JP6659287B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  A gaming machine that displays the remaining time and stops the big hit symbol at a timing when the remaining time becomes 0 has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  A gaming machine that displays the remaining time over a plurality of fluctuations and executes an effect when the remaining time becomes 0 has also been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2008-61767 A JP 2013-140A

  In the gaming machines of Patent Documents 1 and 2, the process up to the start of counting (display of the remaining time) is not considered at all, and lacks interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine with improved interest.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention comprises:
A gaming machine for playing games,
Counting effect execution means for executing a counting effect for presenting a count value,
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect when the count value presented by the counting effect becomes a specific value,
Predetermined effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect indicating the number of points ,
The predetermined effect execution means,
A change effect that changes the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect can be executed a predetermined number of times,
As a result of executing the first change effect as the predetermined number of times, when the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect reaches the maximum value, executing the second change effect different from the first number of times as the predetermined number of times As a result, when the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect reaches a maximum value ,
The counting effect execution means starts the counting effect based on the fact that the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect has reached a maximum value as a result of executing the changing effect a predetermined number of times.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, other gaming machines
A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Counting effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the display of FIGS. 26 (E) and (F)) for executing a counting effect (for example, a timing effect) for presenting a count value;
A suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the display of FIGS. 26 (G) and (H)) capable of executing a suggestion effect when the count value presented by the counting effect becomes a specific value;
Predetermined effect execution means for executing the predetermined effect (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the display of FIGS. 25 (E), 26 (A) and 26 (B)),
The counting effect execution means starts the counting effect when the effect mode of the predetermined effect is a specific mode (for example, after the meter becomes MAX as shown in FIG. The timing effect shown in E) is started).
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
The counting effect execution means starts the counting effect when the effect mode of the predetermined effect is a specific mode (for example, after the meter becomes MAX as shown in FIG. The timing effect shown in E) may be started).
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the execution process of the predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
It is provided with advantageous state control means (CPU 103 executing the special symbol normal processing of steps S114 to S117) capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player,
A holding storage unit (for example, a first special figure holding storage unit 151A or a second special figure holding storage unit 151B) capable of storing variable display that has not yet been started as holding information;
A determination unit (CPU 103 executing a random number value determination process at the time of winning in step S212) for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the suspension information;
The predetermined effect executing means may be capable of executing the predetermined effect based on the determination result of the determining means (for example, executing the processing of steps S161 and S757).
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the execution process of the predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
It is provided with advantageous state control means (CPU 103 executing the special symbol normal processing of steps S114 to S117) capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player,
Determining means (CPU 103 for executing the special symbol normal processing in step S110) for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state;
The predetermined effect execution means may be capable of executing the predetermined effect based on the determination result of the determining means (for example, executing the processing of steps S536 and S761).
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the execution process of the predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (4) above,
Further comprising operating means (for example, a stick controller 31A) operable by the player,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect based on the operation of the operation means (for example, FIGS. 26 (G) and (H)).
The predetermined effect execution means executes the predetermined effect indicating stepwise that the suggestion effect is executed based on the operation of the operation means (for example, FIGS. 26A to 26D). It may be.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect that is easy for the player to understand, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (5),
It is provided with advantageous state control means (CPU 103 executing the special symbol normal processing of steps S114 to S117) capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player,
A holding storage unit (for example, a first special figure holding storage unit 151A or a second special figure holding storage unit 151B) capable of storing variable display that has not yet been started as holding information;
Determining means (CPU 103 executing the special symbol normal processing of step S110) for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state;
A determination unit (CPU 103 executing a random number value determination process at the time of winning in step S212) for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the suspension information;
The predetermined effect execution means,
The predetermined effect can be executed based on the judgment result of the judging means (for example, the processing of steps S161 and S757 is executed), and
The predetermined effect can be executed based on the result of the determination by the determining means (for example, the processing of steps S536 and S761 is executed);
Even when the execution of the predetermined effect based on the determination result of the determination unit is stopped, the predetermined effect can be executed based on the determination result of the determination unit (for example, the predetermined effect based on the determination in step S161 is stopped). However, a predetermined effect based on the determination in step S536 may be executed).
According to such a configuration, even when the execution of the predetermined effect is stopped, the predetermined effect may be restarted, so that discouragement of the player can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command, etc. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value for games counted by the side of the main board. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a special figure display result decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a big hit type decision table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control data holding area. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the production control pattern, etc. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area and the like. 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 start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random number value determination process at the time of a prize. 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 the effect control process process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of clocking effect setting processing. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a timekeeping effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a predetermined effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a suggestion effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is an example of an effect | action operation | movement when the notice effect during change is performed. It is an example of an effect | action operation | movement when a predetermined effect is performed. It is an example of an effect | action operation | movement when a timed effect and a suggestion effect are performed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning prize memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for variably displaying the number of hold (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game is performed. 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 normal winning prize ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning prize 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 a decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit 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. The hold memory display in the start winning prize memory display area 5H is generated based on the starting prize by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting prize opening, or the game ball is set in the second starting prize opening. The display mode (for example, the display color and shape) is changed depending on whether or not it is generated based on a winning start by passing (entering). In this embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is displayed in a circular blue shape, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The hold storage display generated on the basis of the start winning prize by (entering) is displayed as a circular red display.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. An image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening, the changing special figure display area 5I has a round blue color. Is displayed. In addition, during execution of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the game ball entering the second starting winning opening, a circular symbol is displayed in the changing symbol display area 5I. A red image is displayed. That is, when the first or second start condition is satisfied, the display removed from the start winning storage display area 5H is shifted and displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. By displaying the changing special figure display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special figure game.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning prize storage display area 5H. 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. The variable display reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is particularly referred to as a total reserved 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).

  Below the image 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. A tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) forms a second start winning port.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the 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, it is more likely that the gaming ball enters 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)) If it is less than or equal to, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved storage number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4)) If not, 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. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes (enter) the special 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 first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) a game ball into the special winning opening. The second state is disadvantageous.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED or the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is variably displayed (variably displayed). Such a variable display of ordinary symbols 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.

  Loudspeakers 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.

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ordinary symbol display 20 performs variable display of the ordinary symbol such that the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general symbol starting condition is satisfied, the general symbol display condition is established based on the general symbol starting 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, when a predetermined time that is the ordinary symbol variation time elapses, the fixed ordinary symbol that is a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the numeral indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Loss”. Become. In response to the result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol being “per-figure”, an enlarged opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning 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 and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of the special symbol is performed when the variable display time as the special figure variation time elapses. Derived special symbols (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, the special display result becomes "big hit", and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, a "small hit" is obtained as a predetermined display result. Also, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, "losing" is obtained.

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

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

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes the "big hit" as a 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 first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player is executed.

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

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

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

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

  In such a short-term open jackpot state, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of payouts (prize balls) are obtained if a game ball wins in the special winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (eg, 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open jackpot state is a jackpot game state in which a payout (prize ball) cannot be substantially obtained. Note that the short-term open jackpot state is also referred to as a second specific game state.

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

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

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, 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 decorative symbol is started. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation symbol”). ) Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. Specifically, some of the “left,” “middle,” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (eg, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) When a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating an alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display areas (for example, “medium” decoration) that have not been stopped and displayed yet. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the decorative symbol is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or a part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative 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 fluctuating speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (a performance image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, a rendering operation different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation as display of a character image, change of a display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change of a change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply, reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As 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. Each of the reach modes has a different possibility of being a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. Then, when a super-reach reach mode such as super-reach α or super-reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is higher than when a normal-reach reach mode appears (big hit expectation). Will be higher.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-sequence”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or voice output as a message, lamp, etc. There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in a reach state due to an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. An announcement effect for notifying the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may be executed. The production operation to be a notice effect is that, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started. May be executed (started) prior to the reaching of the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the announcement effect that informs that the variable display result may be “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state.

