JP6634230B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is directed to a variable display unit that performs variable display to derive and display a display result of identification information, and a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed. About.

  As a conventional pachinko gaming machine, a special symbol display device (variable display means) for performing a variable display of a special symbol to derive and display a stop symbol (identification information), and a design symbol for displaying a variable display result in the special symbol display device When the variation display result is determined to be a big hit, a plurality of big hit types are determined by determining in which range the big hit type determining random number corresponds to the determination value. One big hit type is determined from the first specific game state to the third specific game state), and the stop symbol (identification information) corresponding to the determined big hit type is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device as a variable display result. In addition, there is an effect display device that displays a combination of effect symbols according to the jackpot type so that the player can easily identify the jackpot type. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in order to determine the jackpot type, each of the jackpot types (first specific gaming state to third specific gaming state) has a determination value corresponding to a random number value for determining the jackpot type. Is assigned, and a stop symbol (identification information) is set to correspond to each random number value 1: 1. Therefore, the stop symbol (identification information) corresponding to the determined big hit type is determined. There is one in which stop symbols (identification information) for the number of determination values assigned to the jackpot type are derived and displayed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

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  In this Patent Literature 1, the determined jackpot type has the largest game value that can be obtained by the player, and the game state is controlled to be in a constant change state after the jackpot game is over. The state) is assigned 40 determination values, which are larger than the two-round probability big hit (the second specific game state) and the two round normal big hit (the third specific game state). For this reason, when the big hit type is the 11th round variable big hit, the special symbol display device displays one stop symbol (identification information) from the 40 stop symbols (identification information) corresponding to each of the 40 judgment values. ) Is derived and displayed, so that the effect (specific effect) in which the effect symbol corresponding to the eleventh round variable hit is stopped and displayed on the effect display device can be executed, and the player can specify that the eleventh round positive change hit is achieved. Regardless, since the number of stop symbols (identification information) derived and displayed on the special symbol display device is large, it is difficult to recognize from the special symbol whether the jackpot type is the eleventh round positive variable jackpot (first specific game state). There is a problem that the interest of the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and although it can be specified that the first specific game state is achieved by the specific effect, the first specific game state is determined by the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display means. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a situation in which a specific gaming state is caused from becoming difficult to understand.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
The variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B) for performing the variable display to derive and display the display result of the identification information (for example, the special symbol) has a predetermined specific display. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls the player to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) when a result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed,
Determining means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol normal process) for determining whether or not the display result on the variable display means is the specific display result before the display result is derived;
Based on the determination value, the type of the advantageous state that is controlled when the determination unit determines that the specific display result is obtained is determined based on a determination value in a first advantageous state (e.g., a probable change big hit A) or a second advantageous state (e.g., Advantageous state type determining means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes S153 and S154 in the special symbol normal processing) for determining any one of the probable big hit B) and the third advantageous state (for example, the non-probable big hit C);
When the first advantageous state is determined by the advantageous state type determining means, the probability that the display result of the variable display means becomes the specific display result after controlling the first advantageous state as the advantageous state is improved. (For example, the portion in which the CPU 103 executes S208 of the jackpot ending process), and when the second advantageous state is determined by the advantageous state type determining means, the player is set as the advantageous state as the advantageous state. The second advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game in which the round game is executed 10 times) in which the magnitude of the obtainable game value is different from the first advantageous state (for example, the jackpot game state in which the round game is executed 15 times) State), the state is controlled to the high probability state, and if the third advantageous state is determined by the advantageous state type determining means, the state is determined as the advantageous state. Display of the variable display means after controlling to a third advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state in which a round game is executed ten times) in which the magnitude of a game value obtainable by a player is the same as the second advantageous state. The game state control means (for example, the CPU 103 executes S211 without executing the big hit end processing S208 without executing the big hit end processing) so as to control to a low probability state in which the probability that the result becomes the specific display result is not improved. A part for executing at least one of S208 and S211) of the processing);
When the first advantageous state is determined by the advantageous state type determining means, a specific effect (for example, derivation display with the effect symbols "3" or "7") is executed, and the advantageous state type determining means is performed. An effect that executes a common effect (for example, derivation display in which “2” or “4” of the effect symbols are aligned) when the second advantageous state is determined and when the third advantageous state is determined. Execution means (for example, a part in which effect control CPU 120 executes S853 of effect symbol variation stop processing);
With
On the variable display means, identification information corresponding to the type of the advantageous state is derived and displayed (for example, if the jackpot type is the probable big hit A, a display pattern of pattern 0 is derived and displayed, and if the big hit type is the probable big hit B, If there is, the display symbol of any one of pattern 1 to pattern 3 or pattern 16 is derived and displayed, and if the big hit type is the non-probable variable big hit C, any of the display symbols of pattern 13 to pattern 15 or pattern 20 is derived and displayed. ),
The number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the first advantageous state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means is the number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the second advantageous state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means. , And less than the number of identification information corresponding to the third advantageous state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means (for example, the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the case where the big hit type is the probable big hit A). Is one, and the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is the probable jackpot B or the non-probable jackpot C is three).
Different numbers of judgment values are assigned to the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state (for example, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, 15 to 41 to 55 are assigned to the probability variation big hit B). Judgment values are assigned, and five judgment values from 96 to 100 are assigned to the non-probable variable jackpot C),
The number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the second advantageous state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means is the number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the third advantageous state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means. The value obtained by the division is smaller than the value obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the second advantageous state by the number of judgment values assigned to the third advantageous state (for example, when the variation chart is the first advantage state). In the case of a special map, “1” which is a value obtained by dividing the number of display patterns corresponding to the probability variable big hit B by the number of display patterns corresponding to the non-probable variable big hit C is assigned to the probability variable big hit B. (The value is smaller than “3” obtained by dividing the number of judgment values by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probable variable jackpot C).
According to this feature, the number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the first advantageous state derived and displayed as the display result is greater than the number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state derived and displayed as the display result. To prevent the first advantage state from being obfuscated by the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display means, even though the first advantage state can be specified by the specific effect because the number is small. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Further, even if the determination ratio at which the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state are determined changes, the identification information derived and displayed in conjunction with the change of the determined ratio between the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state. Since the degree of change of the determination ratio can be reduced, the determination ratio of the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state changes, and the identification information displayed and displayed can be used to select either the second advantageous state or the third advantageous state. It can be prevented that it is easy to determine whether there is, and the interest of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
On the variable display means, only one identification information is derived and displayed as identification information corresponding to the first specific game state (for example, when the big hit type is the probable big hit A, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol normal processing at S156d). Alternatively, in S156e, the display symbol determination table for the probability variable big hit A (for the first special figure) or the display symbol determination table for the probability variable big hit A (for the second special figure) is selected, and in S156f, the stop symbol is uniquely defined as the display pattern of the pattern 0. The display symbol of pattern 0 is derived and displayed in S853 of the effect symbol variation stop process by determining the pattern symbolically)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the first specific game state is set.

The gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect or the first aspect,
Different numbers of determination values are assigned to the second specific game state and the third specific game state (for example, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, 41 to 55 in the probability variation big hit B). Are assigned, and five determination values from 96 to 100 are assigned to the non-probable jackpot C).
The number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the second specific game state that is derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means is the number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the third specific game state that is derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means. The value divided by the number is smaller than the value obtained by dividing the number of determination values assigned to the second specific game state by the number of determination values assigned to the third specific game state (for example, a variation characteristic). When the figure is the first special map, “1” which is a value obtained by dividing the number of patterns of the display symbol corresponding to the probability variable jackpot B by the number of patterns of the display symbol corresponding to the non-deterministic variable jackpot C is “1” for the probability variable jackpot B. (The value is smaller than "3" obtained by dividing the assigned judgment value by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probable variable jackpot C)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, even if the determination ratio at which the second specific game state and the third specific game state are determined changes, the second specific game state and the third specific game state are interlocked with the change of the determination ratio. Since the degree to which the determination ratio of the identification information to be derived and displayed changes can be reduced, the determination ratio of the second specific game state and the third specific game state changes, so that the second and the third identification game state are changed from the identification information to be derived and displayed. It can be prevented that it is easy to determine whether the game state is the specific game state or the third specific game state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first, second and third aspects.
The variable display means includes a first variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display device 4A) and a second variable display means different from the first variable display means (for example, a second special symbol display device 4B). , Including
The identification information corresponding to the second specific game state or the third specific game state derived and displayed as a display result on the second variable display means is the second specific game state or the third specific game state derived and displayed as a display result on the first variable display means. 2 Different from the identification information corresponding to the specific game state or the third specific game state (for example, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B, the display symbols derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are patterns 1 to (The display symbol which is one of pattern 3 and is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is one of pattern 1, pattern 2, or pattern 16)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, different identification information is derived and displayed on the first variable display means and the second variable display means, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates the production control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a big hit type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various big hit types. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control data holding area. It is a figure which shows the structure of a 1st special symbol display device and a 2nd special symbol display device. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special maps) for the probability change big hit A. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special maps) for the probability change big hit B. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special maps) for probability change big hit C. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special maps) for non-probable variable big hits A. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable variable big hits B (for 1st special maps). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special maps) for non-probable change big hit C. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 2nd special maps) for the probability change big hit A. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 2nd special maps) for probability change big hits B. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 2nd special maps) for probability change big hit C. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable variable big hits A (for 2nd special maps). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable variable big hits A (for 2nd special maps). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable variable big hits A (for 2nd special maps). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for out (for 1st special figure and 2nd special figure). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect symbol change start process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the stop symbol of an effect symbol in S276c. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect symbol fluctuation stop process. It is a figure which shows the structure of the 1st special symbol display device and the 2nd special symbol display device in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for the 1st special figure) for the probability variation big hit A in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special figures) for the probability change big hit B in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special figures) for the probability change big hit C in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special figures) for the probability change big hit C in the modification 1.

  Embodiments for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments.

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the near side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface facing the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a 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) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. And 3. 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.

  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). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the first special symbol display device 4A is realized by a simple and small display (for example, an 8-segment LED) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of first special symbols. . Similarly, the second special symbol display device 4B is realized by a simple and small display (for example, an 8-segment LED) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of second special symbols. That is, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured to be able to variably display a plurality of types of display symbols shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are 8-digit numbers that the CPU 103 outputs to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. It consists of eight segments, seven segments A to G capable of displaying numbers and symbols in accordance with output data represented by binary numbers and a segment H indicating a decimal point (dot), and lighting and extinguishing of each segment A to H. Are configured to be able to display 256 display patterns. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, it is possible to variably display 22 display symbols (see FIGS. 10 to 22) of the combinations of the 256 patterns having different display modes from pattern 0 to pattern 21. In addition, wiring extending from the main board 11 side is connected to each of the segments A to H of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B of the present embodiment. When the value of the digit corresponding to each segment is "1", the segment is turned on, and when the value of the digit corresponding to each segment is "0", the segment is turned off. That is, whether or not each segment in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B of the present embodiment is turned on is determined by the output data output from the CPU 103 and the segments A to It is determined by the wiring pattern connected to H.

  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”. .

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both symbols), but the types may be different. In addition, a display pattern is applied as an example of identification information capable of identifying each of them. However, for example, numerals such as 0 to 9, 00 to 99, letters such as alphabets, symbols, and the like may be used. Designs or numbers that are the same or different in color may be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols are configured to be displayed in a variable manner. However, as a result of the variable display, any one of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified is derived and displayed. If so, a plurality of types of identification information may not necessarily be variably displayed, but, for example, only one of a plurality of types of identification information may be variably displayed. That is, the variable display means not only a method of sequentially displaying a plurality of types of identification information, but also, for example, changing the display mode of one piece of identification information (repetition of display and non-display, change of shape or color, etc.). ).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are each configured by a one-digit special symbol, but may be a combination of, for example, two or more digits of a display symbol.

  In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, a first start winning opening formed by a normal winning ball device 6A described later). Alternatively, after the game ball has won the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of retained memories is not 0, the first special symbol and It is started based on the fact that the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is not executed and the big hit game is not executed), and when the fluctuation time elapses, the display result (fixed stop symbol) is displayed. Derived and displayed. Note that the prize means that the game ball has entered an area that is determined in advance as a prize area, such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the effect display device 5 corresponds to the change display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the change display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in an effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three, an effect symbol, which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) each of which can be identified, is variably displayed. The variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect 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 each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a change in the effect symbol (also referred to as a decorative symbol) is started (for example, scrolling in the vertical direction). Thereafter, when the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display in the special figure game, the effect symbol is displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the definite effect symbol that is the result of the variation display of the effect symbol is derived and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect 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 plurality of types of effect symbols, each of which is identifiable, are displayed in a fluctuating manner, and a definite effect symbol as a fluctuating display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derived”). Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as special symbols and effect symbols, means stopping the identification information of the effect symbols and the like (also called complete stop display or final stop display) and terminating the variable display. . On the other hand, during the fluctuation display from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol to the derivation and display of the determined effect symbol as the fluctuation display result, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol becomes “0” and the effect 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 effect symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes Note that the temporary stop display may include, for example, completely stopping and displaying the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters) are displayed in the variation symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." 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 a character image, for example, a person or animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image indicating an arbitrary figure). Each of the effect symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers "1" to "8" are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8", respectively. The effect design is not limited to eight types, and may be any type (for example, seven types or nine types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  After the variation display of the effect symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided until a definite effect symbol as a variation display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from upper to lower, from small to large, and when the effect symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol with the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), a scroll display is performed from a symbol having a larger symbol number to a symbol having a smaller symbol number, and After the effect symbol with the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol with the highest symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

  A first hold storage display area 5D and a second hold storage display area 5U are set at two lower left and right portions of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, a hold storage display is performed in which the number of change storages corresponding to the special figure game (number of special figure hold storages) can be specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. This occurs based on a start winning prize due to (entering). 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 effect symbols 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 gaming state, when the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not established, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is performed. Done. In the present embodiment, the hold storage display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is a circular white display, and the game ball passing the second starting winning opening ( Similarly, the hold storage display generated on the basis of the start winning prize due to the “entering” is similarly set as a circular white display.

