JP6630316B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is fired into a game area by a launch device, and a game medium wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, and an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied, A pachinko game in which a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as "display symbols") are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not a predetermined game value is provided is determined based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped is the specific display mode, the game is in an advantageous state (big hit game state) which is advantageous to the player. Then, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various kinds of notice effects that cause the player to expect the display result to be in the specific display mode are executed.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that performs a corresponding display corresponding to a variable display and hides the displayed corresponding display in order to make a player pay attention to the variable display (for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2017-64384 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, whether or not the corresponding display is not displayed is irrelevant to the degree of expectation, and there is a possibility that the effect of the effect cannot be enhanced and the interest in the game may be reduced. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a gaming interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a variable display and controls the gaming machine in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player;
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed (for example, effect control CPU 120 for performing active display on the image display device 5);
Specific effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control for executing a reach effect of super reach) capable of executing a specific effect,
The specific display means is different in a ratio controlled in the advantageous state between a case where the specific display is displayed during the execution of the specific effect and a case where the specific display is not displayed during the execution of the specific effect. The specific display can be displayed as follows,
Wherein as a display pattern of a particular display, the after hiding the previous SL specific display during a particular effect execution, a first display pattern in which the specific effect continues to hide until the end of the specific effect of running after hiding the previous SL particular displayed, wherein the second display pattern again displays the specified display before the specific effect is completed,
The rate at which the first display pattern is controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the second display pattern,
It is characterized by the following.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect and to enhance the entertainment of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The specific display means can change a specific display being displayed during execution of the specific effect to a display mode of one of a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode (for example, “ Blue, red, etc.)
When controlled to the advantageous state, the ratio is changed to the second mode at a higher rate than the first mode (the display mode of “red” has a higher degree of expectation than the display mode of “blue”). ,
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, the number of variations of the specific display increases, and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The specific effect includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the first specific effect (for example, super reach A or super reach B),
The specific display means does not display the specific display at a higher rate during the execution of the second specific effect than during the execution of the first specific effect (for example, when the super reach A is running, the super reach B is not running). Are more invisible than they are running),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, the variation of the effect increases, and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The specific display means can change the specific display from a display state to a non-display state at any one of a plurality of timings during the execution of the specific effect (for example, immediately after the start of change, the first half of super reach, the middle of super reach, the super reach, Such as changing to invisible at the timing of the second half),
Controlling to the advantageous state at a different rate depending on at which timing the display state changes to the non-display state (for example, changing to non-display at a later timing has a higher expectation of a big hit),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be gathered at the timing of changing to the non-display state, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The specific display means can change the specific display to the non-display state at a first timing during execution of the specific effect, and at a second timing later than the first timing during execution of the specific effect. The specific display can be changed to the display state (for example, a change pattern in which the active display is displayed in a display mode of “blue” in the middle of the super reach after changing to the non-display in the first half of the super reach),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the timing at which the specific display changes, and to improve the gaming interest.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The apparatus further includes an action effect execution unit (eg, an effect control CPU 120 that executes an action effect) that executes an action effect that acts on the specific display,
The action effect includes at least a first effect effect and a second effect effect different from the first effect effect (for example, an effect effect A and an effect effect B).
The specific display means can change the display mode of the specific display at a higher rate when the first operation effect is executed than when the second operation effect is executed (for example, when the operation effect A is executed). When the second action effect is executed, the specific display is displayed at a higher rate than when the first action effect is executed. To a non-display state (for example, when the action effect B is executed, the ratio of the active display being non-display is high).
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, the sense of expectation of the player changes depending on the type of the action effect, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
Further comprising a related display means for displaying a related display related to the specific display,
The related display means can display the related display regardless of whether or not the specific display is displayed (for example, in the active display unit AHA, in order to make it easier for the player to recognize the area where the active display is performed). Pedestal is always displayed as a related display of),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, the specific display is emphasized by the related display, so that it is possible to improve the rendering effect.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
The specific display means can change the display mode of the specific display being displayed during the execution of the specific effect, and can change the specific display being displayed from a display state to a non-display state,
When the display mode is changed and when the display mode is changed to the non-display state, a notification effect can be executed (for example, when the active display changes from the display state to the non-display state, and when the display color of the active display being displayed is changed). When it changes, a notification effect that notifies the user of the change by voice, light, vibration, message, etc. is also performed)
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize that the specific display has changed, and it is possible to improve amusement in entertainment.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
The specific display unit indicates the specific display at least in a normal mode (for example, “white”), a first specific mode (for example, “red”) having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and an effect content. A second specific mode (for example, an effect suggesting mode (first special suggesting mode, second special suggesting mode, pseudo continuous suggesting mode, SP suggesting mode)).
The apparatus further includes an effect execution unit (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a special zone effect) capable of executing an effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode,
After the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode, the specific display means performs an effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode (for example, the effect of the suggested content is performed). (After 5 seconds), the display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode.
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, the number of variations of the specific display increases, and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a special figure display result decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a big hit type decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a fluctuation pattern decision table. It is a flowchart showing an effect control process process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an active display effect execution setting process. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the last change place decision table. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a change pattern determination table. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a change pattern determination table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of an action production decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect | action operation | movement in case an active display effect is performed. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation in the case of displaying an active display in the 2nd special suggestion mode.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into 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 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and hit.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (to the right of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and identifies each of them in a special figure game which is an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), are displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols including numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. I do. Note that the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numerals indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Instead, for example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combinations of the ones to be turned on and the ones to be turned off in the seven-segment LEDs are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

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

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special map and the type of the second special map may be the same (for example, numbers indicating “0” to “9” and symbols indicating “−”), or It may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating “00” to “99”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in a decorative design display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, for example, three, a decorative design which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) each of which can be identified is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", the change of the decorative pattern (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the fixed decoration symbol (final stop symbol) which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In this manner, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which is identifiable, is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern as a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derived”). Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as a special symbol and a decoration symbol, means stopping the identification information of the decoration symbol or the like (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and terminating the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation and display of the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result, the decorative symbol fluctuates at “0”, The design may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not steadily displayed, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the decorative symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, completely displaying the decorative symbol for a shorter time than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right" include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters). Numbers, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, any combination of numbers and characters or symbols and character images, etc., may be character images, for example, people and animals, other objects, or , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image indicating an arbitrary figure). Each of the decorative symbols has a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers "1" to "8" are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8", respectively. The number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, but may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right" are displayed until the final decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the above, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers sequentially flow from upper to lower, from small to large, and the decorative symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed. Thus, a decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from a large symbol number to a small symbol number, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be subsequently displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HL and a second hold display unit 5HR are arranged. The first reservation display unit 5HL displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The first special figure reservation storage number is the variable display reservation number corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second suspension display unit 5HR displays the second special figure suspension storage number in a identifiable manner. The second special figure reserved storage number is the variable display reserved number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable prize winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on the winning start of the game. That is, a start condition (also referred to as an “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state, for example, when the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not established, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, an active display unit AHA for displaying the same effect image as the suspended display or a different effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed is arranged. The display in the active display unit AHA is referred to as an active display as a specific display (also referred to as a variable display corresponding display, a display at the time of digestion, a current display, or the like). In the active display section AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special map game using the first special map when the first start condition is satisfied, the first display section 5HL erases (digests) the first special map. 1 Active display corresponding to the hold display is performed. In addition, in the active display section AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special map game using the second special map when the second start condition is satisfied, the active display section AHA is erased (digested) in the second hold display section 5HR. An active display corresponding to the second hold display is performed. The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display need only have a common color or pattern. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display or the second hold display. It may be. The color and pattern may be different between the first hold display and the second hold display and the active display. In addition, the pedestal is always displayed on the active display unit AHA in this embodiment as a related display for making it easy for the player to recognize the area where the active display is performed, and the active display is performed above the pedestal. As will be described later in detail, the display mode of the active display may change to a display mode different from the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display by performing the active display effect. In the active display effect, by changing the display of the effect image on the active display unit AHA to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal state, the possibility of a “big hit” in the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied is announced. I do. In this embodiment, an action effect indicating (or inspiring) that the display mode of the active display changes is executed. Further, in the active display effect in this embodiment (in changing the display mode), there are a case where the active display is changed from the display state to the non-display state and a case where the display color during the display state is changed. The term "when the specific display is not displayed" is a concept that includes not only hiding the active display from the start to the end of the active display effect, but also temporarily hiding the display during the active display effect. is there.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special figure reservation storages can be specified on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the first reservation display unit 5HL and the second reservation display unit 5HR. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The first special figure reserved storage number is the number of storages in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reserved storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is particularly called the total reserved storage number. The term “number of special figure reserved storages” generally refers to a concept including all of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number. (The concept includes the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number, but excludes the total reserved storage number).

  Below the image display device 5, a normal prize ball device 6A and a normal variable prize ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are switched between a normal open state at a vertical position and an enlarged open state at a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) forms a second start winning port.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( Into an enlarged open state where it is easy to enter. Note that, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the normally open state, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, there is a possibility that the gaming ball enters more than in the enlarged opening state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured so that, in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning port, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an enlarged open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the 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 reserved storage number becomes a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4)) If not, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved storage number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4)) If the following is satisfied, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B May be the same number or different numbers.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid 82 is turned on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball passes through the large winning opening (enters). ) In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes between an open state in which the game balls easily pass (enter), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game balls cannot pass (enter), which is disadvantageous for the player. I do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this manner, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the gaming ball may enter another winning opening, such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the gaming ball into the special winning opening to obtain the winning ball, and for the player to obtain the winning ball. The second state is disadvantageous.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is configured by 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs or the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is variably displayed (variably displayed). Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called a normal symbol game (also referred to as a “regular symbol game”).

