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5C (middle), and the first stage effect is executed at the third variation, and the symbol display area 5L (left) and symbol display area 5R are displayed. (Right) A pattern in which the pre-read symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously in the symbol display area 5C (middle), and the second stage effect of stage B is executed at the fourth variation.

  20 and 21 are diagrams illustrating an example of the selection ratio of the symbol stop pattern. As shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, when the number of reserved memories is 0, 1, and 5 to 8, the stage transition effect is not executed. It is determined in step S603 that the stage transition effect is not executed when the number of reserved memories is 0, 1, or 5-8.

  FIG. 20C is a symbol stop pattern selection ratio when the number of reserved memories is 2, FIG. 20D is a symbol stop pattern selection ratio when the number of reserved memories is 3, and FIG. The selection ratio of the symbol stop pattern when the number of reserved memories is 4 is shown. Information on the selection ratio of the symbol stop pattern is stored in the RAM 122, for example.

  When the number of reserved memories is 2, there will be two fluctuations including the fluctuation corresponding to the current start winning prize. Therefore, in order to end the stage transition effect with the variation corresponding to the current start winning prize, the stage transition effect needs to be within a period of two variations. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 20C, when the number of reserved memories is 2, selectable stop symbol patterns are failure patterns 1, 2 and success patterns in which the stage transition effect period varies by two. Either 1 or 2. When the variable display result corresponding to the current start winning is “big hit”, the success pattern is easily selected, and when it is “lost”, the failure pattern is easily selected.

  If the number of reserved memories is 3, there will be three fluctuations including the fluctuation corresponding to the current start winning prize. Therefore, in order to end the stage transition effect with the fluctuation corresponding to the current start winning prize, the stage transition effect needs to be within a period of three fluctuations or less. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20D, when the number of reserved memories is 3, selectable stop symbol patterns are failure patterns 1, 2 and success patterns in which the stage transition effect period varies by two. 1 and 2 and any one of failure patterns 3 to 5 and success patterns 3 to 6 in which the stage transition effect period varies by three. As described above, when the variable display result corresponding to the current start winning is “big hit”, the success pattern is easily selected, and when it is “lost”, the failure pattern is easily selected. Furthermore, when the variable display result corresponding to the start winning this time is “big hit”, a success pattern with a long period among the success patterns can be easily selected. Longer failure patterns are easier to select.

  In the case where the number of reserved memories is 4, there will be four fluctuations including the fluctuation corresponding to the current start winning prize. Therefore, in order to end the stage transition effect with the fluctuation corresponding to the current start winning prize, the stage transition effect needs to be within a period of four fluctuations. In the present embodiment, the stage transition effect has a period of four fluctuations at the maximum, and as shown in FIG. 21, when the number of reserved memories is 4, all stop symbol patterns can be selected. As described above, when the variable display result corresponding to the current start winning is “big hit”, the success pattern is easily selected, and when it is “lost”, the failure pattern is easily selected. Furthermore, when the variable display result corresponding to the start winning this time is “big hit”, a success pattern with a long period among the success patterns can be easily selected. Longer failure patterns are easier to select.

  In step S605, the effect control CPU 120 limits selectable symbol stop patterns according to the number of reserved memories, and selects one symbol stop pattern from the limited symbol stop patterns.

  Further, in step S605, when the success control CPU 120 selects the success pattern, the stage control CPU 120 selects either the stage A effect or the stage B effect for the second stage effect.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the selection ratio of the second stage effect that is the transition destination stage. Information on the selection ratio of the transfer destination stage is stored in the RAM 122, for example. In the present embodiment, the stage A effect has a medium level of expectation that the variable display result is “big hit”, and the stage A effect has a high level of expectation that the variable display result is “big hit”. Yes. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, when the variable display result corresponding to the current start winning is “big hit”, stage B is more easily selected than stage A, and when “losing”, stage B is selected. The selection ratio is determined so that stage A is more easily selected.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 22, the selection ratio is determined for each stage of stage transition effect. Specifically, different selection ratios are defined for the success patterns 1 and 2, the success patterns 3 to 6, and the success patterns 7 to 12. Furthermore, as the stage transition effect period is longer, stage B is easier to select than stage A.

  Again, referring back to FIG. After the symbol stop pattern is determined in step S605, the effect control CPU 120 next sets the determined content in the hold setting information (step S606). Specifically, the hold setting information corresponding to the start winning other than the current start winning includes information indicating how many changes of the selected symbol stop pattern are executed in the corresponding variable display. In addition, the hold setting information corresponding to the current start winning prize includes information indicating which stage A or stage B effect is executed in the corresponding variable display when the success pattern is selected. .