  In the following description, the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be referred to as a hold display area, and the number of hold storages is represented by the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display. Recognition can be made based on the number of hold storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, a display in which the suspended storage displays are gathered may be referred to as a suspended display.

  The hold display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is based on whether or not the hold display has been generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, or the second. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be made different depending on whether or not the game is generated based on a winning start when a game ball passes (enters) the starting winning opening. In this embodiment, “execute” and “implement” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages in the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the reserved storage display area so as to be identifiable. An indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B 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 memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reserved storage number is the number of storages in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. In particular, the number of suspended storages in the variable display obtained by adding the first special figure suspended storage number and the second special figure suspended storage number is also referred to as a total suspended storage number. When simply referred to as “the number of special figure reserved storages”, it generally refers to a concept including any 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).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the special symbol. In the case where the effect using the effect display device 5 is performed as described above, for example, the effect symbol is displayed. In recent years, the effects have been diversified, such as effects in which the effect contents including the fluctuation display disappear for a moment from the screen, and effects in which a movable object covers all or a part of the screen are performed. ing. For this reason, even when looking at the display area on the effect display device 5, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current state is the variable display. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current fluctuation display state is being displayed, the effect display device 5 displays a fourth symbol next to the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the ordinary symbol. Four symbol display areas may be provided. In the fourth symbols, the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and the second symbol is displayed in synchronization with the variable display for the second special symbol. The variable display of the fourth symbol may be performed. It should be noted that the fourth symbol is always displayed in a variably manner with a constant operation, and does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning 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 change between a normal open state, which is a vertical position, and an enlarged open state, which is a tilt position, by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. It has a tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second starting winning port as a starting area (second starting area).

  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 ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilting 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 the 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 such 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 the game balls easily pass (enter), and a normal open state in which the 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 port switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable 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)), 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)), 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 be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 serving as 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. As a big winning opening as.

  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 (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through the special 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. Note that, 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 way, when the game ball passes through (enters) the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the gaming ball passes through another winning opening, for example, 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 special winning opening, and the second state is advantageous for 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 to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) a game ball into the special winning opening. The first 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 ordinary symbol display device 20 is configured by a 7-segment or dot matrix LED or the like, and displays an ordinary symbol (also referred to as “ordinary symbol” or “ordinary symbol”) which is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Display variable (variable display). Such a variation display of the ordinary symbol is called an ordinary game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose reserved storage number 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 any of the general prize holes by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  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 the game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by 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 included 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 loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (retains) 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 gripped and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the center 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 where 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 the 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.

  The controller sensor unit 35A that detects the tilting operation on the operation rod may be provided in the lower portion of the stick controller 31A, inside the lower plate body, or the like. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors (parallel sensor pair) disposed parallel to the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation stick when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) 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 sensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side on 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 only needs to be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 35B may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B, for example, to detect a pressing operation performed by the player on 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 device 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that a 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 satisfied, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the general symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol such as the end of the previous general symbol game. Is started.

  In the ordinary symbol game, after a variation of the ordinary symbol is started, after a predetermined time that is the ordinary symbol variation time has elapsed, the fixed ordinary symbol, which is the variation 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 fixed ordinary symbol, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “a symbol per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than a symbol per symbol, such as a numeral or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as a fixed symbol, the variation display result of the symbol will be “Loss”. Become. In response to the result of the normal symbol change display being “per-figure”, an enlarged opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable prize ball device 6B is at the tilt 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 a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening 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 has been satisfied due to the end of the previous 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 on the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of 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 variation display time of the special symbol is started after the variation display of the special symbol is started, the variation display of the special symbol is performed. Derived special symbols (special figure display results) are derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, " Lost ". It should be noted that a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. In the case where the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed, What is necessary is just to control to the small hitting game state as a special game state different from the big hitting game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also called “round game”) advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times.

  After the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the fixed stop symbol in the special figure game and becomes the "big hit" as the specific display result, 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 special winning opening is kept open during a period (e.g., 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) or a predetermined number (e.g., nine) of winning balls. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is placed in the second 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 game balls falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special winning opening to form a special variable winning prize ball device. 7 is changed to a first 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 times of execution of the round 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 in the special 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 second 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 second state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term opening round.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is provided. 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 effect symbols is started. Then, the period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the end of the variation display by the stop display of the fixed effect symbol in each of the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the effect symbol change display state may be in a predetermined reach state.

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

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the effect design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the effect design is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the effect design, or changing the change mode of the effect design, an effect operation different from 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 effect design is referred to as a reach effect display (or simply, a reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the 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 a “big hit” (also referred to as “expectation” or “big hit expectation”) is different. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. When the reach mode of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β appears, the possibility of the fluctuation display result to be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach reach mode appears (big hit expectation) Will be higher. Further, in the present embodiment, in the super-reach reach mode such as super-reach α and super-reach β, when super-reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” than when super-reach α appears. The big hit expectation is high (big hit expectation: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In the present embodiment, as described later, in the reach, the fluctuation time is set so as to be super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5). Expectations are getting higher.

  During the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, unlike the reach effect, the fluctuation display state of the effect symbol may be in the reach state, the fluctuation display result may be "big hit", etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream” for notifying the player according to the variable display mode of the effect symbol may be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the fluctuation display effects of “slip” and “pseudo-run” in response to a fluctuation pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. In addition, regardless of the fluctuation pattern determined on the side of the main substrate 11, whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “slip” may be determined on the side of the effect control substrate 12.

  During the fluctuation display of the effect design, unlike the reach effect or the fluctuation display effect such as "slip" or "pseudo ream", for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or sound output as a message, lamp, etc. There is a possibility that the staging display state of the effect symbols may reach the reach state by a staging operation different from the staggering display operation of the effect symbols such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. An announcement effect for notifying the player in advance that the fluctuation display result may be a "big hit" may be executed. The effect operation to be a notice effect is that the variation symbol display state starts after the variation symbol display is started in all of the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. May be executed (started) before the state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the announcement effect that notifies that the fluctuation display result may be “big hit” may include a notification effect that is executed after the fluctuation display state of the effect symbol has reached the reach state.

  The announcement effects may include those that become a hold display announcement effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on a change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special figure game before the start of the change display that is the target of the change is displayed. It is a suggested announcement performance. In particular, the effect of continuously giving a notice of the possibility that the result of the variation display is a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol executed a plurality of times in response to the plurality of special figure games is a continuous announcement effect (continuous announcement). Direction). During the execution of the special figure game once, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect symbol for changing the effect symbol again (pseudo continuous fluctuation, re-variation) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a gaming machine that performs a variable display effect of “pseudo ream” that makes it appear as if multiple variable displays are being performed, the variable display result is a “big hit” over the multiple pseudo variable displays. A preview announcement that continuously gives a preview of the possibilities is also included in the continuous announcement presentation (continuous presentation).

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, if the variation display state of the rendering symbol is a reach state after the variation display of the rendering symbol is started. Instead, a fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such an effect design variation display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variation display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  In the case where a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variation display state of the rendering symbol becomes a reach state after the variation display of the rendering symbol is started. In response to this, after the reach effect has been executed, or without the reach effect being executed, a fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a fluctuation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a fluctuation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the fluctuation display result is “losing”.

  When the special hit symbol corresponding to the non-probable variable hit, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed as the special hit symbol as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variable display state of the effect symbol has reached the reach state. Correspondingly, after a predetermined reach effect has been executed, a fixed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as a “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. Note that the reach effect may not be executed, and the non-probable variable jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol.

  The fixed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is, for example, variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5 of "left," "medium," and "right." Of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are “1” to “8”, one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is “left” and “ What is necessary is just to be able to stop and display on the predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "middle" and "right". An effect symbol in which the symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is referred to as a normal symbol (also referred to as a “non-probable variable symbol”).

  In response to the fact that the determined special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal big hit symbol, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed effect symbol of the normal big hit combination (non-probable variable big hit combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a “variable display mode” (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as a “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is a “big hit”. Note that a normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without performing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is "big hit" in the jackpot type of "non-probable variable" (non-probable variable big hit A, non-probable variable big hit B, non-probable variable big hit C), it is controlled to the normally open big hit state. After the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving control, as will be described later, the winning frequency of the ordinary symbol is increased, and the frequency of winning the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased, that is, so-called electric chewing support is performed. Here, the normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, after the power is turned on as in a case where a system reset is performed). The same control as in the state where the initialization processing has been executed) is performed. In the time-saving control, the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times, 50 times, or 20 times) after the big hit game state ends, and the variable display result is “big hit”. It is only necessary to end when any of the conditions is satisfied first.

  As a final special symbol in the special figure game, if a special hit symbol corresponding to a probability change big hit, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed as a special hit symbol, the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes a reach state. Correspondingly, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal (non-probable)” is performed, a determined effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probable variable big-hit combination among a plurality of types of big-hit combinations. May be stopped. Note that, without performing the reach effect, the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol. In the present embodiment, the determined effect symbols to be the probability change jackpot combinations are symbol numbers that are variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols "1" to "8", the symbol numbers are the even numbers "2", "4", "6", "8" and the odd numbers "3", "7" which usually constitute the jackpot combination. A certain effect symbol is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." Of these, the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “3” and “7” constituting the probability-variable jackpot combination are referred to as probability-variable symbols.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a 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” variation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”). In the present embodiment, in the jackpot type of “probable change” (probable change jackpot A, probable change jackpot B, and probable change jackpot C described later), “variable hit” is obtained in the fluctuation display result corresponding to the probable change jackpot as a fixed special symbol. Based on this, the state is controlled to the normal open big hit state, and after that, the probability variation control (probable variation control) is performed together with the time saving control.

  By performing the certainty change control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (the special figure display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probable change control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” and the state is controlled again to the big hit game state after the big hit game 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 the same as the number of time savings or 90 times different from the number of the time savings) after the end of the big hit game state, the probable change control ends. You may. In addition, even if the probable change control is terminated when the "probable change overfall" is determined to end the probable change control by the probable change fall lottery executed each time the special figure 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 of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game (normal symbol fluctuation time) is shorter than that in the normal state, and the fluctuation of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is performed. Control to increase the probability that the display result is "per-figure" compared to the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning prize 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, by increasing the number of times of tilting from the time of the normal state, or by increasing the number of times of tilting than in the normal state. Control (electric chew support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. As described above, the control which 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 becomes easy to be 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. 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. The 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. In the present embodiment, the game state to be controlled is not set, but the certain state in which only the certainty control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a high certainty low base state. Further, only the game 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 change state to be distinguished from the highly accurate low base state. On the other hand, a probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed (a high probable low base state) may be referred to as a non-time saving probable change state in order to be distinguished from the highly accurate 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 and 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 probability that the special figure game can be frequently executed and that the fluctuation display result in each special figure game is a “big hit” Is increased, thereby providing an advantageous state for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the jackpot game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  In the case where the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, after the small hit gaming state is controlled, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variation display result becomes "small hit" is displayed. What is necessary is just to control continuously.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol in which the determined effect symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a probable variable jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols, which are usually a combination of big hits, are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5, for example, "left". , "Medium" and "right" in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, in the state where the same effect symbols are aligned, and then fluctuated again. One of the combined effect symbols (normal symbols) is stopped and displayed (final stop display) as a fixed effect symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the re-lottery effect is a fixed effect symbol that becomes a normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped displayed effect symbol. The re-lottery defeated effect for deriving and displaying the information may be 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 effect design that has been temporarily stopped and displayed is re-fluctuated, and then becomes a certain variable 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 determined effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot game state, during the execution of a round in the jackpot game state, or in the jackpot game state, one of the rounds ends. From the end of the last round in the jackpot game state until the start of the next round display game, etc. A promotion during jackpot, which is a notification effect, may be executed. It should be noted that the notification effect similar to the big hit medium promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the big hit game state. In the big hit game state, the big hit promotion effect that is executed after the last round is completed may be particularly referred to as “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 probable change state even though the confirmed production pattern is a normal big hit combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is an announcement of promotion failure during the jackpot. For example, in the jackpot medium promotion effect, the effect design is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 in a variable manner, and either the normal symbol or the positively-variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result. 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 has mounted thereon 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 game 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 directed to a sub-side control board including a function of setting a random number used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. And 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 performs lighting / extinguishing control 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 display of the variation of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variation display of the symbol, and controlling the variation of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by performing lighting / off / coloring control of the ordinary symbol display 20 and the like. It also has a control function.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that 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 a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as display operations in the effect display device 5, all or a part of sound output operations from the speakers 8 </ b> L, 8 </ b> R, and all or a part of lighting / extinguishing operations in 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 sounds 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 and the like are 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 drawing reservation display device 25C. For example, a 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 effect 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.

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

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

  The command 8C0YH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, a determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variation display result is “losing” or “big hit” or a variation display result is “big hit” , Different EXT data is set in accordance with the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type (big hit type determination result).