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

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball that has entered one of the general prize ports by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal prize ball device 6A, the normal variable prize ball device 6B, the special variable prize ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the operation amount (rotation amount) of a player or the like. The hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping driving of a firing motor provided in the hitting ball firing device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (storage). ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate for holding (reserving) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be able 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 forming the lower plate at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). I have. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position at which the index finger of the operator's hand is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). I have. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds an operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised as follows. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  It is sufficient that a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the stick controller 31A, for example, inside the main body of the lower plate. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors (parallel sensors) that are disposed on the left side of the center of the operation stick as viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 and parallel to the surface of the game board 2. Pair) and two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center of the operation stick as viewed from the player and perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A) or the like, which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. Is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. It is sufficient that a push sensor that detects a player's operation performed on the push button 31B is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the ordinary symbol such that the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general symbol starting condition is established, the general symbol display condition is established based on the general symbol starting condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol, such as the end of the previous ordinary symbol game, for example. Is started.

  In the ordinary symbol game, after a variation of the ordinary symbol is started, when a predetermined time that is the ordinary symbol variation time elapses, the fixed ordinary symbol as a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the determined ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a numeral or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Pull”. Become. In response to the result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol being "per-figure", an enlarged opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B is at the inclined position is performed. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the last special figure game, the big hit game state, or the like. The second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the second start condition being satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

  In the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of the special symbol is performed when the variable display time as the special figure variation time elapses. Derived special symbols (results of special figure display) as a result are derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the result of the specific display is "big hit", and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, a "small hit" is obtained as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, "losing" is obtained.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to a big hit gaming state as an advantageous state in which a round (also called “round game”) advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state. The advantageous state is not limited to the big hit gaming state (not limited to the specific gaming state), and may include a special gaming state such as a time saving state or a probable change state. In addition, the upper limit number of round games that can be executed in the jackpot game state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and the round game can be executed in the time reduction state. The upper limit number of variable display is the first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probable change state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). 1 st probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chan, which is the number of times repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is larger than the second consecutive chan number (for example, “5”). It may be included that a game situation that is more advantageous for the player, such as a part or all of the number of consecutive chans (for example, “10”).

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

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game and the special display result becomes "big hit", in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The large winning opening is kept open in a period until a predetermined number of (for example, nine) winning balls are generated or a predetermined number of (for example, nine) winning balls are generated. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is placed in a first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player is executed.

  The special winning opening door which has the special winning opening opened during the execution of the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming board 2 and thereafter closes the special winning opening, thereby providing a special variable winning prize ball device. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”). Note that, even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball does not win a large winning opening). .

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

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5" and "7", which are the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are usually open round big hit symbols and the number "5" Is a short opening round big hit symbol. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) as a normal open round specific game state controlled after a normal open round big hit symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol in a special figure game, a special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7. The door opens the big winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) as a first period elapses or a period in which a predetermined number (for example, 9) winning balls are generated. By doing so, a round is executed in which the special variable prize ball device 7 is changed to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player. The normally open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is set in each round. The upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening) is shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state (for example, 0). .1 second). In the short open jackpot state, the opening period of the special winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and the other control may be performed in the same manner as in the normal open jackpot state. Alternatively, in the short open jackpot state, the number of rounds executed may be the second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) in the normal open jackpot state.

  In such a short-term open jackpot state, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of payouts (prize balls) are obtained if a game ball wins in the special winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (for example, 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open jackpot state is a jackpot game state in which no payout (prize ball) is substantially obtained. The short-term open jackpot state is also referred to as a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot game state as the short-term open round specific game state is not limited to the one in which the opening period of the special winning opening is shorter than the jackpot game state as the normal open round specific game state. The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open-round specific game state, while the maximum number of times (for example, two times) in which the special winning opening is opened in the short-time open round specific game state is set. The number may be smaller than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. In other words, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term open round specific game state is such that the period during which the gaming ball easily passes (enters) the special winning opening in each round is changed from the first period in the normal open round specific game state. The second period is also short, and the number of rounds executed is at least one of the second round number smaller than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number of “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled as the special game state. In this small hitting game state, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball device 7 in which the big winning opening is changed to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player, as in the short-term open big hit state. That is, in the small hitting game state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, there are special figure games using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, a period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “medium”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state is a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation symbol”). ) Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. Specifically, some of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" (for example, the decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right") are previously set. When a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating an alphanumeric character of "7") constituting a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display areas (for example, "medium" decoration) which have not been stopped and displayed yet. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the decorative symbol is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state in which all or some of the combinations are changed synchronously.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the fluctuating speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (a performance image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, a rendering operation different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as the change of the display mode of the character image or the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, or the change of the change mode of the decorative pattern is called reach effect display (or simply, reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. In each reach mode, the possibility of "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability") is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach mode of the super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result becomes "big hit" (big hit expectation) becomes higher than when the reach mode of the normal reach appears. Further, as will be described later in detail, in this embodiment, super reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are prepared in advance.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be "big hit", etc. In some cases, a variable display effect for notifying the player is performed in a variable display mode of the decorative symbol. In this embodiment, a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to perform the variable display effects of “slip” and “pseudo-sequence” in response to, for example, determining a variation pattern on the main substrate 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decoration symbols are changed in all of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left,” “middle,” and “right,” and then a plurality of decoration symbol display areas (for example, After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (eg, “1” or “2”) of the temporarily stopped decorative symbol display areas is displayed. )) (For example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then stop-displaying the decorative symbol after changing it again. Then, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped and displayed is performed. In this way, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the fixed decorative symbol as a variable display result, and then a predetermined number of symbols are displayed. By executing the variable display again on the decorative symbol of the decorative symbol, when the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination without being in the reach state is stopped and displayed. is there.

  In the variable display effect of the “pseudo ream”, in response to one of the first and second start conditions of the special figure game being satisfied once, the variable display is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Until the resulting final decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left,” “middle,” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-running variations) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of times of pseudo-running changes is displayed as "left," "middle," and "right" decorative symbols, excluding the initial variation from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the temporary stop of all decorative symbols for the first time. This is the number of times the decorative design changes again in all the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo ream chances in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. After that, pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-run”, the pseudo-run fluctuation (re-fluctuation) is performed once to three times, so that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbol was started two to four times in a row. In addition, the number of times of the pseudo-run change (re-change) in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-run” may be executed up to more than one to three times, for example, four times or five times.

  As the variable display effects using such a variable display operation of the decorative pattern, in addition to “slip” and “pseudo-ream”, for example, “development chance eye”, “development chance eye end”, “slide after stop of chance eye” Such as various effect operations may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of the “development chance eyes”, “left”, “middle”, “right” after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and before the fixed decorative symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chance eyes included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped, and the variable display state of the decorative symbols is reached in the reach state. A predetermined reach effect is started. Thereby, when the decorative symbol constituting the development chance eye is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the reach state is reached. Expectation is raised.

  In the variable display effect of “End of development opportunity eyes”, after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started, “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern of a combination predetermined as a development chance eye is derived and displayed as a fixed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after chance stop”, similarly to the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result. , Temporarily display the decorative pattern of the loss combination (special combination) serving as a pseudo consecutive chance in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo ream" in which the decorative design is changed again in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative design is changed again in a part of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach display or the variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo ream", for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display and voice output as a message, lamp, etc. There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state by a rendering operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. An announcement effect for notifying the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may be executed. The production operation to be a notice effect is that the decoration design variable display is started in all of the decoration design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", and then the decoration design variable display state. May be executed (started) prior to the reaching of the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the announcement effect that informs that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. For example, a notice effect such as a display notice such as “step-up display” may be set to be executable. The effect operation to be the announcement effect may be any as long as the variable display time of the special symbol (special figure fluctuation time) does not change depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the announcement effect of "step-up display", during the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, in the display area of the image display device 5, a plurality of effect images prepared in advance are switched according to a predetermined order and displayed. In some cases, an effect operation may be performed such that the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In the announcement effect of “step-up display”, after one of a plurality of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, then the effect image is displayed. May be terminated without switching the effect display. In addition, instead of the effect display in which the effect images are switched and displayed, or together with such effect display, for example, the effect operation is performed by operating the movable member for effect in a plurality of operation modes in a predetermined order. An effect operation that changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed.

  The announcement effect that allows such a step-up is a special symbol or decoration symbol executed in response to one start winning (one game ball enters the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). Is a kind of announcement effect performed during the variable display of, and is also referred to as a step-up announcement effect in which the mode of the announcement (effect contents by display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) changes (step-up) in a plurality of stages. You. Generally, the greater the number of steps that change (the number of steps), the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit"). In addition, according to the number of steps in the step-up notice production, or the production mode at each step, it becomes “probable big hit”, a specific reach production is executed, “non-probable big hit” to “probable big hit” For example, at least one of the promotions may be announced. Further, the object to be notified may be changed depending on the number of times of change (the number of steps). For example, the "reach fixed" may be reached up to the second step, the "super reach determined" may be reached up to the third step, and the "big hit" may be determined up to the fourth step. The change in the mode of the notice (step-up) may be such that different character images are displayed in order or step-up by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, any means can be used as long as the player can recognize that the state of the means for giving a notice (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) has changed stepwise from the viewpoint of the player.

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

  In the case where a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or without the reach effect, the fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “loss”.

  When a normal big hit symbol such as a special symbol showing a number of “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a normal open round big hit symbol as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is displayed. In response to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect has been executed, or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal jackpot combination ("non-probable variable jackpot combination") of a plurality of types of jackpot combinations ) Is stopped and displayed. The fixed decoration symbol which is usually a jackpot combination is, for example, a symbol number "1" variably displayed in each of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5. One of the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, or “8” among the decorative symbols of “−8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. It is only necessary that all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R be stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines. Ornament symbols in which the symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are called normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variable symbols”).

