JP6596726B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when 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 given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be able to be controlled to an advantageous state such as a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result.

  In addition, as a gaming machine as described above, there is a gaming machine that gives a special value (for example, executes a highly anticipated notice effect) by accumulating points for each operation and consuming them (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-62560 A

  However, since special value is given if points are consumed in any situation, special value cannot be effectively given.

  This invention is made | formed in view of said point, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which can provide special value effectively.

(1) The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and performs variable display, and when the display result of variable display becomes a specific result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A value-giving device that gives a value of any one of a plurality of types of values (for example, each item shown in (a) of FIG. 37A), for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 Means (for example, item assignment determination process (step S529b) of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27), holding means (for example, RAM 122) for holding the value given by the value assigning means, the first preferred state (e.g., 8R, etc. probability variation jackpot) advantageous for users if the specific value among a plurality of types of value Ri by the prior SL holding means (e.g., tickets, etc.) are retained Special value (e.g., effect corresponding to the special music (music S, the execution of the video S)) and special value providing means capable of imparting a detection means for detecting an operation of a player, when the player is not performed And a notification means capable of executing a notification regarding value , wherein the advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state, and the special value imparting means. It is before Symbol if a particular value that are controlled in the first preferred state in the state of being held, the not confer special value, before Symbol the second advantageous state with a particular value is held If that will be controlled, and applying the special value, the value providing means is within the validity period to enable detection by the detecting means, when the operation of the player is identified number detected by said detecting means, said grant specific value, the notification means, A holding value notification for notifying that it retains the serial specific value, the a possible running conditions notification special worth informing the conditions applied, the conditions in which the special value is granted, the specific The second advantageous state is controlled while the value is maintained. For example, in the waiting process per special figure (FIG. 31), when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state with 16R probability variable big hit while holding the ticket, the value corresponding to the special music is set as the value of the music flag ( In step S661), the big hit start process (FIG. 33), the in-round process (FIG. 34), and the post-round process (FIG. 35), the value of the song flag is set to a value corresponding to the special song. Process data corresponding to the special song is selected, and thereby an effect (music S, video S) corresponding to the special song is executed.

  According to the said structure, special value can be provided effectively.

(2) Further, in the gaming machine described in (1) above, a game control means for controlling the progress of the game and outputting information, and an effect control for controlling the effect based on the information output by the game control means Means. For example, when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, a specific value is explained as shown in FIG. 37 (A), for example.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the effect.

(3) Further, in the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, informing means (for example, in (b) of FIG. 37 (A)) that informs the contents of the value provided by the value providing means. And the notification means notifies the content of the specific value at least when the specific value is held.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a user from knowing how to use a specific value.

(4) Also, in the gaming machine according to (1) to (3) above, when the holding means is given the same type of value as the value already held by the value giving means, the same Holds the value of the type in duplicate. For example, when an area for storing (holding) the number information (initial value is 0) of the item is prepared for each item type in the ROM 121 and an item of the same type as the item already stored (held) is given. When it is determined, the item number information may be incremented by one.

  According to the above configuration, even if the same value is given, there is no waste.

(5) Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, detection means (for example, a lever or button such as a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B, Alternatively, the value providing unit may provide the specific value when a specific operation is detected a specific number of times by the detecting unit. For example, on the condition that a button press that matches the timing shown on the display screen is detected a predetermined number of times or a button hit more than a predetermined number of times is detected (other conditions may or may not exist) A specific value may be given. In addition, when there are a plurality of types of specific values, the player's actions that will be given specific values may be different. The given specific value can be consumed (used), but the scene and timing of consumption may differ for each specific value. Further, the player may be able to select whether or not the given specific value is consumed, the type of the specific value to be consumed, the number to be consumed, and the like.

  According to the above configuration, the player can be actively prompted to perform an operation for a specific value.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game state transition process at the time of a change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table regarding the determination of a notice effect, and the determination of item provision. It is a time chart which shows an example of a change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game state setting process at the time of a change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a post-round process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process after the big hit end. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments 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 an embodiment of the present invention, 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 normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. 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 has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed. When there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening, they are simply referred to as “start winning opening”.

  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 normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by 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 passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game ball that has passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) or a large winning opening (described later) is provided corresponding to each winning opening. Detection by a switch (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the “winnings”, winning at the starting winning port (first starting winning port or second starting winning port) is referred to as “starting winning”, and in particular, winning at the first starting winning port is referred to as “first starting prize”. The winning at the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

  Based on the occurrence of the first start winning (detection of game balls by the first start port switch 22A), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the first special figure holding memory number (to be described later) ) Is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first special symbol game (described later) executed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in the image display device 5 A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing the variable display game (described later) is satisfied.

  Further, based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of game balls 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 If (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a second special symbol game (described later) executed in the second special symbol display device 4B or a decorative symbol executed in the image display device 5 is displayed. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display (described later) is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the decorative symbol variable display (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning prize, When the first start condition that permits the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. The number of first special figure holding memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the first start condition by a certain first start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start winning in which the first start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the first starting winning is not satisfied. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure hold information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested first special figure hold information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning prize, When the second start condition permitting the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the waiting state for execution. The number of second special figure reservation storage decreases by one every time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start prize which does not satisfy the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd start prize Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until a second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the second special figure hold information that has been put on hold is digested one by one every time the second start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the second special figure hold information that is digested is executed.

  In addition, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. When there is no particular distinction between the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, it is usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number” or “hold memory number”. , When simply referred to as “special figure hold memory number” or “pending memory number”, any one or two of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number It may be pointed to. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower part of the gaming area of the game board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 forms a big winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes, for example, a grand prize opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door shown in FIG. (Open state, closed state) is changed.

  As an example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 closes the grand prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, closes the big prize opening, and opens the big prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the on state. Open the grand prize opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the open winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. In other words, winning the prize winning opening occurs by opening the winning prize opening.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of winning in the big prize opening (detection of game balls by the count switch 23). The number of winning balls (for example, 12) to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening is the number of winning balls to be paid out (for example, 3) based on the occurrence of the first starting winning, and the second starting winning is More than the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, 3). That is, it greatly affects whether the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) is advantageous to the player. That is, when the grand prize opening is in an open state, more prize balls can be expected than when the grand prize opening is in a closed state. Therefore, when the big prize opening is in an open state, Is very advantageous to the player.

  In addition to or in place of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter), a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) may be provided.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is “ Also referred to as “second special figure”. A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each special symbol. As an example, each number indicating “0” to “9” is assigned with a symbol number “0” to “9”, and the symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number “10”. That's fine. Note that the special symbols are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E in the alphabet) in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in a 7-segment LED are set in advance, as a special design It may be displayed.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (upper portions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). . The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A first on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the first special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the first special figure game is established by the establishment of a new first start condition. When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the second special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new second starting condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the second special figure game is held by the establishment of a new second starting condition When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 </ b> C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of common figure reservations (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the normal symbol display 20 A normal start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed at the above is established.

  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. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game that variably displays a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game (or “normal game”). Note that information about a general game in which a general chart start condition is satisfied but a general chart start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as on-hold data (general map hold information).

  The general figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general figure hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if the general chart start condition for executing the general game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, the general chart start condition for allowing the start of the general game is not satisfied ( For example, if the previously established ordinary game is being executed), the execution of the ordinary game is put on hold (the ordinary game is waiting to be executed). In other words, the number of usual-pending memories is the number of usual-purpose games that are in a waiting state. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by 1 each time one of the ordinary diagram start conditions is satisfied.

  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.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. Variable display of decoration identification information (decorative symbols) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special symbol game (a special game using the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special game using the second special diagram), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special symbol game, that is, in response to the special symbol stop display, the decorative symbols (determined decorative symbols, final symbols) that are variable display results in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, respectively. Stop symbol) is also displayed. That is, in the display area (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the ornamental symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game). Then, the fixed decoration symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  For example, there are eight kinds of decorative patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8”, Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. The character image may be composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each decorative symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each decorative symbol. As an example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  In addition, the stop display which stops the fixed special symbol which is a variable symbol display result (also referred to as a special symbol display result) and terminates the variable display, and the fixed symbol symbol which is a variable symbol display result (final stop) Stop display to stop the variable display and stop display to stop the variable display by stopping display of the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as the normal figure display result) Also referred to as a complete stop display, a final stop display, or a derived display (or simply “derived”). Note that the variation start timing and variation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily coincide with the variation start timing and variation end timing of the special symbol, and within the variation time of the special symbol (special symbol variation time) As long as the fluctuation time is within.

  That is, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, or the variation end timing of the special symbol (the stop display timing of the confirmed special symbol) It may be later than (stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the display of the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped, and the final special symbol may be stopped and displayed when the execution of the predetermined effect is completed.

  Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative design may be temporarily stopped during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design until the fixed decorative design is derived and displayed. In the temporary stop display, a decorative pattern with a fluctuation speed of “0” is displayed while being stopped, for example, causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction, or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). This includes things that stop and display without causing time, slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the first hold indicator 25A, the first hold display for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the second hold indicator 25B, the second hold display for displaying the second special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. In other words, the number of second special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. In other words, when the number of holds of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the first start prize storage display A new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold information on the right side of the area 5HL (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the first start winning storage display area 5HL If there is another first hold display, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (the left side of the leftmost first hold display if there are a plurality of other first hold displays). You may make it add a display. In addition, when there are a plurality of first hold indications in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, and the number of holds of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first reduced amount is displayed. Delete the first hold display (the first hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

  Further, in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second hold display may be performed, for example, left-justified. That is, when the number of second special figure games held increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second start win memory display area 5HR, the second start win memory display A new second hold display is added to the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and the second start winning storage display area 5HR If there is another second hold display, the new second hold is displayed on the right side of the other second hold display (or on the right side of the rightmost second hold display if there are a plurality of other second hold displays). You may make it add a display.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold indications in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, if the number of holds in the second special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second reduced amount is stored. Delete the second hold display (the second hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). Note that the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H” unless otherwise distinguished.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second as the hold display area. The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information digested by the establishment of the first start condition and the second display digested by the establishment of the second start condition) Active display area AHA displaying a special image representing information including active display (also called digestion display, current display) corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of decorative symbols executed based on the special map hold information (Digestion display area, digestion display area, current hold display area, current hold display area, active hold display area, active hold display area, active display Frequency, time display area, this display area, also referred to as digestion time display.) Is, for example, between a first start winning storage display area 5HL second start winning storage display area 5HR is disposed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR. The display area AHA only needs to be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, an active display frame that surrounds the active display, an active display or an active display, or an active display such as a character or an image displayed around the active display frame Information corresponding to the display is displayed by a special image.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. 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. At 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.

  A hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided at a 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. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of the shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (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.

  For example, 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, a 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 tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 31A. 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 that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. 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. The push sensor which detects the operation action of the player performed with respect to the push button 31B should just be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the left and right oblique upper parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, a speaker 8 outputs an effect sound based on the progress status of the game pachinko game machine 1 (also sound effects referred to), and outputs a warning sound in accordance with the situation of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, voice (serif, message), or the like that is output in accordance with a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of winning at the first start winning award etc.) The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice for requesting an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound, voice or voice for notifying that the state shifts to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is shifted. , Sounds, voices, etc. that give notice or suggestion that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state before the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound that is output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound that is output when the glass door (not shown) is open, or the like. .

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the frame 3 for the gaming machine. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless particularly distinguished. For example, the lamp 9 may be composed of one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7) in the game area.

The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are rendering devices that perform rendering, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes other rendering devices such as a rendering model having a drive unit as the rendering device. Also good.

  In addition, the arrangement position (installation position) of each component is an example, and may be arranged at other positions. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the regular symbol variable display is started (after the regular symbol variation is started), the fixed regular symbol that becomes the regular symbol variable display result after a predetermined time, which is the regular diagram variation time, has elapsed. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, 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 symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special game (first special game) is started by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. A special game (second special game) by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. In the special figure game, after the special symbol variable display is started (after the special symbol change is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special will be the variable special display result. Derives and displays a symbol (special display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “small hit” as the predetermined display result may be used.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is a specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round (also referred to as “round game”) advantageous for the player a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds) in the big hit gaming state. The round is the opening cycle of the big prize opening. In addition, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state which is a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big prize opening door of the special variable prize ball device 7 in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special game becomes “big hit”, and wins a big prize. The mouth state (open state, closed state) is changed. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state. That is, the pachinko machine 1 opens the grand prize opening door at the start of the round and maintains the grand prize opening in an open state, and then closes the grand prize opening door and keeps the grand prize opening closed. End the round.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening to the open state once per round (changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state during one round). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the big prize opening to the open state a plurality of times per round. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the grand prize opening to an open state twice per round (during the round, the grand prize opening is open → closed → open → closed) May change with the state).

  In addition, the grand prize opening is maintained in the closed state instead of the aspect in which the round is started by changing the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state as described above (the aspect in which the grand prize opening door is immediately opened at the start of the round). It may be a mode in which the round starts (a mode in which the grand prize opening door is not opened at the start of the round). That is, the pachinko machine 1 keeps the grand prize opening closed without opening the grand prize opening door at the start of the round, and then opens the grand prize opening door and keeps the grand prize opening open. Alternatively, the grand prize opening door may be closed to end one round.

  The predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state may not be a fixed (constant) number of times (for example, always 10 times). For example, the predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 2, 8, 16) It may be the number of times.

  In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the big hit gaming state, the number of rounds to be executed is the upper limit number (if the predetermined number is a fixed number, the fixed number is selected from a plurality of types). Repeat the round until the selected number of times is reached. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 ends the execution of the round when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a prize winning opening) even before the number of rounds reaches the upper limit. May be.

  In the round, the big prize opening is either a predetermined time (opening period) after opening the big prize opening door, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winnings to the big prize opening occurs. It is maintained in an open state until the period until. The predetermined time (open period) during which the prize winning opening is maintained in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 29 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (open period) during which the prize winning opening is maintained in the open state in the round is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 0.1 seconds and 29 seconds). It may be time.

  In the round, the big prize opening is maintained in a closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case of a mode in which the round starts with the grand prize opening being changed from the closed state to the open state, the grand prize opening is until a predetermined time (closing period) has elapsed after the grand prize opening door is closed. Stay closed for a period of time. Also, for example, in the case of a mode in which the round starts while the grand prize opening is maintained in the closed state, the big prize opening is in a closed state for a period until a predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the round starts. Maintained. The predetermined time (closed period) during which the grand prize winning opening is kept closed in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 3 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (closing period) during which the grand prize winning opening is kept closed in the round is any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 1 second, 3 seconds). There may be.

  From the above, in the big hit gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes, for example, each round of changing the big prize opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds), or opens the big prize opening. Each round of changing from state (29 seconds) to closed state (3 seconds) is executed 16 times, or the grand prize opening is opened (0.1 seconds) → closed state (1 second) → open state (0.1 Each round that is changed from (second) to closed state (one second) can be executed twice. Also, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the big hit gaming state performs the round of changing the grand prize opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) eight times and then opens the big prize port (0. It is also possible to execute each round changing from 1 second) to closed state (1 second) eight times.