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable variable big hit A" and the result of the big hit type determination. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable variable big hit B" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying of a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable variable big hit C" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit A” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit B” and the result of the big hit type determination. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit C" and a big hit type determination result. When a small hit is to be generated, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8C08H) corresponding to the small hit is set, and a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is "small hit" is notified. Good.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the effect symbol in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability low-base state, normal state) in which neither the time-saving control nor the probable change control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time-saving control. This is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability / high-base state, time-saving state) in which the probability change control is not performed. In addition, the command 9502H is a third game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high-accuracy low-base state, time-saving no-change state) in which the time-change control is performed while the time-saving control is not performed, and the command 9503H is changed to the time-saving control. This is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state in which the control is performed together (high-precision high-base state, time-saving accurate change state).

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

  In the big hit start specifying command and the big hit end specifying command, for example, different EXT data may be set in accordance with the predetermined result or the big hit type determining result by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . The notification command during opening of the special winning opening or the notification command after opening of the special winning opening differs in EXT data corresponding to the number of times the round is executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A, and a starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is 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 is satisfied. The command B200H indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. Based on the second special symbol display device 4B, it is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that a second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied.

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time savings (the number of times of change), and the EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of times of the time savings (the number of times of changing) is set, so that the number of remaining times of the number of time savings is set. (The number of fluctuations) is notified.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the first reserved storage display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number in order to specifyably display the special figure reserved storage number in the second reserved storage display area 5U or the like. The first reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the first starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning port and the first starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the second starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved storages decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution.

  Instead 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.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a 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 processing 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 and temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102, and a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102 Reading operation, CPU 103 receiving an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, CPU 103 moving out of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the fluctuation display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as a “big hit” to be in a big hit game state, for example, It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is such that when the variation display result is "big hit", the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot A", "probable variable jackpot B", "probable variable jackpot C", "non-probable variable jackpot A", " It is a random value used to determine one of “non-probable variable jackpot B” and “non-probable variable jackpot C”, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1” to “1”. 997 ”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the general figure display result is used to determine whether the variation display result in the general figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is “per-normal figure hit” or “normal figure loss”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the fluctuation display result is “losing”, the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol corresponds to each of “non-reach” and “reach”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the result is “big hit”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “losing” and the fluctuation display mode of the effect 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 variation display mode of the effect 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 variation display result is “loss”. A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit fluctuation pattern.

  The jackpot 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 such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach variation patterns such as normal reach α, normal reach β,. May be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ, in addition to super reach α and super reach β, may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the present embodiment is set to be shorter than the super reach variation patterns super reach α and super reach β. . In the present embodiment, the special figure variation time of the super-reach variation pattern in which the super-reach effect such as super-reach α and super-reach β is executed is the same as the variation pattern in which the super-reach effect of super-reach β is executed. However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is set to “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation degree is set to be high. In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, as described later, these variation patterns are determined first by determining the type of the variation pattern, such as the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, and the type of super reach. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, the variation pattern to be executed is determined using only the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and these random number values for determining the variation pattern type are provided. After determining the type of the variation pattern from the random number value, the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type is determined. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  The ROM 101 of the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, and the like 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 in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of command data used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in FIG. And the like, which stores the changing pattern table.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is generated, when the winning probability per small hit is made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, a separate display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

  The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is referred to as “big hit” to determine whether or not to control the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time-saving state (low-probability state), or a probable change state (high-probability state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determination is assigned to a special map display result such as “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is used as a result of determining whether or not to control the special figure display result to the big hit game state by setting the special figure display result to “big hit”. This is the determination data to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probable change state (high-precision state), more determination values than in the normal state or the time-saving state (low-probability state) are “big hits”. Assigned to special map display results. Thus, in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time-saving state (low-probability state) is set, the special map display result is set to the "big hit" to control the big hit gaming state Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be the big hit and controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). In other words, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable state (high-precision state), there is a probability that it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. The data for determination is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit game state so as to be higher.

  FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the special map display result to "big hit" to the big hit gaming state, based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, one of a plurality of big hit types Is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the big hit type determination table, the special symbol for which the variable display (fluctuation) is performed 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 (the second special figure). The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “probable variable big hit A”, “probably variable big hit B”, “probable variable big hit” depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the symbol display device 4B). C, "non-probable variable jackpot A", "non-probable variable jackpot B", and "non-probable variable jackpot C" are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the big hit type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7 (B). In the present embodiment, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed as the big hit type after the end of the big hit game state. Probable big hit A, probable big hit B, probable big hit C that shifts to the probable base state, and non-probable big hit A or non-probable big hit that goes to the low probable high base state after only the time saving control is executed after the big hit game state ends. B and a non-probable variable jackpot C are set.

  As described above, the jackpot game state based on the “probable variable jackpot A” and the jackpot game state based on the “non-probable variable jackpot A” and the “non-probable variable jackpot B” make the special variable prize ball device 7 a second state advantageous to the player. This is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds). As described above, the jackpot game state based on the “probable variable jackpot B” and the jackpot game state based on the “non-probable variable jackpot C” have 10 rounds in which the special variable prize ball device 7 is changed to the second state advantageous to the player. It is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed a number of times (so-called 10 rounds), and the jackpot game state based on the “non-probable variable jackpot A” is, as described above, the special variable winning ball device 7 in the second state advantageous to the player. This is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds).

  The high-precision control executed after the big-hit gaming state of the certain-variable big-hit A, the certain-variable big-hit B, and the certain-variable big-hit C is continued until the big hit occurs again after the big-hit gaming state ends. Therefore, if the jackpot that has recurred is the probability jackpot A, the probability jackpot B, or the probability jackpot C, the high-accuracy control is executed again after the end of the jackpot game state, so that the jackpot game state goes through the normal state. It is a so-called extended state, which occurs continuously without any change.

  In addition, the time-saving control that is executed after the jackpot game state of the probability variable jackpot A, the probability variable jackpot B, the probability variable jackpot C, and the non-deterministic variable jackpot C is such that 100 special figure games are executed, or the predetermined number of times. The game ends when the big hit game state is reached before the special figure game is executed. The time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state of the non-probable variable jackpot A is that the special figure game is executed 50 times or the jackpot game state is executed before the predetermined number of the special figure games are executed. The time saving control executed after the big hit game state of the non-probable variable big hit B is ended is executed by executing 20 special figure games or the predetermined number of special figure games is executed. The game ends when the big hit game state is reached.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, “probable variable big hit A”, “probable variable big hit B”, “probable variable big hit B” depends on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The assignment of the determination values to the jackpot types of “probable variable jackpot C”, “non-probable variable jackpot A”, “non-probable variable jackpot B”, and “non-probable variable jackpot C” is different. Focusing on “probably variable jackpot A”, “probably variable jackpot B”, and “probably variable jackpot C”, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the judgment value ranges from “1” to “40”. While the value is assigned to the jackpot type of “probable variable jackpot A” having a large number of rounds (15 rounds), the value in the range of “41” to “60” in the judgment value is small in the number of rounds (10 rounds, (5 rounds) "big probability big hit B" and "big probability big hit C". Further, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the value in the range of “1” to “50” in the determination value is assigned to the large hit type “probable variable big hit A” of the large number of rounds (15 rounds). On the other hand, the values in the range of “51” to “60” in the determination value are assigned to “probable change big hit B” and “probable change big hit C” with a small number of rounds (10 rounds and 5 rounds). With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types 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 being satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot types are determined to be “probably variable jackpot B” and “probably variable jackpot C” with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the ratio of controlling the big hit type to “big hit big hit B” and “big hit big hit C” in the big hit gaming state with a small number of rounds is reduced, so the first special figure is used. It is possible to avoid a frequent occurrence of a jackpot game state in which less prize balls are obtained as compared with the special figure game, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  Paying attention to “non-probable variable jackpot A”, “non-probable variable jackpot B”, and “non-probable variable jackpot C”, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the range of “61” to “80” in the determination value Are assigned to the jackpot type of “non-probable variable jackpot A” that executes the special figure game of 50 times, while the value of the judgment value in the range of “81” to “95” is 20 times. Is performed, and is assigned to the jackpot type of “non-probable jackpot B”. In addition, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the value in the range of “61” to “85” in the determination value is set to the big hit type of “non-probable variable big hit A” that executes the special map game 50 times. On the other hand, the value in the range of “86” to “95” in the determination value is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable variable big hit B” that executes the special figure game 20 times. In addition, in both the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure and the case where the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the special figure game in which the value in the range of “96” to “100” in the determination value is 100 times is executed. It is assigned to the jackpot type of “non-probable variable jackpot C”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type to “non-probable variable big hit A” for executing 50 special figure games and “non-probable variable big hit B” for executing 20 special figure games can be made different.

  In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. Regardless of whether it is the first special map or the second special map, the range is from "1" to "60". ) And the probability of becoming a non-probable variable jackpot (any of “non-probable variable jackpot A”, “non-probable variable jackpot B”, and “non-probable variable jackpot C”) are as follows. Or the second special map.

  Therefore, as described above, in the “probably variable big hit A”, the “probably variable big hit B”, and the “probably variable big hit C”, the assignment of the determination value to the “probably variable big hit B” and the “probably big hit C” Depending on whether it is the first special map or the second special map, the assignment of the determination value to “probable variable jackpot A” is also the first special map or the second special map. The "variable jackpot A" having a large number of rounds is set so that the case where the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure is more easily determined than the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. I have.

  Further, as described above, in the “non-probable variable jackpot A”, the “non-probable variable jackpot B”, and the “non-probable variable jackpot C”, the assignment of the determination value to the “non-probable variable jackpot A” and the “non-probable variable jackpot B” Depending on whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map, the assignment of the determination value to "non-probable variable big hit A" is also the variation special map is the first special map. Regarding the "non-probable variable big hit A" that executes 50 special figure games depending on whether it is the second special figure, the case where the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure is the first special figure. It is set so that it is more easily determined than in the case.

  In this embodiment, the assignment of the determination value between the case where the fluctuation special map is the first special map and the case where the fluctuation special map is the second special map is “probable variable big hit A”, “probable variable big hit B”, “probable variable big hit C”. Although the example in which the range is set differently in the big hit type is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure is described. Regardless, the assignment of the determination value may be set to be the same for the jackpot types “probably big hit A”, “probably big hit B”, and “probably big hit C”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the assignment of the determination value between the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure and the case where the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure is in the big hit type of “non-probable variable big hit A” and “non-probable variable big hit B”. Although an example in which the range is set to a different range is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination is made regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The value assignment may be set the same for the jackpot types of “non-probable variable jackpot A” and “non-probable variable jackpot B”.

  FIGS. 10 to 15 are display symbol determination tables used to determine a display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol. In the present embodiment, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A differs depending on the type of the jackpot type, depending on the value of the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type.

  Specifically, FIG. 10 is a display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) for the variable probability big hit A used when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is “probable variable big hit A”. is there. In the display symbol determination table for the probability change big hit A (for the first special figure), a value in the range of “1” to “40” of the determination value is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 0 for lighting all the segments A to H. ing. That is, in the present embodiment, when the change special map is the first special map and the big hit type is determined to be “probable change big hit A”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is unambiguous. The determination value is set so that the pattern 0 is determined to be the same.

  FIG. 11 is a display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) for the variable probability big hit B used when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is “probable variable big hit B”. In the display symbol determination table for the probability change big hit B (for the first special figure), the display symbol of the pattern 1 for lighting the segments A, D, G, H in the range of the judgment value from "41" to "46". Are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 2 for lighting the segments C, D, E, and H, and the values in the range of "47" to "49" of the determination value are assigned to the display symbols of "50" to "50". A value in the range of “55” is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 3 for lighting the segments A, C, E, and F. That is, in the present embodiment, when the change special map is the first special map and the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change big hit B”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is a pattern. The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of pattern 1 to pattern 3.

  FIG. 12 is a display pattern determination table (for the first special figure) for the variable probability big hit C used when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “probable variable big hit C”. In the display symbol determination table for the probability change big hit C (for the first special figure), a value in the range of "56" to "57" of the determination value is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 4 for lighting the segments A, D, and G. The determination value “58” is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 5 for lighting the segments C, D, and E, and the value in the range of the determination value “59” to “60” is set to the segments A and C. , E, F, and H are assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 6 for lighting. That is, in the present embodiment, when the change special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is determined to be “probable change big hit C”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is a pattern. The determination value is set so as to be determined in any one of patterns 4 to 6.

  FIG. 13 is a non-probable variable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) used when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit A”. In the display symbol determination table for the non-probable variable jackpot A (for the first special figure), the value of the determination value in the range of "61" to "68" indicates the display of the pattern 7 for lighting the segments B, C, E, and F. A value in the range of “69” to “71” of the determination value is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 8 for lighting the segments A, B, F, G, and H. Values in the range from 72 "to" 80 "are assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 9 for lighting the segments A, B, D, F, and G. That is, in the present embodiment, when the big special type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit A” when the variation special figure is the first special figure, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is The determination value is set so as to be determined by any one of the patterns 7 to 9.

  FIG. 14 is a non-probable variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) used when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit B”. In the display symbol determination table for the non-probable variable jackpot B (for the first special figure), a value in the range of “81” to “87” of the determination value is a pattern 10 for lighting the segments B, C, E, F, and H. Is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 11 for lighting the segments A, B, F, and G, and the determination value is in the range of “89” to “95”. Is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 12 for lighting the segments A, B, D, F, G, H. That is, in the present embodiment, when the change special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit B”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is The determination value is set so as to be determined in any one of the patterns 10 to 12.