  In response to the fact that the determined special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or without the reach effect, the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a “variable display mode” (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "non-probable change" big hit type, the state is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, the time reduction control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time-saving control, the variable display time (special-figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special-figure game is reduced as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a jackpot game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). The same control is performed as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed after the end of the big hit game state, and one of the conditions that the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first. Sometimes, it should be finished.

  As a special symbol, among the special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols, when the variable symbol big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number of “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state. Correspondingly, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “normal” is performed, or without performing the reach effect, a predetermined one of a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is executed. There is a case where the fixed decorative symbol which is a certain-variable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The determined decorative symbol to be the probability variable jackpot combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. One of the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” among the decorative symbols of “」 ”to“ 8 ”is“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”. It is only necessary that all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R be stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines. Decorative symbols having odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" that constitute the probability variable jackpot combination are referred to as probability variable symbols. When the variable probability big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol which is a normal big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is the normal jackpot combination or the variable jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the variable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of "big hit". In this case, it is referred to as a “probable change” variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "big hit" big hit type, the state is controlled to the normal open big hit state, and after that, the probability variation control (probable change control) is performed together with the time saving control. By performing the probable change control, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probable change control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the state is controlled again to the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. Note that, similarly to the time-saving control, when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game state, the certainty change control may be ended. In addition, even if the probable-change control is terminated when the “probable-change-over” is determined to end the probable-change control in the probable-change fall lottery executed each time the special map game is started after the end of the big hit game state. Good.

  When the time saving control is performed, the control is performed by the normal symbol display 20 so that the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game is shorter than that in the normal state, and the normal symbol is changed in each ordinary game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is "per-figure" as compared to the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per-figure". The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, for example, the control for increasing the tilt control time for performing the tilting than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. As described above, the control that is advantageous to the player by making it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening with the time saving control 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 performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged opening state is increased more than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and the special figure game can be frequently executed. The time required for the variable display result to become a "big hit" is reduced. The period during which the high opening control can be executed 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 game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the game state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a highly accurate state. A game state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the certainty change control is also referred to as a high certainty high base state. A probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control may be particularly referred to as a “probable change state”, and may be referred to as a time saving attached probable state in order to be distinguished from the highly accurate low base state. On the other hand, a probable change state in which only time-varying control is performed and time-saving control or high-opening control is not performed (high-precision low-base state) may be referred to as a time-saving no-probability state in order to distinguish it from the high-precision high-base state. A time-saving state in which the time-saving control or the high-opening control is performed without performing the probable change control is also referred to as a low-probability high-base state. The normal state in which none of the probability change control, the time saving control, and the high release control are performed is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probable change control is performed in the game state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be frequently executed, and the probability that the variable display result in each special figure game is "big hit" Is increased, the player is in an advantageous state. A game state advantageous to a player different from the jackpot game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a short-term open round big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, or a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed. In this case, one of a plurality of combinations of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as opening chances may be stopped and displayed without changing the decorative display variable display state to the reach state. In addition, when the short-term open round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. At a later time, for example, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (a fixed decorative symbol that is a chance eye corresponding to the state of a short open round big hit) may be stopped and displayed.

  In response to the fixed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a short-term open round big hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the case where the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of "striking" (also referred to as "striking big hit" or "suddenly changing big hit"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" for the "big hit" big hit type, it is controlled to the short-term open big hit state, and after that, the time-saving control and the positive change control may be performed.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number of “2” is stopped and displayed, and based on the variable display result being “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit”. However, when the special figure game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special game state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit game state, The special game state may end and return to the normal state.

  If the special winning symbol that constitutes the opening chance eyes is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol and the large winning opening is in the open state, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "stochastic" Based on this, there is a case where the state is controlled to the short-term open big hit state, and a case where the variable display result is controlled to the small hitting game state based on “small hit”. On the other hand, the reason why the special winning symbol is opened after the determined decorative symbol constituting the reach combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol is that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "surprise". Only when controlled to the short-term open jackpot state based on this. Therefore, the fixed decorative symbol constituting the opening chance eye corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state, while the fixed decorative symbol of the reach combination is in the short-term open big hit state. Corresponds to being controlled.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probable jackpot combination or a probable variable jackpot combination, a re-lottery effect may be executed. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination in the “left,” “middle,” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, , "Middle", "Right" in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative symbols are aligned again, and then fluctuated again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed (final stop display) as a fixed decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the decorative symbol that has been temporarily stopped and displayed is re-fluctuated, and then the final decorative symbol becomes a normal jackpot combination. Re-lottery is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the decoration pattern which is temporarily stopped and displayed is re-fluctuated, and then the determined decoration which becomes the probable change big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect in which symbols are stopped and displayed may be executed, or a re-lottery drop-out effect may be executed.

  After the finalized decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one of the rounds ends in the jackpot game state at the start of the jackpot game state or during the execution of the round in the jackpot game state During the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot gaming state until the next variable display game is started, etc., during the jackpot game state, it is a positive change notification effect whether to control to the positive change state or not A promotion effect may be performed. Note that the notification effect similar to the jackpot medium promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot game state. In the big hit game state, the medium-sized jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round is completed may be particularly referred to as an “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot medium promotion production, there is a jackpot medium promotion success production that informs that there is a promotion where the game state is in a certain change state even though the fixed decorative pattern is a normal big hit combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a certain change state There is an announcement of promotion failure during the jackpot. For example, in a jackpot medium promotion effect, a decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the positively-variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. For example, by displaying a different effect image, the player may be notified of the presence or absence of the promotion to be in the probable change state so that the player can recognize it.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided 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 arranged on a back surface of the gaming board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, 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 function of setting random numbers used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 11 controls the lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol, and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the ordinary symbol display 20, etc. It also has a control function.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 which takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and a signal from 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 the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the image display device 5 and the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as all or a part of the display operation on the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or a part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect lamp 9. Function for determining the control content for causing the electrical component for execution to perform a predetermined effect operation.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first reservation display device 25A, a second reservation display device 25B, and a general symbol reservation display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as display control is connected.

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

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 that stores 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 game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103. It comprises a random number circuit 104 for performing the processing and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data in the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the same, and a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 temporarily stores various Read operation, CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of game control microcomputer 100 via I / O 105, reception operation, and CPU 103 moves out of game control microcomputer 100 via I / O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

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

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

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

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The super reach variation pattern has a reach effect in a mode such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “loss”.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply 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 content of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating a progress state of the game. The RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 has a wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, a wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 includes a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a user's operation has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 and the like count numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, and the like). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, a special figure change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The effect control pattern at the time of the special figure change corresponds to a plurality of types of change patterns, in a period from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the finalized special symbol which is the special figure display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data showing the control contents of various effecting operations such as variable display operation of decorative design, reach effect, effect display operation in re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operation without variable display of decorative symbol. Have been. The announcement effect control pattern is configured from data indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in correspondence with an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and include data indicating the control contents thereof. The special figure fluctuation effect control patterns may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect form in each reach effect is different for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (effect control pattern at the time of a special figure change) based on the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, for example, when starting the variable display of the decorative symbol. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern) when, for example, starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect. Here, when setting an effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the effect control pattern may be configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and only the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 which receives the instruction from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the instruction from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in a VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 13 which receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesizing IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like. . Thereafter, each time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not the value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values. If the value matches, the effect operation according to the corresponding control data is performed. Control.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 has an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  Next, an operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present 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 started, 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 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupts to be prohibited. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and a loop process is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be performed, and then the loop process may be started.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information and the like supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (step S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random numbers MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S15). In the special symbol process process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the operation and set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, thereby variably displaying the ordinary symbol and moving the ordinary symbol prize ball device 6B. Enables setting of wing piece tilting operation.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 executes the command control processing 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, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 is output to the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit an effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After the command control process is executed, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after the interrupt control is set.

  Next, an operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present 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 started, 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 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupts to be prohibited. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and a loop process is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be performed, and then the loop process may be started.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the operation and set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, normal symbol processing is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, thereby variably displaying the ordinary symbol and moving the ordinary symbol prize ball device 6B. Enables setting of wing piece tilting operation.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes the 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. As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 is output to the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit an effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After the command control process is executed, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after the interrupt control is set.

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

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines the first winning port based on the detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the starting port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is ON (step S201; Yes), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is increased to a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. If the first special figure pending storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first starting port switch 22A is turned off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is ON based on a detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is ON (Step S204; Yes), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value. (For example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) is determined (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. If the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the startup port buffer value, which is the storage value of the startup port buffer, is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by one. In this manner, the first reserved stored number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved stored number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to add 1 (step S208). For example, the count value of the total reserved storage number, which is the storage value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

  After executing the processing in step S208, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result or the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the RAM 102. Is extracted (step S209). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to determine whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game to the "big hit" to the big hit game state, and to set the variable display result to the "small hit" for the small hit. This is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the game state, and takes a value in a range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is "big hit", to be any of "non-probable", "probable", and "probable". For example, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example. By executing the process of step S209, the CPU 103 outputs numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display result including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. When the value is “2”, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 and MR2 is set in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 6B.

  In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6A, a game ball passes (enters) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and a start winning (first start winning) is generated. The pending data of the special figure game that has been started but has not yet been started (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the order in which game balls are detected) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening to determine the first starting condition for the passing (entering) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result or the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, which is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, is set as the reservation data, and the storage number is a predetermined upper limit. It is stored until a value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the hold information that enables determination as to whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In the second special figure holding storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, and the start winning (second start winning) is obtained. The reservation data of the special figure game that has occurred but has not been started yet (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the holding number in the second start winning opening and associates the holding number with the second starting condition in passing (entering) the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like or the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type as reserved data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. (Eg, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B indicates that execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the hold information that enables determination as to whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In addition, the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, and the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in a common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, the opening information indicating which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the holding information, and stored in association with the holding number. .