  Among the announcement effects, those that will be the look-ahead announcement effects are included. The look-ahead notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special map game, etc., before starting the variable display for which the possibility of the variable display result being a "big hit" is announced. is there. In particular, over the variable display of the decorative symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games, the look-ahead preview effect that continuously gives a preview of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is a continuous preview effect Also called.

  As a pre-reading notice effect, by changing the display part in which the number of special figure reservation storages is identifiably displayed in the start winning prize storage display area 5H to a display form different from the display form at the normal time, in the variable display to be a notice target A hold display notice for notifying the possibility of a “big hit” or the like may be executed. For example, a reserved display notice for displaying the reserved storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a special mode different from the normal display mode at a predetermined timing may be executed.

  In addition to the display part in the start winning prize storage display area 5H, the prefetch notice effect may be executed in the changing special figure display area 5I. In this embodiment, the hold storage display removed from the starting winning storage display area 5H in response to the hold being exhausted is shifted and displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. If the shift to the changing special figure display area 5I is performed while the hold storage display is performed in the special mode in the start winning storage display area 5H, the display in the changing special figure display area 5I is also set to the special mode. It may be. By doing in this way, even when the prefetch notice effect is executed at a stage where the number of stored memories is small, it is possible to increase opportunities for the display mode to change to the special mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, in this embodiment, separately from such a prefetch notice effect, when the variable display is executed, the variable display result is referred to as “big hit” based on the variable pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. A fluctuating notice effect is executed in which the possibility or the like is announced. The fluctuating notice effect may be any as long as the effect of displaying a staging image, outputting sound, turning on a lamp, the operation of a staging part, a combination thereof, or the like can be used to notify the possibility of a “big hit”.

  Further, in this embodiment, an image indicating the time is displayed on the image display device 5, and a timing effect for counting down the time may be executed. Then, when the time value measured in the timed production reaches a specific value (for example, when the time displayed in the countdown becomes “0”), a suggested effect indicating that it is advantageous for the player is executed. You. Suggested effects are, for example, that a variable display effect of `` pseudo ream '' is executed, that it is in a reach state, that a reach is developed, a display of an effect image, audio output, lamp lighting, Any action that suggests the jackpot expectation degree or the probability change expectation degree by an operation, a combination thereof, or the like may be used. In the present embodiment, the operation of the stick controller 31A is prompted, and a suggestion effect of displaying an effect image on the image display device 5 is executed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A. Note that the suggested effect is not necessarily limited to being performed after the timing effect is performed, and may be performed alone. In this case, the degree of advantage for the player may differ between the case where the timing effect is executed after the execution and the case where the timing effect is executed alone. For example, when the suggested effect is executed after the timed effect is executed, the big hit expectation and the probability of change are set higher than when the suggested effect is executed alone, so that the timed effect can be noticed. Yes, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the timing effect is started when a predetermined effect different from the timing effect is executed. For example, the timing effect may be started when the effect mode of the predetermined effect is a specific mode. By doing in this way, the player can pay attention to the execution of the predetermined effect and the process of executing the predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  More specifically, after executing a predetermined effect of the same effect mode as the notice effect during fluctuation, an arbitrary point is displayed, the points are added, and when the total value of the points becomes a specific value, , A timing effect is started. Detailed effect operations such as a predetermined effect, a timed effect, and a suggestive effect will be described later.

  Note that the timing effect of the present embodiment is an example, and may be a counting effect that presents a count value. When the count value presented by the counting effect becomes a specific value (for example, the count value When the value changes from 1 to the second value), the suggestion effect may be executed. Further, the counting effect may be executed in conjunction with the execution of the predetermined effect.

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

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

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

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

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, when a specially variable big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number of “7” is stopped and displayed among special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols, the decorative symbol variable display state is displayed. In response to the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “normal” is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations are performed. Among them, the fixed decoration symbol which becomes a predetermined probability change big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. The determined decorative symbol to be the probability variable jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5 is “1”. One of the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” among the decorative symbols of “図” to “8” is “left”, “middle”, and “right”. It is only necessary that all the symbols are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Decorative symbols having odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" that constitute the probability variable jackpot combination are referred to as probability variable symbols. In the case where the probability change big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol which is a normal big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

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

  When the time reduction control is performed, the control is performed such that the normal symbol display device 20 shortens the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game than in the normal state, or the variable of the normal symbol in each ordinary symbol game. Control to increase the probability that the display result is "per-figure" as compared with 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 making the tilt control time for performing the control longer than in the normal state, or by increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. As described above, the control that is advantageous to the player by making it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening with the time saving control is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged opening state is increased as compared to 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 both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a normal state or a low 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. A probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. In addition, only the 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 with probable change state to be distinguished from the high-probability 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 no 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 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 a game state other than the normal state, the probability that the special figure game can be executed frequently and that the variable 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 (special state).

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a case where a short opening round big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, or a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed. In such a case, any of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed without changing the decorative display variable display state to the reach state. In addition, when the short open round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. For example, after completion, a fixed decorative symbol (a fixed decorative symbol serving as an opportunity corresponding to the state of the short-time open round big hit) which is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 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 gaming board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly 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. Variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol, and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by controlling lighting / turning off / coloring of the ordinary symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

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

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

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for the purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving 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 image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in this 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". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command form 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 a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be 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 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), the result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” (predetermined result) or the variable displaying result is “big hit” , Different EXT data is set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) as to which of the plurality of types is the big hit type. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a predetermined result and a large hit type determination result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable change". The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable change" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a preliminary determination result and a jackpot type determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the decoration symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image 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 time-saving control nor probable change control is performed. This is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability-high-base state, time-saving state) in which the probable change control is not performed. In addition, the command 9502H is a third game state designation command corresponding to a game state in which the time saving control is performed while the time saving control is not performed (the high accuracy low base state and the time saving no probability changing state), 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 hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit game state or a small hit 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 or the small 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 or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit 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 that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start 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 starting opening winning designation command for notifying that a second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied.

  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 start winning storage display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the start winning storage storage display area 5H 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 has passed (entered) the first starting winning port and the first starting condition has been 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. In addition, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command correspond to the start of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Alternatively, it may be transmitted.

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

  In this embodiment, a first start port winning designation command or a second start port winning specification command for designating which of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port has won the winning is transmitted as the hold storage information. At the same time, a first reserved storage number notification command and a second reserved storage number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are transmitted. When the number of reserved storages increases, a reserved storage number addition designation command (the first reserved storage number addition designation command or the second reserved figure addition command) indicating that the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number has increased. While transmitting the reserved storage number addition designating command, when the reserved storage number decreases, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the second special figure reserved storage number) indicating that the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number has decreased. A command for specifying the number of 1-reserved storage number subtraction or the command for specifying a second reserved-storage number subtraction) may be transmitted.

  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 command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning-time determination result designation commands) indicating the content of the winning-time determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the prize-winning judgment result, and the judgment result of the big hit type. Also, the command C6XXH is a fluctuation category command indicating, as a prize-winning determination result, a determination result (determination result of the fluctuation pattern type) as to which range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type falls.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 14), based on the occurrence of the start winning, whether the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or is determined to be "small hit" It is determined whether the random number value MR3 for determining the type of the jackpot or the variation pattern is in a range of the determined value. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” or a value designating the big hit type is set. Control transmission. In addition, the EXT data of the fluctuation category command is set to a value that specifies a range of a determined value that includes the random number value MR3 as a determination result, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or "small hit" based on the value set in the symbol designation command, In addition to being recognizable, the variation pattern type can be recognized based on the value set in the variation category command when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is included in the determined value in the predetermined range.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, when the command C400H is the first symbol designating command according to the case where the variable display result is “losing”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable” The command C402H is a second symbol designating command according to the above, the command C402H is a third symbol designating command according to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probable change", and the command C403H is a variable ", And the command C404H is a fifth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is" small hit ". The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

  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 and fixed data, 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 number value independently of the CPU 103. It comprises a random number circuit 104 for performing the operation 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 various variable data temporarily stored 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 this 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 value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is controlled to be countable. Note 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 numbers MR1 to MR5. 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 MR5 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to determine whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to a big hit game state, and to set the variable display result to a “small hit” for a small hit. This is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the game state, and takes a value in a range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is "big hit", to be any of "non-probable", "probable", and "probable". Random value used for this purpose, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1”. To a value in the range of “251”. The random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern is a random value used to determine a variation pattern in a variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1” to “1”. 997 ”. The random number value MR5 for determining the general figure display result is used to determine, for example, whether the variable display result in the general figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is “normal figure hit” or “normal figure loss”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

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

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

  Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of predetermined variation pattern types. Each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of an effect operation performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified (grouped) according to the type (reach mode) of the reach effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and a variation with a normal reach. A variation pattern type including a pattern and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β) may be used. In addition, the variation pattern accompanied by super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the content of the reach effect (for example, whether it is super reach α or super reach β). Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different fluctuation pattern type according to whether a predetermined variable display effect is performed. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to a variable display time of a decorative symbol or the like. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 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 special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A stores the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as the "small hit" and the small hit game state. It is a table that is referred to to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B stores the variable display result before the derived special symbol which is a variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as the "small hit" and the small hit game state. It is a table that is referred to to determine.