  FIG. 15 is a non-probable variable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) used when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”. In the display symbol determination table for non-probable variable jackpot C (for the first special figure), a pattern 13 in which a value in the range of "96" to "97" of the determination value turns on the segments A, B, D, G, and H is used. And the judgment value “98” is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 14 for lighting the segments B, C, D, E and H, and the judgment values “99” to “100”. Are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 15 for lighting the segments A, B, C, E and F. That is, in the present embodiment, when the change special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit C”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is The determination value is set so as to be determined to one of the patterns 13 to 15.

  FIG. 16 is a display pattern determination table (for the second special figure) for the variable probability big hit A used when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “probable variable big hit A”. In the display symbol determination table for probability change big hit A (for the second special figure), a value in the range of “1” to “50” of the determination value is assigned to the display symbol of pattern 0 for lighting all the segments A to H. ing. That is, in the present embodiment, when the big special type is determined to be “probable big hit A” when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is unambiguous. The determination value is set so that the pattern 0 is determined to be pattern 0.

  FIG. 17 is a display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) for the variable probability big hit B used when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is “probable variable big hit B”. In the display symbol determination table for the probability change big hit B (for the second special figure), the judgment values “51” to “52” are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 1 for lighting the segments A, D, G, and H. The values in the range of “53” to “55” of the determination values are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 2 for lighting the segments C, D, E, and H, and the determination values of “56” to “57” are assigned. The segments B, D, G, and H are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 16 for lighting. That is, in the present embodiment, when the change special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is determined to be “probable change big hit B”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is a pattern. The determination value is set so as to be determined to be one of 1, pattern 2 and pattern 16.

  FIG. 18 is a display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) for the probability variable big hit C used when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “probable variable big hit C”. In the display symbol determination table for the probability change jackpot C (for the second special figure), the determination value “58” is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 4 for lighting the segments A, D, and G, and the determination value “ 59 "is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 5 for lighting the segments C, D and E, and the judgment value" 60 "is allocated to the display symbol of the pattern 17 for lighting the segments B, C, G and H. I have. That is, in the present embodiment, when the change special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is determined to be “probable change big hit C”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is a pattern. The determination value is set so as to be determined to be one of 4, pattern 5, or pattern 17.

  FIG. 19 is a non-probable variable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit A”. In the display symbol determination table for the non-probable variable jackpot A (for the second special figure), the determination value in the range of "61" to "68" indicates the display of the pattern 7 for lighting the segments B, C, E, and F. A value in the range of “69” to “71” of the determination value is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 8 for lighting the segments A, B, F, G, and H. Values in the range from 72 "to" 85 "are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 18 for lighting the segments B, D, F, G, H. That is, in the present embodiment, when the change special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit A”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is The determination value is set so as to be determined as one of the pattern 7, the pattern 8, and the pattern 18.

  FIG. 20 is a non-probable variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit B”. In this non-probable variable jackpot B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure), the pattern 10 for turning on the segments B, C, E, F, and H is a value in the range of “86” to “91” of the determination value. And the determination value “92” is allocated to the display pattern of the pattern 11 for lighting the segments A, B, F, and G, and the determination value ranges from “93” to “95”. Is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 19 for lighting the segments B, D, F, and G. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the big special type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit B” when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is The determination value is set so as to be determined to be one of the pattern 10, the pattern 11, and the pattern 19.

  FIG. 21 is a display symbol determination table for non-probable variable big hit C (for second special figure) used when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”. In the display symbol determination table for the non-probable variable big hit C (for the second special figure), the display of the pattern 13 for lighting the segments A, B, D, G, and H in the range of the judgment value "96 to 97" The judgment value “98” is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 14 for lighting the segments B, C, D, E and H, and the judgment value ranges from “99” to “100”. Are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 20 for lighting the segments A, B, C, D and E. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the change special map is the second special map and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit C”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is The determination value is set so as to be determined as one of the pattern 13, the pattern 14, and the pattern 20.

  FIG. 22 is an out-of-position display symbol determination table that is used when the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is outside the range of the jackpot determination value in both the first special figure and the second special figure. (For the first special figure and the second special figure). In the outlier display symbol determination tables (for the first special figure and the second special figure), everything outside the range of the jackpot determination value is assigned to the pattern 21 for lighting the segment D. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special figure display result (variable display result) is determined to be out, the display derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A when the variable special figure is the first special figure. The determination value is set so that the symbol is uniquely determined to be the pattern 21, and when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is unique. The determination value is set so as to be determined as the pattern 21.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the pattern 0 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B by the CPU 103 outputting the output data “11111111”, and the pattern 1 is Is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B by the CPU 103 outputting the output data "10010011", and the pattern 2 is the CPU 103 outputting the output data "00111001". The pattern 3 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Pattern 3 is the first special symbol display device 4A when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “10101100”. Is a pattern derived and displayed.

  Pattern 4 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “10010010”. Pattern 5 is a pattern that the CPU 103 outputs on the output data “00111000”. Is output and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B by outputting “.”, And the pattern 6 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “10101101”. This is a pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4A.

  The pattern 7 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01101100”, and the pattern 8 is a pattern that the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11000111”. Is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B by outputting “.”. The pattern 9 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11010110”. This is a pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4A.

  The pattern 10 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01101101”, and the pattern 11 is a pattern that the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11000110”. Is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B by outputting “.”, And the pattern 12 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11010111”. This is a pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4A.

  The pattern 13 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11010011”. Is output on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B by outputting “.”, And the pattern 15 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11101100”. This is a pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4A.

  The pattern 16 is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01010011”, and the pattern 17 is obtained when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “011000011”. The pattern 18 is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. The pattern 18 is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “010110111”. Is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “010101110”, and the pattern 20 is a second special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11111000”. It is a pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4B, Turn 21 is a pattern CPU103 is derived displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B by outputting the output data "00010000".

  Of these display symbol determination tables, attention is paid to the display symbol determination table for probability variable big hit B (for first special figure) shown in FIG. 11 and the display symbol determination table for probability variable big hit C shown in FIG. 12 (for first special figure). , Pattern 1 and Pattern 4, Pattern 2 and Pattern 5, and Pattern 3 and Pattern 6 differ only in whether or not the dot segment H is turned on. For this reason, the case where the display symbols of the patterns 1 to 3 showing the probable big hit B are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the case where the display symbols of the patterns 4 to 6 showing the probable big hit C are derived and displayed. In the above, the player must determine whether the display symbol derived and displayed is the display symbol of the pattern of the probability variable big hit B or the display symbol of the probability variable big hit C only by whether or not the segment H of the dot is lit. Must. That is, the first special symbol display device 4A displays and displays the display symbols of patterns 1 to 3 indicating the probable big hit B, and the case where the display symbols of the patterns 4 to 6 indicating the probable big hit C are derived and displayed. Then, the display symbol which is difficult for the player to determine whether the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A only by the difference between the lighting and the extinguishing of the segment H. You can do it.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the display symbol of the pattern 2 in which the segments C, D, and E and the segment H are turned on has three random number values (47) in the range (41 to 55) that the random number value MR2 can take. , 48, and 49) are assigned to the determination values, while the display pattern of the pattern 5 in which the segments C, D, and E are lit similarly to the pattern 2 can have a random number value MR2 as shown in FIG. One random value (58) in the range (56 to 60) is assigned to the determination value. For this reason, in the case where the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C, if the display symbols in which the segments C, D, and E are lit are displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, 3/4 (75% The probability jackpot game of the probability variable jackpot B having a larger number of rounds than the probability variable jackpot C is executed with the probability of). That is, when a display symbol in which the segments C, D, and E are turned on is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the big hit game of the probable big hit B having a larger number of rounds than the probable big hit C is executed. On the other hand, the determination value is set so that the player can expect.

  Similar to the first special figure display symbol determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the second special figure display symbol determination tables shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 also have segments C, D, and E. In the display symbol of the pattern 2 in which the segment H is turned on, three random numbers (53, 54, 55) in the range (51 to 57) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values, Like the pattern 2, the display symbol of the pattern 5 in which the segments C, D, and E are turned on is assigned one random number value (59) in the range (58 to 60) that the random number value MR2 can take as a determination value. I have. For this reason, even when the display symbol in which the segments C, D, and E light up is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B when the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot B or the probability variable jackpot C, the probability is larger than the probability variable jackpot C. The determination value is set so that the player can expect that the big hit game of the probability variable big hit B having a large number of rounds will be executed.

  Also, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for the probability variable big hit B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 11 and the display symbol determination table for the non-probable variable big hit C (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 13, the pattern 2 and the pattern 14, and the pattern 3 and the pattern 15 differ only in whether or not the segment B is turned on. Therefore, the first special symbol display device 4A derives and displays the display symbols of patterns 1 to 3 indicating the probable variable jackpot B and the display symbols of the patterns 13 to 15 indicating the non-probable variable jackpot C. In such a case, the player must determine whether the display symbol derived and displayed is the display symbol of the pattern of the probability variable big hit B or the display symbol of the non-probable variable big hit C only by whether or not the segment B is lit. Must. In other words, the first special symbol display device 4A displays and displays the display symbols of patterns 1 to 3 indicating the probable variable big hit B and the display symbols of the patterns 13 to 15 indicating the non-probable variable big hit C. In the first symbol design display device 4A, it is difficult to determine whether the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit C by only the difference between lighting and extinguishing of the segment B. It can be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the display symbol of the pattern 2 in which the segments C, D, and E and the segment H are turned on has three random number values (47) in the range (41 to 55) that the random number value MR2 can take. , 48, and 49) are assigned to the determination values, while the display pattern of the pattern 14 in which the segments C, D, E, and the segment H are turned on and the segment B is turned on as in the pattern 2 as shown in FIG. , One random value (98) in the range (96 to 100) that the random value MR2 can take is assigned to the determination value. For this reason, in the case where the type of the big hit is the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit C, when the display symbol in which the segments C, D, E, and H are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, 3/4. The jackpot game of the probability jackpot B in which the probability change control is executed after the jackpot game is finished with the probability of (75%) is executed. That is, when a display symbol in which the segments C, D, E, and H are illuminated and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the player can expect that the probability change control will be performed after the end of the big hit game. The determination value is set as follows.

  Similar to the first special figure display symbol determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 15, the second special figure display symbol determination tables shown in FIGS. 17 and 21 also have segments C, D, and E. In the display symbol of the pattern 2 in which the segment H is turned on, three random numbers (53, 54, 55) in the range (51 to 57) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values, Similarly to the pattern 2, the display symbol of the pattern 14 in which the segments C, D, E, and the segment H are turned on and the segment B is turned on is one random number (96 to 100) in the range of the random number value MR2 (96 to 100). 98) is assigned to the judgment value. For this reason, even if the display symbol in which the segments C, D, E, and H light up is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B when the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot B or the non-probability variable jackpot C, the jackpot game is performed. The determination value is set so that the player can expect that the probable change control will be performed after the end.

  Also, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for non-probable variable big hit A (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 13 and the display symbol determination table for non-probable variable big hit B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. The only difference between the pattern 10, the pattern 8 and the pattern 11, and the pattern 9 and the pattern 12 is only whether or not the segment H is turned on. Therefore, the first special symbol display device 4A derives and displays the display symbols of the patterns 7 to 9 indicating the non-probable variable jackpot A and the display symbols of the patterns 10 to 12 indicating the non-probable variable jackpot B. In such a case, the player determines whether the displayed symbol derived and displayed is the display symbol of the pattern of the non-probable variable jackpot A or the display symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot B based only on whether or not the segment H is lit. Must. That is, the first special symbol display device 4A derives and displays the display symbols of the patterns 7 to 9 indicating the non-probable variable jackpot A and the display symbols of the patterns 10 to 12 indicating the non-probable variable jackpot B. In the case, only the difference between the lighting and extinguishing of the segment H and the display symbol which is difficult for the player to determine whether the jackpot type is the non-probable variable jackpot A or the non-probable variable jackpot B are the first special symbol display device 4A. Can be derived and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the display pattern of the pattern 8 in which the segments A, B, F, and G and the segment H are turned on has three random number values within the range (61 to 80) that the random number value MR2 can take. While (69, 70, 71) is assigned to the judgment value, as shown in FIG. 14, the display symbol of the pattern 11 in which the segments A, B, F, and G are lit similarly to the pattern 8, includes a random number value. One random number (88) in the range (81 to 95) that MR2 can take is assigned to the determination value. For this reason, when the display symbol in which the segments A, B, F, and G are lit is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the non-probability variable jackpot B after the end of the jackpot game with a probability of 3/4 (75%). The jackpot game of the non-probable variable jackpot A in which the number of special figure games (variable display) in which the time-saving control is executed is larger than that of the special jackpot game is executed. In other words, when the big hit type is the non-probable variable big hit A or the non-probable variable big hit B, if the display symbols in which the segments A, B, F, and G are lit are displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the big hit game ends. The determination value is set so that the player can expect that the big hit game of the non-probable variable big hit A in which the number of times of the special figure game (variable display) in which the time saving control is executed later than the non-probable variable big hit B will be executed. Have been.

  Note that, similarly to the display symbol determination tables for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, also in the display symbol determination tables for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the segments A, B, F, and On the display symbol of the pattern 8 in which the G and the segment H are turned on, three random numbers (69, 70, 71) in the range (61 to 85) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the judgment values. In the display pattern of the pattern 11 in which the segments A, B, F, and G are lit as in the case of the pattern 8, one random value (92) in the range (86 to 95) that the random value MR2 can take is determined by the determination value. Assigned to. For this reason, even when the display pattern in which the segments A, B, F, and G are turned on is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B when the jackpot type is the non-probable variable jackpot A or the non-probable variable jackpot B, the large jackpot. The determination value is set so that the player can expect that the big hit game of the non-probable variable big hit A in which the number of times of the special figure game (variable display) in which the time saving control is executed after the non-probable variable big hit B is larger than the non-probable variable big hit A is executed. Is set. As described above, while the time saving control is being executed, the control for increasing the probability that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol in the general drawing game is “per-flight” is higher than that in the normal state. Is controlled to make the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B based on the fact that “the per-figure hit” to be longer than in the normal state. Such as a control that increases the possibility that the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and increases the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied (electric chewing support control). Is to be executed. That is, while the time saving control is being executed, the variable display of the second special figure is mainly executed.