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

  After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the first special figure reserved storage number Is set to transmit either the first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the notification or the second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number (step S212). The set storage number notification command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process ends. Note that, in place of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) of the total reserved storage number may be used.

  After executing the processing of step S212, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (Step S213; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (Step S214), and then Step S204 Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (step S213; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215). The start winning determination process ends. As a result, even when both the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid winning prize of a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both valid starting prizes can be surely completed.

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

  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, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are displayed based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game on the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit". It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (a big hit symbol or a big hit symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Any of a small hit symbol and a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  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, the variation pattern is determined using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern based on a result of a prior decision as to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Is determined as one of a plurality of types. The random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is a random value used to determine a variation pattern in a variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1” to “1”. 251 ". When the variable pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process of step S110 and the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variation pattern including a variable display time of a fixed special symbol, a special symbol, and a decoration symbol, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and use the special symbol or the decorative symbol. For determining the variable display mode.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process of setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. And the like. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is a value stored in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102, is decremented or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device is added. Regardless of whether the game is the special figure game using the first special figure in 4A or the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the measurement of the elapsed time is performed by the common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol change process of step S112 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is only necessary that the processing be such that the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (derived). This includes a process for making a setting for making the setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and opening a big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit". include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the jackpot type is “non-probable”, “probable”, or “probable”. As an example, in response to the jackpot type of “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the upper limit of the period in which the special winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the maximum number of times the round is executed is set. By setting the number of times of opening of the mouth to “15 times”, the setting of the normal opening big hit state may be performed. On the other hand, the upper limit of the period in which the special winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second” in accordance with the jackpot type of “spot”, and the number of times the special winning opening is opened is the upper limit of the number of times the round is executed. May be set to “15 times” to set the short-term open jackpot state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

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

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit ending process, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and other such effect devices are used to wait for a period during which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability change control and the time saving control in response to the end of the big hit game state, and the like. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting game state based on the variable display result being “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", similarly to when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "striking", the upper limit of the period in which the special winning opening is opened is set. The setting of the small hitting game state may be performed by setting “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening the special winning opening to “15 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process of stopping supply of a drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In the small hit ending process, the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is performed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. The process includes a process of waiting until the elapse. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S110 in FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

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

  Subsequent to the processing in step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one from the second reserved figure count value and updated, for example, so that the second special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by one. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry by the unit 151B. (Step S233). In addition, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so that the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter is subtracted by one. At this time, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved storage number counter value stored in the first reserved storage number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”. As described above, the process in step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved storage number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure starts in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be changed. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winning is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winning has occurred, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. What is necessary is just to be able to determine.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved figure storage count, and the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A are shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so that the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter is subtracted by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

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

  The first special figure display result determination table 130A stores the variable display result before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and to control the small display game state as the small hit as the variable display result. It is a table that is referred to to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B stores the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and to control the small display game state as the small hit as the variable display result. It is a table that is referred to to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, special figure display is performed according to whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low accuracy state), or a probable change state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the result is assigned to a special map display result such as "big hit", "small hit", or "losing". In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state (low-probability state), or the probable change state (high-probability state), a disturbance for determining the special figure display result is made. A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to a special map display result such as “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the determined value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is such that the special figure display result is "big hit". "Is the determination data assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probable change state (high accuracy state), the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state) is set. More determined values are assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" than before. As a result, in the probable state (high-precision state) in which the probable-variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special map display result is set to "big hit" as compared with the normal state or the time saving state (low-precision state). When the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable change state, it is compared with the normal state or the time reduction state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control to the big hit gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a determined value in a predetermined range (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determined value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, and When the variable display result is determined based on the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result is displayed. The ratio determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state as “small hit” can be made different.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hitting game state as "small hit". In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as the state (high accuracy and high base state), the small hitting game state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball may occur. By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to an extension of the game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a determined value in a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table 130A is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. Is also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determined value than in the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. In this way, the ratio determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state in the high base state such as the time saving state or the probable change state may be lower than that in the low base state such as the normal state or the probable change state without the time saving state. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the determination of the special figure display result may be performed with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  Subsequent to the process of step S239 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is converted into each of "big hit", "small hit", and "losing". By comparing with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “loss” (step S240).

  In step S239, since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current game state is selected, in the processing of step S240, the game state when variable display of a special figure game or the like is started is changed to a certain state. It is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" using different determination data depending on whether or not. For example, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the normal state or the time saving state, the game state is displayed in the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the time saving state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to the table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probable change state, the gaming state is displayed in the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the case of the probable change state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to this.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). If it is determined that the hit is a "big hit" (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the ON state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type to one of a plurality of types (step S243).

  The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Is a table that is referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special figure game is the first special figure (a special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special figure (second The number (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type depends on whether it is the special symbol display device 4B). Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the determined value to the big hit type of “probability” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the determined value in the predetermined range (a value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the “big hit” jackpot type, while Is the second special map, the determined value is not assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A being satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of a second start condition for starting a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined as “probable” can be made different. In particular, in the special map game using the second special map, it is not determined that the big hit type is set to “shock” and the state is controlled to be in the short-time open big hit state. In a game state in which game balls easily enter the second starting winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid a frequent occurrence of a short-term open big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to an extension of the game. .

  Note that, even when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, a determined value in a predetermined range different from that in the case where the fluctuation special map is the first special map may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability”. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, a smaller determined value than in the case where the fluctuation special map is the first special map may be assigned to the "big hit" big hit type. Alternatively, the big hit type may be determined with reference to the common table data regardless of whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map.

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

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is determined to be one of a time-saving state and a probable state in which the player has a higher degree of advantage than the time-saving state. Is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. The determined jackpot type is stored, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value, which is a storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102, in accordance with the determined jackpot type (step S245). As an example, if the jackpot type is “non-probable”, the jackpot type buffer value is “0”, if “probable”, it is “1”, and if it is “probable”, it is “2”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is not "big hit" (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S246). Then, when it is determined that the small hit has occurred (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the ON state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that it is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after executing any of the processes of steps S245 and S247, whether to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the pre-determination of whether or not, and further, the result of the determination of the big hit type when the big hit game state is set (step S248). As an example, if it is determined that the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S246, the special figure display result becomes a loss pattern corresponding to a predetermined result indicating “losing”. The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is set as the fixed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the fixed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is "big hit", the big hit symbols "3", "5", "7" are determined according to the result of the big hit type determination in step S244. Is set as a fixed special symbol. In other words, according to the result of determining the jackpot type to be “non-probable”, a special symbol indicating a number “3” that is a normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as a fixed special symbol. In addition, according to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is “probable change”, a special symbol indicating the number “7” which is the probable variable jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the fixed special symbol. In accordance with the result of determining the jackpot type as “spotted”, a special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open jackpot symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol.

  After the fixed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal process ends. . If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. The normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11 to effect control. It is determined whether the data has been transmitted to the substrate 12. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demo display setting ends. 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 ends.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 4 as a variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit change pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A is selected as a use table for determining a change pattern to one of a plurality of types. It is set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “non-probable”, “probable”, or “probable” (step S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A converts the variation pattern into a random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is to be “big hit”. It is a table that is referred to to determine one of a plurality of types based on the table. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (decision) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probable”, “probable”, or “probable”. ) Are assigned to any of the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, the variation pattern PB4-3, and the variation pattern PC1-1 to the variation pattern PC1-3.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion where the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern is different depending on which of the plurality of types has been determined. . For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”, the determined values for the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3 are determined. Assignments are different. This makes it possible to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern in accordance with the result of determining which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types.

  In addition, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which a determined value is assigned to a different variation pattern depending on which of the plurality of types has been determined. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”, a determined value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3. On the other hand, no determined value is assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable”, while the determined values are assigned to the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3, the fluctuation patterns PA4-1 and PB4 are determined. No determined value is assigned to -1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and fluctuation pattern PB4-3. With this, when the special map display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-time open big hit state according to the “probability”, the variation pattern is determined to be different from the case where the normal open big hit state is controlled. be able to.

  When the jackpot type is determined to be any of "non-probable", "probable", and "probable", depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable state, or a time-saving state. Thus, the assignment of the determined value to each variation pattern may be made different. This makes it possible to vary the ratio determined by the same variation pattern depending on which of the plurality of types of game state. Also, when the jackpot type is determined to be one of “non-probable”, “probable”, and “probable”, depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable state, or a time reduction state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different fluctuation patterns. Thereby, a different variation pattern can be determined depending on which of the plurality of types of the game state is. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “non-probable”, more determined values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 indicating the normal reach fluctuation pattern than in the case of “probable”. . Therefore, when the super-reach reach effect is executed, the probability of the jackpot type being “probable change” is higher than “non-probable change”, so that the player can be expected to play the game. Interest can be improved. In addition, in the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern PB4-2 that performs the reach effect of the super reach B is larger than the variation pattern PB4-1 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C, The fluctuation pattern PB4-3 for performing the reach effect of the super reach A, that is, more determined values are assigned as the fluctuation time becomes longer (see the fluctuation time in FIG. 3) than the fluctuation pattern PB4-2. .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 10 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. And set (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), a loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. 11C is used as a usage table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. Select and set (step S266). For example, by determining whether or not the time saving flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, it is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed in which the time saving control is performed in the gaming state with the probability change state or the time saving state (step S267). ).

  The loss variation pattern determination table 132C indicates, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result should be “losing”, determines the variation pattern based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the crab.