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

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

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a determined value in a predetermined range (a value in a range of “30000” to “30099”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determined value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such setting, the variable display result is determined 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, When the variable display result is determined based on the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result is displayed. The ratio determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state as "small hit" can be made different.

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

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to “big hit” and the big hit game state is controlled. Is a table that is referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the special symbol that has been variably displayed (varied) in the special figure game is the first special figure (the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special figure (the second special figure). Depending on whether the game is a special symbol display device 4B), a plurality of numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, such as “non-probable”, “probable”, and “probable”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the determined value to the big hit type of “probability” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the determined value in the predetermined range (a value in the range of “83” to “100”) is assigned to the “big hit” jackpot type, while Is the second special map, the determined value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability”. 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 rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “probable” can be made different. In particular, in the special map game using the second special map, it is not determined that the big hit type is set to “shock” and the state is controlled to be in the short-time open big hit state. In a game state in which game balls easily enter the second starting winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid a frequent occurrence of a short-term open big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to an extension of the game. .

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

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a special figure display result, a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number value MR4 for determining a variation pattern, in order to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. A fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored.

  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 process flag) and the 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 holding 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 the 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. On the basis of the establishment, the CPU 103 holds 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 type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like. Data is stored until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the suspension information that enables determination as to whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the starting winning (second starting winning) has been generated, but it has not been started yet. 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. On the basis of the establishment, the CPU 103 holds 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 type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like. The data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (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 variable display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the suspension information that enables determination as to whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In addition, the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, and the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in 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 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 passage of the game ball, in association with the reservation number in the order in which the game ball passed through the passage gate 41. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 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 for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating 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 a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores 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.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and the random number is periodically or irregularly determined according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the 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.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 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 of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads 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 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 includes a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a user's operation has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

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

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, and the like). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data 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, and various effect control patterns.

  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 variable display operation of decorative design, reach effect, effect display operation in re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operation without variable display of decorative symbol. Have been. The announcement effect control pattern is configured from data indicating control contents of an effect operation which 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.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of an effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special figure change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, for example, effect control process timer determination value, display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, What is necessary is that it is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations, and that the contents of various effect controls and the timing of switching the effect control be set in chronological order. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for specifying the content of operation control and the like on a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer judgment value is a value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer 120. ), And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. Note that, instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120. In response to predetermined control contents and processing contents, such as a fact, data indicating a switching timing of effect control may be set.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating a display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating a variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data for specifying the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes, for example, data indicating an audio output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like interlocked with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. I have. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on an operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of a staging operation when the operation is detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data for designating an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data need not be included in all effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include some control data in accordance with the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations performed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation in accordance with various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control to blink a light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Is performed, and control is performed to accept the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B during the operation validity period specified by the operation detection control data and determine the effect contents. Dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set as data corresponding to an effect component that does not become a control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

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

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (effect control pattern at the time of a special figure change) based on the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, for example, when starting the variable display of a decorative symbol. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when starting the execution of a notice effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the effect control pattern may be configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be simply specified. Thereafter, each time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not the value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values. If the value matches, the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game) in accordance with the contents of the process data # 1 to the process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the luminous body such as the effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the movable member of the production model is advanced. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, the display control data # 1 to display control data #n and the voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n. The data #n, the lamp control data # 1 to the lamp control data #n, and the operation detection control data # 1 to the operation detection control data #n indicate the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device, and an effect for designating execution of the effect control. Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from effect control CPU 120 to display control unit 123, sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 receiving the instruction from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the instruction from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in a VRAM. In the voice control board 13 which receives the instruction from the effect control CPU 120, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like. .

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

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 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 effect control timer setting unit 192 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 image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 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 194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The start winning reception command buffer 194A is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "8") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "8") of the total number of pending storages. When there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command , And a command for notifying the number of reserved storages (a first notification command for the number of reserved storages or a second notification command for the number of reserved storages), and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A storage area is secured in the start winning reception command buffer 194A so that the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation category command, and the retained storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order in which they were received at the time of the start winning, from the beginning in the free area of the receiving command buffer at the time of start winning 194A. At the time of the start winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the starting opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the retained storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, and the variation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “6”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B has a first storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) every time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Are deleted from those stored in the storage area, and the subsequent storage contents are shifted. For example, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to an area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “6” is stored in the buffer number “1”. The area is shifted to an area corresponding to “2” to “5”.

  In an area corresponding to the buffer number “6” in the start-winning-time receiving command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, the command cannot be normally received, and the command for notifying the retained storage number is omitted. Have been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, corresponding to the buffer number “6”, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”. Has remained.

  Whether or not to execute a prefetch notice effect based on the start prize winning command stored in the start prize receiving command buffer 194A (start opening prize designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, and retained storage number notification command). In addition, a prefetch notice pattern for execution is determined. At this time, if a command is missed or inconsistent with the command at the time of the start winning, the pre-reading notice effect is not set until the variable display of the hold information corresponding to the command is executed (digested). Is limited to If a command for starting a prize is received during a period in which the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted (during the limit of the pre-read notice effect), the pre-reading notice effect is not set at the reception timing. The determination information is set to "1" (or the ON state). In the case of restricting the execution of the prefetch notice effect, the prefetch notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the prefetch notice effect for the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize generated within the predetermined period. Alternatively, it may be configured not to execute the look-ahead notice effect of some aspects.

  In the start prize receiving command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, a "hold display mode" indicating the display mode of the hold storage display is stored in association with each buffer number (hold number). When the value of the “suspended display mode” is “0”, the display mode is the normal display mode, and when the value is “1” or “2”, the special display mode is different from the normal display mode. For example, when the pre-reading notice effect of the notice display notice is executed, a special mode is set.

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

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting 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 (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information and the like supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (step). S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random numbers MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting section 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, a normal symbol processing is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) on the ordinary symbol display 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process processing, and displays the ordinary symbol variably and the movable variable prize ball device 6B. Enables setting of tilting motion of wing pieces.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as a special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 in FIG. 12 as a start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 firstly sets the first winning port based on the detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the starting port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is ON (Step S201; Yes), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value. (For example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is turned off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is ON based on a detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is ON (Step S204; Yes), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the maximum storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the starting port buffer value, which is the stored value of the starting port buffer, is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by one. In this manner, the first reserved storage number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved stored number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to add one.

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

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are used to determine whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", and Is used to determine the type of big hit when the variable display result is "big hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. By executing the process of step S209, the CPU 103 outputs numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display result including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S210, transmission setting of a start-up winning award designation command according to the start-up opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the effect control board is stored. The setting for transmitting the first start-up winning award designation command to the player 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, for example, to the effect control board 12. The setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command is performed. The starting port winning designation command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control processing of step S17 shown in FIG. Transmitted.

  Subsequent to the process of step S211, a winning random value determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings are made (step S213). The set storage notification command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of step S17 shown in FIG. Transmitted.