  For example, if the number of reserved memories is 4, and the success pattern 8 and stage A are selected in step S605, as shown in FIG. 17A, the first (oldest) reserved memory 1 Information indicating the first change of the success pattern 8 is set in the hold setting information corresponding to, information indicating the second change of the success pattern 8 is set in the hold setting information corresponding to the second hold memory 2, Information indicating the third variation of the success pattern 8 is set in the hold setting information corresponding to the third hold memory 3, and the hold setting information corresponding to the fourth hold memory 4 (corresponding to the current start winning prize) is set in the hold setting information corresponding to the third hold memory 3 Information indicating that the stage A effect is executed is set.

  If the number of reserved memories is 4, and if success pattern 1 and stage B are selected in step S605, as shown in FIG. 17B, the corresponding reserved memory 1 corresponds to the first reserved memory 1. Information indicating the first change of the success pattern 1 is set in the setting information, and information indicating that the stage B effect is executed is set in the hold setting information corresponding to the second hold memory 2.

  If the number of reserved storage is 4, and failure pattern 1 is selected in step S605, the reservation setting information corresponding to the first reserved storage 3 fails as shown in FIG. Information indicating the first change of the pattern 1 is set, and information regarding the determination content in step S605 is not set in the hold setting information corresponding to the second hold memory 2.

  Again, referring back to FIG. After the pre-reading determination process in step S160, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Any one of the processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. When the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. Is done.

  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 presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like. The variable display start setting process ends when the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 15 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Determination is made (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 11 has a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case of “non-reach” which is not the reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination ( Step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the left fixed symbol updated by the effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The numerical data indicating the random number value for use is extracted, and the “left” in the display area of the image display device 5 in the display pattern of the image display device 5 by referring to the left fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. The left fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter or the like is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  In addition, not only numerical symbols but also predetermined character symbols (special symbols) are set in the medium fixed symbol determination table, and special symbols may be determined as medium fixed ornament symbols. Special symbols include, for example, a pending change symbol consisting of the characters “change” that suggests that the image in the reserved memory will change, a temporary stop symbol consisting of the characters “NEXT” when a pseudo-ream occurs, and then a big hit A symbol consisting of the letters “BONUS” suggesting that the character will be developed, a reach development symbol suggesting that it will be developed into a reach production after that, and the like, appearing with a lower probability than a numerical symbol.

  Here, the numerical design differs between the first stage effect and the second stage effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), a normal symbol which is a symbol normally displayed in the first stage effect is an aspect in which numbers are enclosed in a rectangle, and as shown in FIG. 24 (B), the second stage The look-ahead symbol A, which is a symbol displayed when the effect is an effect of stage A, is a mode in which numbers are enclosed by rhombuses, and the second stage effect is an effect of stage B as shown in FIG. A look-ahead design B, which is a design displayed in a certain case, is an aspect in which numbers are enclosed in an ellipse. On the other hand, the aspect of the special symbol is an aspect common to the first stage effect and the second stage effect.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control may vary the probability of determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol as the pending change symbol depending on the reach state, the big hit, the game state such as the loss. For example, the production control CPU 120 determines the medium-decorated decorative symbol as a pending change symbol with a probability of 50% in the case of super reach and lose, and the medium finalized ornament symbol with a probability of 70% in the case of super reach and a big hit. May be determined as a pending change symbol. In addition, the production control CPU 120 may determine which variable display is to be used as the reserved change symbol for the medium-decorated decorative symbol. For example, for each number of stored memories, a table is prepared for determining which variable display is to be used as a medium-decorated decorative symbol as a pending change symbol. The effect control CPU 120 refers to a table corresponding to the number of reserved memories, and determines which variable display is to use the medium-decorated decorative symbol as the pending change symbol. For example, when the number of reserved memories is 4, when it is determined that the middle-decorated decorative symbol is to be a reserved change symbol, one variable display when the reserved memory is digested, two variable when the reserved memory is digested Display, variable display when three reserved memories are consumed, timing when one of the reserved memories is digested and variable display when two reserved memories are consumed, etc. Is determined. In addition, in the case where the medium-decorated decorative symbol becomes a pending change symbol in a plurality of variable displays, the image stored in the pending storage changes each time.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not stage effect control information is set in the hold setting information in the hold memory 1 among the hold setting information stored in the RAM 122 or the like. For example, in the case of the hold setting information shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, it is determined that the stage effect control information for the success pattern is set in the hold setting information in the hold memory 1.