  In the losing variation pattern determination table 132C, the determined values are changed so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern is different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time saving control in the time saving state. Some parts are assigned to patterns. Thus, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the game state is the normal state, the probability change state, or the time saving control in the time saving state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there is a portion in which a determined value is assigned to a different variation pattern depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time saving control in the time saving state. Thus, a different variation pattern can be determined depending on whether the game state is the normal state, the probability change state, or the time reduction control in the time reduction state. It should be noted that in the losing variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, more determination values are determined than the determination values assigned to the variation patterns for performing the super-reach reach effect. Values are assigned to non-reach variation patterns. Therefore, when the super-reach reach effect is executed, the expectation of the big hit is high. In addition, in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, the reach effect of the super reach B is greater than the variation pattern PB2-1 in which the reach effect of the super reach C is performed, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. The variation pattern PB2-3 that performs the reach effect of the super reach A is greater in the variation pattern PB2-2 that performs the fluctuation pattern PB2-2 than the variation pattern PB2-2. (See reference) Decision values are assigned to reduce. Therefore, the higher the reach effect of the super reach having a longer fluctuation time is, the higher the expectation of the big hit becomes. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention also to the type of the reach effect to be executed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  After executing any one of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. The variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure game executed using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first starting condition is determined. Or whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure game executed using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition is determined. Using numerical data indicating a common random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, the fluctuation pattern can be determined to any one of a plurality of types by a common processing module.

  When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for the variation pattern determination is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the fluctuation pattern to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any one of the plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is ON, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit change pattern determination table 132B and determine the change pattern to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the change pattern is assigned. In this manner, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine a variation pattern prepared in advance in accordance with the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the variable pattern is determined in the process of step S269, thereby determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach”. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether the variable display state of the decorative symbol is to be the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure variation time that is a variable display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the variation pattern is set (step S270). The special figure variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (the special figure display result). It is.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S273, setting for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address (head address) of the prepared first variation start command table in the ROM 101 is transmitted to the RAM 102. The data is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the prepared second variation start command table is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

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

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

  After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol change processing (step S273), and then the change pattern setting processing ends.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and a CTC (counter / timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal serving as an effect control command is sent from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. For example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

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

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative luminous body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and a production model The determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control commands and the like transmitted from the main board 11 with respect to the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, such as the driving operation in.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any one of the following steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122 or the like, for example. I do.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether a first change start command or a second change start command from the main board 11 is received, and whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5. And the like.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process is performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display and various other effecting operations, the processing includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, and the like. In addition, the variable display start setting process of step S171 includes a process of performing settings for executing an active display effect. The active display effect in this embodiment is executed in a variable display that is in a reach state (more specifically, a super reach), and is a notice effect informing that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. is there. Specifically, the active display effect in this embodiment is an effect that changes the display color of the active display from the normal mode “white” to a mode such as “blue”, “red”, and “non-display”. As the final display mode, when "non-display" is set, the expectation of "big hit" is the highest, followed by "red", then "blue", and "white" with no change. The degree is low. In other words, the active display effect is an effect in which the display mode of the active display is changed to any one of a plurality of stages according to the degree of expectation. Note that there is a case where the change is made across steps or a case where the change is made in a stepwise manner. Further, in this embodiment, the expectation of “big hit” is higher when super reach A is executed than when super reach B is executed, and is higher when super reach B is executed. However, since the expectation of "big hit" is set higher than when super reach C is executed, when super reach A is executed, the super reach B or C is executed more than when super reach B or C is executed. The ratio of the display mode of the active display being “non-display” is high. Also, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the active display changes in the active display effect (when the active display changes from the display state to the non-display state, and when the display color of the active display being displayed changes). ), A notification effect for notifying that the change has been made, for example, by voice, light, vibration, message, or the like, is also executed.

  Further, in the active display effect in this embodiment, as the timing at which the active display of the display mode of “white” displayed at the start of the change, immediately after the start of the change, the first half of the super reach, the middle of the super reach, the second half of the super reach, Such a change timing is set in advance, and which of the respective timings changes is prepared in advance as a plurality of change patterns including the number of times of change. Then, one of the change patterns is determined from the plurality of change patterns in accordance with the variable display result (including a pattern without change). In other words, by performing the setting for executing the active display effect, the display mode and the change pattern as the final change destination are determined. Further, in the variable display setting process in this embodiment, execution setting of an action effect indicating (or inspiring) that the display mode of the active display is changed is also performed. In the action effect according to the present embodiment, a gaseous effect effect that does not change the display mode of the active display when executed may be performed.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various operations during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Is performed. After performing such an effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of a decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern at the time of a special figure change, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. In response to the above, a fixed decorative symbol as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed. If the final decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the special figure variation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is provided. When the elapsed time has elapsed, the variable decoration result can be determined by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative symbol on the side of the effect control board 12, without relying on the effect control command from the main board 11. When the fixed decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”. In the variable display effect processing according to the present embodiment, an active display effect is executed in accordance with the change pattern determined in the variable display start setting processing in step S171, and an action effect is executed. Further, when the active display changes from the display state to the non-display state, and when the display color of the active display being displayed changes, a notification effect for notifying the change is also executed.

  The wait process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start specifying command is received, if the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6” corresponding to the big hit medium effect process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start specifying command is received, if the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Is updated to “4”. Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "losing", and the value of the effect process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. To output sound or sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (effect sound signal) to the sound control board 13, and to output the game effect lamp 9 by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various kinds of effect control in the small hitting game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the decoration LED. In the small hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is updated to "5" which is a value corresponding to the small hit end production. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. To output sound or sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (effect sound signal) to the sound control board 13, and to output the game effect lamp 9 by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various kinds of effect control at the end of the small hitting game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the decoration LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In this big hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern corresponding to the production content in the big hit game state, and displays a production image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. Also, the output of a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13 causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output sounds and sound effects, and the output of the command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 causes the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration. Various effect controls in the big hit game state, such as turning on / off / flashing the use LED, are executed. In addition, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. Output of a command (effect sound signal) to the voice control board 13 to output a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R; Various effect control such as turning on / off / blinking the LED at the end of the big hit gaming state is executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S171 in FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 13, first, for example, by reading EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, the special figure display result It is determined whether or not it becomes (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), the designated fluctuation pattern is read, for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” (step S <b> 522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the processing of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined left determined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol 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, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thereby, the right determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols 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 value for determining a medium-fixed symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the middle fixed decoration symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decoration symbols is determined. In the process of step S523, a determined decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols that constitute the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left-right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left-right determined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers which are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the decoration pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and by referring to a predetermined medium-fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the middle determined decorative symbol 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, in the case where the determined decorative symbol is a big hit combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle determined decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol and the right determined decorative symbol, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to or from the symbol number of the medium determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decorative symbol, a difference (symbol difference) between the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol with the symbol number may be determined, and a middle fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not "losing" (step S521; No), the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or the special figure display. It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). If it is determined to be “spot” or “small hit” (step S525; Yes), the final decoration is a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “spot” or “small hit”, for example, an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, in response to a case where any of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of the plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative patterns. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a chance eye updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the combination of the determined decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes may be determined.

  If it is determined in step S525 that it is "non-probable" or "probable" other than "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is determined. The combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined jackpot determined symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table or the like, the same symbol numbers are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right" on the screen of the image display device 5. Determine the decoration pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, or whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, a determination is made that a different decorative symbol is determined as a fixed decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols is selected to be determined as a fixed decorative pattern constituting a non-probable change big hit combination. Just fine. When the jackpot type is “probable change”, any one of a plurality of types of normal designs or probable designs is selected to be a decorative design that constitutes a non-probable change combination or a probable change combination. Should be determined. At this time, if the determined decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination is determined, the notification to the effect of being controlled to the probable variable state in the re-lottery effect during the variable display is not performed, and is executed according to the jackpot gaming state. What is necessary is just to be notified that the state is controlled to be in the probable change state by the promotion during the big hit or the like. On the other hand, when the determined decorative symbol of the probable change big hit combination is determined, the fact that the game is controlled to the probable change state is performed in the re-lottery effect during the variable display or without performing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing the processing of step S524 or S527, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach (step S528). In the process of step S528, it may be determined whether or not a super-reach variation pattern is obtained by reading EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. If it is determined in step S528 that the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes an active display effect execution setting process for executing an active display effect (step S529).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S529 of FIG. 13 as the active display effect execution setting process. In the active display effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final display mode in the active display effect by referring to the final change destination determination table shown in FIG. 15 (step S901). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the final change destination determination table shown in FIG. 15 stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance according to the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display, for example. The final display mode in the display (how many steps are changed when the active display effect is executed) is determined.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the final change destination determination table. As shown in FIG. 15, when the variable display result is “big hit (probable change / non-probable change)”, the final display mode has the highest determination ratio of “non-display”, and then determines “red”. The ratio is set so as to be highest, followed by “blue” and “white” with the lowest determination ratio. In addition, the display mode of “non-display” means that the active display being displayed is erased to make it difficult for the player to visually recognize, the display color is displayed in the same color as the background color, or the display size is extremely small. Display. In addition, not all of the active display may be partially displayed. When the variable display result is “losing (super reach)” including a super-reach effect in the fluctuation pattern, as the final display stage, the determination ratio of “white” is the highest, followed by “blue”, followed by “blue” The determination ratio is set so that “red” and “non-display” are the lowest. As described above, when the display mode is set to “non-display”, the possibility of “big hit” is set to be high, so that the player's attention to the active display mode can be attracted. it can. Note that, for example, when the variable display result is “losing (super reach)”, the determination ratio may be set so as not to be in the “non-display” display mode. Further, even when the variable display result is “big hit (probable change / non-probable change)”, the determination ratio may be different depending on whether it is a probable big hit or a non-probable variable big hit. Regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit (probable change / non-probable change)” or “losing (super reach)”, the determination ratio may be different depending on the type of super reach. Further, there may be a type of super reach that does not become “non-display”. Further, in the case where the variable display result is “big hit (probable change / non-probable change)”, an example has been described in which the final display mode is set so that the determination ratio of “non-display” is the highest. Conversely, the degree of expectation next to “white” may be used.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when Super Reach A is executed, the degree of expectation of a “big hit” is higher than when Super Reach B is executed, and Super Reach B is executed. When the super reach A is executed, the super reach B and C are executed when the super reach A is executed since the degree of expectation of “big hit” is set higher in the case where the super reach C is executed. The ratio of the display mode of the active display being “non-display” is higher than that in the case where the display is performed. Therefore, in this case, the timing of change to “non-display” is set to be during execution of super-reach so that the player can clearly recognize that “non-display” according to the type of super reach. It may be. According to this, the display variation of the active display becomes “non-display” more frequently during the execution of Super Reach A than during the execution of Super Reach B. Can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after executing the processing of step S901, the effect control CPU 120 determines a change pattern as an active display effect pattern based on the final change destination determined in the processing of step S901 (step S902). In the process of step S902, the change pattern in the active display effect is determined with reference to the change pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. When the change pattern is changed to the final change destination determined in step S901, the change pattern is such that the timing is changed immediately after the start of the change, the first half of the super reach, the middle of the super reach, or the second half of the super reach in any form. There is something that shows. The timing such as the first half, the middle and the second half of the super reach may be set in advance according to the type of the super reach (that is, may be a temporal timing), or may be a timing according to the progress of the effect. (For example, the period from the start of the super reach to the start of the battle effect is the first half, the period during the battle effect is the middle stage, and the execution timing is determined by lottery from the period). In this embodiment, the degree of expectation of "big hit" differs depending on which change pattern changes the display mode of the active display.