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 13 as a winning random number value determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display process (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to "big hit" or "small hit" by the special symbol normal processing. A determination is made as to whether to control the state or the small hitting game state. In the variation pattern setting process, determination of a variation pattern type that classifies the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in an abstract manner, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol, and the like are performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination processing of step S212. By this, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, or whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach. For example, it is determined whether or not it is not. As a result, the special figure display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” before the variable display of the special symbol or the decoration symbol based on the detection of the game ball entering the starting winning opening, It pre-reads that the variable display mode of the symbol will be the predetermined display mode, and based on the pre-reading result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not to execute a pre-read notice effect. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first checks the status of the time reduction flag or the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, for example, to check the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 specifies that the probable variable flag is on when the probable variable flag is on, specifies that the probable variable flag is off and the time reduction flag is on when it is on, and both the probable variable flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes, it is sufficient to specify that the state is the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) or the current opening port buffer value is determined from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected according to the game state (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 of FIG. 13 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the special figure display result determination table data selected by the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not there is a determined value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing the determined values one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined value included in the big hit determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit determination range. By comparison, it is sufficient that it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the big hit determination range. At this time, it is determined that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, so that the variable display result based on the hold data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be "big hit" (big hit start determination). it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that the random number value MR1 is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes the same processing as in the case of the big hit determination range for the determined value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result determination table data selected by the processing of step S402. Accordingly, it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. When it is determined in step S404 that the variable display result is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is sent to the effect control board 12. A setting for transmission is made (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to “00H”.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold for losing is set in accordance with the presence or absence of time saving control in the current gaming state specified in the processing in step S401 (step S406). The variation pattern type determination threshold value specifies a range of the determined value including the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and is determined to which of a plurality of types of variation categories preset according to the variation pattern type and the like. It is a determination value set to determine whether the In this embodiment, when at least the variable display result is “losing”, the variable category (“non-reach”) that is in a variable display mode of “non-reach” is common regardless of the presence / absence of time-saving control and the total number of reserved storages. The “variable category of“ common ”), the variable category that becomes the variable display mode of“ super reach ”in common regardless of the presence / absence of time saving control and the total number of stored memories (the“ variable category of “common super reach”), and other “loss” (A fluctuation category of “other loss”). Then, based on the random number value MR3, it is sufficient that it can be determined whether or not such a variation category is determined.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is sent to the effect control board 12. Setting for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to “04H”. Subsequent to the processing in step S407, a fluctuation pattern type determination threshold value for small hits is set (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, “251” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold value for small hits. Here, “251” is the maximum value in the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random number value MR3 is always equal to or smaller than the variation pattern type determination threshold value for small hits. That is, it is determined that only one variation category corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is provided and determined to be the variation category.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“the first special figure” corresponding to “1” or the “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified according to the starting port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected big hit type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of big hit types is determined. The setting for transmitting the symbol designation command according to the determination result by the processing of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designating command is set to “01H”, and when the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable”. In this case, a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "02H" and setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "03H" when it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" is set. Just fine. Subsequent to the process of step S410, a variation pattern type determination threshold is set according to the determination result of the process of step S409 (step S411).

  After executing any one of the processes in steps S406, S408, and S411, using the variation pattern type determination threshold set in each process and numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, A variation category according to the range of the determined value including the random value MR3 is determined (step S412).

  In the processing of steps S406, S408, and S411, instead of setting a predetermined variation pattern type determination threshold, one of the variation pattern type determination tables is set, and any variation pattern type is set as the variation category. May be determined. After that, the setting for transmitting the variable category command according to the determination result of the processing of step S412 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S413), and the winning random number value determination processing ends.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, even when the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit", the variation category that uniformly includes the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is included. Is determined. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination of the variable category may not be performed. In this case, a symbol designating command is transmitted according to the variable display result being "big hit" or "small hit", and the variation pattern type when the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit" is obtained. Alternatively, a variable category command that comprehensively indicates this may be transmitted.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the random number determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. 14, after the process of step S211 in FIG. 13 is performed, the random number value determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. Thus, the processing of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14 is performed, and the processing of step S214 in FIG. 13 is further performed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening and the first starting condition is obtained. And when the second starting condition is satisfied, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a hold storage number notification command (first hold status) The four commands of the storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the command is not limited to being transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt, and commands may be transmitted one by one by the command control process of step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects any of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal processing in step S110 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 process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit". It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, a fixed special symbol (a big hit symbol or a big hit symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. A small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. In this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). ). Therefore, in the special symbol normal process, when the execution condition of the special figure game using the first special figure and the execution condition of the special figure game using the second special figure are satisfied (first special figure holding storage). In the case where the hold data is stored in the unit 151A and the second special figure storage unit 151B), a control is executed to preferentially satisfy the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure. On the other hand, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (both in the order of winning). Say).

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation is determined using numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on a result of a prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process of determining a pattern type to be one of a plurality of types, and a process of determining a variation pattern to be one of a plurality of types using numerical data representing a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern based on a determination result of the variation pattern type And so on. When the variable pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process of step S110 and the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variation pattern including a variable display time of a fixed special symbol, a special symbol, and a decoration symbol, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process include the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value for determining the variation pattern. The processing includes determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol by using the MR4.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change 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 step S112 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 by one or added by one. 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, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. 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 step S112 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is only necessary that the processing be such that the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (derived). The processing for making the setting for the execution 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 and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, 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 step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening opening number or the maximum winning opening opening number. In this case, a process for setting a big hit end designation command to be transmitted is included. When the number of rounds has not reached the maximum winning opening number, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5". The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot ending process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the big hit end process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the post-big hit opening process of step S116 shown in FIG. 12, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value that is predetermined in accordance with the big hit end effect waiting time is set to The game control process timer is set. In this case, in the process of step S321, the game control process timer value is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0”). It may be determined whether or not the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed, depending on whether or not this has been done. If the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing ends as it is.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end effect waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). , The jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable”, “probable”, or “probable”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the specified big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323). When it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S323; No), the setting for starting the probable change control is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag to the ON state.

  If it is determined in step S323 that the jackpot type is "non-probable change" (step S323; Yes), or after the process of step S324 is performed, a setting for starting the time saving control is performed (step S325). . For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the ON state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100” or the like) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control, to the number of time reduction times. Set the counter. When the jackpot type is “probable”, whether to perform the setting to start the time-saving control is made different depending on whether or not the time-saving control was performed before the short-time opening big hit state. Is also good. If the jackpot type is "probable change", the initial setting of the number of times saved is not performed, and both the probable change control and the time saving control are continued until the special figure display result becomes "big hit". It may be set to be performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to "0" (step S326), and the big hit end processing ends.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed, and the process stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt inhibition. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt inhibit state is used, an interrupt is generated. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal serving as an effect control command is sent from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interruption permission, and then ends the command reception interruption processing.

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

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S74, an effect control process processing is executed (step S75). In the effect control process processing in step S75, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative illuminant such as a decoration LED, With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random numbers used for effect control. Is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S75 in FIG. 16 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start-up opening prize designation command such as a first start-up prize designation command or a second start-up prize designation command has been received (step). S160). When the start port winning designation command is received (Step S160; Yes), a timed effect setting process for performing determination and setting for executing the timed effect is executed (Step S161).

  When the start opening winning designation command has not been received (Step S160; No), or after executing the processing of Step S161, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Depending on the value, one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting processing is performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display and various other effecting operations, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns in accordance with a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative symbol. Various effect control during variable display is performed. After performing such an effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern at the time of changing the special figure, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. In response to the above, a fixed decorative symbol as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed. If the final decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the special figure variation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is provided. When the time has elapsed, it is possible to autonomously derive and display the determined decorative symbol on the side of the effect control board 12 without relying on the effect control command from the main board 11, thereby fixing the variable display result. When the fixed decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. Output of a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13 to output a sound or a sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R; Various effect controls such as turning on / off / blinking the LED at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S161 in FIG. 17 as the timing effect setting processing. In the timing effect setting process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the gaming state is the low base state (step S701). Note that the game state may be specified from a game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. If it is not in the low base state (step S701; No), the timing effect setting process ends. That is, in this embodiment, the timing effect is not executed in the high base state. On the other hand, the timing effect may be executed even in the case of the high base state or the big hit game state.