  As described above, in the display symbol determination tables for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 10 to 15 and the display symbol determination tables for the second special figure shown in FIGS. Even if there is a variation special figure, depending on whether the special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, there is a portion where the range of the assigned determination value and the assigned display symbol are different. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the display symbol of the pattern 1 in which the segments A, D, G and the segment H are turned on can have a random number value MR2. While six random numbers (41 to 46) in the range (41 to 55) are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. Two random numbers (96 to 97) in the range (96 to 100) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination symbol for the display symbol of the pattern 13 in which H is lit. For this reason, in the case where the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit C, when the display symbol in which the segments A, D, G, and H are lit is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, it is 3/4. The jackpot game of the probability jackpot B in which the probability change control is executed after the jackpot game is finished with the probability of (75%) is executed.

  Further, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 17, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the segments A, D, and G and the segment H are turned on has a range (51) in which the random number value MR2 can be taken. 21), two random numbers (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values, while the segments A, D, and G and the segments B and H are lit as in the pattern 1 as shown in FIG. In the display symbol of the pattern 13 to be executed, two random numbers (96 to 97) in the range (96 to 100) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. For this reason, when the type of the big hit is the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit C, when the display symbol in which the segments A, D, G, and H are lit is displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, it is 1/2. The jackpot game of the probability jackpot B in which the probability change control is executed after the jackpot game is finished with the probability of (50%) is executed.

  When the variation special figure is the first special figure, as shown in FIG. 11, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the segments A, D, and G and the segment H are turned on has the range (41) in which the random number value MR2 can be taken. 12), six random numbers (41 to 46) among the random numbers (41 to 46) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. In the symbol, two random numbers (56 to 57) in the range (56 to 60) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. For this reason, when the type of the big hit is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C, when the display symbol in which the segments A, D, and G are lit is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, it is 3/4 (75% ), The probability change control is executed after the termination of the big hit game.

  Further, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 17, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the segments A, D, and G and the segment H are turned on has a range (51) in which the random number value MR2 can be taken. 18), two random numbers (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values, while the pattern 13 in which the segments A, D, and G are lit as in the pattern 1 is displayed as shown in FIG. One random number (58) in the range (58-60) that the random value MR2 can take is assigned to the symbol for the symbol. For this reason, when the type of the jackpot is the probable jackpot B or the probable jackpot C, if the display symbols in which the segments A, D, and G light up are derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, 2/3 (about 66 .67%), the jackpot game of the probability variable jackpot B having a larger number of rounds than the probability variable jackpot C is executed.

  In addition, when the variation special figure is the first special figure, as shown in FIG. 80), eight random numbers (61 to 68) are assigned to the determination values, while the segments B, C, E, F and the segment H are lit as in the case of the pattern 7, as shown in FIG. In the display symbol of the pattern 10, seven random numbers (81 to 87) in the range (81 to 95) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. For this reason, when the big hit type is the non-probable variable big hit A or the non-probable variable big hit B, when the display symbol in which the segments B, C, E, and F are turned on is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, 3 / 4 (75%), the probability change control is executed after the termination of the big hit game.

  Further, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 17, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the segments A, D, and G and the segment H are turned on has a range (51) in which the random number value MR2 can be taken. 18), two random numbers (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values, while the pattern 13 in which the segments A, D, and G are lit as in the pattern 1 is displayed as shown in FIG. One random number (58) in the range (58-60) that the random value MR2 can take is assigned to the symbol for the symbol. For this reason, when the type of the big hit is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C, when the display symbol in which the segments A, D, and G are turned on is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, 8/15 (approximately 53 (33%) with a probability of less than the non-probable variable jackpot B, the time-saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure like the pattern 1 and the pattern 4, the pattern 1 and the pattern 13, and the pattern 7 and the pattern 10. By providing display symbols having different ratios (probabilities) to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the symbols are derived to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. From the displayed display symbols, it is difficult for the player to specify the jackpot type based on an empirical rule based on the display symbols derived and displayed in the past.

  Further, in addition to the patterns 1 and 4, the patterns 1 and 13, the patterns 7 and 10, and the variation special patterns such as the pattern 2 and the pattern 5, the pattern 2 and the pattern 14, and the pattern 8 and the pattern 11, Regardless of whether the figure is a special figure or a second special figure, display symbols derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B having the same ratio (probability) are mixed. As a result, a discrepancy occurs in the rule of thumb based on the display symbols derived and displayed in the past of the player, and the player is determined from the display symbols derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Make it more difficult to identify the jackpot type.

  In this embodiment, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, in the display symbols of pattern 1 and pattern 4, pattern 1 and pattern 13, and pattern 7 and pattern 10, the bigger hit type ( For example, if the big hit B and the big hit C are the big hit B, if the big hit B and the non big hit C are the big hit B, if the big hit A and the big hit B are the big hit A) The determination value is assigned so that the probability that the game will be executed is lower than that in the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. In the display patterns of pattern 5, pattern 2 and pattern 14, and pattern 8 and pattern 11, the probability of executing the jackpot game of the jackpot type on the more advantageous side is different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Compare and equal Although the embodiment in which the determination values are assigned as shown is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. If the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the pattern 1 and the pattern 4 and the pattern In the display symbols 1 and 13, pattern 7 and pattern 10, pattern 2 and pattern 5, pattern 2 and pattern 14, and pattern 8 and pattern 11, there is a probability that the jackpot game of the jackpot type on the more advantageous side is executed. Alternatively, the determination value may be assigned so as to be higher than the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure.

  Also, comparing the display symbol determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 11 to 15 with the display symbol determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 16 to 21, the second symbol shown in FIGS. Pattern 3, pattern 6, pattern 9, pattern 12, and pattern 12 to which the determination values are assigned in the first special figure display symbol determination table shown in FIGS. The determination values are assigned to the display symbols of pattern 16, pattern 17, pattern 18, pattern 19, and pattern 20, which are different from the 15 display symbols. For this reason, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are different in a part of the display symbols to be derived and displayed, and the player can use the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device. 4B, it is difficult to determine the display symbol derived and displayed on the other special symbol display device, even if the display symbol derived and displayed on one of the special symbols is stored.

  Further, as shown in the display symbol determination tables for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 11 to 15 and the display symbol determination tables for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 16 to 21, the big hit type is the probable big hit A. In each case, the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is one (only the display symbol of the pattern 0), whereas the jackpot type is the variable jackpot A. In the other cases, the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is three for each big hit type. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the jackpot type is the probable jackpot A is other than the jackpot type other than the probable jackpot A. Is smaller than the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Further, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for the probability variable big hit B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 11 and the display symbol determination table for the non-probability variable big hit C (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. And the non-probable variable big hit C are set with three display symbols as the corresponding stop symbols. The probable variable big hit B is assigned fifteen judgment values from 41 to 55. Five determination values from 96 to 100 are assigned to the big hit C. In other words, when the variation special map is the first special map, in the present embodiment, the value is “1” which is the number of patterns of the display symbol corresponding to the probability variable big hit B divided by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable variable big hit C. Is smaller than the value “3” obtained by dividing the number of determination values assigned to the probability variable jackpot B by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probability variable jackpot.

  Also, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for probability variable big hit B (for first special figure) shown in FIG. 11 and the display symbol determination table for probability variable big hit C (for first special figure) shown in FIG. The display symbols of three patterns are set as the corresponding stop symbols in the probability variable big hit C, and 15 determination values from 41 to 55 are assigned to the probability variable big hit B, and the probability variable big hit C is Are assigned five determination values from 56 to 60. In other words, when the variation special map is the first special map, in the present embodiment, the value is “1” which is the number of patterns of the display symbol corresponding to the probability variable big hit B divided by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable variable big hit C. Is smaller than the value "3" obtained by dividing the number of determination values assigned to the probability variable jackpot B by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probability variable jackpot C.

  Also, paying attention to the non-probable variable jackpot A display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 13 and the non-probable variable jackpot B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. The jackpot A and the non-probable variable jackpot B have three display symbols set as corresponding stop symbols, and the non-probable variable jackpot A is assigned 20 determination values from 61 to 80. , And fifteen judgment values 81 to 95 are assigned to the non-probable jackpot B. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, in the present embodiment, the value is a value obtained by dividing the number of patterns of the display symbol corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot A by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot B. “1” is smaller than a value “about 1.333” obtained by dividing the number of determination values assigned to the non-probable variable jackpot A by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probable variable jackpot B.

  Similarly, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for the probability variable jackpot B (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 17 and the display symbol determination table for non-probability variable jackpot C (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. B and the non-probable variable hit C have three display symbols set as corresponding stop symbols, and the probable variable hit B has seven determination values 51 to 57 assigned thereto. Five determination values from 96 to 100 are assigned to the probability change jackpot C. In other words, when the variation special map is the first special map, in the present embodiment, the value is “1” which is the number of patterns of the display symbol corresponding to the probability variable big hit B divided by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable variable big hit C. Is smaller than the value "1.4" obtained by dividing the number of determination values assigned to the probability variable jackpot B by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probability variable jackpot.

  Also, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for probability variable big hit B (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 17 and the display symbol determination table for probability variable big hit C (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. The display symbols of three patterns are set as the corresponding stop symbols in the probability variable big hit C, and seven determination values from 51 to 57 are assigned to the probability variable big hit B. Are assigned three judgment values from 58 to 60. In other words, when the variation special map is the first special map, in the present embodiment, the value is “1” which is the number of patterns of the display symbol corresponding to the probability variable big hit B divided by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable variable big hit C. Is smaller than the value “about 2.333” obtained by dividing the number of determination values assigned to the probability variable jackpot B by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probability variable jackpot C.

  Also, paying attention to the non-probable variable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 19 and the non-probable variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. For the big hit A and the non-probable big hit B, three display symbols are set as the corresponding stop symbols, and 25 judgment values 61 to 85 are assigned to the non-probable big hit A. , The non-probable variable jackpot B is assigned 15 judgment values from 86 to 95. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, in the present embodiment, the value is a value obtained by dividing the number of patterns of the display symbol corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot A by the number of patterns of the display symbol corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot B. "1" is smaller than a value "about 1.666" obtained by dividing the number of determination values assigned to the non-probable variable jackpot A by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probable variable jackpot B.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. In comparison with the case where display symbols are assigned at a ratio of 1: 1 for each determination value assigned to each of the determination values, the capacity of the display symbols stored in advance can be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of display symbols assigned to each of the jackpot types is set to be smaller than the number of determination values assigned to each of the jackpot types. By providing a pattern other than the pattern 21, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is a big hit display symbol (a display symbol indicating any of the big hit types). It may be difficult for the player to determine whether or not there is a design symbol that is present. It should be noted that the number of displayed symbols of the outlier is the number of symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, in which the number of displayed symbols and the number of displayed symbols of the big hit are displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 256) The number may be the following or less.

  The ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. Is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the special pattern display result is set to "big hit", and the change pattern determination table for the big hit which is used when it is determined in advance, and the special figure display result is set to "losing". And a loss-variation-pattern determination table that is used when it is determined in advance that the action should be performed.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the variation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value within a range that the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take is assigned as a determination value. In the present embodiment, when these determination values are "big probability big hit A", "big probability big hit B", and "big probability big hit", the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is determined. Are “non-probable variable jackpot A”, “non-probable variable jackpot B”, and “non-probable variable jackpot C”, the super reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β When executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that “probably variable big hit A”, “probably variable big hit B” or “probably variable big hit C” will result.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss is used when the number of retained storages is one or less, and the variation pattern determination table A for loss is used when the total number of retained storages is two to four. Loss variation pattern determination table B, Loss variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8, and a case where the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is performed. And a loss variation pattern determination table D to be used for the following are prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), the super reach A predetermined random number value within the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned to the variation pattern of β loss (PA2-3) as the determination value. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach, which correspond to the total number of stored storages of 2 to 4, respectively. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range in which a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern can be taken for the variation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach that correspond to the total number of stored memories of 5 to 8 are stored. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range in which a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern can be taken for the variation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table D, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA1-4) corresponding to the time reduction control. PA2-2) and a variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation time of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the variation pattern (PA1-2) is smaller. )), The fluctuation time of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time is determined, and the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of four. Sometimes, when the start winning is made, it becomes difficult to cause useless starting winning in which the holding memory is not made, and when the number of the holding memories is reduced, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach loss without shortening the fluctuation time is long. By determining PA1-1), it is possible to prevent the interest in the game from being reduced due to the fact that the variable display is not performed because the variable display time is lengthened.

  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 retained for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply). 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 data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according 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, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. I have. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special map reservation storage unit 151A indicates that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred, but has not yet started. The reservation data of the special figure game (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 map holding storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the detection order of game balls) with the first start winning opening with the hold number, and determines the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like. Is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the hold information that enables to determine whether or not a big hit will be made.