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, a round with a relatively long predetermined time (opening period) in which the big prize opening is in an open state (for example, a round in which the open state is 29 seconds) is also called a normal open round. A round in which the predetermined time (opening period) for which the big prize opening is in an open state is relatively short (for example, a round in which the open state is 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed later) may be referred to as the normal opening round jackpot symbol. . Of the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the short-term opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed later) may be referred to as the short-term opening round jackpot symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state (normal open big hit state) controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the normal open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). Also, in the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state) controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the short-term open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). The If the number of executions of the normal opening round is larger in the normal opening big hit state than the short opening big hit state, the short opening period is executed in addition to the normal opening round in the normal opening big hit state. In the big hit state, a normal opening round may be executed in addition to the short-term opening round.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a value obtained by the player in each jackpot gaming state as a jackpot gaming state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big jackpot”, that is, a game It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot gaming states with different degrees of advantage (for example, the number of winning balls (number of balls)) viewed from the player.

  As an example of the case where the short-term free round is not used, the round is advantageous to the player over the jackpot gaming state in which the round (normally open round) is executed eight times and the jackpot gaming state in which the round (normally open round) is executed eight times. A jackpot gaming state in which (normally open round) is executed 16 times can be prepared. In the above example, if there is no difference in the number of times the grand prize opening is changed to the open state in each round (normal open round) or the time (open time) of each open state, the round (normal open round) is determined. In the big hit gaming state executed 16 times, it is possible to expect twice as many balls as the big hit gaming state executed eight times (normally open round).

  As an example of using a short-term open round, a jackpot gaming state (actually eight rounds of jackpot gaming state) in which a short-term open round is performed eight times after executing a normal opening round eight times, and a real eight-round jackpot gaming state It is possible to prepare a big hit gaming state in which a normal open round is executed 16 times, which is advantageous to the player. In the above example, there is no difference in the number of times that the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each normal open round, and the time (open time) of each open state, and the number of items that can be obtained in the short-term open round If it is so small as to be negligible, in the big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect a double hit in the big hit gaming state of the actual eight rounds.

  In addition, even if the predetermined time (opening period) has not passed since the opening of the grand prize opening door, if the predetermined number of winnings to the big prize opening occurs, the grand prize opening changes from the open state to the closed state. However, the value obtained by the player may be varied by providing a difference in the predetermined number. For example, a big hit gaming state in which the above-mentioned predetermined number is set to 5 and the normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) is executed 8 times, and the normal opening round (the opening time is 29 seconds) is set to 8 above. A jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) in which the predetermined number is 10 that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot gaming state that is executed twice may be prepared.

  Further, the value obtained by the player may be made different by providing a difference in the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening. For example, it is more advantageous for the player than the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times and the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times. A big hit gaming state in which a normal open round with 12 award balls is executed 16 times may be prepared.

  Further, in addition to the value obtained by the player by the jackpot gaming state itself (value obtained by the player during the jackpot gaming state period), the type of state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state (for example, , Normal state, time-short state, probability change state) and the period (eg, time-short state, probability change state) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the big hit game state (for example, the number of time reductions, ST The value obtained by the player after the jackpot gaming state may be varied by varying the number of times).

  In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled after the 8R probability variable big hit (described later) is set as the big hit gaming state that is controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”. A big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed eight times and a big hit game state in which the normal open round controlled after the 16R probability variable big hit (described later) is executed 16 times are prepared.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the game, the variable display of decorative symbols is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a specific variable during the period from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of variable display by the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. There may be a predetermined reach state that constitutes a part of the display combination.

  The reach state is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation symbol”). Is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In the following description, reaching a reach state is also referred to as reach establishment (reach establishment).

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 and the like before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

  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 (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher degree of expectation of big hits than normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

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

  Further, during the variable display of the decorative design, a slide effect or a pseudo-continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative design or the like can be executed as one aspect of the variable display effect. In the sliding effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols at, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed, thereby performing the effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed. Thus, in the slide effect, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed until a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed after variable display of the decorative symbols is started, and then variable for a predetermined number of decorative symbols. By performing the display again, there are a case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state and a case where the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state.

  In the pseudo-continuous production, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the fixed decoration that becomes a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Before the symbols are derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance is a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). Or temporarily displayed), in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting variable display of all the decorative symbols, is performed in a predetermined manner. Times (for example, up to 4 times).

  The number of re-variable displays (number of re-variable displays) in the pseudo-continuous effect is the number of variable displays (first variable display) until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R ( 1), the number of re-variable displays (final variable display) after all decorative symbols have been temporarily stopped (last time), and the number X of re-variable displays between the first variable display and the last variable display ( X is 0 or 1 or more), and the number of times (X + 1) is less than the number of times (X + 2). Further, the number of re-variable display times is the same as the number of times that all decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (the number of temporary stops). The first variable display to the first temporary stop display are also referred to as the first pseudo-continuous, the second variable display (first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display are also referred to as the second pseudo-continuous, The third variable display (second revariable display) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo-ream, and the fourth variable display (third revariable display) to fourth temporary stop display. This is also called the fourth pseudo-ream. In addition, the number of pseudo-continuations in the pseudo-continuous production is also referred to as the number of pseudo-series fluctuations (or the number of pseudo-series). That is, the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations, the number of re-variable display times, and the number of temporary stops are the same. The increase in the number of pseudo-continuations such as the first, second, third,... Is also referred to as “the pseudo-continuation continues”.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the re-variable display (re-variation) is performed once to four times, so that the decoration pattern is variable based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. The display can appear as if it were started 2-5 times in a row. In the present embodiment, an example in which re-variable display (re-variation) is performed once or twice (see FIG. 5) is shown, but re-variable display (re-variation) may be performed three or more times.

  In the pseudo-continuous effect, before reaching reach in the change (before reaching the reach state), the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily displayed in any or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As shown, the decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped, or after reach is established, any one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped. The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped so that the pseudo consecutive chances are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, the temporary stop display effect mode in the pseudo-continuous effect includes at least an effect mode in which the temporary stop display is performed before the reach state is reached, and an effect mode in which the chance symbol is temporarily stopped after the reach state is reached. May be. The chance symbol can be stopped and displayed even when the reach state is not reached.

  The slip effect (similar to the pseudo-ream effect) is a notice or suggestion to the player that there is a possibility that any reach effect, or a certain reach effect may be executed, or that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high. May be. Hereinafter, an effect for giving a notice or suggestion to a player that there is a possibility that any one of the reach effects or a certain reach effect is executed or that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the slip effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, the notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the slide effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, a background image display, a message window display, etc. There may be those that use an effect operation different from the variable display effect, such as hold display, audio output, and light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing).

  The notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether the notice effect or the content suggested by the notice effect is realized. For example, a notice effect that notifies or suggests to a player that the variable display state of a decorative pattern due to winning of a certain game ball may become a reach state has at least a variable display state of the decorative pattern due to winning of the game ball. It may be executed (started) before the reach state (or the non-reach state) is reached. In addition, the notice effect that notifies or suggests to the player that the variable display result due to winning of a certain game ball may be a “hit” is because at least the confirmed decorative pattern due to winning of the game ball is stopped and displayed May be executed (started) before.

  The notice effects may include those that become pre-read notice effects (also referred to as “pre-determined notice effects”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special-purpose game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. (Prefetching) is a notice effect to be executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as target hold information, and the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target first hold display and corresponds to the target hold information. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as the second hold display of the target, and the variable display corresponding to the hold information of the target is also referred to as the variable display of the target. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed during the digestion of the target hold information (when the target hold information including the variable display of the target is being digested) and before the target hold information. There are a case where it is executed during digestion of the hold information and a case where it is executed during digestion of the hold information of the target and during the digestion of the hold information before the target hold information.

  The stage action that becomes a pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball is determined by the player whether or not the content of the pre-reading notice effect is realized after winning the game ball (after the start condition is established). Anything may be executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a play operation that is a pre-reading notice effect for informing (suggesting) a player in advance that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state due to winning of a certain game ball is at least a decorative pattern by winning the game ball. Any variable display state may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, at least a play operation of a pre-play notice effect for informing (indicating) a player that a variable display result may be a “hit” by winning a game ball is at least the game ball. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the winning decorative symbol by the winning is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary notice effect), a hold effect according to the display mode of the first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second hold display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR is prepared. It may be. The holding effect includes a first hold display added to the first start winning memory display area 5HL when the first start winning occurs, and a second hold display added to the second start winning memory display area 5HR when the second start winning occurs. Are displayed in a notice mode (addition effect at the time of addition), and the already displayed first hold display and second hold display are changed to a notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another notice mode). , And the like), an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display changes to the notice mode, and the character or the like is directly displayed on the display in the display area of the image display device 5. Effect that is acted on or indirectly (holding action effect), or an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display does not change to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 on hold Shown directly or indirectly effect to act on (hold action Gase effect) may be included, such as. When the hold action effect is executed, the display mode of the first hold display (or second hold display) that is the target of action changes, but when the hold action effect effect is executed, the first hold display (or The display mode of (second hold display) does not change.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state is reached after the decorative symbol variable display is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol indicating the number “3” among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”) as the jackpot symbols as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, “8R probability variation big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is set. Further, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, “16R probability variable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is obtained. The round that is controlled when the 8R probability variable big hit is a normally open round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “5” is a normal open round jackpot symbol. The round controlled when the 16R probability variation big hit is a normally open round. That is, in this embodiment, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a normal open round jackpot symbol.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, it is 8R probability variation big hit, but when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed. It may be set to “2R probability variation big hit (also referred to as“ surprise ”)” in which a short-term open round is executed. In this case, the special symbol indicating the number “5” is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the “big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit”, “16R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” are called “big hit types”.

  In the case of 16R probable big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach state is reached, and a predetermined reach effect is achieved. After being executed, the definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed. An example of the jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is the same decorative pattern having an odd number of symbols on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line on the side) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are arranged in three (ie, “1”, “1”, “1”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “5”, “5”, “ 5 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 7 ”).

  In the case of 8R probability variation big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number “3” or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. After reaching the reach state and executing a predetermined reach effect, the definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed. An example of the jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable jackpot is a pattern in which three identical decorative symbols are arranged on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In other words, “2”, “2”, “2”, “4”, “4”, “4”, “6”, “6”, “6”, “8”, “8”, and “8”).

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variation big hit is provided, if the 2R probability variation big hit is achieved, the decorative symbol variable display is started and the reach state is reached and a predetermined reach effect is achieved. After being executed, or without being in a reach state, it is only necessary to stop and display a confirmed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the 2R probability variable big hit. An example of the jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot is a different decorative symbol (one of at least three symbols) on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 3 decorative patterns (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “5”, “5”, “7”) ”) Or a combination of decorative symbols including a chance symbol or the like (for example, a combination of“ 1 ”,“ accuracy ”and“ 2 ”, where“ accuracy ”is an example of a chance symbol).

  In the special figure game, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability changing big hit is stopped and displayed, and the 8R probability changing on the surface. There may be a case where a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed.

  Based on the fact that the 16R probability variable big hit is reached, the normal open round is controlled to the normal open big hit state in which 16 rounds are executed, and after that, the time-varying control (time reduction control) and the probability variable control (probability fluctuation control) ) Is performed. Further, based on the fact that the 8R probability variable big hit has been reached, the normal open round is controlled to a normal open big hit state in which the normal open round is executed eight times (rounds), and after that, the probability change control is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control is performed when a special game of a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as the probability variation number) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, or when the variable display result is “big hit”. End when is established first. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the probability variation control is being performed, if the special game of the predetermined number of STs (the number of probability variation) is digested, the probability variation control is not performed. finish. The predetermined number of STs is, for example, 70 times. Further, the normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state. The same control as that in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a state in which initialization processing is executed after power-on as in the case where a system reset is performed) is performed.

  In addition, by performing the time-shortening control, the variable symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. Time-shortening control is performed when either of a predetermined time-saving special-purpose game is executed and the variable display result is “hit” after the end of the big-hit gaming state. To finish. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the time-shortening control is performed, the time-shortening control ends when the special time-limited number of special game is consumed. Note that the predetermined number of time reductions is, for example, 70 times.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the control is made to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that the 8R probability change big hit or 16R probability change big hit, and after that, the predetermined change number of times (for example, 70 times) is made. Is performed, and time reduction control is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times).

  In the present embodiment, the number of time reductions after the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R probability variation big hit) and the ST number (number of probability variation) are the same (both 70 times), but the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R). The number of time reductions after the probability variation big hit) may be different from the ST number (number of probability variation). In this embodiment, the number of STs after the 8R probability variation big hit (the number of probability variations) and the number of STs after the 16R probability variation big hit (the number of probability variations) are the same (both 70 times). The number of STs after the big hit (the number of probability changes) and the number of STs after the 16R probability change big hit (the number of probability changes) may be different. Further, in this embodiment, the number of time reductions after the 8R probability variation big hit is the same (both 70 times) after the 16R probability variation big hit, but the number of time reductions after the 8R probability variation big hit. And the short time after the 16R probability variation big hit may be different. In the following description, a big hit gaming state, a state in which probability variation control is performed, a state in which time reduction control is performed, and the like may be referred to as advantageous states.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variable big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variable big hit is provided, the short-term open big hit is executed based on the fact that the 2R probability variable big hit is performed. After the completion of the control, the probability variation control may be performed together with the time reduction control in the same manner as in the case of 16R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit.

  In the present embodiment, even when the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the probability variation control is being performed, the special game with the predetermined number of STs (the number of probability variation) is consumed. Although the probability variation control ends, the probability variation control may not be terminated until the variable display result becomes “big hit” without providing the ST count (number of probability variation). In such a mode, as a mode of “big hit”, it is good to provide a normal big hit that is not subjected to probability variation control after the end. For example, when an 8R normal big hit is provided, based on the fact that the 8R normal big hit is achieved, the normal open round is controlled to a normal open big hit state in which eight rounds are executed. (Time reduction control may or may not be performed).

  In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation falling lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good. In such an embodiment, after a special ST game with a predetermined number of STs (probable change number) is used, a special game with a predetermined number of STs (probable change number) is not used until the special game is completed. A probabilistic falling lottery may be performed in each game. The same applies to the time reduction control.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening along with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently. Is reduced to become a “big hit”. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time reduction control and the probability change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special game (second special game) can be frequently executed, and each special game (first special game) The probability that the variable display result in the figure game or the second special figure game will be a “big hit” is increased, which is advantageous to the player. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed for a decorative design. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big hit, the variation is changed again in a state where the same decorative symbols are aligned. , Any one of the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit and the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation big hit may be finally stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative symbol.

  In addition, after the definite decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big win is derived and displayed, the period until the end of the eighth round (or after the end of the eighth round, the next variable display game is executed). In the period until it is started), a round number promotion effect for notifying that the jackpot is a 15R probability variable jackpot may be executed. In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variation big hit is provided, the same applies to the case where a definite decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit is derived and displayed.

  Also, in the present embodiment, the normal big hit is not provided, but after the fixed decorative symbol that is the big hit combination corresponding to the normal big hit is derived and displayed when the normal big hit is provided, the period until the final round ends ( Or, after the end of the last round, during the period until the next variable display game is started), a probability variation promotion effect that notifies that the big hit is a probability big hit may be executed.

