JP6666319B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  A game machine that transfers image data from a CGROM to a VRAM when power supply is started has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, after the transfer of image data from the CGROM to the VRAM is completed, the process proceeds to the next process.

JP 2009-72469 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the operation at the time of turning on the power may be inappropriate.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably executing an operation at the time of power-on.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for controlling the operation of the gaming machine;
Transfer means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for transferring data from a first storage means (for example, ROM 121 or voice data ROM) to a second storage means (for example, RAM 122 or voice RAM),
The data to be transferred by the transfer unit includes control data used by the control unit, notification data used for performing notification, and effect data used for performing an effect,
The informing data is a plurality unrealized said transfer means specific notification data used to perform a particular notification forwards the pre-SL system patronized data when power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, step S81, and executes the processing of S82), the specific notification data for 1 transferred in preference to the presentation data (e.g., executing the processing of step S85 after performing the processing of step S91, S92),
The control means monitors the state of the gaming machine in parallel with the transfer of the effect data (for example, executes the process of step S86 in parallel with the transfer of the effect data started in step S85), and It is possible to execute a notification (for example, the process of step S87) according to the state of the gaming machine using the notification data,
The notification data includes a plurality of specific notification data (for example, audio data for error notification) used for performing a specific notification,
Said transfer means was performed by transferring the specific notification data of 1 (e.g., broadcast data A) before other of the specific broadcast data (e.g., broadcast data B) (e.g. the processing of step S91, S92 The process of step S93 will be performed later) .
The control means, when performing an effect before the completion of the transfer of the effect data for outputting sound, performs an effect based on the control data that does not include sound data,
The control data that does not include the audio data includes display control data for displaying that the effect data for outputting audio is being transferred,
Before the transfer of the other specific notification data is completed, when an error notification is performed by the notification data, even in a situation where the notification is performed by another specific notification data, the one specific notification data is transmitted. The same content is notified by using this function .
According to such a configuration, the notification using the notification data can be executed even during the transfer of the effect data, and the notification corresponding to the trouble during the transfer of the effect data can be executed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The transfer unit may transfer the notification data after the transfer of the control data is completed (for example, execute the process of S83 after determining Yes in step S82).
According to such a configuration, control using the control data can be performed during the transfer of the effect data.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The transfer means transfers the notification data during the transfer of the control data (for example, executes the processing of step S91 after Yes is determined in step S98, and then executes the processing of step S99). It may be.
According to such a configuration, the notification using the notification data can be executed quickly after the power is turned on.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
The transfer means may transfer the effect data in a divided manner.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the influence of the effect data transfer on other processes.

(A) Other gaming machines of the present invention include:
A gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for controlling the operation of the gaming machine;
Transfer means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for transferring data from a first storage means (for example, ROM 121 or voice data ROM) to a second storage means (for example, RAM 122 or voice RAM),
The transfer means transfers the control data used by the control means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, executes the processing of steps S81 and S82), and transmits the notification data used for performing the notification. , Is transferred with priority over effect data used for effecting (for example, after executing the processes of steps S83 and S84, executing the process of step S85),
The control means monitors the state of the gaming machine in parallel with the transfer of the effect data (for example, executes the process of step S86 in parallel with the transfer of the effect data started in step S85), and It is possible to execute a notification (for example, the process of step S87) according to the state of the gaming machine using the notification data.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the notification using the notification data even during the transfer of the effect data, and it is possible to execute the notification corresponding to the trouble during the transfer of the effect data.

(B) Another gaming machine of the present invention
A gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for controlling the operation of the gaming machine;
Transfer means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for transferring data from a first storage means (for example, ROM 121 or voice data ROM) to a second storage means (for example, RAM 122 or voice RAM),
The transfer means transfers the control data used by the control means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, executes the processing of steps S81 and S82), and transmits the notification data used for performing the notification. , Is transferred with priority over effect data used for effecting (for example, after executing the processes of steps S83 and S84, executing the process of step S85),
The control means is capable of executing operation control of the variable display means in parallel with the transfer of the effect data (for example, the processing of steps S74 to S76 in parallel with the transfer of the effect data started in step S85). During the transfer of the effect data, control based on the effect data is not executed (if No is determined in step S701, the process of step S703 is executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the operation control of the variable display means even during the transfer of the effect data, and it is possible to suppress a trouble caused by referring to the data before the transfer.