  When stage effect control information about a failure pattern is set in the hold setting information of the hold memory 1, the effect control CPU 120, based on the set stage effect control information, the left determined decorative pattern, the right determined decorative pattern Of the symbols and medium-decorated decorative symbols, the number symbol is set to either the normal symbol or the look-ahead symbol. Here, when setting the aspect of the prefetched symbol, the CPU 120 for effect control randomly sets either the aspect of the prefetched symbol A corresponding to the stage A or the aspect of the prefetched symbol B corresponding to the stage B. . However, among the left determined decorative pattern, the right determined decorative pattern, and the middle fixed decorative pattern, it is necessary to unify the numerical symbols in the pre-reading design A mode or in the pre-reading design B mode. .

  On the other hand, when the stage production control information about the success pattern is set in the hold setting information of the hold memory 1, the production control CPU 120, based on the set stage production control information, Of the fixed decorative symbol and the medium fixed decorative symbol, the number symbol is set to either the normal symbol or the look-ahead symbol. Here, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the stage effect control information for the stage A or the stage B in any of the hold setting information after the hold memory 2 when setting the aspect of the prefetched symbol. Depending on the setting, either the pre-read symbol A corresponding to the stage A or the pre-read symbol B corresponding to the stage B is set. For example, in the case of the hold setting information shown in FIG. 17A, the stage effect control information for the stage A is set in the hold setting information in the hold memory 4, and therefore, the number symbol is set in the form of the look-ahead symbol A. In the case of the hold setting information shown in FIG. 17B, the stage effect control information for the stage B is set in the hold setting information in the hold memory 2, so that the number symbol is set in the form of the pre-read symbol B. .

  Further, when stage effect control information for a success pattern or a failure pattern is set in the hold setting information of the hold memory 1, the effect control CPU 120 determines the left confirmation decoration based on the set stage effect control information. The stop order of the symbol, the right determined decorative symbol, and the middle determined decorative symbol is set.

  On the other hand, when stage production control information about stage A, which is the second stage production, is set in the hold setting information in the hold memory 1, the production control CPU 120, based on the set stage production control information, Of the left determined decorative symbol, the right determined decorative symbol, and the middle determined decorative symbol, the numeric symbol mode is set to the look-ahead symbol A mode. Further, when stage effect control information for stage B is set in the hold setting information of hold memory 1, effect control CPU 120, based on the set stage effect control information, the left confirmed decorative symbol, the right Of the finalized decorative symbol and the middle finalized decorative symbol, the number symbol is set to the look-ahead symbol B.

  Further, when the stage effect control information is not set in the hold setting information of the hold memory 1, the effect control CPU 120, based on the set stage effect control information, the left determined decorative pattern, the right determined decorative pattern, Of the medium-decorated decorative symbols, the number symbol mode is set to the normal symbol mode.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance and prepared in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not stage effect control information is set in the hold setting information in the hold memory 1 among the hold setting information stored in the RAM 122 or the like.

  When stage effect control information for stage A, which is the second stage effect, is set in the hold setting information in hold memory 1, effect control CPU 120 determines the left based on the set stage effect control information. Among the decorative symbols, the right determined decorative symbol, and the middle determined decorative symbol, the number symbol mode is set to the look-ahead symbol A mode. Further, when stage effect control information for stage B is set in the hold setting information of hold memory 1, effect control CPU 120, based on the set stage effect control information, the left confirmed decorative symbol, the right The mode of the finalized decorative symbol and the medium finalized decorative symbol are set to the mode of the prefetched symbol B.

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination. (Step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, for example, the same decorative design is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command or the like.

  Furthermore, as in step S524, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not stage effect control information is set in the hold setting information in the hold memory 1 among the hold setting information stored in the RAM 122 or the like.

  When stage effect control information for stage A, which is the second stage effect, is set in the hold setting information in hold memory 1, effect control CPU 120 determines the left based on the set stage effect control information. Among the decorative symbols, the right determined decorative symbol, and the middle determined decorative symbol, the number symbol mode is set to the look-ahead symbol A mode. Further, when stage effect control information for stage B is set in the hold setting information of hold memory 1, effect control CPU 120, based on the set stage effect control information, the left confirmed decorative symbol, the right The mode of the finalized decorative symbol and the medium finalized decorative symbol are set to the mode of the prefetched symbol B.