  In addition, the promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probability change promotion effect) executed during the round is referred to as the jackpot promotion effect (big hit number of rounds promotion effect, jackpot medium chance change promotion effect), after the last round is over The promotion effect to be executed (round number promotion effect, probability change promotion effect) may be referred to as an ending promotion effect (ending round number promotion effect, ending probability change promotion effect).

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the on / off operation in the lamp 9 or the like. Is provided with a function for determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  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 speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11. ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibrations, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

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

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing”, “16R-probable big hit” or “8R-probable big hit” or the type of jackpot Different EXT data is set according to the determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating a confirmed ornament symbol (final stop symbol) in each ornament symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the first start prize is generated when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start prize port formed by the normal prize ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A is satisfied.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the second start winning is generated. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the like. . The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

  For example, the command transmitted as the hold storage information may be a first start opening prize designation command or a second start opening prize designation that designates whether the first winning prize opening is the starting prize or the second starting prize opening is designated. A command is transmitted, and a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for specifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. It should be noted that when the reserved memory count increases, the reserved memory count addition designation command (the first reserved memory count addition designation command or the second When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. Further, a total pending storage number addition designation command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be transmitted.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating a determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and a determination result of the big hit type as the winning determination result. The command C6XXH is a variation category command that indicates a determination result of a variation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) as a winning determination result. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including a variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 15A), the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result when the start winning is generated. If it is determined as “big hit”, the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variable category (based on the random value MR3 for determining the variable category is determined). Fluctuation pattern type) is determined. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command and the big hit type, The variable category can be recognized based on the value set in the category command.

  The effect control commands such as the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). . Hereinafter, an effect control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used for controlling audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used for controlling the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

  A 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 for performing the operation and an input / output port (I / O) 105 are 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 out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

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

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

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”. (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and a “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. Also good. As the big hit variation pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared for multiple variation patterns with different variation times, corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large, or when the gaming state is in a probabilistic state or a short-time state. Good. As a result, by selecting one of the variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the variation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The variation categories “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the slip effect is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which a slip effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA1” is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1”.

  The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-4” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the variation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB5-4” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) is provided, the variation categories “PC1”, “PC2”, “PC3” for the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) are provided. May be provided. Variation patterns “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the variation category “PC1”. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-1” is a non-reach (surprising) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-2” is a non-reach (accuracy) fluctuation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. The variation pattern “PC1-3” is a non-reach (probability) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once.

  The variation patterns “PC2-1” to “PC2-4” belong to the variation category “PC2”. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-1” is a super reach α (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-2” is a super reach α (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The variation pattern “PC2-3” is a super reach α (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PC2-4” is a super reach α (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (production) is executed twice.

  Variation patterns “PC3-1” to “PC3-4” belong to the variation category “PC3”. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-1” is a super reach β (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-2” is a super reach β (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The variation pattern “PC3-3” is a super reach β (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (production) is executed once. The variation pattern “PC3-4” is a super reach β (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (production) is executed twice.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, The data constituting the table is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6, for example, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the first special symbol game (the special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. In order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit (16R probability change big hit, 8R probability change big hit)” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table that is referred to. Further, the display result determination table 130A is displayed before the definite special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the second special symbol game (the special symbol game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display result is referred to as “big hit (16R probability change big hit, 8R probability change big hit)” to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table 130A, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “big hit (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit) ”And“ Lose ”are assigned to special map display results. Specifically, in the display result determination table 130A, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state is set. Value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state is the high probability high base state, more determined values are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” than when the gaming state is the low probability low base state. ing. Specifically, in the low probability low base state, a predetermined number (specifically, 190) of determined values (values in the range of “8000” to “8189”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. Yes. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy and high-base state, more than a predetermined number (specifically, 819) of determined values “8000” to “8818” are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. With such a setting, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). As a result, the probability of being determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes high.

  Note that different display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. In the first special figure display result determination table for the first special figure, the special figure display result of “small hit” has a predetermined range. In the second special figure display result determination table for the second special figure, a special figure display result in which a predetermined range of determination values is smaller than the first special figure display result determination table is “small hit”. May be assigned. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of “small hits” in a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Depending on whether or not (special game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is the big hit type (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation). Jackpot).

In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, when the game is the first special figure game, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as the fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined number (specifically, 50) determined values (values in the range of “0” to “49”) are assigned to 16R probability variation big hits. On the other hand, in the case of the second special figure game, that is, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the determined values (“0” to “0”) more than the predetermined number (specifically, 80). 79 ”) is assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot.
With such a setting, in the second special figure game, the 16R probability variation big hit is more likely than in the first special figure, so that a game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( In the high-accuracy and high-base state (specifically, until the 70th rotation after the end of the big hit), it is possible to increase the expectation that the 16R-probable big hit.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (clash accuracy) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability) is provided, in the case of the second special figure game, compared to the case of the first special figure game. A small number of determined values may be assigned to the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise). With such a setting, in the second special figure game, 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability) is less likely than in the first special figure, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. In the gaming state, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability), which makes it difficult to obtain a winning ball, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest by extending the game.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and different determination ratios. In the variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to each variation category. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different determined values (for example, the range and number of determined values) assigned to at least one variation category among a plurality of types of variation categories. Yes. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table, different determination ratios, and the like. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR5 for variation pattern determination is assigned to each variation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different determination values (for example, a range or number of determination values) assigned to at least one variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns. Yes. Note that one large variation pattern determination table including information of each variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101 instead of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data (for example, a special figure) Process flags). Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (not yet started) even though a game ball has passed (entered) through a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. The hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A associates a hold number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (first special figure hold information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special figure game that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates a reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and the CPU 103 generates a random number based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (second special figure hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The first special symbol game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first starting condition) by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 151C stores on-hold data related to a general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as hold data (ordinary hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered. In addition, the game control counter setting unit 154 also stores a variation count value that is a stored value of a variation counter for counting one or both of the ST count (probable variation count) and the short time count.

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

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

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

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

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

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14, and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection 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 information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts 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 used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  Specifically, the ROM 121 stores various tables for executing the hold effect. For example, the ROM 121 has any one of a plurality of types of display modes of the first hold display displayed in the first start-winning storage display area 5HL as a table for executing the hold effect when adding the first hold display. The 1st hold | maintenance display mode determination table referred in order to determine may be memorize | stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of first hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the first hold display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios. . Each first hold display mode determination table includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display at the time of addition for each display mode of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of the plurality of first hold display mode determination tables, one large first hold display mode determination table including information of all the first hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, in the ROM 121, any one of a plurality of types of display modes of the second hold display displayed in the second start-winning storage display area 5HR as a table for executing the hold effect at the time of addition of the first hold display is displayed. A second hold display mode determination table that is referred to to determine the kana may be stored.

  Further, in the ROM 121, as a table relating to the execution of the hold change effect of the first hold display, whether the display mode of the first hold display already displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is changed to another display mode. In order to determine which display mode to change to the first pending change presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to change to another display mode. A first hold change mode determination table to be referred to may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables having different determination ratios that change to another display mode and no change to another display mode, and the first hold change mode determination. A plurality of first pending change mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the table and the respective determination ratios may be stored. Each first pending change presence / absence determination table may be assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining whether there is a change or not. In each of the first hold change mode determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display after the change is displayed for each display mode of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables, one large first hold change presence / absence determination table including information of all the first hold change presence / absence determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change mode determination tables, one large first hold change mode determination table including information of all the first hold change mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, the ROM 121 changes the display mode of the second hold display already displayed in the second start-winning memory display area 5HR to another display mode as a table relating to execution of the hold change effect of the second hold display. To determine whether to change to a second pending change presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to change to another display mode, or to change to another display mode The 2nd pending | holding change aspect determination table referred to may be memorize | stored.

  The ROM 121 stores a first hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the first hold display (timing such as the number of changes to be executed later). May be. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables that are different from each other in the type of execution timing that can be determined in the first hold change effect execution timing determination table. It may be. In each first hold change effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first hold change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Just do it. Further, instead of a plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first hold change effect execution timing determination table including information of all first hold change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 121. Also good. Similarly, the ROM 121 has a second hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the second hold display (timing of how many changes will be executed later). It may be stored.

  The ROM 121 includes information of two or more tables among the first hold display mode determination table, the first hold change presence / absence determination table, the first hold change mode determination table, and the first hold change effect execution timing determination table. May be stored.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or the second hold display). As a table related to the holding action effect to be applied indirectly or indirectly, an action effect execution presence / absence determination table referred to for determining whether or not to execute the holding action effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action effect execution presence / absence determination tables with different determination ratios of execution and non-execution. Each action effect execution presence / absence determination table may be assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination, with and without execution. In addition, when there are a plurality of effect modes of the holding action effect, when it is determined that the holding action effect is to be executed, the holding action effect effect that is referred to in order to determine which effect mode is selected from among the plurality of effect modes. The mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of hold action effect effect mode determination tables that are different from each other in the type of hold action effect effect modes that can be determined in the hold effect effect effect mode determination table and the respective determination ratios may be stored. . In each hold action effect effect mode determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the hold effect effect may be assigned to each effect mode.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or second hold display) is not changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or second hold display). Alternatively, a table for determining whether or not to execute the holding action gaze effect may be stored as a table relating to the holding action gaze effect that is applied indirectly or indirectly. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action / gase effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different execution rates with and without execution. In each action gaze effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination may be assigned to each of execution and non-execution. In addition, when there are a plurality of presentation modes of the holding action gaze effect, the holding action that is referred to in order to determine which of the plurality of presentation modes is determined when it is determined to execute the holding action gasse effect. A gasse effect effect mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, there are stored a plurality of hold action gaze effect effect mode determination tables that are different from each other in the type of effect mode of the hold action gaze effect that can be determined in the hold action gaze effect effect mode determination table. May be. Even if each holding mode has a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the holding mode effect production mode, each of the production modes is assigned to the respective holding mode gaze production production mode determination table. Good.

  When executing an active display change effect (described later) for changing a special image including an active display, the ROM 121 determines whether to execute the active display change effect as a table relating to the active display change effect. Therefore, an active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table to be referred to may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of active display change effect execution presence / absence determination tables with different determination ratios of execution and non-execution. In each active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination may be assigned to each of execution / non-execution. In addition, when there are a plurality of active display change effects, when the active display change effect is determined to be executed, the active display referred to determine which of the plurality of effects is to be determined. You may memorize | store the change production production | presentation aspect determination table in ROM121. Specifically, a plurality of active display change effect effect mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of effect modes of the active display change effect that can be determined in the active display change effect effect mode determination table are stored. May be. Each active display change effect presentation mode determination table is assigned a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the active display change effect to each of the effect modes. Good.

  The active display change effect is an effect that changes the special image to the notice mode. In other words, the active display, the active display frame that surrounds the active display, and information corresponding to the active display (for example, characters or images displayed around the active display or the active display frame) It is a production that changes. Note that there may be a case where an active display change gaze effect that is an effect mode that is at least partially in common with the active display change effect is executed. Note that an active display change effect or an active display change effect may be executed as a main notice effect such as a step-up notice effect.

  In addition, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model). Data to be stored is stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, during the period from when the special symbol variation is started in the special game until the fixed special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. Design operations such as variable display operation of symbols, reach production, re-lottery production, etc., or various production operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols (for example, hold for the display mode of the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL) Such as a production and a hold production for the display mode of the hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR).

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like in series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, and an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control for outputting sound from the speaker 8 in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control for causing the lamp 9 to emit light in a manner specified by the lamp control data, and an operation specified by the operation detection control data are performed. Control is performed to determine the contents of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B in the effective period. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The rendering operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot game state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot game state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer values match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, and the like) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. Control of the movable member provided in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 10A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count values in each of a plurality of types of counters. The effect control counter setting unit 193 also stores data indicating an effect number count value that is a stored value of an effect number counter for counting one or both of the number of time reductions and the number of probability changes.

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number is provided. . When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command) )) Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The first start winning reception command buffer 194A has a storage area so that among these commands, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the first start prize from the head in the empty area of the first start prize reception command buffer 194A. At the time of the first start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of the first start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved memory number notification command. Accordingly, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The category command and the first pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  The commands stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one every time variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (in order of winning among commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship).

  For example, when the decorative symbol variable display is started in synchronization with the first special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is changed to the buffer number “2”. Shifted.

  In the present embodiment, the data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second start winning reception command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number. . When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening, a start opening winning specifying command (second starting opening winning specifying command), a symbol specifying command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command (second reserved memory number notifying command) ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. In the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, a storage area is secured so that among these commands, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a pending storage count notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the second start prize from the head in the empty area of the second start prize reception command buffer 194B. At the time of the second start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of the second start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10 (C), the second start opening prize designation command, symbol designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The variable category command and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10C, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “2”.

  The commands stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C are deleted one by one every time variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (in order of winning among commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the second start opening winning designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship).

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10C, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first prefetch notice buffer 194C is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. In other words, in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the contents of the decision concerning the prefetch notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the second prefetch notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second prefetch notice buffer 194D is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the contents of the prefetch notice effects related to the hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. When the number is shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Next, the operation (action) 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 the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. 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 loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (steps). S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby moving the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a start winning process executed in steps S208 and S211 of the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number determination process executed in step S220 of the start winning process (step S208, step S211) shown in FIG.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 (step S101), the CPU 103 first uses a 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. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storing number). (4)) is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. If the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S207).

  When the first start opening 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), After executing the process of step S209, the second start port switch 22B is based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is determined whether or not is on (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the second special figure holding memory number (the second special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit memory number). (4)) is determined (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S210).

  After executing the process of step S207, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S209), and the process of step S203 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S210, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S212), and the start winning determination process Exit. Thereby, even if it is a case where the start winning of a game ball is detected at the same time in the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

  The CPU 103 is updated so as to add 1 to the number of reserved special figure storage corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, as the start winning time process (steps S208 and S211) shown in FIG. S215). 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 updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit 151 corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit the first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is executed by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. To the effect control board 12.

  Following the process of step S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S220). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S221). The reserved memory number notifying command set in this way is executed when, for example, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  As the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103, for example, confirms the state of the time flag or the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, etc. The current gaming state at is identified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on by confirming the state of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, and the probability variation flag is off. When the time reduction flag is in the on state, the time reduction state is specified. That is, the CPU 103 determines whether, for example, the probability change flag is on and the time reduction flag is on depending on whether each of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or off. If the state is a state, the gaming state is identified as a high-probability base state, and if the probability variation flag is on and the time flag is off, the gaming state is identified as a high-probability low base state. When the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the low accuracy high base state is identified. When both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off, the low probability low base state (normal State). That is, the CPU 103 identifies which state the current gaming state is based on the state of the probability change flag and the time-shortage flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  Following the processing of step S401, table data corresponding to the current gaming state is set from the table data constituting the display result determination table 130A (step S402). When using different display result determination tables for the first special figure and the second special figure (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table), the starting port buffer value is “1”. In some cases, the first special figure display result determination table is used, and when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table may be used. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 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 special figure display result decision table data set by the processing of step S402 are set. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. 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, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) can do.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; YES), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 determines in accordance with the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result in the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410).