  FIG. 16A is a change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final change destination is “white”. As shown in FIG. 16A, when the final change destination is “white”, the change pattern of the change pattern PT4-1-01 (the number of changes is “0”) in which the active display does not change and remains “white”, The transition pattern PT4-1-02 (the number of times of change is "1") that returns to "white" in the latter half of the super-reach after temporarily becoming "non-display" in the middle of the reach, and the "non-display" in the first half of the super-reach After "display", the change pattern of the change pattern PT4-1-03 (the number of changes "1") that returns to "white" in the middle of the super reach is set at the determined ratio shown. In addition, a change pattern that changes to a display mode such as “red” or “blue” and then returns to “white” may be set (hereinafter, FIGS. 16B to 16C, And FIG. 17). Further, in this embodiment, when the final change destination is “white”, the change once performed by the change pattern of “non-display” is more “big hit” than the change pattern that does not change as “white”. Is determined so that the ratio of the determination becomes higher. Therefore, the expectation that the active display becomes “non-display” can be improved (the same applies to FIGS. 16B to 16C and FIG. 17). Note that the timing of re-display after being temporarily hidden is the same as the timing when the display mode is changed in the active display effect, but only the timing of re-display is a different timing. You may do so. Further, for example, after the image is temporarily hidden in the first half of the super reach, the image may be hidden in the middle of the super reach and may be displayed again in the latter half. According to this, the range of effects can be expanded, and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved. Also, for example, the lower the timing of the non-display, the lower the re-display ratio may be. (That is, the later the timing of performing the action effect performed by the change to the non-display, the lower the re-display. May be reduced). In addition, when the display is redisplayed after being hidden once, the active display is displayed in a mode unique to the redisplay, such as in a character mode or in a mode in which the background is seen through. You may do so. In addition, the active display being displayed is re-displayed, for example, by displaying an active display to which a “non-display” message is added, or by displaying a “non-display” telop on the image display device 5. , That is, once hidden, may be recognized by the player.

  FIG. 16B is a change pattern determination table referred to when the final change destination is “blue”. As shown in FIG. 16B, as a change pattern, PT4-2-01 (the number of display step changes “1”) in which the active display displayed in “white” at the start of the change becomes “blue” immediately after, In any of the first half of the super reach to the second half of the super reach, PT4-2-02 to 04 (the number of changes is "1") that changes from "white" to "blue", and once "not displayed" in the first half of the super reach or the middle of the super reach Are set at the determined ratios shown in the figure. In this embodiment, the later the change timing to the display form of the final change destination is, the higher the ratio of “big hit” becomes, so that the player can pay attention to the change timing (hereinafter, FIG. 16). (C) and FIG. 17). Contrary to this, the earlier the change timing to the display mode of the final change destination may be, the higher the ratio of “big hit” may be. Further, in this embodiment, when the final change destination is “blue”, the change once performed by the change pattern of “non-display” is performed more than the change pattern that does not change as it is after the change to “blue”. The determination ratio is set so that the ratio of "big hit" is high. Therefore, the expectation that the active display becomes “non-display” can be improved.

  FIG. 16C is a change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final change destination is “red”. As shown in FIG. 16C, as a change pattern, PT4-3-01 (the number of display step changes “1”) in which the active display displayed in “white” at the start of the change becomes “red” immediately thereafter, In any of the first half of the super reach to the second half of the super reach, PT4-3-02 to 04 (the number of changes is “1”) that changes from “white” to “red” and the active display displayed as “white” at the start of the change Immediately after becoming “blue”, PT4-3-05-07 (the number of changes “2”) that changes from “blue” to “red” in any of the first half of the super reach to the second half of the super reach, PT4-3-08-10 (active display displayed in “white” changes to “blue” in the first half of superreach or the middle of superreach, and changes to “red” in the middle of superreach or the second half of superreach) And the change pattern of PT4-3-11 to 13 (change number of "2" or "3"), which is temporarily "not displayed" in the first half of the super reach or the middle of the super reach. Is set with In this embodiment, as the step change to the display mode of the final change destination is a step change in which the degree of expectation is improved and does not include a change in which the degree of expectation decreases, the more the number of changes (the plural Since the ratio of “big hits” increases as the stage changes, the player's attention can be paid to the number of changes (the same applies to FIG. 17 hereinafter). On the contrary, the smaller the number of changes to the display mode of the final change destination, the higher the ratio of “big hit” may be. Further, in this embodiment, when the final change destination is “red”, the change once performed by the change pattern of “non-display” is performed more than the change pattern that does not change as it is after being changed to “red”. The determination ratio is set so that the ratio of "big hit" is high. Therefore, the expectation that the active display becomes “non-display” can be improved.

  FIG. 17 is a change pattern determination table referred to when the final change destination is “non-display”. As shown in FIG. 17, as a change pattern, PT4-4-01 (display step change number “1”) in which the active display displayed in “white” at the start of the change becomes “non-display” immediately after, and super reach. In any of the first half to the second half of the super reach, PT4-4-02 to 04 change from "white" to "non-display" (the number of changes is "1") and immediately after the active display displayed as "white" at the start of the change , The color changes from “blue” to “non-display” in any of the first half of the super reach to the second half of the super reach (PT4-4-05 to 07 (the number of changes “2”)) After the active display displayed in “white” immediately changes to “red”, PT4-4-08-10 changes from “red” to “non-display” in any of the first half of super reach to the second half of super reach. Strange The number of times “2”) and the active display displayed as “white” at the start of the change becomes “blue” in the first half of the super reach or the middle of the super reach, and changes to “red” in the middle of the super reach or the second half of the super reach. -11 to 13 (the number of changes is “2”) and the active display displayed in white at the start of the change becomes “red” in the first half of the super reach or the middle of the super reach, and “not displayed” in the middle of the super reach or the second half of the super reach. PT4-4-14 to 16 (the number of changes is "2"), which becomes "blue" in the first half of super reach, becomes "red" in the middle of super reach, and changes to "non-display" in the second half of super reach. -4-17 (change number “3”) and PT4-4-18, which is “invisible” once in any of the middle of super reach and immediately after the start of fluctuation Change pattern 2 (change frequency "3" or "4") is set at a determined rate shown. In the illustrated example, an example is shown in which there is a pattern that changes to the display mode of “non-display” immediately after the start of the change. However, the display mode of “non-display” does not change immediately after the start of the change. Is also good. According to this, the active display is always displayed immediately after the start of the fluctuation, so that the change to “non-display” can be emphasized. In addition to the above, a timing for changing to “non-display” at a timing before the development of the super reach may be prepared. In addition to the patterns shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, for example, there may be a timing that changes only to “blue” or “red” or a timing that changes only to “non-display”.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after determining the change pattern in the process of step S902, effect control CPU 120 determines the mode of the effect effect to be executed (step S903), and ends the active display effect execution setting process. Specifically, in the process of step S903, it is determined according to the action effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 18A to 18D that either the action effect A or the action effect B or the action effect is not to be executed.

  FIGS. 18A to 18D are diagrams illustrating a configuration example of the action effect determination table. The action effect in this embodiment is an effect that suggests (or encourages) that the display mode of the active display changes. As illustrated, the action effect of displaying a character image to change the display mode of the active display. A (see FIG. 20 (B)) and an action effect B (see FIG. 20 (D)) for changing the display mode of the active display after performing the blackout display are prepared in advance. In addition, other types of action effects such as a success effect and a failure effect are performed such that the display mode of the active display changes when the character punches, and does not change when the character kicks. May be performed.