  When the gaming state is the low base state, it is determined whether or not the timing effect execution flag is turned on (step S702). The timing effect execution flag is set to ON from when it is determined to execute the timing effect until the variable display of the execution target of the timing effect ends. If the timekeeping effect execution flag is on (step S702; Yes), the timekeeping effect setting process ends. That is, in this embodiment, when the timed effect is being executed or when it is determined to be executed, the timed effect is not further executed. On the other hand, a plurality of timing effects may be executed in parallel.

  If the timekeeping effect execution flag is off (Step S702; No), it is determined whether or not to execute the timekeeping effect (Step S703). The process of step S161 is executed when the start opening winning designation command is received as described above. Then, in the process of step S703, the variable display result and the variation category (variation pattern) are pre-read based on the symbol designation command and the variation category command received together with the start opening winning designation command at the time of the start winning, and the timing effect (and thereafter) It is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is performed. That is, in this embodiment, whether or not to execute the timed production and the suggested production at the time of the start winning is determined. However, as described later, the timing effect is actually executed after the predetermined effect is executed. The suggestion effect is executed during the variable display of the determination target in step S703.

  As an example, in the process of step S703, a timed effect determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not a timed effect is executed. In the timing effect determination table, a random number value for determining whether or not to perform a timing effect is determined in accordance with, for example, a variable category command or a design specification command transmitted based on the occurrence of a start winning corresponding to the variable display to be executed. It is only necessary that the compared numerical value (determined value) is assigned to the determination result corresponding to the case where the timed effect is not executed or the determination result corresponding to the case where the timed effect is executed. After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the timing effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining whether or not to execute the timing effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence or absence of the timing effect may be determined.

  In the process of step S703, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the timing effect may be determined at a determination ratio as illustrated in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19A, the determination ratio of the presence / absence of the timing effect is made different according to the variation pattern (variable display result). As shown in FIG. 19A, when the variation pattern (variable display result) is “super reach jackpot”, the rate at which the timed effect is executed is higher than when “super reach loss” (“with execution”). ) Is high, and when the variation pattern (variable display result) is other than that, the timing effect is not executed. With such a setting, the timing display effect is executed, so that it is possible to suggest the variable display result and the presence or absence of super reach. Note that the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19A is an example, and the timing effect may be executable even when the variation pattern (variable display result) is other than “super reach big hit” or “super reach loss”. Further, in the case of a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a specific super reach), it may be determined that the timing effect is always executed.

  Subsequently, in step S703, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the timing effect (step S704). When it is determined not to execute the process (Step S; No), the timing effect setting process ends.

  When it is determined that the timed effect is to be executed (step S705; Yes), the effect mode (suggested effect pattern) of the suggested effect executed after the timed effect is determined.

  As an example, in the processing of step S705, a suggested effect pattern determination table is selected and set to determine a suggested effect pattern. In the suggested effect pattern determination table, if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value for determining a suggested effect pattern is assigned to the determination result corresponding to each suggested effect pattern according to the variable display result or the like, Good. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the suggested effect pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating a random number value extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and thereby indicates the suggested effect pattern. Should be determined.

  In this embodiment, there are a presentation image A and a presentation image B as presentation images that are displayed at the time of the suggestion presentation, and the timing of the execution of the suggestion presentation is set before the reach and when the display reaches the super reach after reaching the reach. I have. Then, as shown in FIG. 19B, four types of suggested effect patterns are provided depending on the difference between the effect image and the execution timing.

  In the processing of step S705, the suggested effect pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 19B, for example. In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19B, the determination ratio of the suggested effect pattern is made different depending on whether the variable display result is a big hit or a loss. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest a variable display result based on the effect image and the execution timing of the suggestive effect in the suggestive effect. Note that the suggested effect patterns (type of effect image and execution timing) and the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19B are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, there may be other suggested effect patterns, or the determination ratio may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the execution timing of the suggestion effect may be at the time of temporary stop of the pseudo-sequence, at the time of reaching, or during reaching. Further, the effect form and the execution timing of the suggested effect may be determined separately.

  After the process of step S705, information indicating the determined suggested effect pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S706), and a timed effect execution flag corresponding to execution of the timed effect is set to ON (step S707). ). Then, the current first special figure reserved storage number is set in the execution counter for specifying the variable display for executing the suggested effect (step S708). It should be noted that it may be specified by referring to the start winning reception command buffer 194A in step S708. Subsequently, an initial value of 0 is set in a point counter (total points) for counting the number of points acquired in the predetermined effect (step S709), and the timed effect setting process ends.

  The processing of steps S706 to S709 can be said to be an initial setting for executing a predetermined effect, a timed effect, and a suggested effect. Thereafter, a predetermined effect is executed in a variable number of times of display until a suggestion effect is executed. Then, when the number of points obtained (given) in the predetermined effect reaches a specific value, a timed effect is started. In the timing effect, the time until the execution timing of the suggestion effect determined in step S705 is counted down (timed display). Then, when the time becomes “0”, a suggestion effect is executed.

  In addition, when starting the timed production, when the variation pattern (variable time) of the variable display executed before executing the suggested production cannot be specified, for example, when the time until the execution timing of the suggested production cannot be specified, Until the time until the suggested performance execution timing can be specified, instead of the time display that counts down the time, display `` in preparation '' etc. to indicate that it is waiting for timekeeping Good. The standby display such as “Under preparation” may be included in the timing effect, or a portion after actually starting the timing display may be used as the timing effect.

  In addition, when the time to the timing effect is started, if the time until the execution timing of the suggestion effect can be specified, the timekeeping display may be started immediately, or the standby display is displayed until the variable display for executing the suggestion effect starts. Then, the timing display may be started at the start of or after the variable display for performing the suggestion effect is started. In this case, the timing display and the suggestion effect are executed in the variable display of the prefetch determination target in the timing effect setting process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S171 in FIG. 17 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, first, for example, by reading EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, the effect display CPU 120 determines that the special figure display result is “losing”. It is determined whether or not it becomes (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S522; Yes), the specified fluctuation pattern is read, for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” (step S523).

  When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left decided symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. And the like, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. And so on, to determine the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination serving as a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of the final decorative symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left and right fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. For example, by referring to the predetermined left and right fixed symbol determination table, the fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. To determine a decorative symbol having the same symbol number. Further, it extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and extracts a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table previously stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determined decorative design, the middle fixed decorative design that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, in the case where the determined decorative symbol becomes a big hit combination, for example, when the symbol number of the middle determined decorative symbol becomes the same as the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol and the right determined decorative symbol, an arbitrary value is set. By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to or from the symbol number of the medium determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decorative symbol, a difference (symbol difference) between the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol with the symbol number may be determined, and a middle fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not "losing" (step S522; No), the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined to be “spot” or “small hit” (step S526; Yes), the final decoration which becomes the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “slip” or “small hit”, for example, an opening chance eye. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to a case where any of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of the plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative patterns. In this case, numeric data indicating a random value for determining a chance eye updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. , Etc., it is sufficient to determine the combination of the fixed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes. When either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, the same processing as that in step S525 is executed, so that the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is executed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the determined decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S526 that it is "non-probable" or "probable" other than "probable" or "small hit" (step S526; No), the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is determined. The combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot determined symbol that is updated by a random counter or the like of the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently, is stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot fixed symbol determination table, the display is stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, or whether there is a promotion effect during the big hit, a different decorative pattern may be determined as the fixed decorative pattern. Good.