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; NO), or after any of the processing of step S410 is executed, the variation category is determined (step S412). That is, the variation category is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a plurality of variable category determination tables stored in the ROM 101 (a plurality of types of variable categories that are different from each other in the types of variable categories that can be determined in the variable category determination table and their respective determination rates). One of the variation category determination tables to be set as the use table is selected from among the tables.

  Specifically, the CPU 103 uses a special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403) or the stored memory number (for example, the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154). One of the variation category determination tables to be set as a use table is selected based on a certain first reserved storage number count value). Subsequently, the CPU 103 converts the variable category determination table set as the use table and numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variable category extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Based on the plurality of types of variation categories, one of the variation categories is determined.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the variation category determination table. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation category determination table. The configuration example of this variation category determination table is four types of variation category tables that are referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of variation categories. FIG. 17A is a configuration example of a variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL1” in the figure) using a certain variation category determination table among the above four types. FIG. 17B is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL2” in the figure). FIG. 17C is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on still another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL3” in the figure). FIG. 17D is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on still another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL4” in the figure). For simplification of explanation, the variation category determination table in which the determination ratio is set as shown in FIG. 17A may be simply referred to as the variation category determination table in FIG. The same applies to FIGS. 17B to 17D and other determination tables such as a variation pattern determination table. FIG. 16 shows a selection example in which any setting is selected from the four types (setting “C-TBL1” to setting “C-TBL4”) of FIG. 17A to FIG. This is a selection example in which any one of the variation category determination tables is selected from the four types of variation category determination tables.

  FIG. 17A shows a variation category determination table “C-TBL1” (a variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B), a variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. In the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in (D), numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are assigned to a plurality of types of variation categories.

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, 0 out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3 is the variation category. 70 (values in the range from “0” to “69”) are assigned to the variable category “PA2” and 27 (values in the range from “70” to “96”) are assigned to the “PA1”. Assigned to “PA3”, two (values in the range of “97” to “98”) are assigned to the variation category “PA4”, and one (value “99”) is assigned to the variation category “PA5”. Yes. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, the variation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B, four (“0”) out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3. ”To“ 3 ”) is assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, 85 (values in the range of“ 4 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”, and 8 (“ 89 ” ”To“ 96 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA3 ”, two (values in the range of“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA4 ”, and one (value“ 99 ”) is assigned to the variable category“ PA5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B, the variation category “PA1” is 4% (4 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 85% (85 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 17C, 64 (“0”) out of 100 determined values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3. ”To“ 63 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA1 ”, 25 (values in the range of“ 64 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA2 ”, and 8 (“ 89 ” ”To“ 96 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA3 ”, two (values in the range of“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA4 ”, and one (value“ 99 ”) is assigned to the variable category“ PA5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 17C, the variation category “PA1” is 64% (64 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 25% (25 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 17D, 20 (“0”) out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3. ”To“ 19 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB3 ”, and 40 (values in the range of“ 20 ”to“ 59 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB4 ”and 40 (“ 60 ” ”To“ 99 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 17D, the variation category “PB3” is 20% (20 ÷ 100), the variation category “PB4” is 40% (40 ÷ 100), The variation category “PB5” is determined at a rate of 40% (40 ÷ 100).

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, when the number of reserved memories is large, compared to when the number of reserved memories is small, shortening / non-reach ( Loss) The determination rate of the variation category (variation category “PA1”) is increased. Specifically, the determination rate “64%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of stored storages is “4”. > Determination ratio “4%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the reserved storage number is “3” or “2” > The determination ratio “0%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of stored storages is “1”.

  Also, in the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the super-reach (losing) fluctuation category ( The determination ratio of the variation category “PA4” or the variation category “PA5”) is made constant. Specifically, in any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the determination ratio “ 1% ”, and the decision rate“ 2% ”for the variable category“ PA4 ”.

  In the setting examples of FIG. 17A to FIG. 17C, any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” is used. Even so, there is a determined value of the random value MR3 corresponding to the same (common) variation category (the same variation category is determined). That is, if the determined value of the random value MR3 is a certain value, it is any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”. Also, the same variation category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random number MR3 is “99”, any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” Also, the variation category “PA5” is determined. When the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “97” to “98”, the variation category “PA4” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables.

  When the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “89” to “96”, the variation category “PA3” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables. When the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “64” to “69”, the variation category “PA2” is determined in any of the above variation category determination tables. As a result, if the determined value of the random number MR3 is a certain value (a value in each of the above ranges), it is determined in advance that reach, super reach, super reach α, and super reach β are obtained. It can be easily determined. Accordingly, it is possible to notify them before the variable display corresponding to the start winning, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, In either the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” or the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the variation category “PA1” or “PA2” is determined. Thereby, it can be easily determined in advance whether at least the reach is not achieved.

  Then, after performing the setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 according to the determination result (decision result) by the process of step S412 (step S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. The special symbol normal process will be described later.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command. The transmission setting process for transmitting etc. is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. The setting of the variation pattern will be described later. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern may be determined as follows. That is, the variation category is determined using the random number MR3 for determining the variation category stored in step S218 of the start winning process, similarly to step S412 of the winning random number determination process. Subsequently, one of the variation pattern determination tables to be set as the use table is selected from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101 based on the variation category as the determination result. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the variation pattern determination table set as the use table and the numerical data indicating the newly extracted random number MR5 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern may be determined. In the start winning process, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted and stored, so that in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the start prize is obtained. The variation pattern may be determined using the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern stored in the time process.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. The first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game (special game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B The elapsed time is measured by a common timer regardless of whether the game is a graphic game). Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 only needs to be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for making settings to make it occur is included. In addition, when the gaming state is other than the low probability low base state (normal mode), that is, in the case of one or both of the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state (high base state), , A process for adding the counter value of the variation counter by the game control counter setting unit 154, a process for resetting, a special figure in the probability variation state (high accuracy state), and a special diagram in the short time state (high base state) Processing to determine whether or not the number of times the game has been executed has reached a predetermined number of times, and the probability variation control and time shortening control for controlling one or both of the probability variation state (high accuracy state) and the time reduction state (high base state) are terminated and The game state transition process at the time of change such as a process for setting one or both of the state and the low base state is also included.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in an on state. If the jackpot flag is in an on state, the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. Updated to When the big hit flag is in the off state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit pre-release processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “16R probability variation big hit” or “8R probability variation big hit”. As an example, corresponding to the jackpot type “16R probability variation jackpot”, the upper limit of the period in which the winning prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds” and the opening of the winning prize opening which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. By setting the number of times to “16 times”, the normal open big hit state may be set. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “8R probability variable big hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “8 times” so that the normal open big hit state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The big hit ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. And a post-hit game state transition process, which will be described later, for performing settings for starting probability variation control and time-saving control in response to the end of the big hit game state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, for example, by updating the second reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating it, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). In the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure holding storage number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure are executed. When the game is put on hold, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to being executed in preference to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes through) the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). ) And special drawing games (first special drawing game, second special drawing game) may be executed in the order in which the start winnings (first starting winning prize, second starting winning prize) are generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine which of the first special game and the second special game is to be executed from the stored data.

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

  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 hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is “big hit” or “losing”. The data of the display result determination table is set (step S239) in the same manner as the process of step S402 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. When different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table) are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, in the process of step S402, the start port buffer is used. Although the value (“1” or “2”) is referred to, in the process of step S239, the variable special figure designation buffer value (“1” or “2”) may be referred to.

  Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determined values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240).

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). And when it determines with it being a "hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting part 152 is set to an ON state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the big hit type determining random value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is set to “16R probability variable big hit” and “8R probability variable big hit”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to the jackpot type is matched, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be made (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “16R probability variation big hit”, the big hit type buffer value may be “1”, and if “8R certain variation big hit”, it may be “2”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a “hit” (step S241; NO) or after performing any of the processes in step S245, the result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, In accordance with the determination result of the big hit type in the case of the big hit gaming state, a confirmed special symbol is set (step S248).

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, if the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a 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.

  In the variation pattern setting process of step S111 following the special symbol normal process of step S110, the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the variation category is determined in the same manner as the winning random number determination process (step S220). In the specific examples of the variation category determination tables “C-TBL1” to “C-TBL3” shown in FIG. If the random value MR3 is “99”, for example, the variation category “PA5” is determined in both the winning random number determination process and the variation pattern setting process regardless of the number of reserved memories. Also, if the random number MR3 extracted at the time of winning is in the range of “97” to “98”, for example, the variation category “PA4” regardless of the number of reserved memories, both in the winning random number determination processing and the variation pattern setting processing. Is determined.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern. It is assumed that the ROM 101 stores eight types of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the variation categories. FIG. 19A is an example of setting a variation pattern determination ratio based on a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA1 (shortening / non-reach loss)” among the above eight types. FIG. 19B is a setting example of the variation pattern determination ratio based on the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above eight types. FIG. 19C is an example of setting the variation pattern determination ratio by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above eight types. The same applies to FIGS. 19D to 19H.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of the special symbol process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is in an on state (step S291). If the big hit flag is in the on state (step S291; YES), the CPU 103 sets a big hit start production waiting time (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the process of step S292, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for sending the hit start designation command is the buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. It only has to be stored in the area. Thereafter, the CPU 103 clears the big hit flag and turns it off (step S294). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S295), and ends the special symbol stop process.

  When the big hit flag is in an off state in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs a gaming state transition process at variation (step S296). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S297), and then ends the special symbol stop process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the changing gaming state transition process executed in step S296 of the special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. In the changing gaming state transition process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a low probability low base state (step S451). CPU 103 determines that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state when both of the probability change flag and the short time flag provided in game control flag setting unit 152 are in the off state. If it is determined in step S451 that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S451; YES), the CPU 103 ends the changing gaming state transition process as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S451 that the low-probability / low-base state is not established (step S451; YES), the value of the variation counter is incremented by 1 (step S452). The variation counter is the number of executions of the special figure game after being controlled to the low probability low base state, and is the number of times compared with the ST number (probability variation number) and the short time number. The ST count (number of times of probability change) is the number of times of execution of the special figure game for executing the probability change control. The number of time reductions is the number of executions of the special figure game for executing the time reduction control. The number of STs (the number of probability changes) and the number of time reductions are set in the hit end process (FIGS. 12 and 22).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S452, the CPU 103 reads the number of STs (the number of probability changes) (step S453) and reads the number of time reductions (step S454). Subsequent to the processing in step S454, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state) (step S455). When the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the on state, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is in the high probability state. If it is determined in step S455 that the current gaming state is a highly probable state (step S455; YES), the CPU 103 indicates that the value of the variation counter is a value indicated by the ST count (probability variation count) read in step S453. It is determined whether or not the value is greater than (for example, 70 times) (step S456). When it is determined that the value of the variation number counter is larger than the value indicated by the ST number (the number of times of probability variation) (step S456; YES), the CPU 103 clears the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. For example, the gaming state is set to a low probability state by turning it off (step S457), and the probability variation control is terminated.

  After executing the process of step S457, or when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high probability state (step S455; NO), the value of the variation counter is larger than the value indicated by the ST count (probability variation count). If it is determined that it is not (step S456; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state (time-short state) (step S458). When the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the on state, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the high base state (time reduction state). When it is determined in step S458 that the current gaming state is the high base state (short time state) (step S458; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the value of the variation counter is a value indicated by the short time number read in step S454. It is determined whether or not the value is greater than (for example, 70 times) (step S459). When it is determined that the value of the fluctuation number counter is larger than the value indicated by the number of time reductions (step S459; YES), the CPU 103 clears the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and enters the off state. For example, the gaming state is set to the low base state (step S460), and the time-shortening control is terminated.

  After the processing of step S460, or when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high base state (short time state) (step S458; NO), the value of the variation counter is indicated by the short time number and is not greater than the value. (Step S459; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state has become a low probability low base state (step S461). CPU 103 determines that the gaming state has become the low probability low base state when both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag provided in gaming control flag setting unit 152 are in the off state.

  If it is determined in step S461 that the low-probability / low-base state has been reached (step S461; YES), the CPU 103 clears the set value of the ST count (probability change count) to “0” (step S462), and sets the time-saving count. The value is cleared to “0” (step S463), the value of the variation counter is cleared to “0” (step S464), and the variation gaming state transition process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S461 that the low probability low base state has not been reached (step S461; NO), the changing gaming state transition process is terminated without executing steps S462, S463, and S464.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of the special symbol process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 311). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing (step S116) shown in FIG. 12, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, the CPU 103 updates, for example, by subtracting 1 from the game control process timer value, and whether the updated game control process timer value matches the predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined depending on whether or not.

  If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; NO), the CPU 103 ends the big hit end processing as it is. On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; YES), the CPU 103 reads the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S312). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to an on state, for example, and sets it to a high probability state (probability change state) (step S314). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the on state, for example, and sets it to the high base state (step S315). That is, at the end of the big hit gaming state, the gaming state is set to the high probability and high base state by the processing of step S314 and step S315.

  Following the processing of step S315, the CPU 103 sets the set value of the ST count (probability change count) to 70 times (step S316) and sets the time reduction count to 70 times (step S317). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the value of the fluctuation number counter to “0” (step S318), and ends the big hit ending process.

  In the present embodiment, the setting value of the ST number (probability variation number) and the setting value of 70 time reductions are set to the same value (both are 70 times). The number of times may be different from the set value of 70 times. In the present embodiment, the setting value of the ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 8R probability variation jackpot and the setting value of ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 16R probability variation jackpot are the same value (both are 70 times). However, the setting value of the ST count (probability variation count) for the 8R probability variation big hit may be different from the set value of the ST count (probability variation count) for the 16R probability variation big hit. In this embodiment, the setting value of the short time in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the setting value of the short time in the case of 16R probability variation big hit are the same value (both are 70 times). The setting value for the number of time reductions may be different from the setting value for the number of time reductions in the case of 16R probability variation big hit. When the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1”, the CPU 103 determines that it is a 16R probability variable big hit, and when the jackpot type buffer value is “2”. May be determined to be an 8R probability variation big hit.

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination process in step S101, transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed to the effect control board 12 ( In step S219), transmission setting for transmitting the symbol designation command according to the special symbol display result determined in step S403 or the like is performed (step S410), and the variation category command corresponding to the variation category determined in step S412 Is set for transmitting (step S413), and transmission setting for transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed (step S221). After these processes are executed, a command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening) is set. When the game ball passes (enters) and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, Four commands, ie, a variable category command and a pending storage count notification command (a first pending storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted as one set within one timer interrupt.

  In the main board 11, in the special symbol normal process of step S110, the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable symbol display result of the special symbol using the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, or the like. In the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

  Further, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the confirmed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like. Transmission settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 are performed. When these processes are executed, the variable control result notification command or the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. A variation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  That is, at the timing when the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started, the special symbol normal processing (step S110) is performed, and the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” to control the big hit gaming state. In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), a specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbols is determined, and the contents determined by each effect control command are determined. It is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening), the winning random number value determination process (step S220) determines “big hit”. Determination of whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, determination of a general variable display mode (fluctuation category) of the decorative design, etc. are performed, and the contents determined by each presentation control command are transmitted to the presentation control board 12 Is done.