  FIG. 18A is a table that is referred to when the display mode of the active display changes from “white” to “blue”, and the action effect A and the action effect B are synchronized with the timing at which the active display changes. It is set so as to be determined at the determined ratio shown in each timing. FIG. 18B is a table that is referred to when the display mode of the active display changes from “white” to “red” or from “blue” to “red”, and the effect effect A and the effect effect B are different. The setting is made so as to be determined at a determined ratio shown at each timing corresponding to the timing at which the active display changes. FIG. 18C is a table referred to when the display mode of the active display changes from “white” to “non-display”, “blue” to “non-display”, and “red” to “non-display”. The effect effect A and the effect effect B are set so as to be determined at the determined ratio shown at each timing corresponding to the timing at which the active display changes. As shown in the drawing, when the display mode of the active display is “non-display”, the ratio determined to the type of the effect display of the type of the effect display B is changed from the display mode of the active display to another display mode. Is higher than. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for the effect effect to be executed. In the example shown in FIG. 18C, only the timing immediately after the start of the variation as the execution timing of the action effect is such that the ratio determined to the effect effect of the type of the effect effect A is high. Immediately after that, when the action effect of the blackout display is executed, it is prevented that it becomes difficult to recognize that the active display has changed from the display state to “non-display”. Conversely, even immediately after the start of the fluctuation, the effect effect of the type of the effect effect B for performing the blackout display may be executed at a higher rate than the effect effect A, similarly to other timings.

  FIG. 18D is a table which is referred to when the display mode of the active display does not change, such as “white” to “white” and “blue” to “blue”. In addition to B, “No effect effect”, which does not execute the effect effect, is set to be determined at the determined ratio shown at each timing corresponding to the timing when the active display changes. As a result, it is possible to execute a gusset effect that makes the appearance of the active display change. Note that the action effect may be always executed without providing "no effect effect". In addition, a type of action effect that is executed only at a specific timing or a special type of action effect that is executed only when the variable display result is “big hit” may be executed. Although the illustrated example shows an example in which the determination ratio is common at any timing, the determination ratio may be different depending on the timing. For example, the ratio determined as “no effect effect” may be set higher in the latter half of the variable display so that the gaseous effect effect is not performed in the latter half of the variable display.

  In this embodiment, in the change up to the display mode which is the final change destination, the active display may be temporarily hidden and then re-displayed, but as shown in FIG. There is no determination table, and the action effect is not executed. In this case, when the action effect is determined in step S903 of FIG. Should be determined. According to this, it is possible to give a surprise to the player, and it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

  Returning to FIG. 13, after performing any of the processes of step S529, step S523, and step S526, or when it is determined in step S528 that the pattern is not a super-reach variation pattern (step S528; No), the CPU 120 for effect control. Performs the execution setting of the effect during other variable display (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing a fluctuating notice effect different from the active display effect may be performed. The fluctuating notice effect is a notice effect that gives a preview of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" during the variable display of the decorative symbol executed in response to the special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied. Good.

  For example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, or the like) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the start of variable display or at a predetermined timing during execution of the variable display. The variable display result is a "big hit" by executing a predetermined mode including a part or all of the mode or the mode in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines. An effect of a one-shot notification mode of immediately notifying (conclusively notifying) of the fact may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result may be a "big hit", for example, a setting for executing an effect in a predetermined mode for liveliness may be performed. More specifically, an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect in which a predetermined effect image serving as a mini character is displayed may be executed.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special figure fluctuation effect control patterns prepared in response to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specifying command or the active display effect determined in step S529. Is selected and set as a usage pattern.

  After executing the processing in step S531, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set, for example, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command (step S532). Subsequently, a setting for starting the change of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531, to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, What is necessary is just to start the change of the decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. When the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 12 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like. (Step S801). The effect control CPU 120 updates, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and reads an end code from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. Then, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing a reach effect (step S804). ). The reach effect period may be predetermined in an effect control pattern determined according to the fluctuation pattern, for example. When it is determined that it is the reach effect period (step S804; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect such as displaying a background image for the reach effect (step S805).

  After execution of the process of step S805, or when it is determined in step S804 that the current time is not the reach effect period (step S804; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the active display effect period (step S806). ). The active display effect period is the execution timing of the active display effect determined in the process of step S529 in FIG. 13, and may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S531. The active display effect period includes the execution timing of the action display effect in addition to the execution timing of the active display effect. When it is determined that it is the active display effect period (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control of the active display effect (step S807). Thereby, an action effect and an active display effect are executed as shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 19, after execution of the processing of step S807, or when it is determined that it is not the active display effect period (step S806; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. Based on the settings and the like, other controls for performing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol are performed (step S808), and the variable display effect process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S809). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S809; No), the variable display effect processing ends and the apparatus stands by.

  When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs, for example, transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) as a display result in the variable display of symbols (step S810). Subsequently, a predetermined period of time is set as the jackpot start designation command reception waiting time (step S811). Next, effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the wait process per special figure (step S812), and ends the effect process during variable display.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 20, an example of an effect operation in a case where an active display effect is executed will be described. In the illustrated example, an action effect of the type of the effect effect A is performed in the middle stage of the super reach, the display mode of the active display is changed (color change in the display state), and the effect effect B is performed at the end of the super reach. In this example, the effect of the type (1) is performed to change the display mode of the active display (change from the display state to the non-display state).

  When the super reach is started as shown in FIG. 20A and the timing set as the middle of the super reach to change the active display comes, the action effect A is executed as shown in FIG. Appears and acts on the active display. Then, as shown in FIG. 20C, the display mode of the active display being displayed changes (the display color changes), and a notification effect for notifying that the display has changed is performed. Subsequently, at the timing set as the second half of the super reach for changing the active display, the action effect B is executed as shown in FIG. 20 (D), and the blackout display is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), the active display is set to the non-display state, and a notification effect for notifying that the active display has changed is performed. Then, the variable display ends as shown in FIG.

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

(1) The effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the active display during the execution of the super reach as the active display effect. Then, as a change in the display mode, there is a case where the active display is displayed and a case where the active display is not displayed, and the active display can be displayed so that the expected degree of “big hit” differs between the case where the active display is displayed and the case where the active display is not displayed It is. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect and to enhance the entertainment of the game.

(2) The effect control CPU 120 can change the display color of the active display to, for example, “blue” or “red” as the active display effect, and when the display color is changed to the “red” display mode, The degree of expectation of "big hit" is higher than in the case of changing to the "blue" display mode. According to such a configuration, the variation of the active display increases, and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.

(3) The effect control CPU 120 can change the active display to the non-display at a different rate depending on the type of the super reach, and the super reach A is executed while the super reach A is being executed. The rate of non-display is higher than in the middle. According to such a configuration, the variation of the effect increases, and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved.

(4) The effect control CPU 120 changes the active display to the non-display at the timing immediately after the start of the fluctuation, the first half of the super reach, the middle of the super reach, and the second half of the super reach. The later the timing of changing to non-display is, the higher the ratio of "big hit" is. According to this, the player's attention can be gathered at the timing when the display state changes to the non-display state, and the gaming interest can be improved.

(5) Further, the effect control CPU 120 temporarily changes the display to non-display, for example, after changing to non-display in the first half of super reach, and displaying the active display in the display mode of “blue” in the middle of super reach. It is possible to re-display after doing. According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be gathered at the timing when the active display changes, and the interest in the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to make an impact on the player and improve the entertainment interest.

(6) In addition, when changing the display mode of the active display, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect effect. The effect effects include an effect effect A and an effect effect B. When the effect effect B is executed, the ratio of the active display being non-displayed is higher than when the effect effect A is executed. According to such a configuration, the sense of expectation of the player changes depending on the type of the action effect, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(7) The effect control CPU 120 can change the display mode of the active display to non-display, but displays the image of the pedestal as a related display for making it easy for the player to recognize the area where the active display is performed. Always display. According to such a configuration, the specific display is emphasized by the related display, so that it is possible to improve the rendering effect.

(8) In addition, when the active display changes from the display state to the non-display state, and when the display color of the active display being displayed changes, the effect control CPU 120 outputs sound, light, vibration, a message, or the like. A notification effect for notifying that the display has changed can be executed in accordance with the change in the active display. According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize that the specific display has changed, and it is possible to improve amusement in entertainment.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not need to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and can solve at least one problem in the related art by using the one described in the above-described embodiment. It may have a configuration of a unit.

  In the above embodiment, the change mode when the active display changes to the non-display state is not particularly described. However, a plurality of modes that change to the non-display state may be prepared. The degree of expectation may be different. For example, there may be a mode in which the display gradually decreases and disappears, a mode in which the display gradually decreases and disappears, and a mode in which the display disappears suddenly.

  In the above embodiment, the ratio of “big hit” is higher in super reach than in normal reach, and super reach B is higher in super reach B than in super reach C, and super reach A is higher in super reach B than in super reach B. In addition to the above, an example in which the ratio of “big hits” is set to be higher is shown. In addition, the super reach B of the super reach B is larger than the super reach C, and the super reach A of the super reach B is “probable variable big hit”. May be set to be higher.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the display color of the active display being displayed is changed is described. However, in addition to this, the shape may be changed, or a message form such as a hot tone may be changed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a notice effect is provided to notify whether or not a big hit will occur, but this is an example. The active display effect may indicate the execution of the predetermined effect, for example, by changing to an effect suggestion mode that suggests the execution of the predetermined effect. The production suggestion display mode includes a first special suggestion mode that indicates that the special zone production is to be announced by displaying the characters “special” and a special configuration that displays the characters “special?”. A second special suggestion mode indicating that it is a target for zone production, a pseudo-link suggestion mode indicating that a pseudo-run is to be executed by displaying the character "NEXT", and a character "SP" are displayed. And a SP suggesting mode that suggests that the system will be developed into a super reach. The first special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the special zone effect is to be announced, whereas the second special suggestion mode is selected regardless of whether the special zone effect is to be announced. Any display mode can be used. Further, the pseudo-link suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the pseudo-link is executed, and the SP suggestion mode may be any display mode that can be selected only when developing into super reach. For example, the active display is at least "white" which is a normal mode, "red" which is a mode having a higher degree of expectation than the "white", and a second indication which indicates execution of a predetermined effect such as a special zone effect. The display mode can be displayed in any display mode including the special suggestion mode. After the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode, when the special zone effect is executed, the display mode of the active display is changed to the second display mode. What is necessary is just to be able to change from the special suggestion mode to “red”. According to this, the sense of expectation for the specific mode can be increased.