  The second special map reservation storage unit 151B indicates that although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred, but has not yet started. The reservation data of the special figure game that does not exist (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 (the order in which game balls are detected) into the second starting winning opening with the holding number, and sets the second starting condition for 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, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like. Is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the suspension information that enables to determine whether or not a big hit occurs.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, a random number value that is not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value. The numerical data indicating each random number value is updated regularly or irregularly. 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.

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

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect 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 fixed data from the ROM 121, a fixed data reading operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122, and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 A fluctuation data reading operation for reading various fluctuation data temporarily stored, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an 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 effect display device 5, a wire 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.

  Note that, similarly to the main board 11, a random number value (also referred to as an effect random number) for determining the type of various effects such as a notice effect is set on the effect control board 12 side as well.

  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 table data configuring a plurality of determination tables prepared for the performance control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data configuring various performance control patterns, and the like. I have.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the effect 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 types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data and the like indicating 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, various effect control patterns, and the like.

  The special figure change effect control pattern is a period corresponding to a plurality of kinds of change patterns, during a period from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result. It consists of data showing the control contents of various effecting operations, such as the effect of changing the effect of the effect design, the reach effect, the effect display operation in the re-lottery effect, etc. Have been. The announcement effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect executed in response to 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 variation 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 variation pattern for executing the reach effect.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  The effect control flag setting unit includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 5 and a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated in response to an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, a start winning buffer for performing hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The start winning buffer has a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of the first special figure storages. In each storage area, data indicating the presence or absence of a start winning (specifically, “0” indicating no starting winning and “1” indicating starting winning) are stored. The data in the start winning buffer is controlled by an effect control, which will be described later, in response to receiving a first starting opening winning command or a second starting opening winning command, or receiving a first change start command or a second change start command. The update is performed in the hold display update process (S72, see FIG. 30) in the process process, and the hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is updated based on the updated start winning buffer data.

  Specifically, when a first start opening winning designation command is received based on the fact that there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening, a circular white display is displayed on the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D. On the other hand, when a first change start command is received based on the fact that the change of the first special map is newly started, the highest (earliest) among the hold storage displays in the hold storage display area 5D is added. The hold display is updated so that the round white display of the start winning prize is erased, and the other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward). Similarly, when the second starting opening winning command is received based on the fact that there is a starting winning in the second starting winning opening, a circular white display is newly added to the holding storage display in the holding storage display area 5U. On the other hand, when the second variation start command is received based on the fact that the variation of the second special map is newly started, the highest (start first) of the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5U is received. The hold display is updated so that the round white display of the winning holding memory) is deleted and the other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward).

  Next, an operation (operation) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when the 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 interrupt prohibition. 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, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

  When 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 shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 23 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 via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (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 (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (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 MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process process, and displays the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable operation on the normal variable prize ball device 6B. Enables setting of tilting motion of wing pieces.

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 23 as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether there is a first start winning or a second start winning by the first starting port switch 22A or the second starting port switch 22B. The random number value MR1 for determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are extracted. Is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B when the second start winning is achieved.

  The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are stored on the basis of the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage section 151A and the second special figure hold storage section 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game on the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit”. It is determined (predetermined) before being derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (display symbol; display symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in accordance with the result of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game. One of a big 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 special symbol or effect symbol variation display result is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for variation pattern determination based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. For example, a process for determining whether or not to perform the determination is included. When the fluctuation pattern setting process is executed and the fluctuation 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 S22 and the variation pattern setting process of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the determined special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol as the variation 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 big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and use the special symbol or the effect symbol. And a process for determining the variable display mode.

  The special symbol change process of S24 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change process includes a process for 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 after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special figure variation timer value, which is a value stored in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or added by 1 Regardless of whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure on the special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B, the time elapsed by the common timer. A time measurement is taken. 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 in S24 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 variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using 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 of S25 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 result of the special symbol change display is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for performing the setting for causing this to be performed is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S26 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 setting a big winning opening to an open state based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit". include. At this time, for example, which one of the jackpot types is “probably variable jackpot A”, “probably variable jackpot B”, “probably variable jackpot C”, “non-probable variable jackpot A”, “non-probably variable jackpot B”, or “non-probable variable jackpot C”? , The upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is kept open may be set. As an example, irrespective of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of times of opening the special winning opening, which is the upper limit of the number of times the round is executed, is set to “probable variable big hit A”. "," Non-probable variable jackpot A "or" non-probable variable jackpot B ", the setting of the normal open jackpot state by setting to" 15 times "may be performed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable variable jackpot B” or “non-probable variable jackpot C”, by setting the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times of executing the round, to “10”, the normal opening is performed. The setting of the big hit state only needs to be performed, and when the big hit type is “probable changing big hit C”, by setting the number of times of opening the big winning prize mouth which is the upper limit number of times of executing the round to “5 times”, What is necessary is just to perform the setting of the normal open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on the processing of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23. For determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The post-big hit release processing in S28 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 times of execution of the round for opening the special winning opening has reached the maximum value of the special winning opening and the maximum number of the special winning opening has been reached. 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 S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end processing, the effect display devices 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like are used for the effect devices to notify the end of the big hit game state. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit game state, and the like. . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end processing, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit types are “probably big hit A”, “probably big hit B”, “probably big hit C”, “non-big hit”. It is determined which of “probably variable big hit A”, “non-probable variable big hit B” and “non-probable variable big hit C”. If it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not “non-probable variable jackpot A”, “non-probable variable jackpot B” or “non-probable variable jackpot C”, a setting for starting the probable variable control (setting of the probable variable flag) )I do.

  Also, according to the specified jackpot type, a setting for starting the time-saving control (setting of a time-saving flag and a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time-saving control (this In the embodiment, any one of “100”, “50”, and “20”) is set in the time saving counter.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 24 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (S141). 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 S141, the second reserved storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of the second special figure reservation storage is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the data as the reservation data stored corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). 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 S142, the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are subtracted by one. As well as the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random number values 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”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted upward by one entry (S143).

  After that, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to “2” (S144), and the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (S145). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation 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 S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determines whether the read value is “0”. Good. As described above, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” or not. Is determined. 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 the one that is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the starting prize is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data that can specify 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. It is only necessary to be able to determine.

  When the first special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in S145 (S145; N), the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A stores the reserved data as the reserved data corresponding to the reserved number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S146). 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 S146, the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by one to update the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count. As well as the data in the first special figure suspension storage unit. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A are The pending data shown is shifted upward by one entry (S147).

  After that, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the storage value of the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to “1” (S148), and the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the fluctuation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result such as “big hit” or “losing”. It is determined whether the special map display result is "big hit" or "losing" (S150). In this S150, if the gaming state at that time is the high-precision state in which the probability change flag is set, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls in the range of 10000 to 12180, the "big hit" Is determined, and if not, it is determined as "losing". If the probability change flag is not set and the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined to be "big hit". Is determined.

  As described above, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, a different determination value is assigned to the "big hit" in accordance with the game state (high accuracy, low accuracy) at that time, and thus S150 In the process of the above, the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" by using different determination data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the gaming state at the time of starting the variable display of the special figure game or the like is the high accuracy state. Is determined, if the gaming state is in the high-accuracy state, the "big hit" is determined with a higher probability than in the low-accuracy state.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" (S151). If it is determined in S151 that it is not "big hit" (S151; N), the CPU 103 determines a display symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. As the determination table, a display symbol determination table for a loss shown in FIG. 22 (for the first special figure and the second special figure) is selected (S156a). Then, the CPU 103 displays a display symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the display symbol determination table for loss (for the first special symbol and the second special symbol). The pattern 21 is determined (S156b), and the process proceeds to S157.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the "big hit" is (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the ON state (S152). At this time, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type to one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation, and “probability A” and “probability B” in the jackpot type determination table , "Probable change C", "non-probable change A", "non-probable change B", "non-probable change C", depending on which of the jackpot types match, Is determined (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be set to any one of the time-saving state and the probable state in which the player has a higher degree of advantage than the time-saving state. Whether to control is determined before the determined special symbol as the variable display result is derived. In accordance with the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is determined. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is “probably variable jackpot A”, the jackpot type buffer value is “1”. If the jackpot type is “probable variable jackpot B”, the jackpot type buffer value is “2”, and the jackpot type is “probable variable jackpot C”. If so, the big hit type buffer value is set to "3". If "non-probable variable big hit A", the big hit type buffer value is set to "4". If "non-probable variable big hit B", the big hit type buffer value is set to "5". If the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit C", the big hit type buffer value may be set to "6".

  After execution of S155, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value updated in S144 or S148 is “1”, that is, whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It is determined whether or not there is (S156c). When the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", that is, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure (S156c; Y), the display pattern determination table for the first special figure according to the big hit type is selected. (S156d). Specifically, if the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is “1”, the display pattern determination table for the probability variable jackpot A shown in FIG. 10 (for the first special figure) is selected, and the jackpot type set in S155 is set. If the buffer is "2", the display symbol determination table for the probability variable big hit B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 11 is selected, and if the big hit type buffer set in S155 is "3", it is shown in FIG. The display symbol determination table for the probability variable big hit C (for the first special figure) is selected, and if the big hit type buffer set in S155 is "4", the display symbol determination table for the non-probable variable big hit A shown in FIG. If the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “5”, the non-probable variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 14 is selected, and in S155 Set jackpot type Ffa may be selected non-probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 15, if "6" (for first Japanese view).

  In addition, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is not “1”, that is, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2” and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure (S156c; N), the large hit type is set. The corresponding display pattern determination table for the second special figure is selected (S156e). Specifically, if the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “1”, the display pattern determination table for the probability variable big hit A (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 16 is selected, and the big hit type set in S155 If the buffer is "2", the display pattern determination table for the probability variable big hit B (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 17 is selected, and if the big hit type buffer set in S155 is "3", it is shown in FIG. The display symbol determination table for the probability variable big hit C (for the second special figure) is selected, and if the big hit type buffer set in S155 is "4", the display symbol determination table for the non-probable variable big hit A shown in FIG. If the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “5”, the non-probable variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 20 is selected, and in S155 Set jackpot type Ffa may be selected non-probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 21, if "6" (for the second Laid view).

  Then, after execution of S156d or S156e, a display to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the display symbol determination table and the random number value MR2 selected in S156d or S156e. The symbol is determined to be one of patterns 0 to 20 (S156f), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting processing (S157), and the special symbol normal processing is performed. To end.

  If the reserved number of special figure games using the first special figure is “0” in S145 (S145; Y), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (S158), and the special symbol normal The process 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 effect display device 5 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control. It is determined whether the data has been transmitted to the board 12 or not. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration 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. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S23 of FIG. 24 as a variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is ON (S161; Y), a big hit change pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining a change pattern to one of a plurality of types (S162).

  When the big hit flag is off in S161 (S161; N), the game is determined, for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (set). It is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed in which the time saving control is performed when the state is the probable change state or the time saving state (S163). If the time reduction flag is on (S163; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S164).

  On the other hand, when the time saving control is not being performed, that is, when the time saving flag is off (when it is not set) (S163; N), for example, the total pending storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 By reading the stored value or the like, the total reserved storage number is specified, and it is determined whether the specified total reserved storage number is 2 or more (S165).

  If the specified total number of stored storages is not 2 or more (S165; N), the loss variation pattern determination table A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( S166).

  If the specified total number of pending storages is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167, and it is further determined whether the total number of pending storages is 5 or more (S167).

  If the total number of pending storages is not 5 or more (S167; N), the loss variation pattern determination table B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S168). .

  If the total number of pending storages is 5 or more (S167; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (S169).

  After executing any one of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the selection is made based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation or the like. By referring to one of the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S170).

  When the big hit flag is off, a change pattern is determined in the process of S170, thereby determining whether or not the change display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. In other words, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not the variation display state of the effect symbol is to be the reach state when the variation display result is “losing”.

  After the fluctuation pattern is determined in S170, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special symbol display The setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special figure games using the two special figures (S171). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the 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 S171, setting for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (S172). 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 variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. In the transmission command buffer provided in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. 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 variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. 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.

  After executing the processing of S172, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the result of determining the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol which is the fluctuation display result (the special figure display result). It is. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” corresponding to the special symbol change processing (S174), and then the change pattern setting processing ends.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, each time the command control process in S17 shown in FIG. 23 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game status designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. , The first change start command or the second change start command, the change pattern designation command, the change display result notification command, the first hold storage number notification command, or the second hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these production control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after transmitting a fluctuation display result notification command first, a first fluctuation start command or a second fluctuation start command, a 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.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in S25 of FIG. 24 as a special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the change of the special symbol, and sends the special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to the special symbol display device 4B. The control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S181). If the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special figure, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special figure designation buffer value is changed. If the value is “2” indicating the second special symbol, the change of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. Further, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the certainty change flag and the time saving flag if the certainty change flag and the time saving flag are set (S184). According to the type of the stored big hit, a big hit start 1 designation command (probable variable big hit A), a big hit start 2 specified command (probably variable big hit B), a big hit start 3 specified command (probable change big hit C), a big hit start 4 specified command ( The setting for transmitting the non-probable variable big hit A), the big hit start 5 specifying command (non-probable variable big hit B), and the big hit start 6 specifying command (non-probable variable big hit C) is made (S185).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the game state designation command indicating the normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (a time when the big hit is generated, for example, the effect display device 5 notifies the big hit display time) is set in the big hit display time timer (S187). In addition, the number of open times (for example, 15 times in the case of probability variable big hit A, non-probable variable big hit A, non-probable variable big hit B, 10 times in the case of positive variable big hit B and non-probable variable big hit C, (5 times in the case of the big hit C) (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. If the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

  On the other hand, if the value of the time-saving counter is not "0" (S190; N), that is, if the time-saving number remains in the high base state, the value of the time-saving counter is decremented by one (S191). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after the subtraction is “0” (S193). If not (S193; N), the process proceeds to S196, and the value of the time reduction counter is set to “0”. (S193; Y), the time-saving flag is cleared to end the time-saving control (S194), and then the gaming state (specifically, low accuracy) corresponding to the set state of the probable variable flag or the time-saving flag is set. After the transmission setting of the game state designation command corresponding to (low base) is performed (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

  In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in S29 of FIG. 24 as the big hit end processing.