  In addition, when the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R probability variation big hit), in the big hit end processing of step S117, the ST number (number of probability variation) and the number of time reductions are both 70 times. Set to state. In addition, the variation counter is counted up in each variation when the gaming state is the high-probability base state (step S452), and the gaming state is in the low-probability state when the variation counter exceeds the ST number (probability variation number). (Step S457), and the gaming state is set to a low base when the variation counter exceeds the number of time reductions (step S460).

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 23 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is in the off state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and a standby is performed.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like 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, the 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, control that becomes an effect control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture the signal.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, the effect control process process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined and set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; YES), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). Then, when it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; YES), a first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). When the command is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; YES), a second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command in step S504 (step S504; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; YES), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; YES), the second pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509, S511. After executing any of the above processes, if the first pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command is After storing at the head of the empty area in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of 1 start winning (Step S512), the process returns to Step S501.

  Further, when the received command is a symbol designation command at step S506 (step S506; YES), when the received command is a variable category command at step S507 (step S507; YES), or at steps S503, S505, S509. After executing any of the processes of S511, if the second pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command Is stored at the head of the empty area in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (step S512), and the process returns to step S501.

  When the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first variation start command, the reserved memory number notification command may not be stored in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the top of the empty area in the first start winning received command buffer 194A.

  Further, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second variation start command, the reserved memory number notification command may not be stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; NO), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501. For example, when the received command is a gaming state designation command, the gaming state designation command is analyzed to identify the current gaming state. Also, for example, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the hit end designation command is analyzed to determine whether the time is short.

  Start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated as in the case of a notification command is also referred to as a command at the start winning. The first reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number notification command, the first start opening prize designation command, and the second start opening prize designation command are also referred to as reserved storage information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  When receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designating command, a variable category command, or a first reserved memory number notification command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or may be stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

  In addition, when storing received commands sequentially from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command, a variable category command, or a second reserved memory number notification command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or may be stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S75 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (step S150). In the winning effect determining process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer (the first starting winning reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B). , A process for determining whether or not a start opening winning designation command is received as a received command, and a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of a hold display when additionally displaying in the start winning memory display area 5H are determined. The process to perform is performed.

  After performing the winning effect determination process in step S150, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, any of the following processes in steps S170 to 177 is performed. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, or the like transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the display device 5, processing for executing a demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display), and each screen relating to an item during execution of the demonstration effect (for example, FIG. 37) (A)) is displayed. When it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform the variable display and other various production operations, the process of determining the fixed decorative design according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of the display result, or the first hold display or the second hold display is shifted and activated. A process for displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the display area AHA, a process for determining various effects (for example, a main notice effect), It includes processing for determining grants. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, decorative display variable display control during decorative display variable display) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 based on the read control data (process data) and displays it on the screen, and performs sound control of the effect sound signal. Various effect controls are executed, such as a control for outputting a production sound from the speaker 8 by outputting to the board 13 and a control for turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 by outputting an electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14.

  After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed completely stopped. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the confirmed decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This waiting process per special figure includes a process of counting the number of STs (the number of times of probability change) and the number of time reductions, a process of updating the value of the production number counter, and a process of changing the gaming state according to the value of the production number counter. Can include. In this special symbol waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect and updates the value of the effect process flag to “4” when the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, and the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol. At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot start process is executed before the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened, and a fanfare effect is performed, or an effect (for example, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened) (for example, This includes processing for setting an effect corresponding to a normal song, an effect corresponding to a special song, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The in-round process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. This in-round processing is executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an open state, and an effect when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or a special song) For example, an effect corresponding to a normal song, an effect corresponding to a special song, or the like) is set. It includes processing to do. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”.

  The round post-process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. This round post-processing is executed when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state. When a special winning opening releasing notification command is received from the main board 11, an effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or a special song) The effect process flag value is updated to “5”. When a hit end designation command is received from the main board 11, the ending effect is set and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”.

  The process after the big hit in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. This post-hit processing is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, and the processing for executing the ending effect, the processing for setting the gaming state, the ST number (the number of chances of change) and the number of time reductions are set. Processing to be performed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start waiting processing executed in step S170 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first change start command (or a second change start command) has been received (step S1000).

  When it is determined in step S1000 that the first variation start command (or second variation start command) has not been received (step S1000; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on. Determination is made (step S1002). The demonstration effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not a customer waiting demonstration display is being performed. When the demonstration performance flag is on (for example, the value “1”), this indicates that the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed, and when the demonstration performance flag is off (for example, the value “0”). Indicates that there is no demonstration of waiting for customers. The value of the demonstration effect flag may be stored in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example.

  When it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (step S1002; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received (step S1004). If it is determined in step S1004 that no customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S1004; NO), the variable display start waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1004 that a customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S1004; YES), the demonstration effect flag is set to ON (step S1006), and the demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display) is set. Process data (effect control pattern) is selected (step S1008), and an effect control process timer is started (step S1010). Thereby, based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration production (customer waiting demonstration display) is started. Thereafter, the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1002; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined operation (for example, stick controller 31A). Or a predetermined operation using the push button 31B or the like) is determined (step S1012). If it is determined in step S1012 that there is no predetermined operation (step S1012; NO), the variable display start waiting process is terminated. In other words, the demonstration production is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1012 that there is a predetermined operation (step S1012; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays each screen relating to the item in accordance with the operation (step S1014). Specifically, process data (production control pattern) corresponding to each screen related to the item is selected, and the production control process timer is started. Thereby, each screen (for example, refer to Drawing 37 (A)) about an item is displayed during execution of demonstration production. Thereafter, the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S1000 that the first variation start command (or the second variation start command) has been received (step S1000; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on. Determination is made (step S1022). If it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1022; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the demonstration effect flag is reset to the off state (step S1024). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S1026), and the variable display start waiting process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (step S1022; NO), the process in step S1024 is omitted (skip), and the value of the effect process flag corresponds to the variable display start setting process. After the updated value is updated to “1” (step S1026), the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. , The non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the designated variation pattern sets the decorative display variable display mode to “non-reach (loss)” (that is, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-” in FIG. 5). 2 "" PA2-3 ") or not (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; YES), the production control CPU 120 determines a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) constituting the non-reach combination (step S524). ). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols.

  Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating a random number for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., 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, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle 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 among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of fixed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) that constitute a reach combination (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Further, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, 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 are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium determined 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 a jackpot combination but a 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. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S522; NO), that is, when the special figure display result is “big hit (16R positive variable big hit, 8R positive variable big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 Determines the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) constituting the jackpot combination (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined.

  When determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols in step S528, the effect control CPU 120 determines the big hit type (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit), whether or not there is a promotion effect, etc. The design may be determined.

  As a specific example, for example, a jackpot combination dedicated to 16R probability variation jackpot (for example, three odd-numbered identical decorative symbols arranged in parallel) and a jackpot combination dedicated to 8R probability variation jackpot (for example, an even number of identical ornamental symbols represent In the mode of 3), in the case of 16R probability variation big hit, either the big hit combination exclusive for 16R probability variation big hit or the big hit combination exclusively for 8R probability variation big hit may be determined as the fixed decorative design. . At this time, when the combination of big hits dedicated to the 8R probability variation big hit is determined to be a confirmed decorative symbol, it is only necessary to be notified that it is a 16R probability big hit until the end of the 8th round as a promotion effect. On the other hand, in the case of 8R probability variation big hit, it is only necessary to determine whether it is a big hit combination dedicated to 8R probability variation big hit as a definite decorative symbol.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise accuracy) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise accuracy) is provided and the special figure display result is “big hit (2R probability variation big hit (accuracy variation))”, the effect control is performed. The CPU 120 may determine a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability).

  After performing either the process of step S525 or the process of step S528, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notice effect determination process (step S529a). In the process of step S529a, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the main notice effect, and which of the plural kinds of main notice effects is to be executed when it is determined to execute the main notice effect. decide. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes an item assignment determination process (step S529b). In the process of step S529b, the CPU 120 for effect control determines, for example, whether to give an item, or which item of a plurality of types to give when it is decided to give an item.

  The notice effect determination process in step S529a and the item provision determination process in step S529b will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a table related to determination of a notice effect and determination of item assignment.

  FIG. 28A is a setting example of whether or not execution of the main notice effect is executed / not executed according to the main notice execution presence / absence determination table. In FIG. 28A, MR6 is an effect random number for determining whether to execute the main notice effect. In FIG. 28A (also in FIG. 28B), the variation pattern “PA2-X” represents the variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3”, and the variation pattern “PA3-X”. Represents variation patterns “PA3-1” to “PA3-2”, variation pattern “PA4-X” represents variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4”, and variation pattern “PA5-X”. Represents variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4”, variation pattern “PB3-X” represents variation patterns “PB3-1” to “PB3-2”, and variation pattern “PB4-X”. Represents the variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4”, and the variation pattern “PB5-X” represents the variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4”.

  The ROM 121 stores a plurality of types of main notice execution presence / absence determination tables in which the number of determination values (numerical values compared with the random number MR6) assigned to execution / non-execution of the main notice effect differ. For example, the ROM 121 stores a main notice execution presence / absence determination table referred to when the fluctuation pattern is “PA1-1”, a main notice execution presence / absence determination table referred to when the fluctuation pattern is “PA2-X”, and a fluctuation pattern. Main notice execution presence / absence determination table referred to when “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”, main notice execution existence determination referred to when variation pattern “PA4-X” or “PB4-X”. The table stores five main notice execution presence / absence determination tables that are referred to when the variation pattern is “PA5-X” or “PB5-X”.

  In the main notice execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to when the variation pattern is “PA1-1”, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR6 is assigned at a ratio of 100: 0 to non-execution: execution. In the main notice execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to when the variation pattern is “PA2-X”, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR6 is assigned at a ratio of 90:10 without execution: with execution. In the main notice execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to when the variation pattern is “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR6 is a ratio of 50:50 with no execution: with execution. Assigned in In the main notice execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to when the variation pattern is “PA4-X” or “PB4-X”, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR6 is a ratio of 15:85 with no execution: with execution. Assigned in In the main notice execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to when the variation pattern is “PA5-X” or “PB5-X”, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR6 is a ratio of 5:95 with no execution: with execution. Assigned in

  In the notice effect determination process in step S529a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the main notice effect according to which variation pattern, as shown in FIG. According to the setting in FIG. 28A, the ratio determined to execute the main notice effect is 0% when non-reach (shortened lose), 10% when non-reach (non-shortened lose), 50% for normal reach (losing or jackpot), 85% for superreach α (losing or jackpot), and 95% for normal reach β (losing or jackpot).

  FIG. 28B is a setting example of the type of main notice effect (main notice pattern) based on the main notice pattern determination table. In FIG. 28B, MR7 is an effect random number for determining the main notice pattern. The main notice pattern “SYP1-1” is a step-up notice effect (SU1). In the step-up notice effect (SU1), up to step 1 effect is performed. The main notice pattern “SYP1-2” is a step-up notice effect (SU2). In the step-up notice effect (SU2), step 1 effect → step 2 effect is performed. The main notice pattern “SYP1-3” is a step-up notice effect (SU3). In the step-up notice effect (SU3), step 1 effect → step 2 effect → step 3 effect is performed. The main notice pattern “SYP2” is a group notice effect. The main notice pattern “SYP3” is a title notice effect.

  The ROM 121 stores a plurality of types of main notice pattern determination tables having different numbers of determination values (numerical values compared with the random number MR7) assigned to each main notice pattern. For example, the ROM 121 stores a main notice pattern determination table that is referred to when the variation pattern is “PA2-X”, and a main notice pattern determination that is referred to when the variation pattern is “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”. Table, main notice pattern determination table referred to when the fluctuation pattern is “PA4-X” or “PB4-X”, main notice referred to when the fluctuation pattern is “PA5-X” or “PB5-X” Four pattern determination tables are stored. In FIG. 28B, the column corresponding to the variation pattern “PA1-1” in which the main notice effect is not executed represents “−”.

  In the main notice pattern determination table referred to when the variation pattern is “PA2-X”, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 is “SYP1-1”: “SYP1-2”: “SYP1-3”: “SYP2”: “SYP3” is assigned at a ratio of 90: 10: 0: 0: 0. In the main notice pattern determination table referred to when the variation pattern is “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR7 is “SYP1-1”: “SYP1-2”: “SYP1-3”: “SYP2”: “SYP3” are allocated at a ratio of 50: 48: 1: 1: 0. In the main notice pattern determination table that is referred to when the variation pattern is “PA4-X” or “PB4-X”, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 is “SYP1-1”: “SYP1-2”: “SYP1-3”: “SYP2”: “SYP3” are allocated at a ratio of 20: 20: 20: 20: 20. In the main main notice pattern determination table that is referred to when the variation pattern is “PA5-X” or “PB5-X”, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 is “SYP1-1”: “SYP1-2”. : “SYP1-3”: “SYP2”: “SYP3” are allocated at a ratio of 5: 5: 20: 30: 30.

  In the notice effect determination process in step S529a, when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the main notice effect, the main notice is further determined according to which variation pattern is shown in FIG. The pattern (the type of main notice effect to be executed) is determined. Note that, according to the setting in FIG. 28B, for example, when the super reach (super reach α, normal reach β) is set, the main notice pattern “SYP1-3” (step Up notice effect (SU3)), main notice pattern “SYP2” (group notice effect), and main notice pattern “SYP3” (title notice effect) are easily determined.

  FIG. 28C shows an example of setting whether or not an item is assigned according to the item granting presence / absence determination table. In FIG. 28C, MR8 is an effect random number for determining whether or not to give an item. The ROM 121 stores an item addition presence / absence determination table in which a determination value (a numerical value compared with the random number MR8) is assigned to whether or not an item is assigned. Specifically, in the item assignment determination table, numerical values to be compared with the random number value MR8 are assigned at a ratio of 99: 1 in the assignment none: grant existence.

  In the item assignment determination process in step S529b, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to assign an item, as shown in FIG. Note that, according to the setting of FIG. 28C, the rate at which the item is determined to be assigned is 1% regardless of the variation pattern.

  FIG. 28D is an example of setting the type of grant item based on the grant item determination table. In FIG. 28D, MR9 is an effect random number for determining the granted item. Item A (sword) is the character's sword. The character's sword can be changed by using the given item A (sword). Item B (shield) is a character shield. The character's shield can be changed by using the item B (shield) provided. Item C (armor) is the character's armor. The character's armor can be changed by using the given item C (armor). Item D (flower) is a floral background. If the assigned item D (flower) is used, the periphery (background) of the character can be changed to a floral pattern. Item E (ticket) is a floral background. If the assigned item E (ticket) is used, it is possible to change the music that flows at the time of 16R probable big hit. The item is used by a predetermined operation (for example, a predetermined operation by the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the like).

  The ROM 121 stores an assigned item determination table in which a determination value (a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR9) is assigned to each item. Specifically, in the assigned item determination table, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR9 is item A (sword): item B (shield): item C (armor): item D (flower): item E (ticket) ) At a ratio of 30: 22: 20: 20: 8.

  In the item assignment determination process of step S529b, when it is determined that the item is to be assigned, the effect control CPU 120 further determines an item to be assigned as shown in FIG. Note that, according to the setting of FIG. 28D, the proportion of the item A (sword) to the item E (ticket) to be determined to be given is determined among the five types of items A (sword) to item E (ticket) regardless of the variation pattern. The lowest.