  The information of the mode and stop order of the left determined decorative symbol, the right determined decorative symbol, the middle determined decorative symbol set in steps S523, S524, and S527 is stored in the RAM 122, for example.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, and S527, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect pattern setting processing (step S529). Here, when stage effect control information about stage A, which is the second stage effect, is set in the hold setting information of hold memory 1, effect control CPU 120 performs an effect pattern for executing the effect of stage A. When stage effect control information for stage A, which is the second stage effect, is set, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect pattern setting processing for executing the effect of stage A. After this setting, the effect control CPU 120 deletes the hold setting information in the hold storage 1 and raises the hold order of the remaining hold setting information by one.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be used later, from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, based on the effect pattern set in step S529 (step S530). When the stage transition effect is executed, the CPU 120 for effect control selects an effect control pattern corresponding to the stage transition effect regardless of whether or not the variable display time is short. For example, the CPU 20 for effect control has a long variable display time even when the variable display variation pattern is the variable patterns PA1-2 and PA1-3 of FIG. 11 in which the variable display time is shorter than usual. As in the case of the variation pattern PA1-1, when a stage transition effect is executed, an effect control pattern corresponding to the stage transition effect is selected.

  Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern command (step S531).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. 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 S533), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Again, referring back to FIG. The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, and the effect control determined in step S171. Various control data is read from the pattern, and various effects control is performed during the variable display of the decorative design.

  25 to 27 are diagrams illustrating an example of display transition in the image display device 5 when a stage transition effect is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. FIGS. 25 to 27 show display transitions after variable display after the execution of the stage transition effect is determined when the number of reserved memories is four.

  FIG. 25 shows a display transition corresponding to the failure pattern 4 shown in FIG. When the number of reserved memories is 4, the first stage effect is executed at the first change, which is a variable display after the execution of the stage transition effect is determined. As shown in FIG. The variable display is started in a state where the three stored storage images 218 corresponding to 3 are displayed, and as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the look-ahead design B201b as the left confirmed decorative design, the right confirmed decorative design, and the middle confirmed The normal symbol 201 as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, at the second change, the first stage effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 25 (C), variable display is started in a state in which two reserved stored images 218 corresponding to the reserved stored number 2 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 25 (D), the look-ahead symbol B201b as the left determined decorative symbol and the right determined decorative symbol and the normal symbol 201 as the middle determined decorative symbol are stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, at the third change, the second stage effect is not executed, and variable display is started in a state in which one reserved memory image 218 corresponding to the reserved memory number 1 is displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25 (F), the normal symbol 201 as the left definite ornament symbol, the right definite ornament symbol, and the middle definite ornament symbol is stopped and displayed. After that, at the fourth change, variable display corresponding to the hold storage that has triggered the execution decision of the stage transition effect is executed.

  FIG. 26 shows a display transition in which the success pattern 4 and the second stage presentation shown in FIG. 19 correspond to the stage A presentation. When the number of reserved memories is 4, the first stage effect is executed at the first change which is a variable display after the execution of the stage transition effect is determined, and as shown in FIG. The variable display is started in a state where the three stored storage images 218 corresponding to 3 are displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 26B, a special symbol 201c composed of a look-ahead symbol A201a as the left confirmed ornament symbol, a normal symbol 201 as the right confirmed ornament symbol, and a character "change" as the middle confirmed ornament symbol. Is stopped and the hold storage image 218 corresponding to the hold storage 3 is changed to the hold change image 218a.

  Thereafter, at the second change, the first stage effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 26C, one reserved memory image 218 and one reserved change image 218a corresponding to the reserved memory number 2 are displayed. To start variable display. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), the pre-read symbols A201a as the left determined decorative symbol, the right determined decorative symbol, and the middle determined decorative symbol are stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, at the third change, the second stage effect (stage A) is executed, and as shown in FIG. 26 (E), variable display is performed with one hold change image 218a corresponding to the hold storage number 1 being displayed. Is started. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (F), the look-ahead design A 201a as the left determined decorative design and the right determined decorative design and the special design 201c composed of the characters “change” as the middle determined decorative design are stopped and displayed. At the same time, the hold change image 218a further changes to a hold change image 218b. After that, at the fourth change, variable display corresponding to the hold storage that has triggered the execution decision of the stage transition effect is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 (B), (D), and (F), the medium-decorated decorative symbol changes to a special symbol 201c, a prefetched symbol A 201a, and a special symbol 201c, but the two variations in FIG. 26 (D). At the time of eye stop display, the prefetch symbol A 201a and the special symbol 201c may be alternately stopped and displayed, or the prefetch symbol A 201a and the special symbol 201c may be stopped and displayed at the same time.