  In the big hit end processing, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit end display timer is operating, that is, whether the timer is counting (S201). When the big hit end display timer is not operating (S201; N), the value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for performing the big hit end display (big hit end display time) on the effect display device 5 is set to the big hit end display timer. The setting is made (S204), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by one (S205). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored big hit type is one of the probable big hit A, the probable big hit B, and the probable big hit C (S207).

  When the jackpot type is any of the jackpot A, the jackpot B and the jackpot C (S207; Y), the jackpot flag is set (S208), and the time reduction flag is set (S211). In addition, when the jackpot type is not one of the probable jackpot A, the probable jackpot B, and the probable jackpot C (S207; N), that is, the jackpot type is any one of the non-probable jackpot A, the non-probable jackpot B, and the non-probable jackpot C If there is, only the time reduction flag is set (S211).

  After the execution of S211, the CPU 103 sets a value according to the type of big hit in the time reduction counter (S212). More specifically, if the jackpot type is a probable big hit A, a probable big hit B, a probable big hit C, or a non-probable big hit C, the time-saving counter is set to "100" and the big hit type is a non-probable big hit A. Sets the time saving counter to "50", and when the big hit type is the non-probable variable big hit B, sets "20" to the time saving counter and shifts to S213.

  In S213, the big hit flag is reset, and the transmission setting of the big hit end designation command according to the big hit type is performed (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S215), the value of the special figure process flag is set to the special symbol normal processing. Is updated to “0”, which is the value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main processing when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control is performed (S51). Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process of monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set (ON), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53), and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis processing, effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 performs an effect control process (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number updating process for updating the count value of a counter for generating effect random numbers such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56). Then, the process proceeds to S52.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis processing, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first stores the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the effect display device 5 in the storage content of the start winning reception command buffer. A suspended display update process for updating the display to a corresponding display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Variation pattern command reception waiting processing (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis processing is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation starts. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change process (S75).

  Processing during effect symbol fluctuation (S75): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S76).

  Effect design fluctuation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design confirmation command) for instructing stop of all the symbols, the control of stopping the change of the effect symbol and deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol) is performed. Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display processing (S77) or the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting processing (S73).

  Big hit display processing (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, control for displaying a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit on the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): The control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when the special winning opening opening command or the special after opening opening command is received, display control of the number of rounds on the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect processing (S79): The effect display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start processing, the effect control CPU 120 firstly stores various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer, in buffer number 1. It shifts to the higher order by the number (S272). Note that the contents of the first buffer number are deleted because there is no destination to be shifted and thus cannot be shifted.

  After execution of S272, effect control CPU 120 reads a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received variable display result designation command) is read (S276), and whether the read variation display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command is determined. No, that is, it is determined whether the variable display result is out of order (S276a). When the read variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command (S276a; Y), the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the loss is determined (S276b), and the process proceeds to S281. In S276b, for example, if the variation pattern command read out in S275 is a non-reach variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of effect symbols for all three symbols (“148”, “392”, etc.). If the variation pattern command read in S275 is the variation variation command of the reach, the combination of the effect symbols (“121”, “434”, etc.) that is out of the reach may be determined.

  If the read variation display result designation command is not the first variation display result designation command, that is, if it is a big hit (S276b; N), the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the big hit type indicated by the variation display result designation command Is determined (S276c). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, when the variable display result specifying command is the second variable display result specifying command indicating the probability change jackpot A, as shown in FIG. A combination of effect symbols ("333") whose symbols are aligned with "3" is determined, and a combination of effect symbols ("777") with three symbols aligned with "7" is determined as a stop symbol at a rate of 50%. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable display result specifying command is the second variable display result specifying command indicating the probable variable jackpot A, the stop symbols are determined to be "3" or "7" which are the positive variable symbols.

  When the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit B, a combination of effect symbols ("222") in which three symbols are aligned with "2" as stop symbols is determined at a rate of 50%. Then, a combination of effect symbols ("444") in which three symbols are aligned with "4" as stop symbols at a rate of 50% is determined. When the variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit C, a combination of effect symbols ("222") in which three symbols are aligned with "2" as stop symbols at a rate of 50% is determined. Then, a combination of effect symbols ("444") in which three symbols are aligned with "4" as stop symbols at a rate of 50% is determined.

  When the variation display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variation jackpot A, a combination of staging symbols ("666") in which three symbols are aligned at "6" as stop symbols at a rate of 50% It is determined and determined as a combination of effect symbols ("888") in which three symbols are aligned at "8" as stop symbols at a rate of 50%. When the variation display result designation command is the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variation big hit B, a combination of effect symbols (“666”) in which three symbols are aligned with “6” as stop symbols at a rate of 50% It is determined and determined as a combination of effect symbols ("888") in which three symbols are aligned at "8" as stop symbols at a rate of 50%. When the variable display result specifying command is the seventh variable display result specifying command indicating the non-probable variable big hit C, a combination of effect symbols (“222”) in which three symbols are aligned with “2” as stop symbols at a rate of 50% It is determined, and a combination of effect symbols ("444") in which three symbols are aligned with "4" as stop symbols at a rate of 50%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the stop symbols are non-probable variable symbols “2”, “4”, and “6” except for the case where the big hit type is the probability variable big hit A. , "8".

  Further, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is any of the probable big hit B, the probable big hit C, and the non-probable big hit C, three symbols are “2” as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. Alternatively, since the combination of effect symbols ("222" or "444") aligned with "4" is determined, at the time when three symbols are derived and displayed as "2" or "4" as stop symbols, the player is From the stop symbol, it is difficult to specify whether the big hit type is the probable big hit B, the probable big hit C, or the non-probable big hit C.

  Similarly, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is the big hit and the big hit type is the non-probable variable big hit A or the non-probable variable big hit B, the three symbols are “6” or “8” as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. Since it is determined to be a combination of effect symbols that are aligned, at the time when three symbols are derived and displayed as a set of "6" or "8" as stop symbols, the player determines whether the jackpot type is the non-probable variable jackpot A from the stop symbol, It is difficult to specify whether it is a non-probable jackpot B or not.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is the probable big hit A, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are "3" or "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. However, since the big hit type in which the three symbols are aligned with “3” or “7” as the stop symbol of the effect symbol is only the probability variable jackpot A, the three symbols are derived and displayed as “3” or “7” as the stop symbol. At this point, the player can specify that the big hit type is the probable big hit A.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of the effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical values corresponding to the extracted random numbers.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display result specifying command is the third variable display result specifying command indicating the probable variable big hit B, and when the fourth variable display result specifying command indicating the probable variable big hit C is 50%, Although three symbols are determined as the stop symbols in a ratio, the combination of the effect symbols is determined to be "2" or "4". However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the case of the third variation display result designation command shown and the fourth variation display result designation command showing the probable variation big hit C, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged at "2" as stop symbols at different rates. Alternatively, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned with “4” may be determined. Specifically, for example, when the display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command indicating the probability change jackpot B, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “2” as stop symbols at a rate of 75% On the other hand, if the display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command indicating the probability change big hit C, the determination of the combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “2” as stop symbols at a rate of 25% is determined. Just do it.

  As described above, when the variable display result specifying command is the third variable display result specifying command indicating the probable variable jackpot B and when the variable display result specifying command is the fourth variable display result specifying command indicating the probable variable jackpot C, three symbols are used as the stop symbols. By making the determined ratio of the combination of the effect symbols aligned in “2” and the combination of the effect symbols aligned in “4” different, the effect display device 5 derives the combination of the effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “2” as stop symbols. When it is displayed, the big hit game of the probable big hit B having more rounds than the probable big hit C is executed with a probability of 3/4 (75%). That is, when a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “2” as a stop symbol is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5, a jackpot game of a probable big hit B having more rounds than the probable big hit C is executed. The player can be expected for.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display result specifying command is the third variable display result specifying command indicating the probable variable big hit B and when the variable display result specifying command is the seventh variable display result specifying command indicating the non-probable variable big hit C, 50% is used. Is determined to be a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as "2" or "4" as a stop symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the case of the third variable display result designating command indicating the non-probable variable big hit C, when the command is the third variable display result designating command, three symbols are displayed at different ratios as stop symbols at different ratios. You may determine the combination of the combination and the effect design in which three designs are set to "4". Specifically, for example, when the display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command indicating the probability change jackpot B, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “2” as stop symbols at a rate of 75% On the other hand, if the display result designation command is the seventh variable display result designation command indicating the non-probable variable jackpot C, the combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “2” as stop symbols at a rate of 25% is determined. You only have to decide.

  As described above, when the variable display result specifying command is the third variable display result specifying command indicating the probable variable big hit B and when the variable display result specifying command is the seventh variable display result specifying command indicating the non-probable variable big hit C, three symbols are used as stop symbols. By making the determination ratio of the combination of the effect symbols aligned with “2” and the combination of the effect symbols aligned with “4” different, the combination of the effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “2” as stop symbols on the effect display device 5. In the case of the derived display, the big hit game of the probable big hit B in which the probable change control is executed after the end of the big hit game is executed with a probability of 3/4 (75%). That is, when a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “2” as a stop symbol is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5, the probability change after the big hit game is over than the non-probable variable big hit C in which the probability change control is not executed after the big hit game is completed. The player can expect that the jackpot game of the variable jackpot B in which the control is executed will be executed.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display result specifying command is the fifth variable display result specifying command indicating the non-probable variable jackpot A and when the variable display result specifying command is the sixth variable display result specifying command indicating the non-probable variable jackpot B, 50 Although the three symbols are determined to be a combination of the effect symbols of "6" or "8" as the stop symbol at a rate of%, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result designation command is non-variable. In the case of the fifth variable display result specifying command indicating the big hit A and the sixth variable display result specifying command indicating the non-probable variable big hit B, an effect in which three symbols as "6" as stop symbols are arranged at different rates. You may determine the combination of the design combination and the effect design in which the three designs are "8". Specifically, for example, when the display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variable jackpot A, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “6” as stop symbols at a rate of 75% On the other hand, when the display result designation command is the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variable jackpot B, the combination of the effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “6” as stop symbols at a rate of 25% is determined. Should be determined.

  As described above, when the variable display result specifying command is the fifth variable display result specifying command indicating the non-probable variable jackpot A and when the variable display result specifying command is the sixth variable display result specifying command indicating the non-probable variable jackpot B, three symbols are used as stop symbols. By making the determined ratio of the combination of the effect symbols aligned with “6” and the combination of the effect symbols aligned with “8” different, the effect display device 5 is a combination of the effect symbols with three symbols aligned as “6” as stop symbols. Is derived and displayed, there is a probability of 3/4 (75%) that the non-probable variable jackpot A has a large number of special figure games (variable display) in which the number of special figure games (variable display) in which the time-saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game has been performed The game is executed. That is, when a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “6” as a stop symbol is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5, the special figure game in which the time-saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game rather than the non-probable variable big hit B ( (Variation display) The player can expect that the jackpot game of the non-probable variable jackpot A having a large number of times is executed.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the fluctuation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  The process table has display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound for controlling the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data, operation section control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). I have.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 renders an effect device (effect display as an effect component) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to cause the effect display device 5 to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect design so that the effect pattern is displayed in a one-to-one correspondence with the change pattern designating command. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the middle left and right effect symbols in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data in the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing a change in the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change processing (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol change process (S75) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements each value of the process timer, the fluctuation time timer, and the fluctuation control timer (S301, S302, S303).

  Then, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has expired (S306). If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next set process timer value in the process table as the process timer (S308). Further, the control state of the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc. which are set next (S309).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer is out (S310). When the fluctuation control timer is out of timer (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left-middle-right effect symbol (30 ms after the previous display symbol switching time of the effect symbol). The image data of the target screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). In this way, in the effect display device 5, the fluctuation control of the effect symbol is realized. The display control unit 123 transmits to the effect display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in a process table. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  The effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer is out (S313). If the variation time timer has expired, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the fluctuation time timer has not expired, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation specification command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the production control process flag is changed to the production symbol fluctuation stop processing (S314). The value is updated to a value according to S76) (S315). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not out of timer, control is transferred to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation designation command is received. For example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be ended when the normal fluctuation time has elapsed (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

  In the process table used for effect symbol variation control, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. I do.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set (S851). If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is not set, the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set, the symbol confirmation command reception flag is reset (S852). Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol determined in S276b or S276c of the fluctuation start process (S853). Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it has been determined to be a big hit (S854). Whether or not the jackpot has been determined can be confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not a big hit has been determined based on the determined stop symbol. If it is not determined to be a big hit, the effect symbol stop processing is terminated, and if it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value according to the big hit display processing (S804). (S855), and the effect design stop processing ends.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of display symbols corresponding to the probable variable jackpot A derived and displayed as the display result is changed to the probable variable jackpot B and the non-probable variable jackpot C derived and displayed as the display result. Derived to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, although it is possible to specify that the winning symbol A is a jackpot game by a combination of staging symbols because the number of corresponding symbol symbols is smaller than the number of corresponding symbol symbols. Since it is possible to prevent the displayed symbol from becoming difficult to recognize as the jackpot game of the variable jackpot A, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, since only one display symbol is derived and displayed as the display symbol corresponding to the probability variable big hit A, it is easy to understand that the big hit game of the probability variable big hit A is obtained.