  Returning to FIG. 27, following the process of step S529b, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an item has been assigned (step S529c). That is, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that an item has been assigned, using the item addition presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. When there is an item assignment (step S529c: YES), the effect control CPU 120 stores the item to be assigned in the ROM 121 (step S529d). For example, an area for storing the item number information (initial value is 0) for each item type is prepared in the ROM 121, and the effect control CPU 120 displays the assigned item determination table shown in FIG. The number information of items determined to be used may be added by one. Instead of storing the number information for each item type in the ROM 121, information for specifying the item type may be stored in the ROM 121 by the number.

  When there is no item assignment (step S529c: No), or after the process of step S529d, the effect control CPU 120 executes a pending digest process (step S530). Specifically, an active display corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the change is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the change is displayed). For example, when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol is linked to the first special symbol game), the first start winning memory display area An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA (a special image including an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL Is displayed).

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 moves the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning memory display area 5HL to the active display area AHA to display the active display. Is set as a usage pattern, and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set production control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the area 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA. Note that the active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same manner as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display manner corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  Also, in the process of step S530, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display (active display) to be digested in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 displays the other hold display as the first. When there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the other hold display is shifted in the second start prize storage display area 5HR.

  After executing the pending digest process in step S530, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation as a use pattern (step S532). That is, the CPU 120 for effect control performs the main notice effect (main notice pattern) to be executed when it is determined to be executed in the notice pattern determination process in step S529a or the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. The production control pattern corresponding to) is set as the usage pattern. Further, when it is determined that the item is to be added in the item grant determination process in step S529b, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern for notifying the player of the type of item to be given as a usage pattern.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets an initial value of the effect control process timer of the process data of the effect control pattern set in step S532 (step S534), starts the effect control process timer (step S535), and performs the process. In accordance with the content of the data, control of the effect device (effect parts) such as the image display device 5 is performed (step S536). Therefore, for example, when it is determined that an item is to be added in the item grant determination process in step S529b, the type of item to be given is notified. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command (the special diagram variation time shown in FIG. 5) in the variation time timer (step S537).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 digests the command stored in the first start prize reception command buffer 194A or the second start prize reception command buffer 194B (step S538). Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special game, the effect control CPU 120 is the most of the commands associated with the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smaller buffer number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (first start opening prize designation) The command associated with the command is shifted while maintaining the winning order, and when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the command is stored in the second starting winning reception command buffer. Delete the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands being The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the removed command is shifted while maintaining the winning order.In the process of step S538, according to the deletion or shift of the command, The information stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 is also deleted or shifted, and then the value of the production process flag corresponds to the production processing during variable display. After the value is updated to “2” (step S539), the variable display start setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 29 is a time chart showing an example of fluctuation. In the example shown in FIG. 29, it is determined that the step-up notice effect (SU2) is executed in the process of step S529a, and there are five items (item A (sword) to item E (ticket)) in the process of step S529a. 1 represents an example of the change when it is determined that the item is given. In the example shown in FIG. 29, the item to be given is informed after the start of fluctuation, then the step-up notice effect (SU2) (step 1 effect, step 2 effect) is executed, and then the left symbol is stopped, Stops the right symbol and stops the middle symbol (the fixed ornament symbol stops). In the example shown in FIG. 29, the item is displayed before the execution of the step-up notice effect (SU2), but the item may be displayed after the execution of the step-up notice effect (SU2). In the example shown in FIG. 29, the item is displayed before the left symbol is stopped. However, even if the item is displayed after the left symbol is stopped, after reaching, or after the middle symbol is stopped (the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped). Good. In the example shown in FIG. 29, the item display and the execution of the step-up notice effect (SU2) do not overlap in time, but may overlap.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect control process timer (step S601), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S602).

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control process timer has timed out. (Step S603). When the production control process timer times out (step S603; YES), the production control CPU 120 sets the production control process timer set value of the next process data in the production control pattern set in step S532, and produces the production. A control process timer is started (step S604), and an effect device (effect parts) such as the image display device 5 is controlled according to the contents of the next process data (step S605).

  When the effect control process timer has not timed out (step S603; NO), or after the process of step S605, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S606). When the variable time timer has timed out (step S606; YES), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S607). ), The variable display effect process is terminated. When the variable time timer has not timed out (step S606; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display effect processing without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure waiting process executed in step S173 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. In the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a confirmed decorative symbol is displayed is set (step S651).

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set (step S651; NO), the effect control CPU 120 confirms the determination made in step S524, step S525, and step S528 of the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIG. Control is performed to stop and display the decorative symbols (offset symbol, big hit symbol, or small hit symbol) (step S652). The effect control CPU 120 may perform control to stop and display the confirmed decorative symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmed command from the game control microcomputer 100.

  On the other hand, if the stop symbol display flag is set (step S651; YES), the production control CPU 120 proceeds to step S657. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set (step S656), and after receiving a hit start designation command (fanfare command), in step S658. The stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S651 is a stage where the fanfare effect has not yet been executed although the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, so the process of displaying the decorative symbol stop symbol in step S652 Without moving to step S657.

  Subsequent to step S652, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the stop symbol is a big hit symbol (step S653). If the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol (step S653: NO), the game state setting process at the time of change (described later) is executed (step S654), and the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process. After updating to “0” (step S655), the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  When the stop symbol display flag is set (step S651; YES), or after the stop symbol display flag is set in step S651, that is, when the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the CPU 120 for effect control Determines whether or not a hit start designation command (fanfare command) has been received (step S657). If the hit start designation command (fanfare command) has not been received (step S657; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special figure waiting process without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  When the winning start designation command (fanfare command) is received (step S657; YES), the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S658) and determines whether or not it is the 16R probability variation big hit. (Step S659). For example, the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 to determine whether the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit”. Determine whether or not.

  When it is 16R probability variation big hit (step S659; YES), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a ticket (item E) (step S660). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the ROM 121 and determines whether or not one or more tickets (item E) are stored. When there is a ticket (item E) (step S660; YES), the production control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the special song (for example, the value of the song flag for specifying (designating) the song that flows at the time of the big hit (for example, "2") is set (step S661), and 1 is subtracted from the number information of tickets (item E) (step S662). Note that the special song may be a song that is not a normal song, and any one of a plurality of special songs may be determined by selection. The music flag is provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191.

  On the other hand, if it is not a 16R probability variable big hit (step S659; NO), or if there is no ticket (item E) (step S660; NO), a song flag for specifying (designating) a song that flows at the big hit Is set to a value (for example, “1”) corresponding to the normal music (step S663). Note that the normal song may be a song that is not a special song, and any one of a plurality of normal songs may be determined by selection. In addition, the normal song when 16R probability variation big hit is not (8R probability variation big hit) and the normal song when 16R probability variation big hit and no ticket (item E) is present may be different normal songs.

  Subsequent to step S662 or step S663, the effect control CPU 120 selects process data corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S664), and starts an effect control process timer (step S665). That is, the production control CPU 120 sets the production control pattern corresponding to the hit start designation command (fanfare command) as a use pattern, sets the initial value of the production control process timer of the process data of the set production control pattern, Start the production control process timer. Thereby, a fanfare effect is executed. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit start process (step S666), and ends the special figure waiting process.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the gaming state setting process at the time of change executed in step S654 of the waiting process per special figure (step S173) shown in FIG. In the variation gaming state setting process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the state of the probability change flag and the time change flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 and the like, for example. One or both states of the time reduction flag are determined, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a low probability low base state (step S701). When both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are in the off state, that is, in the low probability low base state (normal state) (step S701; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variation gaming state setting process as it is. To do. On the other hand, when one or both of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are in the on state, that is, when the low accuracy high base state, the high accuracy high base state, and the high accuracy low base state (step S701; NO), the effect control counter The value of the effect number counter stored in the setting unit 193 is updated, for example, by adding 1 (step S702).

  Note that the effect number counter on the effect control board 12 side is the effect number counter on the effect control board 12 side in the same manner that the fluctuation number counter on the main board 11 side counts the number of STs (probable change number) and the number of time reductions on the main board 11 side. Count the number of STs (probability variation) and time reductions. In this embodiment, separately from the main board 11 side, the number of STs (probability change number) and the number of time reductions are set also on the production control board 12 side (specifically, after the big hit end processing shown in FIG. 36) (In step S177, the number of STs (probable variation) and the number of time reductions are set). That is, in the present embodiment, the number of STs (the number of times of change in probability) and the number of time reductions are managed on the side of the effect control board 12 in addition to the main board 11 side.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S702, the effect control CPU 120 reads the number of STs (the number of probability changes) set in the post-hit end post-processing (step S177) shown in FIG. 36 (step S703), and after the big hit shown in FIG. The number of time savings set in the process (step S177) is read (step S704). Subsequent to the processing in step S704, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state) (step S705). The effect control CPU 120 determines that the current gaming state is the high probability state when the probability variation flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is in the on state. In step S705, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the high probability state (step S705; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the value of the effect number counter is based on the ST number (probability change number) read in step S703. It is determined whether or not the value is larger than the indicated value (for example, 70 times) (step S706). When it is determined that the value of the effect number counter is larger than the value indicated by the ST number (the number of times of probability change) (step S706; YES), the effect control CPU 120 has a probability change flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. The game state is set to the low probability state by clearing and turning it off (step S707), and the probability variation control is terminated. Here, setting to the low-accuracy state changes the state recognized by the CPU 120 for effect control (information such as a probability change flag stored on the effect control board 12 side) and is recognized by the CPU 103. The state (information such as the probability variation flag stored on the main board 11 side) related to the determination of whether or not to make a big hit is not changed.

  After executing the process of step S707, or when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high probability state (step S705; NO), the value of the production number counter is larger than the value indicated by the ST number (probability variation number). When it is determined that it is not (step S706; NO), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state (short time state) (step S708). The effect control CPU 120 determines that the current gaming state is the high base state (short time state) when the time reduction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is in the on state. In step S708, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the high base state (short time state) (step S708; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the value of the effect number counter is based on the short time count read in step S704. It is determined whether or not the value is larger than the indicated value (for example, 70 times) (step S709). When it is determined whether the value of the production number counter is larger than the value indicated by the number of time reductions (for example, 70 times) (step S709; YES), the production control CPU 120 sets the production control flag. The game state is set to a low base state by clearing the time reduction flag provided in the unit 191 and turning it off (step S710), and the time reduction control is terminated. Note that setting to the low base state here changes the state recognized by the CPU 120 for effect control (information such as the time flag stored on the effect control board 12 side) and is recognized by the CPU 103. In other words, the state related to the determination as to whether or not to make a big hit (information such as a time-short flag stored on the main board 11 side) is not changed.

  After executing the process of step S710, or when the current gaming state is not the high base state (short time state) (step S708; NO), it is determined that the value of the production number counter is not larger than the value indicated by the short time number In the case (step S709; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current gaming state has become the normal state (low probability low base state), that is, the probability variation flag is in the off state, as in step S701. Further, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is in an OFF state (step S711).

  When it is determined in step S711 that the low-probability / low-base state has been reached (step S711; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the set value of the ST count (number of times of probability change) to “0” (step S712). The set value of the number of times is cleared to “0” (step S713), the value of the effect number counter is cleared to “0” (step S714), and the gaming state setting process at the time of variation is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S711 that the low probability low base state has not been reached (step S711; NO), the variation gaming state setting process is terminated without executing steps S712, S713, and S714.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit start process executed in step S174 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. In the jackpot start process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big winning opening open notification command has been received, that is, whether or not the start timing of round 1 has come (step S751). When the notification command during opening of the big prize opening is not received (step S751; NO), that is, when it is not the start timing of round 1, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process timer to 1. Subtraction is performed (step S753). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (step S754). Thereby, before the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened, the big hit symbol is displayed and the fanfare effect is executed. Subsequently, when the effect control process timer times out (step S756; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect control process of the next process data in the effect control pattern set in step S664. The set value of the timer is set, the production control process timer is started (step S757), and the production device (production component) such as the image display device 5 is controlled according to the contents of the next process data (step S758). . Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the jackpot start process.

  When the notification command during opening of the big prize opening is received (step S751; YES), that is, when the start timing of the round 1 is reached, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the effect control flag setting unit 191 and It is determined whether or not the value of the flag is a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S760).

  When it is determined that the value of the song flag is a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S760; YES), the production control CPU 120 selects process data corresponding to the special song (step S760). S761), the production control process timer is started (step S763). That is, an effect control pattern corresponding to a special song stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is set as a use pattern, an initial value of an effect control process timer of process data of the set effect control pattern is set, and an effect control process timer is set. Start. Thereby, in the period when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state in the big hit gaming state, the effect (music S, video S) corresponding to the special music is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the song flag is not a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S760; NO), the effect control CPU 120 selects process data corresponding to the normal song ( In step S762), an effect control process timer is started (step S763). That is, an effect control pattern corresponding to a normal song stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is set as a use pattern, an initial value of an effect control process timer of process data of the set effect control pattern is set, and an effect control process timer is set. Start. Thereby, in the period when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state in the big hit gaming state, the effect (song N, video N) corresponding to the normal song is executed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S763, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S764), and ends the big hit start process.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of in-round processing executed in step S175 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. In the in-round processing shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has received a notification command after opening the big winning opening, that is, a period during which the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed in the big hit gaming state (interval). It is determined whether or not the start timing of (period) has come (step S801). When the notification command after opening the big prize opening is not received (step S801; NO), that is, when it is not the start timing of the interval period, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process timer to 1. Subtraction is performed (step S803). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device in accordance with the contents of the process data n (step S804). Thereby, before the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed, the effect corresponding to the normal song (music N, video N) or the effect corresponding to the special music (music S, video S) is continuously executed. Is done. Specifically, in the jackpot start process (FIG. 33), it is determined that the value of the song flag is not a value corresponding to the special song (step S760; NO), and process data corresponding to the normal song is selected (step S762). In the case of the production, an effect (music N, video N) corresponding to the normal music is executed, it is determined that the value of the music flag is a value corresponding to the special music (step S760; YES), and the process corresponding to the special music When the data is selected (step S761), an effect (music S, video S) corresponding to the special music is executed.

  Following the processing in step S804, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the effect control process timer has timed out (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern set in step S761 (or step S762). In step S807, the setting value of the production control process timer for the next process data is set, the production control process timer is started (step S807), and the production device (production effect such as the image display device 5) according to the contents of the next process data. The control of the component is executed (step S808). Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the round process.

  When the notification command after opening the big prize opening is received (step S801; YES), that is, when the interval period start timing is reached, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the effect control flag setting unit 191 to It is determined whether or not the value of the flag is a value corresponding to the special music (for example, “2”) (step S810).

  When it is determined that the value of the song flag is a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S810; YES), the production control CPU 120 selects process data corresponding to the special song (step S810). In step S811, the production control process timer is started (step S813). That is, an effect control pattern corresponding to a special song stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is set as a use pattern, an initial value of an effect control process timer of process data of the set effect control pattern is set, and an effect control process timer is set. Start. Thereby, in the period (interval period) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed in the big hit gaming state, an effect (music S, video S) corresponding to the special music is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the song flag is not a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S810; NO), the effect control CPU 120 selects process data corresponding to the normal song ( In step S812), an effect control process timer is started (step S813). That is, an effect control pattern corresponding to a normal song stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is set as a use pattern, an initial value of an effect control process timer of process data of the set effect control pattern is set, and an effect control process timer is set. Start. Thereby, in the period (interval period) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed in the big hit gaming state, an effect (music N, video N) corresponding to the normal music is executed.