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

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, it is determined whether or not to perform the fluctuating notice effect, and to determine the fluctuating notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the fluctuating notice effect in the case of executing the fluctuating notice effect. (Step S529). As an example, in the process of step S529, as a use table for determining the presence or absence of a fluctuating notice effect and a fluctuating notice pattern, a fluctuating notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set. In the fluctuating advance notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for fluctuating notice type determination according to the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command or the fluctuating pattern specified by the fluctuating pattern designation command. The (determined value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to a case where the fluctuating notice effect is not executed, a plurality of fluctuating notice patterns when the fluctuating notice effect is performed, and the like. . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the fluctuating notice determination table based on numerical data indicating a random value for fluctuating notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence or absence of the fluctuating notice effect and the fluctuating notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S529, for example, the presence or absence of a fluctuating announcement effect is determined according to whether the variable display result is “losing (non-reach)”, “losing (reach)”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. Or the change ratio of the notice pattern during the change may be made different. By doing so, it becomes possible to foresee / suggest that the variable display result will be a "big hit" or a reach, depending on whether or not the fluctuating notice is executed and the pattern (production style). As the notice effect during the change, for example, a step-up notice effect that gives notice and suggests that the variable display result will be a “big hit” or reach by a plurality of effect operations is executed. In the step-up notice production, it is necessary to give advance notice and suggest that the variable display result will be "big hit" or reach depending on the stage (step) to which the production has progressed and the production mode at each stage. it can.

  After executing the process of step S529, a timed effect setting process is executed (step S536). In the process of step S536, based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command, whether or not to execute the timed effect, To determine the suggestion effect pattern of the suggestion effect executed after. Note that the processing content may be substantially the same as the timing effect setting processing shown in FIG. In step S703 in FIG. 18, the variable display result and the variation category (fluctuation pattern) are pre-read based on the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and whether or not a timed effect (and a suggested effect to be executed thereafter) is executed. On the other hand, in the same processing in step S536, whether or not the timing effect (and the suggestive effect executed thereafter) is executed is determined based on the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern command. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, for the same start winning, it is determined whether or not a timed effect (and a suggested effect to be executed thereafter) is executed at the time of the start winning and at the start of the change. . As a result, even when it is determined that the timing effect (suggested effect) is not to be performed at the time of the start winning, it may be determined that the timed effect (suggested effect) is to be performed at the start of the fluctuation. ) Can be secured. In addition, even if it is determined that the timing effect (suggested effect) is to be executed at the time of the start winning, even if the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like before the variable display for executing the timed effect (suggested effect) is started. Since the determination result is not backed up, it is the same as the case where it is determined that the timed effect (suggested effect) is not to be executed even when the power supply is restarted. Even in such a case, it is determined whether or not the timing effect (suggested effect) is to be executed again at the start of the fluctuation, so that an opportunity to execute the timed effect (suggested effect) can be secured.

  Further, when it is determined that a timed effect (indicative effect) is to be executed at the time of the start winning, and the power supply is cut off in spite of the execution of the predetermined effect, the process of executing the predetermined effect (described later) The number of points given by the predetermined effect) is not backed up. Therefore, when the power supply is restarted, the player feels that the acquired points have expired. However, for the same starting prize, it is determined whether or not the timing effect (suggested effect) is to be performed again at the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, even if the predetermined effect is stopped, the same starting prize is not returned. As a result, it is possible to perform a predetermined effect or the like again to perform a salvage effect, so that it is possible to reduce a decrease in interest in the game.

  Note that, in the process of step S536, it may be determined that a timed effect (suggested effect) is always executed in the case of a specific variation pattern. In this way, in the case of a specific variation pattern, even if the predetermined effect is interrupted, it is determined that the execution is always performed at the start of the variation, so that a rescue effect can be reliably performed. Such a specific variation pattern may be, for example, a variation pattern with super reach, or a variation pattern with super reach and a big hit. In addition, whether or not a timing effect (suggested effect) is performed may be determined in advance in the variation pattern. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not to execute the timed effect (suggested effect) by determining whether or not the variation pattern is to execute the timed effect (suggested effect). . In this case, it can be said that whether or not the timing effect (suggested effect) is performed is determined on the side of the main substrate 11.

  After executing the timed effect setting process in step S536, a predetermined effect setting process for executing the predetermined effect is executed (step S530). FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the predetermined effect setting process executed in step S530 of FIG. In the predetermined effect setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the timed effect execution flag is on (step S751). When the timed effect execution flag is off (step S751; No), the predetermined effect is not executed, and the predetermined effect setting process ends.

  If the timekeeping effect execution flag is on (step S751; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current fluctuation is a fluctuation corresponding to the first special map (step S752). In step S752, it may be determined whether the first change start designation command has been received. If the fluctuation does not correspond to the first special figure (step S752; No), the fluctuation of the second special figure interrupts in the low base state. In such a case, since the predetermined effect is not executed, the predetermined effect setting process ends. It should be noted that, even when the variation corresponds to the second special map, the predetermined effect may be executed.

  If the change corresponds to the first special figure (step S752; Yes), the value of the execution counter for specifying the variable display for executing the suggested effect is decremented by 1 (step S753). Then, it is determined whether or not the total points (point counter value) given in the predetermined effect is “6” (step S754). In this embodiment, a predetermined number of points are given each time a predetermined effect is executed, and when the total point reaches a specific value of “6”, a series of predetermined effects ends, and a timed effect is performed. Is disclosed. Therefore, in step S754, it is determined whether a condition for terminating a series of predetermined effects is satisfied. If the total points awarded in the predetermined effect is “6” (Step S754; Yes), the predetermined effect setting process ends.

  If the total points awarded in the predetermined effect is not “6” (Step S754; No), it is determined whether the value of the execution counter is “0” (Step S755). When it is determined that a timed effect (indicative effect) is to be performed, the number of first special figure reserved storages at that time is set as an initial value in the execution counter. Then, the value is decremented by one each time the change of the first special figure is started, and becomes “0” when the change for executing the suggested effect is executed. Therefore, in step S755, it is determined whether or not the current variation is a variation for executing the suggested effect.

  If the value of the execution counter is not “0” (Step S755; No), the number of points to be provided by the predetermined effect is determined (Step S756), and the predetermined effect according to the determined provided point is executed in the current variable display. Settings are made (step S757).

  In this embodiment, the predetermined effect is executed once or more than once in the variable display in which the suggestion effect is executed and / or in the variable display before the suggestion effect is executed. When the value of the execution counter is not “0”, the variable display after the next time is the variable display to be the target of the suggested effect. Therefore, it can be said that the predetermined effect set to be executed in step S757 is a look-ahead notice effect for the execution of the suggested effect. As described above, since the predetermined effect can be executed in the variable display before the suggestion effect is executed, the player can pay attention to the execution process of the predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved. Since the suggested effect is executed based on the variable display result, the predetermined effect is a look-ahead notice effect in which the variable display result is indirectly suggested / notified.

  In step S756, the points to be assigned are determined based on the current total points, the number of times of variable display (the value of the execution counter) until the suggested effect is executed, and the variable display result of the variable display that is the target of the suggested effect.

  In step S756, for example, the assigned point is determined to any one of “0” to “3”. Then, as the current total points are larger, the assigned point is determined to be lower, and as the number of times of the variable display until the suggested effect is executed is increased, the assigned point is determined to be lower. Further, the determination ratio of the given points may be made different depending on the variable display result of the current variable display or the variable display result of the variable display to be the target of the suggested effect.

  On the other hand, when the value of the execution counter is “0” (Step S755; Yes), the predetermined effect corresponding to giving the number of missing points up to the total point “6” is performed in the current variable display. The setting is performed (step S761).

  When the value of the execution counter is “0”, the current variable display is the variable display that is the target of the suggested effect. Therefore, it can be said that the predetermined effect set to be executed in step S761 is a fluctuating announcement effect for execution of the suggested effect. As described above, the predetermined effect can be executed even in the variable display rather than the suggested effect, so that the player can pay attention to the execution process of the predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved. Since the suggested effect is executed based on the variable display result, the predetermined effect is a fluctuating notice effect in which the variable display result is indirectly suggested / notified.

  After executing the processing of step S757, the assigned points determined in step S756 are added to the total points (point counter) (step S758). Then, it is determined whether or not the total point has reached the specific value “6” (step S759). If the total points are not "6" (step S759; No), the predetermined effect setting process ends.