  Note that the special zone effect is an effect of displaying a special background different from a normal background by one change or a plurality of continuous changes. In addition, the special zone effect has a configuration in which the greater the number of executions, the higher the reliability with respect to the 15R certain-variable hit. Hereinafter, starting the execution of the special zone effect may be referred to as “entering the special zone”. Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. The entry success production is a production that indicates that it is decided to enter the special zone after suggesting that it will enter the special zone (for example, a production that displays “success!” After displaying “special zone chance!”). ). In addition, when not entering the special zone, an entry failure effect that gives a sense of expectation to the player by suggesting entry into the special zone may be executed. For example, after suggesting that the vehicle enters the special zone in the same manner as the successful entry performance, an effect indicating that the vehicle does not enter the special zone (for example, “Failure ...” is displayed after “Special zone chance!” Is displayed) Effect) can be executed as an inrush failure effect. Hereinafter, the entry success production and the entry failure production may be collectively referred to as “entry announcement production”. The rush notice effect is an effect performed for three seconds from the start of the change. When entering the special zone, the special zone effect is started three seconds after the start of the change (at the end of the successful entry effect). In addition, when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation | variation which performs a rush announcement effect is shorter than 3 seconds, the rush announcement effect shall be forcibly terminated 1 second before the fluctuation stop. At that time, when entering the special zone, the successful entry effect is forcibly terminated and the special zone effect is started.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the rendering operation when the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode. In the illustrated example, it is assumed that the gaming machine is capable of changing both the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display. First, while (1) the active display and the two pending displays are being displayed, (2) a new pending storage occurs and the pending display corresponding to the pending storage is displayed in the second special suggestion mode (" Special? "). At this time, it is determined that the special zone effect with the reserved storage as a target of the announcement is to be executed, and the number of executions K (the number of executions of the special zone effect) is “1”, and the remaining number R (the advance notice of the special zone effect) It is assumed that “3” has been set as the number of remaining fluctuations up to the target. It is also assumed that the second and active states are determined as the change timings as the pending change pattern. Then, the change is performed several times, and (3) the change corresponding to the suspended display displayed in the second special suggestion mode is started. At this time, an active display corresponding to the new change is displayed. Then, the remaining number R becomes “0”, the value obtained by adding “1” to the remaining number R becomes the same value as the execution number K, and the rush notice effect is executed. After 3 seconds have passed, (4) it is notified that the entry was successful, and the vehicle enters the special zone. Five seconds later, (5) the display mode of the active display displayed in the second special suggestion mode changes to “red”. (6) Since the active timing is included as the change timing determined by the pending change pattern of the active display, the display mode changes to “gold” at the active display change timing (higher expectation than “red”) The display mode is “gold”).

  According to this, the gaming machine is capable of performing variable display, and displays a specific display (in this example, hold display and active display) corresponding to the variable display in at least a normal mode (“white” in this example). And a first specific mode (“red” in this example) having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (in this example, a production suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, The second specific suggestion mode, the pseudo consecutive suggestion mode, the SP suggestion mode), and the specific display means that can be displayed in any of the display modes, and the production of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode. The specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then, when an effect of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode is performed (in the present example, 5 seconds after the production of the suggested content is executed), It can vary in the first specific embodiment the display mode of the display from the second specific embodiment. Therefore, an expectation for a specific mode can be increased.

  Further, for example, the mode of the character image displayed in the action effect may be different depending on which of the super reach A to C is the super reach. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the degree of expectation of “big hit” is different depending on the display mode of the final change destination has been described. However, this is only an example. Even if the display mode has a low degree of expectation after being re-displayed, the degree of expectation may not be reduced while the expectation level of “non-display” remains. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the display mode of the active display displayed in the display mode of “white”, which is the normal mode at the start of the change, has been described. It may be displayed in a display color (display mode) in a display state other than the above. Also, “non-display” may be set from the start of the change.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the active display effect is performed during the variable display serving as the super reach, but this is an example. For example, it may be performed during a super-reach reach effect period, such as during a big hit game. Specifically, when the game is performed during the big hit game, for example, the decorative symbol is variably displayed during the big hit game, and is promoted from “non-probable variable big hit” to “probable variable big hit” according to the variable display result of the decorative symbol. An active display effect may be executed in the jackpot promotion process. According to this, the range of effects can be expanded and the entertainment interest can be improved. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the ratio of the active display being hidden is high during the execution of the super-reach reach effect as the specific effect is shown. , A series of story developments, story production, special time and time saving, probabilistic control, transition to a specific stage, entering a specific zone, moving a movable body, outputting a specific song, simultaneous production During the execution of the above, the rate at which the active display becomes non-display may be increased. That is, the specific effect is not limited to the reach effect of super reach, but may be any of these effects.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the display mode of the active display can be changed to the display mode of the non-display state such as “non-display”, and the ratio of the variable display result to “big hit” can be changed depending on the display mode of the active display. A different example is shown, but this is only an example. The display mode of “non-display” is not limited to the active display. For example, in a gaming machine that can shift to a latency suggestion mode that suggests a low-probability or a probable latency state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, a character dialogue is announced in the latency suggestion mode to indicate a latency expectation degree. In such a case, the latency expectation may be made different depending on whether or not the dialogue notice is given. Note that the certainty latent state is a gaming state in which the appearance from the player is the same as that in the low certainty state, although the certainty is actually controlled. In addition, for example, in a gaming machine in which a so-called group notice is executed, in the group notice, a "big hit" may occur depending on whether a character different from an image constituting the group notice is wearing a hat or not. May be different (may differ between when a hat image is displayed and when it is not displayed). Also, for example, if the premier image is displayed when a specific song being variably displayed is output, the 16R jackpot is determined, and if the premier image is not displayed, the ratio of 4R jackpot is increased. You may. In this case, the expected degree of certainty may differ depending on the output music. Further, the degree of advantage may be different depending on the combination of the type of music and the presence / absence of a premium image. Further, the timing at which the music is output may be any time during control to the probable change state or control to the time saving state.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the display mode of the active display is changed as the active display effect has been described. However, for example, the display mode of the hold display may be changed (it may be changed at the time of shift), and the hold display may be performed. And the display mode of the active display may be changed in a series of flows. Also, as for the action effect, the display mode of the hold display may be changed when executed. In this case, for example, the display mode of the hold display can be changed from the normal state of “white” to a display mode of “blue” or “red”, and the display mode of the hold display is taken over and the active display is performed. It is only necessary that the display state can be changed to the “non-display” state (the active display may be changed in a display color other than “non-display”).

  In the above embodiment, the special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, and the game passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. The description has been given assuming that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special figure game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. May be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols 0 to 9 are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is described. However, the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, a special symbol variably displayed may be different from a special symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result. In other words, a special symbol that is not included in the plurality of types of fluctuating special symbols may be derived and displayed as a variable display result, or a special symbol that is not specially derived and displayed as a variable display result among a plurality of types of fluctuating special symbols. May be included. Also, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is performed using only one type of special symbol may be used. As a variable display using one kind of special symbol, for example, the one kind of special symbol may be blinked (lighting / lighting-out may be repeated alternately). That is, the repetition of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed (lighted) last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

For example, in the above description, the “ratio” is not limited to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but may be a relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0%. This is a concept that also includes relationships (that is, a concept that includes allocation such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). Also, when A is said to have a higher ratio than B, the concept includes a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.
In addition, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, one variation is started when the variation is started. Although the example in which the pattern designation command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after 2 stops) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer 100 for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control board 12. Is also good. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period 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 using two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the rendering image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the gist of the present invention. Any changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but encloses the game media and scores based on the occurrence of a prize. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine to be provided. For example, using a frequency, which is a game value of a size specified from recording information on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, to give a game score for use in the 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 into a gaming area using a score or a game score given by a prize in a game.

  That is, based on the passing of the game medium through the start area provided in the game area, the display apparatus includes variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified and deriving and displaying a display result. The gaming machine is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. The game is performed by hitting the game ball enclosed in the game area into the game area, subtracting the game score according to the shot of the game ball, and the game score according to the game ball winning in the prize area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds. Such a gaming machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the size of a game value that can be used for adding a game score is recorded, and a game recording medium. A game recording medium processing means for reading recorded information recorded on the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot may be provided.

  In addition, only one type of out-of-spec symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display is performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Is also good. Further, when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form that is distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. The distribution may be performed by pre-installing the storage device in the storage device of the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... First holding display unit 5HR ... Second holding display unit 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display Instrument 21 Gate switch 22A, 22B Starting port switch 23 Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120… effect control CPU
123: Display control unit AHA: Active display unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a variable display and controls an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect,
The specific display means is different in a ratio controlled in the advantageous state between a case where the specific display is displayed during the execution of the specific effect and a case where the specific display is not displayed during the execution of the specific effect. The specific display can be displayed as follows,
Wherein as a display pattern of a particular display, the after hiding the previous SL specific display during a particular effect execution, a first display pattern in which the specific effect continues to hide until the end of the specific effect of running after hiding the previous SL particular displayed, wherein the second display pattern again displays the specified display before the specific effect is completed,
The rate at which the first display pattern is controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the second display pattern,
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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