  Subsequent to step S813, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “6”, which is a value corresponding to post-round processing (step S814), and ends the in-round processing.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the post-round processing executed in step S176 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. In the round post-process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit end designation command has been received (step S851). If the winning / ending designation command has not been received (step S851; NO), the production control CPU 120 has received a notification command during the opening of the big prize opening, that is, whether the next round has started. It is determined whether or not (step S852). When the notification command during opening of the big prize opening is not received (step S852; NO), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect control process timer (step S853). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data n (step S854). Thereby, in the interval period, the effect corresponding to the normal song (music N, video N) or the effect corresponding to the special music (music S, video S) is continuously executed. Specifically, in the in-round processing (FIG. 34), it is determined that the value of the song flag is not a value corresponding to the special song (step S810; NO), and process data corresponding to the normal song is selected (step S812). If it is determined that the effect (music N, video N) corresponding to the normal music is executed, the value of the music flag is determined to be a value corresponding to the special music (step S810; YES), and the process corresponding to the special music is performed. When data is selected (step S811), an effect (music S, video S) corresponding to the special music is executed.

  Following the processing of step S854, if the effect control process timer has timed out (step S856; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect control CPU 120 to set the effect control pattern set in step S811 (or step S812). The next process data effect control process timer set value is set, the effect control process timer is started (step S857), and the image display device 5 or other effect device (effect display device) is executed according to the contents of the next process data. The control of the component is executed (step S858). Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the post-round processing.

  When receiving the winning prize opening notification command (step S852; YES), that is, when the next round start timing is reached, the presentation control CPU 120 refers to the presentation control flag setting section 191. It is determined whether or not the value of the song flag is a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S860).

  When it is determined that the value of the song flag is a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S860; YES), the production control CPU 120 selects process data corresponding to the special song (step S860). S861), the production control process timer is started (step S863). That is, an effect control pattern corresponding to a special song stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is set as a use pattern, an initial value of an effect control process timer of process data of the set effect control pattern is set, and an effect control process timer is set. Start. Thereby, in the period when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state in the big hit gaming state, the effect (music S, video S) corresponding to the special music is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the song flag is not a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S860; NO), the effect control CPU 120 selects process data corresponding to the normal song ( In step S862), an effect control process timer is started (step S863). That is, an effect control pattern corresponding to a normal song stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is set as a use pattern, an initial value of an effect control process timer of process data of the set effect control pattern is set, and an effect control process timer is set. Start. Thereby, in the period when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state in the big hit gaming state, the effect (song N, video N) corresponding to the normal song is executed.

  Subsequent to step S863, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S864), and ends the post-round processing.

  On the other hand, when the winning end designation command is received (step S851; YES), the effect control CPU 120 selects process data corresponding to the ending effect (step S870), and starts the effect control process timer (step S871). ). That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the hit end designation command as a use pattern, sets the initial value of the effect control process timer of the process data of the set effect control pattern, and the effect control process timer. Start. Thereby, an ending effect is executed. In step S871, the effect control CPU 120 starts an effect period measurement timer. The performance period measurement timer is a timer that is set based on completion of all rounds of the jackpot game. Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “7” which is a value corresponding to the post-hit end post-process (step S872), and then ends the round post-process.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end post-processing executed in step S177 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the jackpot game (step S901). The effect period measurement timer is set based on the fact that all rounds of the jackpot game are completed in the post-round processing (see step S176). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S902).

  When the production period measurement timer has not timed out (step S902; NO), the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the production control process timer (step S903), and controls the production device according to the contents of the process data n. (Step S904). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character is executed. Subsequently, when the effect control process timer times out (step S906; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect control process of the next process data in the effect control pattern set in step S870. The set value of the timer is set, the production control process timer is started (step S907), and the production device (production component) such as the image display device 5 is controlled according to the contents of the next process data (step S908). . Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the post-hit processing.

  When the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S902; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability change flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 to the on state, for example, to improve the gaming state. The game state is set to the high base state by setting the state (step S909), turning on the short time flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, etc. (step S910), and the ST count (probability change count). Is set to “70” (step S911), the set value for the number of time reductions is set to “70” (step S912), and the value of the effect number counter is cleared to “0” (step S913). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “0”, which is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S914), and ends the post-hit end process.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5. (A) and (b) of FIG. 37 (A) are scenes in which display regarding items is performed during demonstration screen display (demonstration display). If the predetermined operation by the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the like is performed during the demonstration screen display (step S1012 in FIG. 26; YES), the effect control CPU 120, for example, (a) in FIG. A screen as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed (step S1014). (A) of FIG. 37 (A) is a confirmation screen of the granted item based on the number information for each item stored in the ROM 121 (named item box in FIG. 37 (A)). According to (a) of FIG. 37 (A), two items A (sword), one item E (ticket), one item D (flower), and one item B (shield) are given. You can see that

  In the confirmation screen of (a) of FIG. 37 (A), the production control CPU 120 performs an operation for selecting any of the items displayed on the confirmation screen and an operation for determining the selected item. The effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for explaining the selected item. For example, when the item E (ticket) is selected and determined in (a) of FIG. 37 (A), the effect control CPU 120, as shown in (b) of FIG. ) Is displayed. If there is an operation for displaying another page of the confirmation screen on the confirmation screen (1/2) in (a) of FIG. 37A, the effect control CPU 120 causes the other page of the confirmation screen to be displayed. Switch to (2/2), and display the remaining information (for example, the number of items C (armor)) on the other pages.

  (A) to (c) of FIG. 37 (B) are scenes in which the assigned item E (ticket) is notified during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In FIG. 37B, the arrow “↓” in the display screen indicates that the decorative design is changing. In order to notify the player of the type of the assigned item, the effect control CPU 120, when a new item is assigned, that is, when an item to be newly given is stored in the ROM 121 (step S529d in FIG. 27). The production control pattern is set as a usage pattern (step S532 in FIG. 27). As a result, during the variable display of the decorative symbols, as shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. 37 (B), the type of the assigned item is notified to the player (step S536 in FIG. 27, FIG. 30 step S605). According to (a) to (c) of FIG. 37 (B), the assigned item E (ticket) is notified to the player by roulette effect. That is, when an effect control pattern for notifying the player of the type of the assigned item is set as a usage pattern by the roulette effect, as shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. The type of the assigned item is notified. In addition, the aspect which alert | reports the kind of item to a player is not limited to a roulette. For example, it may be a lottery (for example, a fortune or an amida lottery) or a card game. In addition, in the step-up notice effect, the player may be notified of the type of item assigned. For example, when the step-up notice effect (SU3) displays a small window as the step 1 effect, displays a middle window as the step 2 effect, and displays a large window as the step 3 effect, the large window (step In (3 effects), the fact that the item E (ticket) has been granted may be displayed by, for example, a ticket image. Further, in the group notice effect, the player may be notified of the type of the assigned item. For example, a ticket image may be displayed so as to flow from the left to the right of the screen together with a normal group (for example, a group of characters imitating the main character). In addition, the ticket may be displayed (for example, displayed so as to fall from the upper part of the screen) as the accessory moves in the reach.

  (A) and (b) of FIG. 37 (C) are scenes in which an effect (music N, video N) corresponding to a normal music is executed in the big hit gaming state. (A) and (b) of FIG. 37 (D) are scenes in which the effects (music S, video S) corresponding to the special music are executed in the big hit gaming state. When receiving the hit start designation command (fanfare command) (step S657 in FIG. 31; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is a 16R probability variation big hit (step S659 in FIG. 31; YES), and the ticket (item) When there is E) (step S660 in FIG. 31; YES), a value (for example, “2”) corresponding to the special song is set as the value of the song flag (step S661). On the other hand, when receiving a hit start designation command (fanfare command) (step S657 in FIG. 31; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is a 16R probability variable big hit (step S659 in FIG. 31; NO) or a ticket ( When there is no item E) (step S660 in FIG. 31; NO), a value (for example, “1”) corresponding to the normal music is set as the value of the music flag (step S663).

  The value of the music flag set as described above is referred to in the big hit start process (FIG. 33), the in-round process (FIG. 34), and the post-round process (FIG. 35), and the value of the music flag corresponds to the normal music. If the value is “1” (for example, “1”), in the jackpot gaming state, as shown in FIG. 37 (C) (b), an effect (music N, video N) corresponding to the normal music is executed. If the value of the flag is a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”), in the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. Video S) is executed.

  Specifically, in the big hit start process (FIG. 33), when the value of the music flag is not a value corresponding to the special music (for example, “2”) (step S760; NO), the process data corresponding to the normal music is stored. When it is selected (step S762), an effect (music N, video N) corresponding to the normal music is executed during a period in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in an open state (period in which the first round is in an open state). On the other hand, if the value of the song flag is a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S760; YES), process data corresponding to the special song is selected (step S761), and the special variable winning ball is selected. The production (music S, video S) corresponding to the special music is executed during the period when the device 7 is in the open state (period when the first round is in the open state).

  In the round process (FIG. 34), if the value of the song flag is not a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S810; NO), process data corresponding to the normal song is selected ( In step S812), the production (music N, video N) corresponding to the normal music is executed during the period (interval period between each round) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed. On the other hand, when the value of the song flag is a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S810; YES), the process data corresponding to the special song is selected (step S811), and the special variable winning ball is selected. Production (music S, video S) corresponding to the special music is executed during the period in which the device 7 is closed (interval between each round).

  In the post-round processing (FIG. 35), if the value of the song flag is not a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S860; NO), process data corresponding to the normal song is selected ( In step S862), during the period in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state (period in which the 2nd to 16th rounds are in the open state), an effect (music N, video N) corresponding to the normal music is executed. On the other hand, when the value of the song flag is a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) (step S860; YES), process data corresponding to the special song is selected (step S861), and the special variable winning ball is selected. An effect (song S, video S) corresponding to the special song is executed during a period in which the device 7 is in an open state (a period in which the device 7 is in an open state in the 2nd to 16th rounds).

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the above embodiment is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and has a plurality of types of values (for example, shown in (a) of FIG. 37A). Value giving means (e.g., item assignment determination process (step S529b) of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27)) and the value assigning means. Holding means (e.g., RAM 122) that holds a certain value, a first advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (e.g., 8R probability variation hit), and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state (e.g., Advantageous state control means for controlling to at least one of 16R probability variable big hit (for example, processing to execute 8R or 16R round game (for example, depending on the big hit type) The special symbol stop process (shown in FIGS. 12 and 18), which is controlled in the big hit release pre-processing (step S114), the big hit release processing (step S115), the big hit release post-process (step S116), etc.) shown in FIG. The processing in step S242 of step S110), the processing of step S295 of the special symbol stop processing in step S113 shown in FIGS. A special value (for example, execution of an effect (music S, video S) corresponding to a special song) when the advantageous state control means controls the second advantageous state while the ticket is held. Special value providing means for providing For example, in the waiting process per special figure (FIG. 31), when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state with 16R probability variable big hit while holding the ticket, the value corresponding to the special music is set as the value of the music flag ( In step S661), the big hit start process (FIG. 33), the in-round process (FIG. 34), and the post-round process (FIG. 35), the value of the song flag is set to a value corresponding to the special song. Process data corresponding to the special song is selected, and thereby an effect (music S, video S) corresponding to the special song is executed.

  According to such a configuration, a specific value can be effectively given.

  The gaming machine may further include a game control means for controlling the progress of the game and outputting information, and an effect control means for controlling the effect based on the information output by the game control means. Good. For example, when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, a specific value is explained as shown in FIG. 37 (A), for example.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the effect.

  Further, in the gaming machine described above, notification means (for example, the process of step S1014 for performing display as shown in (b) of FIG. 37A) for notifying the content of the value given by the value giving means. The notification means notifies the content of the specific value at least when the specific value is held.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a user from knowing how to use a specific value.

  In any of the above gaming machines, when the value of the same type as the value already held is given by the value granting unit, the holding unit holds the same type of value redundantly. For example, when an area for storing (holding) the number information (initial value is 0) of the item is prepared for each item type in the ROM 121 and an item of the same type as the item already stored (held) is given. When it is determined, the item number information may be incremented by one.

  According to such a configuration, even if the same value is given, there is no waste.

  Further, any one of the above-described gaming machines includes detection means (for example, a lever or button such as a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B, or a touch sensor) capable of detecting a player's action, and the value giving means May give the specific value when a specific operation is detected a specific number of times by the detection means. That is, in the above embodiment, whether or not to give a specific value is determined by lottery in the item assignment determination process (S529b in FIG. 28). For example, a button press that matches the timing shown on the display screen May be given a specific value under the condition that the button is detected a predetermined number of times or more than a predetermined number of times the button is hit repeatedly (other conditions may or may not be present). . In addition, when there are a plurality of types of specific values, the player's actions that will be given specific values may be different. The given specific value can be consumed (used), but the scene and timing of consumption may differ for each specific value. Further, the player may be able to select whether or not the given specific value is consumed, the type of the specific value to be consumed, the number to be consumed, and the like.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to actively encourage the player to perform an operation for a specific value.

  In the above embodiment, the ratio for determining whether or not to grant an item is always constant (FIG. 28C), but the ratio for determining whether or not to grant an item is different depending on conditions. It may be allowed. For example, the ratio for determining whether or not to give an item may be varied according to the variation pattern. In addition, the ratio for determining whether or not to give an item may be varied according to the type of item already held, the number of items held, the total number of items held, and the like. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the ratio which determines the kind of item to provide is always fixed (FIG.28 (D)), you may vary the ratio which determines the type of item to provide according to conditions. . For example, the ratio for determining the type of item to be assigned may be varied according to the variation pattern. In addition, the ratio of determining the type of item to be assigned may be varied according to the type of items already held, the number of items held, the total number of items held, and the like.

  Moreover, you may vary the ratio which determines whether an item is provided according to a gaming state or a game history. As an example, when the reach with high reliability (for example, super reach β) is removed (for example, when the fluctuation pattern is “PA5-X”), other cases (for non-reach or reliability) (If you remove a reach that is not high), you may increase the rate at which items are determined to be given. As another example, the above-described ratio may be varied according to the number of executions of the special figure game from the previous (most recent) jackpot (that is, depending on how long it is stuck). For example, when the number of fits is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of times, the ratio at which the item is determined to be given may be higher than when it is less than the predetermined number. As another example, the above ratio may be varied according to the cumulative number of times from the previous jackpot after removing the high-reliability reach of the jackpot. For example, when the cumulative number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the ratio at which the item is determined to be given may be higher than when the cumulative number is less than the predetermined number.

  Similarly, the ratio for determining the type of item to be given may be varied depending on the game state and game history. As an example, when the reach with high reliability of the jackpot is removed, the ratio of determining to give the item E (ticket) may be higher than in other cases. As another example, the above ratio may be varied according to the number of executions of the special figure game from the previous big hit. For example, when the number of fits is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the ratio of determining that the item E (ticket) is to be given may be higher than when the number of fits is less than the predetermined number. As another example, the above ratio may be varied according to the cumulative number of times from the previous jackpot after removing the high-reliability reach of the jackpot. For example, when the cumulative number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the ratio at which the item E (ticket) is determined to be given may be higher than when the cumulative number is less than the predetermined number.