  When the total point becomes “6” (Step S759; Yes), after executing the processing of Step S761, the setting for starting the timing effect after the end of the predetermined effect is performed (Step S760). Thereafter, the predetermined effect setting process ends.

  In the process of step S760, when the timed production is performed in the current variable display (after the process of step S761 is performed), a time corresponding to the time from the end of the predetermined production to the timing of starting the suggested production is set. Make settings for the countdown display (timekeeping display).

  When the timed production is performed in the variable display after the next time (after executing the process of step S757), after the predetermined production is completed, a standby display such as “preparing” is performed, and the variable production for performing the suggested production is performed. At the start of display, for example, a setting is made for countdown display (timekeeping display) of a time corresponding to the time until the start of the suggested effect. Note that, when the timed effect is started, if the time until the execution timing of the suggested effect can be specified, the timed display may be started immediately.

  After performing the above-described predetermined effect setting processing in the processing of step S530, the execution setting of the effect during other variable display is performed (step S531). As an example, in the process of step S531, settings for executing an effect different from the predetermined effect, the timing effect, and the fluctuating notice effect may be performed. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, or the like) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of the variable display. The variable display result is a "big hit" by executing a predetermined mode including a part or all of the mode and the mode in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 and the like shines. An effect of a one-shot notification mode of immediately notifying (confirmatively notifying) of the fact may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed. Note that, in the case where the suggested effect is executed without the timing effect, the presence or absence of the suggested effect and the suggested effect pattern may be determined in the process of step S531. In this case, it is determined whether or not to execute a suggestion effect involving execution of a timed effect (determining whether or not the timed effect execution flag is ON), and when not performing the suggestion effect with execution of the timed effect. Only, it may be determined to execute the suggested effect without the timed effect. Further, when the suggested effect accompanied by the execution of the timed effect and the execution timing do not overlap, it may be determined that the suggested effect is further executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S531, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result may be a "big hit", for example, a setting for executing an effect in a predetermined mode for liveliness may be performed. More specifically, it is only required that an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines, or an effect in which a predetermined effect image serving as a mini character is displayed, can be executed.

  In the process of step S531, a suggested effect setting process for executing a suggested effect is performed. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the suggested effect setting process executed in step S530 in FIG. In the suggested effect setting process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the execution counter is “0” (step S781). Here, it is determined whether or not the current fluctuation is a fluctuation for executing the suggested effect. If the value of the execution counter is not “0” (Step S781; No), the suggested effect setting process ends.

  If the value of the execution counter is “0” (Step S781; Yes), the setting for executing the suggestion effect corresponding to the suggestion effect pattern stored in Step S706 (or Step S536) in FIG. 18 is performed ( Step S782), the suggested effect setting process ends. In this embodiment, the suggested effect pattern is determined in advance. However, the effect mode of the suggested effect excluding the execution timing may be determined at this time.

  After the processing of step S530 ends, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S532). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects any of a plurality of special figure fluctuation effect control patterns prepared corresponding to, for example, a fluctuation pattern designated by a fluctuation pattern designation command, and sets the selected pattern as a use pattern. When it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the decision is selected. When the setting for executing the predetermined effect, the timed effect, and the suggested effect has been made, an effect control pattern corresponding to the setting is selected.

  After executing the processing of step S532, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set, for example, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command (step S533). . Subsequently, a setting for starting a change of a decorative symbol or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S534). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S532 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, What is necessary is just to start the change of the decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S535), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 17 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and when an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect period for executing the notice effect (step S542). The notice effect period may be determined in advance, for example, for each of the changing notice patterns selected in step S529 of FIG. When it is the notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S543).

  As an example, in the process of step S543, the effect control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and the like) read from a notice effect control pattern corresponding to each of the changing notice patterns is used. Depending on the display of the effect image, the output of sound effects, the lighting of the lamp, the operation of the effect model, etc., in order to perform a certain effect operation including some or all, the display control by creating various commands What is necessary is just to transmit to the part 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc.

  When it is not the notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; No), or after executing the process of step S543, it is determined whether or not the reach effect period for executing the reach effect is performed (step S544). . The reach effect period may be predetermined in a reach effect control pattern selected corresponding to a predetermined reach effect. If it is the reach effect period in step S544 (step S544; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S545).

  When it is not the reach effect period in step S544 (step S544; No), or after executing the process of step S545, based on, for example, the setting in the special figure change effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern, After performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol (step S546), the effect process during variable display is ended. The other effect operation control in step S546 includes, for example, effect operation control based on an effect control pattern of a predetermined effect, a timed effect, and a suggested effect.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S547). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S547; No), the variable display effect processing ends and the apparatus stands by. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, a predetermined error process is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it.

  When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S547 (step S547; Yes), in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) as a display result (step S548). In addition, a predetermined time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S549). Then, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the wait process per special figure (step S550), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26, a specific effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. 24 to 26, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are reduced and displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5, and the variable display of the decorative symbols is being executed. FIG. 24 illustrates an example of a display operation in the case where it is determined that the step-up notice effect is to be executed in the process of step S529 in FIG.

  In the scene of FIG. 24A, an image I1 of the character A is displayed after the start of the change (step 1). In the scene of FIG. 24B, an image I1 of the character A and an image I2 of the towel taken out by the character A appear (step 2). Further, in the scene of FIG. 24 (C), an image in which the character A has thrown a towel (the image I1 of the character A and the image I2 of the towel) is displayed (step 3), and in the scene of FIG. The towel image I2 spreads on the screen (step 4). Further, in the scene of FIG. 24 (E), an image of the character A for which the V-sign is made with the finger is displayed (step 5).

  FIG. 25 illustrates an example of a display operation in the case where it is determined in the processing of step S757 or S761 in FIG. 21 that a predetermined effect having the same effect mode as the step-up notice effect illustrated in FIG. 24 is to be performed. In the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 25, an effect similar to that up to Step 4 of the step-up notice effect shown in FIG. 21 is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 25 (E), the effect image I3 of the star is displayed, and the player is notified that the points have been obtained. As described above, in the present embodiment, as an example, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect in which points are provided by branching from an effect mode similar to the during-change announcement effect. Therefore, a surprising effect can be executed, and the player pays attention to whether the fluctuating notice effect branches, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The effect form of the predetermined effect is optional, and is not limited to the same effect form as the above-described fluctuating notice effect, but may be any effect that notifies the player that points will be given. For example, the effect mode of the predetermined effect may be substantially the same as another effect such as a fluctuating notice effect, and the effect may be recognized by focusing on the effect mode. By doing so, it is possible to make the production surprising, and it is possible for the skilled player to determine whether or not the production is a predetermined production, so that the interest of the game is improved. . In addition, the effect mode in the middle may be different depending on the number of points to be given.

  FIG. 26 is an example of a display operation in the case where a timing effect and a suggestion effect are executed after points are given by a predetermined effect. When points are given by a predetermined effect (for example, after FIG. 25E), an image I4 of a meter having the shape of the stick controller 31A is displayed as shown in FIG. 26A. Note that the meter image I4 may be always displayed on the image display device 5. Further, a display device different from the image display device 5 may be provided, and the meter image I4 may be displayed on a different display device. By doing so, even when the meter image I4 is always displayed, other effects are not obstructed. Moreover, you may comprise a meter with the staging accessory comprised by LED etc. That is, the meter only needs to be able to indicate the points given to the player. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), an image I5 (“× 03”) indicating that three points have been obtained by this predetermined effect is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 26 (C), the image I5 Is drawn into the image I4 of the meter. The image I4 of the meter imitating the stick controller 31A has six levels corresponding to the specific value, and indicates that three points have been obtained in the level of FIG. Then, by acquiring three points this time, the image I4 of the meter becomes MAX as shown in 26 (D).

  Along with this, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), a timer image I6 (here, “14:55”) indicating the time (the number of seconds) until the start of suggestion detection is displayed, and the time is displayed as a countdown display. A timed production is started.