(D) Other gaming machines of the present invention
A gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for controlling the operation of the gaming machine;
Transfer means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for transferring data from a first storage means (for example, ROM 121 or voice data ROM) to a second storage means (for example, RAM 122 or voice RAM),
The transfer means transfers the control data used by the control means when power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, executes the processing of steps S97 and S98), and transmits the notification data used for performing the notification. , Transfer is performed in preference to the effect data used for effecting (for example, after executing the processes of steps S83, S84, S90, and S91, the process of step S85 is executed),
The control data (for example, control data A) for monitoring the state of the gaming machine is transferred prior to the notification data (for example, control data B) (for example, the processes of steps S97 and S98 are executed). The processing of step S99 will be executed later).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to more quickly monitor the state of the gaming machine, it is possible to execute the notification using the notification data even during the transfer of the production data, and to solve the problem during the transfer of the production data. A corresponding notification can be performed.

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. 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 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 production control data setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing of a modification. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing of a modification. It is a figure which shows the data name and the content of data.

  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 storage display area 5H, a hold storage display (hold display) for variably displaying the number of holds (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game is displayed. 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, display color and shape) may be made different depending on whether or not it is generated based on a winning start by passing (entering).

  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. The display corresponding to the currently-executable variable display is also referred to as an active display, an active display, a variable display-compatible display, and the like. Note that the display during execution and the display on hold are also collectively referred to as a specific display. 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 circular figure is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. The middle display 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. The running display 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 know which of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special figure game. Good. The size and shape of the hold storage display and the display during execution may be different.

  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 through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

  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 number 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 the special display result becomes "big hit", in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The 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 a 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 prize ball device 7 is changed to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player. The normally open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is set in each round. The upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening 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 such as the change of the display mode of the character image or the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the change mode of the decorative pattern is called reach effect display (or simply, reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As 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 a variable display effect using such a variable display operation of a decorative pattern, various effect operations other than “slip” and “pseudo ream” may be executed.

  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.

  The preview effects include those that become a pre-read advance effect (also referred to as a pre-read advance notice). 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, a variable display to be noticed is changed by changing the hold storage display that allows the user to specify the number of special figure hold storage in the start winning storage display area 5H to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal state. , A hold display notice for notifying a 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 starting 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. When shifting to the changing special figure display area 5I when the hold storing display is performed in the special mode in the starting winning storage display area 5H, the running display in the changing special figure display area 5I is also set to the special mode. You may make it. 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”.

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

  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 ended 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 in order to be distinguished from the highly accurate low base state. On the other hand, a probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed (a high probable low base state) may be referred to as a non-time saving probable change state in order to be distinguished from the highly accurate high base state. A time-saving state in which the time-saving control or the high-opening control is performed without performing the probable change control is also referred to as a low-probability and high-base state. The normal state in which none of the probability change control, the time saving control, and the high release control are performed is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probable change control is performed in 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 determined decorative symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a variable probability 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 becomes a probability variable big hit combination and a normal big hit 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. In addition, the notification effect similar to the jackpot medium promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot game state. In the big hit game state, the big hit promotion effect that is executed after the last round is completed may be particularly referred to as “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot medium promotion 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. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol, and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the ordinary symbol display 20 is performed. 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 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as 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 effect control board 12 is provided with an audio data ROM for storing audio data and an audio RAM for developing audio data. 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 the 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. 3B, 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 in accordance with the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type (big hit type determination result). 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 notifying command for notifying the result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is "big hit" and the type of big hit is "probable change" and the result of determining the big hit type. 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 each of 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 the time-saving control nor the probable change control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time-saving control. This is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability / high-base state, time-saving state) in which the probability change control is not performed. In addition, the command 9502H is a third game state designation command corresponding to a game state (high-accuracy low-base state, time-saving no-change state) in which the time-change control is performed while the time-saving control is not performed, and the command 9503H is changed to the time-saving control. This is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state in which the control is performed together (high-precision high-base state, time-saving accurate change state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fan fare 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, the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command is set. . 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 and the notification command after opening of the special winning opening, for example, correspond to the number of executions of the round (for example, “1” to “15”) in the state of the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state. Is set.