  Further, even if the determination ratio at which the probability variable big hit B and the non-probability variable big hit C are determined changes, the determined ratio of the displayed symbol derived and displayed in conjunction with the change of the determination ratio of the probability variable big hit C and the non-probable variable big hit C Can be reduced, so that the determined ratio of the probable big hit B and the non-probable big hit C changes, so that the displayed big hit game of the probable big hit B and the non-probable big hit C of the big hit game It can be prevented that it is easy to determine which one is, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, since different display symbols are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, the interest of the game can be improved.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, they are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are provided inside the gaming machine. The number of game balls used for the game is subtracted, while the number of balls used for the game is added while the number of rented balls and the number of prize balls granted according to the winning are added. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that stores and stores information.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the variation is started in order to notify the variation control indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of the reach effect to the effect control CPU 120 is described. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 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 fluctuation mode before the stop is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands.

  Note that the CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. 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 changed as appropriate. As described above, the variation pattern is notified by two or more commands, so that the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, when the big hit type is the probability variable big hit A, the display symbol of the pattern 0 is determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, In the case where the jackpot type is other than the probability change jackpot A, the form in which the stop symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B from the display symbols of the three patterns is determined, The present invention is not limited to this, and the pattern of the display symbol determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot A is The number is determined as a stop symbol that is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the jackpot type is other than the probability variable jackpot A. It may be any minority also than the number of patterns of 示図 pattern.

  In the above embodiment, when the big hit type is the probability variable big hit A, the display symbol of the pattern 0 is determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, In the case where the jackpot type is other than the probability change jackpot A, the form in which the stop symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B from the display symbols of the three patterns is determined, The present invention is not limited to this, and when the big hit type is other than the probability variable big hit A, the display symbol determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The number of patterns is determined as a stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot A. It may be a large number than the number of patterns of 示図 pattern.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the segments provided in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, seven segments A to G capable of displaying numbers and symbols, and decimal points (dots) are provided. Although the arrangement example of the segment H shown is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 35 as a first modification, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device Dot-shaped segments A to H may be arranged in a straight line on 4B.

  Thus, even when the segments A to H are linearly arranged on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, as shown in FIGS. , Output data is output from the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B.

  When the segments A to H are linearly arranged on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B as described above, as shown in FIGS. By making the difference between pattern 2 and pattern 5 only whether segment H is lit or not, it may be difficult for the player to determine the display symbols of pattern 2 and pattern 5, for example, as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 39, the display pattern of the pattern 5 may be such that the segments illuminated in the pattern 2 are shifted to the left one by one as a display symbol of the pattern 5, so that it is difficult for the player to distinguish the display symbols of the pattern 2 and the pattern 5.

  In the embodiment, the display symbols of the patterns derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the display symbols of the patterns derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are partially displayed. Although a different form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a display pattern of a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and a display of a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are displayed. The designs may all be the same or they may all be different.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A is provided by making a part of the output data output by the CPU 103 different depending on whether the changing special symbol is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the illustrated example, the display design of a part of the pattern is different from the display design of the pattern derived and displayed on the display device and the display design of the pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the wiring extending from the main board 11 to the first special symbol display device 4A and the wiring extending to the second special symbol display device 4B, the segment to which the wiring in the second special symbol display device 4B is connected is the first special symbol. By making it different from the segment to which the wiring is connected in the symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol is output from the CPU 103 irrespective of the variation special figure. The display symbol of the pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4A and the display symbol of the pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B may be made different from each other. It is not necessary to newly provide a different display symbol between the display symbol derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the display symbol derived and displayed by the second special symbol, and the data amount of the display symbol stored in advance can be suppressed. it can. Further, a part of the output data output by the CPU 103 is made different depending on whether the fluctuating special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and the connection destination of the wiring in the second special symbol display device 4B is changed. By making the segment different from the segment to which the wiring is connected in the first special symbol display device 4A, the display symbol of the pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the pattern of the pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are displayed. The display symbols may be different.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probable variable jackpot B and the non-probable variable jackpot C, the effect display device 5 is a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “2” or “4” as stop symbols. By deriving and displaying the jackpot type, it is exemplified that it is difficult to specify whether the jackpot type is the probable jackpot B or the non-probable jackpot C. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to derive and display a combination of effect symbols in which special symbols different from numbers such as "1" to "9" are aligned, and determine whether the jackpot type is the probable variable jackpot B or the non-probable variable jackpot C.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probable variable jackpot B and the non-probable variable jackpot C, the effect display device 5 is a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as “2” or “4” as stop symbols. By deriving and displaying the jackpot type, it is exemplified that it is difficult to specify whether the jackpot type is the probable jackpot B or the non-probable jackpot C. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The right symbol (the effect symbol derived and displayed in the "right" effect symbol display area 5R) and the left symbol (the "left" effect symbol) are added to the symbol (the effect symbol derived and displayed in the "medium" effect symbol display area 5C). A special symbol different from the effect symbol displayed and displayed in the display area 5L) may be derived and displayed, and it may be difficult to determine whether the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit C.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probable big hit B and the probable big hit C, in the effect display device 5, a combination of the effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned as "2" or "4" as the stop symbol is used. Although it is difficult to specify whether the jackpot type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C by deriving and displaying, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit. In the case of the big hit C, the big hit type is performed by performing the same sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R or the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 by the same color during the change display of the special symbol or when the stop symbol is derived and displayed. It may be difficult to specify whether it is the probability variable jackpot B or the probability variable jackpot C.

  Further, in the above embodiment, one pattern display symbol (display symbol of pattern 0) is assigned to the probability change jackpot A as a display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. By assigning three types of display symbols as display symbols to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to the jackpot types other than the jackpot A, the capacity of the display symbols stored in advance The present invention is not limited to this example, but, for example, the same design pattern (display pattern of pattern 0) is assigned to all the determination values assigned to the probability change jackpot A. By assigning any of the display symbols of Pattern 1 to Pattern 3 to all the judgment values assigned to the probability change jackpot B, By keeping the capacity of the display symbols to be kept small, it is easy to confirm the display symbols assigned to the probable jackpot A or the probable jackpot B during the debugging work, and the debugging work can be performed efficiently. You may do it.

  Further, in the embodiment, one pattern display symbol (display symbol of pattern 0) is assigned to the probability change jackpot A as a display symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. By assigning three types of display symbols as display symbols to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to the jackpot types other than the jackpot A, the capacity of the display symbols stored in advance The present invention is not limited to this example, but, for example, the same design pattern (display pattern of pattern 0) is assigned to all the determination values assigned to the probability change jackpot A. By assigning an individual display symbol to each of the determinations assigned to the probability change jackpot B, when the jackpot type is the probability change jackpot A, Means that the display symbol of pattern 0 is derived and displayed on the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, thereby making it easy to understand that the big hit type is the probable big hit A. In the case where the jackpot type is the probable jackpot B, one of the individual display symbols assigned to each of the determination values is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, it may be more difficult to specify whether or not the big hit type is the probable big hit B.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A that executes the variable display of the first special symbol in response to the game ball winning the first starting winning port, and the gaming ball is provided in the second starting winning port. Although the second special symbol display device 4B and the second special symbol display device 4B that execute the variable display of the second special symbol in response to winning are illustrated in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the present invention is not limited to this. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided with only one special symbol display device. When only one special symbol display device is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, only one start winning opening may be provided, and the one special symbol display device may display the variation of the first special symbol. And the change display of the second special symbol may be executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the probability change control and the time reduction control are executed over 100 special figure games (variable display) after the execution of the 15 rounds of the big hit game as the big hit type, and the 10 rounds of the big hit game are executed. After the execution, the probability change control and the time saving control are executed over 100 special figure games (variation display). Non-probable big hit A in which the time saving control is executed over 50 special figure games (variable display) after the execution of the big hit game of 15 rounds after the execution of the jackpot game of 15 rounds. The non-probability variable big hit B in which the time saving control is executed over 20 special figure games (variable display) after the execution and the 100 special figure games (variable Non-probable variable jackpot C in which the time-saving control is executed over the display) is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. Is executed, the number of special figure games (variable display) in which the time saving control is executed, and the type of big hit that differs in the number of rounds in the big hit game may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot A is set as the first specific game state, and is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The symbol is uniquely determined to be pattern 0, and if the jackpot type is the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit C, the probable big hit B is set to the second specific game state, and the non-probable big hit C is set to the third specific game state. A mode in which a display symbol to be derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined to any one of the patterns 1 to 3, the patterns 13 to 15, the pattern 16, and the pattern 20, which are difficult for the player to determine. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, like the probable jackpot A, the probable jackpot C is included in the first specific game state, and the first special symbol display is performed. The display symbol to derive displayed location 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B may be uniquely determined in the pattern 0.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the probability variable jackpot A is the first specific game state, the variable probability jackpot B is the second specific game state, the non-deterministic variable jackpot C is the third specific game state, and the jackpot types are the probability variable jackpot B and the non-deterministic variable jackpot. In the case of C or probability variable jackpot C, and in the case of non-probability variable jackpot A or non-probability variable jackpot B, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B displays a display symbol that is difficult for the player to identify. And the effect display device 5 derives and displays the effect symbols with the same set of numbers. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this. And a display symbol which is difficult for the player to identify only at the non-probable variable jackpot C which is the third specific game state is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, The effect symbols are derived and displayed on the outgoing display device 5 with the same set of numbers, and the jackpot types (probable variable jackpot C, non-probable variable jackpot) that are not any of the first specific game state, the second specific game state, and the third specific game state In A, non-probable variable jackpot B), different display symbols are respectively derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the rendering symbols are derived on the rendering display device 5 with different numbers. It may be displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is performed by opening a big winning opening in a big hit game is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability change big hit B is set so that the opening time of the special winning opening in the round game is remarkably shortened (short-term opening round) so that the player does not recognize that the special winning opening has been opened, and after the big hit game is over. By not executing the time-saving control, the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B may be a sudden probability big hit that suddenly appears to be in the probability variation state. Note that, in the case where the probability variable big hit B is set to the sudden probability big hit, the non-probability variable big hit C in the above embodiment is replaced by the same open pattern as the open pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game of the positive variable big hit B. A small hit that opens the winning opening is provided, and it is not known whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probability change big hit B or the small hit is a high-precision state or a low-precision state (so-called latent state). May occur. When the small hit is provided in this manner, the small hit is derived to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B using the non-probable variable big hit C display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 15 or FIG. By determining the display symbol to be displayed, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B derives and displays the display symbol indicating the probable big hit B, and the display symbol indicating the small hit is displayed. In such a case, it is difficult for the player to determine from the display symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B whether it is the big hit B or the small hit. Is also good.

In the specific game state (big hit state), after a specific combination of symbols (the same pattern's zoro eyes) is displayed on the special symbol display device, a predetermined time (symbol fixed stop time + big hit start production time) elapses, and then a big win The example in which the mouth is opened and the specific game state is started is exemplified, but the invention is not limited to this. After the specific symbol combination (the same pattern of the same symbol) is displayed on the special symbol display device, the special symbol state is provided in the game area. The specific game state may be started by passing the ball through the specified specific area (specific passing gate sensor or winning sensor). This allows the player to control the timing of the occurrence of the jackpot, so that even if the ball has run out before the start of the jackpot, the player has time to lend a ball and refill the ball.
Furthermore, a plurality of specific regions may be provided, and the number of rounds per jackpot may be changed depending on which specific region is passed. Further, a lottery of the number of jackpot rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in this case, if there are a plurality of specific regions, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be changed depending on which specific region is passed.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 7 Special variable winning ball device 103 CPU
120 Effect control CPU

Claims (1)

A variable display means for performing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result of the identification information, a gaming machine that controls the player to an advantageous state when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed,
A determination unit for determining whether or not the display result in the variable display unit is the specific display result, before the display result is derived,
The type of the advantageous state to be controlled when the determination unit determines that the specific display result is obtained is determined to be one of a first advantageous state, a second advantageous state, and a third advantageous state based on a determination value. Advantageous state type determining means for
When the first advantageous state is determined by the advantageous state type determining means, the probability that the display result of the variable display means becomes the specific display result after controlling the first advantageous state as the advantageous state is improved. When the second advantageous state is determined by the advantageous state type determining means, the magnitude of the game value that can be obtained by the player as the advantageous state is determined by the first advantageous state. Is controlled to the high probability state after controlling to the different second advantageous state, and when the third advantageous state is determined by the advantageous state type determining means, a game that can be acquired by the player as the advantageous state After controlling to the third advantageous state in which the magnitude of the value is the same as the second advantageous state, control is performed to a low probability state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display means becomes the specific display result is not improved. And a gaming state control means,
When the first advantageous state is determined by the advantageous state type determining means, a specific effect is executed, and when the second advantageous state is determined by the advantageous state type determining means and when the third advantageous state is determined. Effect execution means for executing a common effect in the case where
With
On the variable display means, identification information corresponding to the type of the advantageous state is derived and displayed,
The number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the first advantageous state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means is the number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the second advantageous state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means. And less than the number of identification information corresponding to the third advantageous state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means,
Different numbers of determination values are assigned to the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state,
The number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the second advantageous state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means is the number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the third advantageous state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means. A gaming machine, wherein the divided value is smaller than a value obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the second advantageous state by the number of judgment values assigned to the third advantageous state.