  In the timing effect, when the time value measured by the timer image I6 is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 5 seconds), an effect of enlarging and displaying the timer image I6 is also executed as shown in FIG. By doing in this way, attention can be paid to the timing value in the timing effect, and it can be notified that the suggested effect will be executed soon. In addition, when the time value in the timing effect becomes equal to or less than the predetermined value, the effect for causing the time effect (time value) to be noticed is not limited to the enlarged display of the timer image I6 as illustrated in FIG. It may be an effect using sound output, lighting of a lamp, operation of an effect accessory, change of an effect mode in the image display device 5, or the like.

  Then, when the countdown display in the timing effect becomes “0”, an effect image I7 instructing to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed as shown in FIG. 26 (G). Then, in response to the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A by the player, as shown in FIG. 26 (H), the image I8 of the character A for which the V-sign is made with the finger and the player is advantageous. Is displayed, a character image of "chance" indicating "is displayed. As described above, in this embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A. Therefore, the predetermined effect is an effect of accumulating points in the image I4 of the meter simulating the stick controller 31A. Thereby, it is possible to indicate to the player that the effect of operating the stick controller 31A is executed by stacking the predetermined effects.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19B, the effect images displayed in the suggestive effect are effect image A and effect image B, but the effect image shown in FIG. I8 becomes the effect image A, for example. When it is determined to be the suggested effect pattern of the effect image B, an image different from the image I8 of the character A may be displayed. It is to be noted that the effect mode of the suggested effect is not limited to these, and is similar to other effects. Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (G), a suggestion effect may include a portion for prompting operation of the operation means, or as shown in FIG. 26 (H), a portion which indicates that it is advantageous for the player. It may be directing.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined effect is an effect in which points are stored in a meter having the shape of the stick controller 31A, and the time-measuring effect is started when the meter becomes MAX. The present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined effect changes the effect mode in a stepwise manner. When the effect mode becomes a specific mode, the timed effect may be started. For example, the shape of the meter does not have to imitate the stick controller 31A.

  Also, in the timed production, the time until the start of the suggested effect was displayed as a countdown, but, for example, a numerical value is displayed by counting up, and the suggested effect is started when the numerical value becomes a specific value. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, every time the variable display is executed, the predetermined effect setting process (step S530) of FIG. 20 is executed to determine whether or not to execute the predetermined effect and the effect mode of the predetermined effect (points to be given). Number), but when it is determined that the timed effect is to be executed (for example, after step S705 in FIG. 18), which variable display should be used to execute the predetermined effect (whether to execute the look-ahead) It is also possible to determine whether to execute during fluctuations) or the number of points to be given. In this case, a timing for executing the predetermined effect and the number of points to be provided may be provided with a predetermined giving pattern, and the timing for executing the predetermined effect and the number of points to be provided may be determined by determining the giving pattern.

  Further, a backup RAM may be provided on the effect control board 12 so that the presence / absence of execution of the timing effect and the suggestion effect and the number of points acquired in the predetermined effect can be backed up. In this way, even if the power is cut off after the points are obtained by the predetermined effect, the points obtained after the power is restored can be taken over.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the predetermined effect is mainly a plurality of effects such as accumulating points, but may be a single effect. Then, the timing effect may be executed in conjunction with the execution of the one-shot predetermined effect.

  The suggestion effect does not involve the operation of the operation means such as the stick controller 31A or the like, and the effect image may be automatically displayed after the counting by the counting effect is completed. In this case, the shape of the meter for the predetermined effect does not need to imitate the stick controller 31A.

  In the above-described embodiment, the timing effect setting process is executed at the time of the start winning (step S161 in FIG. 17) and at the start of the change (step S536 in FIG. 20) to determine whether or not the timing effect is executed. However, only one of them may be used.

  When the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that simultaneously performs variable display of the first special figure and variable display of the second special figure, the fluctuation time of the second special figure is extremely long in the low-accuracy state ( For example, the second fluctuation time may be short (for example, 5 seconds) in the high-accuracy state (special game state). In this case, in the high-accuracy state (special game state), the variable time of the first special figure is extremely long (for example, 10 minutes), so that the variable display of the second special figure is frequently performed in the high-accuracy state. be able to.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second special drawing holding storage unit 151B causes the game ball to pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred, but has not yet started. Although the reservation data of the special figure game using the second special figure is stored, the reservation data of the special figure game using the second special figure may not be stored. In this case, when the second start winning is generated during the stop time of the second special figure, the variable display of the second special figure is executed even if there is the hold data of the first special figure. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub side) of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as a change time, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, one change is started when the change is started. Although the example in which the pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) 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 (for example, a previous fluctuation pattern designation command) indicating a fluctuation time and a fluctuation mode (for example, a previous fluctuation pattern) before (the second stop) is transmitted. A command (for example, a post-fluctuation pattern designation command) indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode (for example, a post-fluctuation pattern) after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop when the reach is not reached) may be transmitted. .

  In this case, the effect control board may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board may select a specific fluctuating 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 transmission order can be changed as appropriate. As described above, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special mode of the hold storage display in the look-ahead notice effect is based on whether the game is generated based on the start winning award due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, or the second mode. This is the same regardless of whether the game ball has been generated based on the start winning due to the passing (entering) of the game ball through the starting winning opening, but is the same as the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening. The display mode (color, shape, etc.) depends on whether the game is generated based on a start winning or a start winning due to a game ball passing (entering) a second starting winning opening. ) May be different.

  In the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, a determination is made using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. As described above, the jackpot determination data indicating the jackpot determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" is a predetermined number when the gaming state is not in the probable change state (high accuracy state). The normal determination data including the jackpot determination value and the special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number when the gaming state is the probable change state are provided. While the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data when the gaming state is not the probability change state, the variable display result is determined using the special determination data when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability change state. judge. Here, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. When it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable” using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination and it is determined that the probable change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot game state, The execution of the look-ahead notice effect based on the start winning award generated within the period until the probable change control ends based on the display result in the variable display that has been determined may be limited. As a result, despite the termination of the probable change control, a prefetch notice effect based on the result of the determination that the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" is executed using the special determination data corresponding to the probable change state. By doing so, consistency of the effect contents can be maintained.

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

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the rendering image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the gist of the present invention. Any changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to a player, and the player fires the paid out game ball (which may be a rental ball) to a game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, using a frequency which is a game value of a size specified from recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in a game is given. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a gaming ball enclosed in a gaming machine into a gaming area using a given gaming score or a gaming score awarded by winning a game. Can be.

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

  What is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol is only one type of a missing symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. . Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above embodiment, the main side performs pre-reading determination and transmits a command corresponding to the determination result to the sub-side. However, a command indicating a random number value is transmitted from the main side and the sub-side performs pre-reading determination. You may do so.

  In the above-described embodiment, the big hit type is determined at the start of the change to determine whether or not the game state after the big hit game state is set to the “probable change state”. Only the round game mode) is determined (it may be specified by the jackpot type or the like), and the jackpot game is performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the jackpot) during the jackpot gaming state. The game state after the state may be set to the “probable change state”.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special design display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary prize ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable prize ball device 7 ... Special variable prize ball device 8L 8R ス ピ ー カ Speaker 9 効果 Game effect lamp 11 主 Main board 12 １３ Effect control board 13 音 声 Voice control board 14 ラ ン プ Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Ordinary symbol display 21 ゲ ー ト Gate switch 22A, 22B 口 Start-up switch 23… Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game control microcomputers 101 and 121 ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120… effect control CPU
123 ... display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Counting effect execution means for executing a counting effect for presenting a count value,
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect when the count value presented by the counting effect becomes a specific value,
Predetermined effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect indicating the number of points ,
The predetermined effect execution means,
A change effect that changes the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect can be executed a predetermined number of times,
As a result of executing the first change effect as the predetermined number of times, when the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect reaches the maximum value, executing the second change effect different from the first number of times as the predetermined number of times As a result, when the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect reaches a maximum value ,
The counting effect execution means starts the counting effect based on the fact that the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect has reached a maximum value as a result of executing the predetermined number of change effects. Machine.