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

  The command 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 passes (enters) the first starting winning port and the first starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the second starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. 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 (a first reserved storage number addition designation command or a second reserved storage number addition designation 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 specifying command), when the reserved storage number decreases, the reserved storage number subtraction specifying 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. Alternatively, a command for designating a subtraction of one reserved storage number or a command of subtracting a second reserved storage number 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 designating 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. The command C6XXH is a fluctuation category command indicating, as a prize-winning determination result, a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) as to which range of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls.

  In the present embodiment, in the random number value determination process at the time of winning, whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or "small hit" based on the occurrence of the starting winning is determined. It is determined which of the determined value ranges the random value MR3 for determining the type and the variation pattern type is. 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 able to recognize, 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 of 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 third symbol designating command corresponding to the case in which the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-variable", and the command C403H is a variable design result of "big hit". 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.

  Note that the command shown in FIG. 3A is a part of the effect control command in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and also notifies that an error has occurred from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (error An error command or the like for specifying execution of notification is also provided.

  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 board 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 number values 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 the "big hit" to the big hit game state, and to set the variable display result to the "small hit" for the small hit. This is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the game state, and takes a value in a range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is "big hit", to be any of "non-probable", "probable", and "probable". 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 the special symbol or the decoration 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 the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the 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 normal symbol display unit 20 is “normal figure hit” or “normal figure loss”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is “big hit”. The variable pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the decorative 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 one 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 fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach may be classified into different fluctuation 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 variation pattern type according to whether a predetermined variable display effect is performed or not. 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 of the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared 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 to control the variable display result to the small hit game state as "small hit". It is a table that is referred to to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B stores the variable display result before the fixed special symbol 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 to control the variable display result to the small hit game state as "small hit". It is a table that is referred to to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, special figure display is performed according to whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low accuracy state), or a probable change state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (decision 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-precision state), the disturbance for determining the special figure display result is determined. A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special map display result of “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 indicates that the special figure display result is "big hit". "Is the determination data assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the 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) where the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special map display result is set to "big hit" as compared with the normal state or the time saving state (low-precision state). When the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable change state, it is compared with the normal state or the time reduction state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of 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 is increased.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a determined value in a predetermined range (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determined value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the 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 set to the "small hit" to control the small hitting game state. In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B such as the state (high-precision 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 a delay in the game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a determined value in a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table 130A is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. Is also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determined value than in the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. In this way, the ratio determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state in the high base state such as the time saving state or the probable change state may be lower than that in the low base state such as the normal state or the probable change state without the time saving state. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  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 is variably displayed (fluctuated) in the special figure game is a first special figure (a special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or a second special figure (second special figure). Depending on whether or not the special symbol display device 4B is a special figure game), 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 the fluctuation special map is 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 establishment of the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B being satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot 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 game is controlled to be in the short-time open big hit state. In a game state in which game balls easily enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid 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 pattern 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 a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. A variation 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 capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data 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.

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

  The first special map reservation storage unit 151A indicates that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and 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 figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) with the first start winning opening with the reservation number and sets the first start condition of 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.

  The second special map reservation storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the start winning (second start winning) has been generated. The reservation data of no special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the holding number in the second starting winning opening and associates the holding number with the holding number to determine the second starting condition when the game ball passes (enters). 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 This is suspension information that enables determination as to whether or not a predetermined game value is given based on (result).