  In the above embodiment, a maximum of one item is given in one item grant determination process, but two or more items (two items of the same type, or one item grant decision process) Two items of different types) may be given.

  In the above embodiment, the item addition determination process (step S529b in FIG. 27) is executed every time the variable display game is executed once (whether or not an item is added and the type of item to be assigned is determined). However, it does not have to be an aspect in which the item assignment determination process is executed every time the variable display game is executed once. For example, the item grant determination process may be executed every time the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times. In addition, the item addition determination process may be executed at a specific change time (for example, when it becomes a change pattern of a super reach β loss). Further, the item assignment determination process may be executed at the end of the big hit (for example, after the big hit end process shown in FIG. 36). Further, when the gaming state is changed (for example, when the state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state, or when the gaming state is changed from the high base state to the low base state), the item addition determination process may be executed. Note that when the frequency of executing the item grant determination process is reduced (for example, when the item grant determination process is executed at the end of the jackpot), the ratio for determining the item grant is set to the ratio in the above embodiment (see FIG. The setting example of 28 (C) may be higher than 1/100).

  Further, when a plurality of conditions for executing the item assignment determination process are provided, whether or not an item is to be assigned and the type of item to be assigned may be determined differently depending on the condition. For example, if the item grant determination process is executed at the time of a specific change or at the end of a jackpot, whether or not to give an item at the time of a specific change and at the end of a jackpot The determination ratio may be varied.

  A zone where items (item A (sword), item B (shield), item C (armor), item D (flower), item E (ticket)) can be easily provided may be provided. For example, when the background is the normal background, it is determined that the item is assigned at the first ratio (for example, the ratio of 1/100 shown in FIG. 28C), and when the background is the special background different from the normal background, the first The item may be determined to be given at a rate higher than the rate (for example, 1/30). Note that each time the first predetermined number of times (for example, 300 times) the special-figure game is consumed, the normal background may be shifted to the special background, or a high-reliability reach (for example, super reach β) is provided. When it is removed (for example, when the variation pattern is “PA5-X”), the normal background may be shifted to the special background. The special background may continue during the second predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) of the special game. Note that when the background is a special background, the player may be notified that the item is likely to be given. Note that the ratio of items to be given may be different between the normal background and the special background (there may be items that are given when the background is not given when the background is a normal background, There may be an item that is not given when it is or is given when it is a normal background).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it determines whether an item is provided on the production | presentation control board 12 side, you may determine whether the item is provided on the main board | substrate 11 side, and the kind of item to provide. . Whether or not to give an item on the main substrate 11 side and the type of item to be given may be determined. Moreover, in the aspect which determines whether to give an item in the main board | substrate 11 side, and the kind of item to give, the information which specifies the item determined to give is produced from the main board 11 side to the production control board 12 side. It may be transmitted as a control command.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown to FIG. 37 (B), although the example which alert | reports the kind of item provided on the display screen of the image display apparatus 5 was shown, the kind of item provided is alert | reported. The embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the type of item assigned using the speaker 8 or the lamp 9 may be notified. For example, the name of the assigned item may be notified by voice. Moreover, you may alert | report the kind of item provided by making the lamp | ramp 9 light-emit with the light emission pattern different for every item. Further, a sub liquid crystal (not shown) may be provided to notify the type of item given on the display screen of the sub liquid crystal 5.

  In addition, although the timing which starts alerting | reporting of the provided item and the timing which complete | finishes the alert | reporting of the granted item was illustrated in FIG. 29, the timing which starts alerting | reporting of the granted item (notification of the granted item is shown). The same is true for the end timing), and may be determined from a plurality of timings. Note that the timing at which the notification is started and the timing at which the notification is ended may be varied depending on the type of the assigned item. In an aspect where two or more items (two items of the same type or two items of different types) can be given at a time (in one item grant determination process), the number of items given The timing at which the notification is started and the timing at which the notification is terminated may be varied depending on the situation.

  In the above embodiment, when the value of the song flag is a value corresponding to a special song, an effect corresponding to the special song is executed in all rounds (open state, closed state (interval period)). An effect corresponding to a special song may be executed in a specific round, and an effect corresponding to a normal song may be executed in a round other than the specific round. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it is an open state and when it is a closed state, the effect corresponding to a special music is performed, but it is in the state of either when it is an open state or when it is a closed state. At some time, an effect corresponding to a special song may be executed. Further, in the above embodiment, the effect mode of the fanfare effect and the effect mode of the ending effect are irrelevant to the value of the song flag, but when the value of the song flag is a value corresponding to a special song, it is special. A fanfare effect or an ending effect corresponding to the song may be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the 16R probability variation big hit is made with the item E (ticket) held, a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) is set as the value of the song flag (see FIG. 31 (step S661), one item E (ticket) to be held is consumed (used) (step S662 in FIG. 31), that is, item E (ticket) is 1 to execute the effect corresponding to the special song. Although it is consumed, it is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number (for example, two, three, etc.) of items E (tickets) may be consumed to execute an effect corresponding to a special song. In other words, when a 16R probability variation big hit is made in a state where a predetermined number of items E (tickets) are held, a value (for example, “2”) corresponding to the special song is set as the value of the song flag. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the item E (ticket) is always consumed (used) when the 16R probability variable big hit is reached, but may be consumed by lottery when the 16R probability variable big hit is reached. . Further, in the above embodiment, when the 16R probability variation big hit, it is consumed regardless of the player's operation (operation for selecting whether or not to consume, etc.), but it is consumed by the player's operation. It may be. In other words, when the 16R probability variation big hit is made with the item E (ticket) held, a value corresponding to the special song (for example, “2”) is set to the value of the song flag in accordance with the player's operation. Item E (ticket) may be consumed.

  Items other than item E (ticket) (item A (sword), item B (shield), item C (armor), item D (flower)) are consumed by the player's operation. For example, when there is an operation for consuming the item A (sword), the character's sword is changed and the item A (sword) is consumed. Note that items other than the item E (ticket) may be consumed regardless of the player's operation (such as an operation for selecting whether or not to consume). As an example, the rate at which each item is consumed may differ depending on the expectation of the production. For example, in a state where the item A (sword) or the item B (shield) is held, the item A (sword) is performed when a highly reliable performance is performed as compared to when a performance with a low reliability is performed. Or item B (shield) may be consumed and the character may be powered up. Here, the power-up character suggests that the reliability of the big hit is high.

  The player in the case where the item (item A (sword), item B (shield), item C (armor), item D (flower), item E (ticket)) is consumed according to the player's operation. This operation is not limited to the operation performed during the demonstration production. As an example, the push button 31B is pressed in response to a display that prompts the user to press a button (for example, display of a button image) during variable display of decorative symbols (including a state in which the variable display is displayed small, such as during reach production). If so, the item may be consumed. For example, in the state where the item E (ticket) is held, the image of the button is displayed when the 16R probability big hit is hit, and the item E (ticket) is consumed when the push button 31B is pressed in response. You may be made to do. Also, for example, in a state where the item A (sword) or the item B (shield) is held, a button image is displayed when a highly reliable effect is executed, and the push button 31B is pressed as a response. In this case, the item A (sword) or the item B (shield) may be consumed.

  In the above embodiment, the item E (ticket) is lost when an effect corresponding to the special song is executed (although it is consumed), but is lost when the effect corresponding to the special song is not executed. Also good. For example, it may be lost when a predetermined time elapses from the grant, may be lost when a predetermined number of games are played after the grant, or may be lost in response to the player's erasure operation Good.

  Moreover, you may enable it to hold | maintain the item currently hold | maintained next time (or in another game machine). For example, by displaying information (for example, character strings) indicating the number of items held and letting the player take notes, the above information (for example, character strings) will be displayed next time (or in other gaming machines). Is input to the gaming machine (character selection by pressing a button or the like). Thereby, you may make it reflect the holding | maintenance number of each item in the said gaming machine. In addition, when the held item can be held next time (or in another gaming machine), information (for example, a character string) indicating the number of each item held in a certain gaming machine is displayed. The item may be lost in the gaming machine.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the special value provided using the item E (ticket) was a special music, the special value provided using the item E (ticket) is not limited to this. . For example, displaying information (for example, a two-dimensional code) for downloading special content (for example, moving images, still images, music, etc.) from the outside (for example, a server on the Internet) is possible to display the item E (ticket). ) May be used to give special value. Note that two or more types of special values may be prepared as the special value given using the item E (ticket). In the aspect of preparing two or more types of special value to be given using the item E (ticket), it may be determined by lottery which special value is given, or by the player's selection (game) Depending on the user's operation), it may be determined which special value is to be given.

  In the above embodiment, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B is stored. Although an example of preferentially digesting has been described, the retained data is digested from the data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151S and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B in the order of winning order. Alternatively, a distribution device may be provided, and the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be alternately awarded to digest the pending data in the order of winning.

  In the embodiment described above, when it is determined that the low-probability / low-base state has been reached (step S461 in FIG. 21; YES), the set value of the ST count (probability change count) is cleared to “0” ( In step S462), the set value of the ST count (probability variation count) may be cleared to “0” at another timing. For example, when the gaming state is set to the low probability state, the set value of the ST count (probability change count) may be cleared to “0” (for example, following the processing of step S457, the ST count (probability change count) The set value may be cleared to “0”). In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the low probability low base state has been reached (step S461 in FIG. 21; YES), the set value of the number of time reductions is cleared to “0” (step S463). The set value of the number of time reductions may be cleared to “0” at another timing. For example, when the gaming state is set to the low base state, the setting value of the time reduction number may be cleared to “0” (for example, following the processing of step S460, the setting value of the time reduction number is cleared to “0”). You may). The same applies to the process of clearing the value of the variation counter to “0” in step S464 in FIG.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined that the low-probability low-base state has been reached (step S711 in FIG. 32; YES), the set value of the ST count (probability change count) is cleared to “0” ( In step S712), the set value of the ST count (probability variation count) may be cleared to “0” at another timing. For example, when the gaming state is set to the low probability state, the set value of the ST count (probability change count) may be cleared to “0” (for example, following the processing of step S707, the ST count (probability change count) The set value may be cleared to “0”). In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the low-probability low-base state has been reached (step S711 in FIG. 32; YES), the set value of the number of time reductions is cleared to “0” (step S713). The set value of the number of time reductions may be cleared to “0” at another timing. For example, when the gaming state is set to the low base state, the setting value for the time reduction number may be cleared to “0” (for example, following the processing of step S710, the setting value for the time reduction number is cleared to “0”). You may). The same applies to the process of clearing the value of the effect counter in step S714 in FIG. 32 to “0”.

  In the above embodiment, the ST number (probable variation number), the time reduction number, and the fluctuation number counter are managed on the main board 11 side, and the ST number (probability variation number), the time reduction number and the number of effects are managed on the effect control board 12 side. Although the counter is managed, instead of this, the ST count (probable change count), the time reduction count, the value of the variation counter (effect count counter), and the like are transmitted from the main board 11 side as an effect control command. It may be. For example, the main board 11 may specify the effect control board 12 by a command after the jackpot is completed, or may be specified by a command for specifying the jackpot type. Also, when the probability changing state is ended or when the time reduction state is ended, the main board 11 may notify the effect control board 12 by a command, for example.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the number of rounds is made into two types, 8 rounds and 16 rounds, three or more types of rounds may be sufficient. For example, there may be three types: 4R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and 16R probability variation big hit. In addition, when two types of round numbers such as 8R probability variation big hit and 16R probability variation big hit are prepared as in the above embodiment, the item E (ticket) is held and it is more advantageous than 8R probability variation big hit. The special song was selected when the 16R probability variation big hit, but if there are three types of rounds such as 4R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, 16R probability variation big hit, item E (ticket) A special song may be selected when the most advantageous 16R probability variation big hit is held, or a special song is selected when the 8R probability variation big hit or 16R probability variation big hit is more advantageous than the 4R probability variation big hit. May be selected.

  Further, in the above embodiment, since the 16R probability variation jackpot is more advantageous to the player than the 8R probability variation jackpot, when the item E (ticket) is held and the 16R probability variation jackpot is reached, the special value is obtained. Although given, the conditions which give special value are not limited to this. Special value may be given even in an advantageous state other than the number of rounds in the state where the item E (ticket) is held. For example, as described above, since the degree of advantage varies depending on the actual number of rounds, the set number of times and STs, the probability variation big hit / normal big hit, etc. Whether or not to give special value may be changed based on the number of times. As an example, whether or not to give a special value may be varied based on the number of balls that can be expected in the future. For example, a non-ST machine that has two types of big hits, 5R-probable big hit and 15R normal big hit (3 balls out of 5R-prone big hit and no time-saving function) is prepared In the case of a gaming machine that maintains a highly accurate state until 15R normal big hit), there will be at least 20 rounds if 5R positive change big hit, so 5R positive change big hit is better than 15R normal big hit. It is advantageous for the person. Therefore, in such a gaming machine, even if the item E (ticket) is held, the item E (ticket) is held without giving a special value in the case of 15R normal big hit, and 5R A special value may be given in the case of a promising big hit.

  As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described, but the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, and the like. Can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous, Although the example in which the variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game 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 is not reach, 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 board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. 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 elapses (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 appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: This is a concept that includes those with different ratios (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  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.

  For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosing game machine that encloses a game medium such as a ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  Also, in each of the above embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable state after the big hit game based on the fact that there are a probable big hit and a normal big hit as the big hit type, and that the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above, and has one of a plurality of types of values (for example, each item shown in (a) of FIG. 37A). A value imparting means for imparting, a retaining means for retaining the value imparted by the value imparting means (for example, RAM), a first advantageous state advantageous for a player (for example, a regular bonus), and the first advantageous Advantageous state control means for controlling at least one of a second advantageous state (for example, a big bonus) more advantageous than the state, and a specific value (for example, a ticket) among a plurality of types of values by the holding means. When it is held and controlled by the advantageous state control means to the second advantageous state, a special value (for example, an effect (music S, video S) corresponding to a special song) It may be provided with a special value providing means for providing a row). The slot machine as described above includes a game control means for controlling the progress of the game and outputting information, and an effect control means for controlling the effect based on the information output by the game control means. There may be.

  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 the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

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

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific result ,
A value giving means for adding any one of a plurality of types of values;
Holding means for holding the value given by the value giving means ;
And certain if the value is held, a special value providing means capable impart special value among a plurality of types of value by the pre-Symbol holding means,
Detecting means for detecting the player's movement ;
An informing means capable of informing about value when a game is not being performed ,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state;
The special value giving means is
If the previous SL particular worth that are controlled in the first preferred state in the state of being held, without applying the special value,
If the previous SL particular worth that are controlled in the second preferred state in the state of being held, and applying the special value,
The value applying means, within the validity period to enable detection by the detecting means, when the operation of the player is identified number detected by said detecting means, and imparts the specific value,
The notification means includes a holding value notification for notifying that it retains the specific value, Ri executable der conditions notification for notifying the condition that the special value is given,
The condition for giving the special value is to be controlled to the second advantageous state in a state where the specific value is held.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Both the controlling progress of a game, a game control means for outputting information,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , further comprising: an effect control unit that controls an effect based on information output by the game control unit.

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