  FIG. 27 is a display transition in which the success pattern 4 and the second stage presentation shown in FIG. 19 correspond to the stage B presentation. When the number of reserved memories is 4, the first stage effect is executed at the first change, which is a variable display after the execution of the stage transition effect is determined. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (B), variable display is started in a state in which the three stored storage images 218 corresponding to 3 are displayed, and as shown in FIG. The normal symbol 201 as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, at the second change, the first stage effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 27 (C), variable display is started in a state in which two reserved stored images 218 corresponding to the reserved stored number 2 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 27 (D), the pre-reading symbols B201b as the left determined decorative symbol, the right determined decorative symbol, and the middle determined decorative symbol are stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, at the third change, the second stage effect (stage B) is executed, and as shown in FIG. 27 (E), it is variable in a state where one hold memory image 218 is displayed corresponding to the hold memory number 1. The display is started, and as shown in FIG. 27 (F), the prefetched symbols B201b as the left determined decorative symbol, the right determined decorative symbol, and the middle determined decorative symbol are stopped and displayed. After that, at the fourth change, variable display corresponding to the hold storage that has triggered the execution decision of the stage transition effect is executed.

  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 hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command received before that is “probable change”. Or, if it is “non-probable change”, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value.

  Again, referring back to FIG. The special winning opening normal opening process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the special winning opening normal opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, and the effect image based on the setting content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, Various effect control in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change” such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) , Including the effect control notified in the image display device 5). Further, in the special winning opening normal opening process, the value of the effect control process flag is set to “5” corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving the jackpot end designation command from the main board 11. Update.