  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 may be 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 (for example, “4”).

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores 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.

  An 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, for example, the random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, in the ROM 121, table data constituting a plurality of determination tables and decision tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various judgments, determinations, and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like are stored. 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 in which a plurality of effect control patterns to be used are stored 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 effect control pattern at the time of the special figure change corresponds to a plurality of types of change patterns, and is a period from when the change of the special symbol is started in the special figure game until the final special symbol which is the special figure display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data showing the control contents of various production operations, such as the variable display operation of the decorative design, the reach production, the production display operation in the re-lottery production, etc., or various production display operations without the variable display of the decoration design. Have been. The announcement effect control pattern is configured from data indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in 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 change effect control patterns may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the 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 that specifies the content of operation control and the like in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (judgment value) that is compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control CPU 120. In addition, a determination value corresponding to an 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 CPU 120. For example, data indicating the switching timing of effect control and the like may be set in accordance with predetermined control contents and processing contents.

  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 for specifying 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 for specifying the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, and control contents of the staging operation when the operation is effectively detected. 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 the mode 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 is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to blink a light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Is performed, and an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received during the operation validity period specified by the operation detection control data, and control for determining the effect content is performed. 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 effect 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 during the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period during which a round is being executed in the big hit game state, or 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 the decorative symbol. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (advance 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 controls the effect device (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 decorative 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 specify 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 the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 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 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 that can be updated in response to an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. 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 section 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling 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 top of the free area of the receiving command buffer at the time of starting 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 notifying command. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the starting opening winning designation command, the symbol designation 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") each 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 the 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 buffer number It is shifted to the 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 mismatched at the time of the start winning prize, the setting of the prefetch notice effect is not performed until the variable display of the hold information corresponding to those commands 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 pre-reading notice restriction), 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 where the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is restricted, the look-ahead notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the look-ahead 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, a special mode is provided when a pre-reading notice effect of a notice display notice is being executed.

  Next, an operation (operation) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initialization is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and then 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 a 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 jackpot information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S1). S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random numbers MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S15). In the special symbol process 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 process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, thereby variably displaying the ordinary symbol and moving the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. Enables setting of the tilting motion of the 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 control data in an output port for transmitting a production control command to the substrate 12, setting predetermined control data in an output port of the production control INT signal, and setting the production control INT signal to an ON state for a predetermined time. For example, by setting the state to the off state, the effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S15 illustrated 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).

  In the start winning prize determination process, a random number value (for example, random number values MR1 to MR3) is extracted based on the fact that a new prize has been won in the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port, and the extracted random number value is used as the first random number value. The process of setting in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is executed. Further, based on the extracted random numbers, a process of determining a display result and a variation pattern type (variation category) in advance (winning random value determination process) is also performed. Then, the setting for transmitting the starting opening winning designation command, the retained storage number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the variable category command is performed.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects any one 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 of 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 display device 4A are based on the presence / absence of hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage section 151A and the second special figure hold storage section 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game on the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether 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, a fixed special symbol (a big hit symbol or a large hit symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. 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 processing, 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 holding storage unit 151B), a control for preferentially satisfying the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. 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 indicating 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 processing and the fluctuation pattern setting processing include the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type, and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern. The processing includes determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decoration 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 performed, the special figure variation timer value, which is the 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 first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the fluctuation of the special symbol, 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 causing the error 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 a round is executed is set. By setting the number of times of opening 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 "striking", and the opening frequency of the special winning opening which 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 it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening processing includes determining whether or not the number of times of execution of the round for opening the special winning opening has reached the maximum value of the special winning opening and the maximum number of the special winning opening has been reached. In this case, a process for setting a big hit end designation command to be transmitted is included. When the number of 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 the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability change control and the time saving control in response to the end of the big hit game state, and the like. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes a process for setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting game state based on the variable display result being “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in the same manner as when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "striking". The setting of the small hitting game state may be performed by setting “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of opening of 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 large 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 hit game state is performed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. The process includes a process of waiting until the elapse. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming 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”.