  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 the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the execution of the stage transition effect that can be shifted from the first stage effect to the second stage effect, which is executed over a plurality of variable displays, the first stage effect is changed to the second stage effect. When the stage A is shifted to the stage A, the prefetched symbol A corresponding to the stage A is stopped and displayed in the first stage presentation, and when the stage B is shifted from the first stage presentation to the stage B in the second stage presentation, the first stage The look-ahead symbol B corresponding to the stage B is stopped and displayed in the production. Thereby, the 1st stage production and the 2nd stage production can be linked | related, an effective production can be performed, and an interest can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the variable display time is short, for example, even in the case of the fluctuation patterns PA1-2 and PA1-3 in FIG. 11, if the variable display time is long, for example, the fluctuation in FIG. As in the case of the pattern PA1-1, the stage transition effect can be executed, and even if the variable display time is short, the first stage effect and the second stage effect are associated with each other and an effective effect is performed. , Can improve interest.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, there are two types of second stage effects. The second stage effects include stage A and stage B. The first stage effects and the second stage effects are associated with each other and the second stage effects are various. Can produce effective presentations and improve interests.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, based on the fact that the pre-read symbol A corresponding to the stage A is stopped and displayed in the first stage effect, the process proceeds to the stage A in the second stage effect, and the stage B is changed to the stage B in the first stage effect. Based on the stop-display of the corresponding prefetched symbol B, the process proceeds to stage B in the second stage effect. Thereby, the symbol displayed in the 1st stage effect and the symbol displayed in the 2nd stage effect are linked | related, an effective effect can be performed, and an interest can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, by using the symbol stop pattern selection ratio of FIGS. 20 and 21, in the case of a big hit, the probability of selecting a success pattern to shift to the second stage effect is increased, and the loss In this case, the probability of selecting a failure pattern that does not shift to the second stage effect is increased. Thereby, interest can be improved by paying attention to the symbols to be stopped and displayed.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the mode of the normal symbol 201 is determined exclusively for the first stage effect among the first stage effect and the second stage effect, and the aspects of the prefetch symbol A 201a and the prefetch symbol B 201b are the second. It is defined only for stage production. On the other hand, the aspect of the special symbol 201c is determined as common to the first stage effect and the second stage effect. Furthermore, when the success pattern in FIG. 19 is selected, in the first stage effect, in the second stage effect after the stop display in the case where the symbol shown in FIG. E) Stage A display shown in (F) is performed. As a result, the special symbol 201c having a low probability of appearing can be shared, and control can be simplified.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, the presence / absence of execution of the stage transition effect and the symbol stop pattern are determined by the prefetching process shown in FIG. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute a stage transition effect, and if not, further determines whether or not to execute a so-called stage transition effect. On the other hand, when executing the stage transition effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines the mode of the second stage effect as one of the stage A and the stage B, and stops display in the first stage effect according to the mode. The pre-read symbol A and the pre-read symbol B to be performed are determined. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines in which change the first stage effect is to be transferred to the second stage effect, and sets each of these determination contents as stage effect control information.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the aspect of the special symbol 201c is defined as a common thing with 1st stage production and 2nd stage production, it differs with 1st stage production and 2nd stage production. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25-27, the aspect of the prefetching symbol A201a and the prefetching symbol B201b is the arithmetic numbers similar to the normal symbol 201, and the background part surrounding the arithmetic numbers is It was different from the normal symbol 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any mode may be used as long as the prefetched symbol A 201 a, the prefetched symbol B 201 b, and the normal symbol 201 are distinguishable. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the pre-reading symbol A201a may be a Chinese numeral, or as shown in FIG. 29, the reading symbol B201b may be a Roman numeral.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in step S603 of FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reserved memory number (the reserved memory number count value) is any one of 2 to 4, and the reserved memory number. Is one of 0, 1, and 5-8, the prefetch determination process is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the number of reserved memories is other than 0 or 1, the operation after step S603a may be performed so that the stage transition effect can be executed. For example, in response to the maximum number of reserved memories being 8, the stage transition effect is executed even when the number of reserved memories is 5 to 8 or when the number of reserved memories is 5 to 8. On the other hand, the hold setting information can be set from hold memories 1 to 8, and the failure pattern and the success pattern, which are symbol stop patterns, may be prepared up to the seventh change.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8 is performed for both the reserved memory of the first special figure and the reserved memory of the second special figure. It is not necessary to perform the start winning determination process for the reserved storage of one special figure.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the success stage 1-12 shown in FIG. 19 was used, and the 2nd stage production | generation of the transfer destination was either one of the production | generation of the stage A and the production of the stage B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both the stage A effect and the stage B effect are executed such that the transition stage second stage effect is a stage B effect after the stage A effect. May be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, by using the failure patterns 1-5 shown in FIG. 18 and the success patterns 1-12 shown in FIG. 19, the symbol display area 5L (left) and symbol display in the first stage effect. When the pre-read symbols are stopped and displayed in all of the area 5R (right) and the symbol display area 5C (middle), the stage shifts to the second stage effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the first stage effect, the prefetched symbols are stopped and displayed in any one or two of the symbol display area 5L (left), the symbol display area 5R (right), and the symbol display area 5C (middle). In such a case, the second stage effect may be entered.

  Furthermore, among the symbols that are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5L (left), the symbol display area 5R (right), and the symbol display area 5C (middle), the symbols that are stopped and displayed become normal symbols. However, when the other symbols are stopped and displayed thereafter, an effect that causes the player to have a sense of expectation to shift to the second stage effect, such as the normal symbol changing to a pre-reading symbol, may be executed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the prefetch determination process shown in FIG.15 S160 and FIG. 16 was performed, the decision | availability of execution of a stage transition effect was determined, but it is not limited to this. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the stage transition effect in the variable display start setting process in step S171 in FIG. 15 without determining whether or not to execute the stage transition effect in the prefetch determination process. In this case, settings relating to the execution of the first stage effect are performed. Further, when the variable display start setting process in step S171 in FIG. 15 is executed again in the subsequent variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs settings related to the execution of the first stage effect or the second stage effect. Good.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 may control the image display device 5 to display an image corresponding to each piece of information related to a game other than symbols. For example, as shown in FIG. 30, an interface area is provided on the screen of the image display device 5 and below the display area of the symbol 201b, and the interface area is an interface frame that is a display frame for each piece of information about the game. While the image 210 is displayed, as interface images corresponding to each piece of information related to the game, a reserved display design image 218c corresponding to the number of special figure storage, a small design image 214 displaying a reduced display of the design, and how to hit the player A hitting instruction image 216 for instructing the user is displayed.

  The display transition between the interface frame image 210, the hold display symbol image 218c, the small symbol image 214, and the hitting instruction image 216 is as follows. First, as shown in FIG. 30A, in a state where the symbol 201b is stopped, the interface frame image 210, the first reserved memory number image 212a, the second reserved memory number image 212b, the small symbol image 214, the left-handed instruction image 216 Is displayed. Thereafter, when variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 30B, the symbol 201b and the small symbol image 214 during variable display are displayed. Further, when a first start winning port designation command is input during variable display, as shown in FIG. 30C, the number of input first start winning port designation commands, in other words, the first special figure. The first reserved memory number image 212a and the reserved display symbol image 218c corresponding to the reserved memory number are displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), when the reach state is reached, the symbol 201b is in a reach mode, and as shown in FIG. 30 (E), the interface frame image 210 and the hold display symbol image 218c are erased, The symbol 201b is changed to a reach effect image 250a. Further, as shown in FIG. 30F, the reach effect image 250a is changed to the reach effect image 250b, and the movable effect member 60 includes the first reserved memory number image 212a, the second reserved memory number image 212b, and the small effect image 250b. The design image 214 and the left-handed instruction image 216 are tilted in such a manner that they are not concealed.

  Thereafter, when transitioning to the jackpot gaming state, as shown in FIG. 30G, an image 250c for notifying the jackpot is displayed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 30H, the image 250c for notifying the jackpot is changed to the symbol 201b, and the erased interface frame image 210 and the reserved display symbol image 218c are displayed again.

  In this way, during the reach production, the interface frame image is erased, so that the production effect in the reach production can be prevented from being lowered. Since the display is continued without being erased, various information can be provided to the player even during reach production.

  Regarding the variable display of symbols, only one type of losing symbol is displayed during the change, and the variable display may be repeated by repeating the display and extinction of the symbol. Furthermore, what is displayed during fluctuation may not be displayed when the symbol is stopped (for example, when the display device has 7 segments, the middle horizontal bar is repeatedly lit and extinguished during fluctuation. , Only the middle horizontal bar is not displayed as the display result).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, CPU120 for effect control of the effect control board 12 demonstrated as what determines the control content of various effect operation | movement. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, one change pattern command is transmitted when the change is started. The change pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by one or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the change time is notified by each of two commands, and the specific control mode executed at each timing is selected by the production control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. 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.

  In the above embodiment, a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area, and a pachinko gaming machine 1 that variably displays a special symbol or a decorative symbol is recognizable in a recognizable manner that a specific effect is executed. The configuration and the configuration for giving different privileges depending on the operation contents have been described as being provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and functions that are the features of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display 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. The present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as an enclosed gaming machine that gives points.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; 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 a 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 addition, the terms “ratio” and “probability” in the above embodiment are not limited to the ratio when both are numerical values other than 0, such as 70:30, but also include cases such as 100: 0. Used in

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 31C ... Operation knob 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit 125 ... I / O

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that executes variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is stopped and displayed as a display result of variable display ,
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect of the first effect mode and an effect of the second effect mode different from the first effect mode,
The production execution means
In the production of the first production mode, the identification information of the first mode can be variably displayed. In the production of the second production mode, the identification information of the second mode can be variably displayed.
In effect of the first representation embodiment, after starting the variable display of the identification information of the first embodiment, the identity of the second embodiment during execution of the effect of the first representation embodiment, unlike the specific display results The non-specific display result that is not controlled in the advantageous state can be stopped and displayed, and the next variable display can be shifted to the production of the second production mode.
The production execution means
The identification information of the first aspect can be variably displayed in the plurality of variable display areas in the first effect aspect, and the second aspect can be displayed in the plurality of variable display areas in the second effect aspect. The identification information can be variably displayed,
As the display result of the variable display in the production of the first production mode, when the identification information of the second mode is stopped and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas, it is possible to shift to the production of the second production mode. ,
As a display result of variable display in the production of the first production mode, the identification information of the second mode is stopped and displayed in at least one variable display region of the plurality of variable display regions, and the plurality of variable display regions When the identification information of the first aspect is stopped and displayed in any one of the variable display areas, the game machine does not shift to the effect of the second effect aspect . Display means;
Specific information display means for displaying specific information related to the game in the display area of the display means;
Specific image display means for displaying a specific image that is provided in an area surrounding the position where the specific information is displayed and is an image for indicating the position of the specific information;
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect in the display means;
Specific image restriction means for restricting display of the specific image during execution of the specific effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific information display unit continues displaying the specific information even when display of the specific image is restricted.

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