  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. 13 starts, 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.

  After the execution of the initialization process, a process of transferring control data (control program, various tables, effect control patterns, and the like used by the effect control CPU 120) stored in the ROM 121 to the RAM 122 and expanding the control data is started (step S1). S81). Then, it waits until the transfer of the control data is completed (step S82).

  In this embodiment, the control data stored in the ROM 121 is expanded in advance in the RAM 122 which can be read at high speed. The effect control CPU 120 reads the control data from the RAM 122. By doing so, control data can be read faster than reading control data from the ROM 121, and delay due to data transfer can be prevented.

  When the transfer of the control data is completed (step S82; Yes), a process of transferring the notification data (error notification voice data) stored in the voice data ROM to the voice RAM and developing the data is started (step S83). ). Then, it waits until the transfer of the notification data is completed (step S84).

  In this embodiment, the notification data stored in the audio data ROM is pre-developed in an audio RAM that can be read at high speed. The effect control CPU 120 reads the control data from the audio RAM. By doing so, the notification data can be read faster than reading the notification data from the audio data ROM, and a delay due to data transfer can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, when the power is turned on, of the audio data stored in the audio data ROM, the notification data is first expanded in the audio RAM. As other audio data stored in the audio data ROM, there is production audio data (production data). In this way, by expanding the notification data first, even if an error is detected immediately after the power is turned on, the error can be properly notified.

  When the transfer of the notification data is completed (Step S84; Yes), the process of transferring the effect data (effect sound data) stored in the sound data ROM to the sound RAM and developing the data is started (Step S85). . Then, the process proceeds to the next process without waiting for the completion of the transfer of the effect data. That is, the transfer of the effect data is executed in parallel with other processes (steps S72 to S76, S86 to S90 described later). In addition, since the process after step S72 is repeatedly performed in a loop, it is also referred to as a loop process of the effect control main process.

  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 the interrupt to be disabled. However, when a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the interrupt is disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal serving as an effect control command is sent from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the 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 interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt 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 process 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.

  Subsequent to the effect random number updating process, a process of determining whether an error has been detected in the effect control board 12 (effect control error determination process) is executed (step S86). In the effect control error determination processing, for example, it is determined whether there is an error that can occur on the effect control board 12 side, such as a start error of a character (movable object, special screen device, or the like), an error of an operation unit, or a vibration motor error. If an error is detected, the corresponding error flag is set to the ON state.

  The effect control error determination processing is executed using a control program for effect control error determination processing included in the control data developed in the processing of steps S81 and S82. In this embodiment, a control program for effect control error determination processing is pre-developed before entering the loop processing, so that an error immediately after power-on can be suitably determined.

  Following the effect control error determination processing, an error notification processing is executed (step S87). In the error notification process, when an error command notifying that an error has occurred is received from the main board 11, or when an error in the effect control board 12 is detected in step S86, the error notification corresponding to the error is made. Execute In the error notification process, when an error is detected, a process of displaying an error notification image corresponding to the error on the image display device 5 and a process of outputting error notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R may be performed. Since the notification data for notifying the error has been previously expanded in the voice RAM in steps S83 and S85, the error notification can be performed by voice even immediately after the power is turned on. Therefore, even if an error occurs immediately after the power is turned on, the error can be appropriately notified.

  Subsequent to the effect control error determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the completion flag is on (step S88). The completion flag is a flag indicating that rendering of the effect data to the audio RAM has been completed.

  If the completion flag is in the off state (step S88; No), it is determined whether the rendering of the effect data to the audio RAM is completed (step S89). If the rendering of the effect data in the audio RAM has been completed (step S89; Yes), the completion flag is set to the ON state (step S90).

  After executing the processing of step S90, or when the completion flag is on (step S88; Yes), or when the rendering of the effect data to the audio RAM is not completed (step S89; No), step S72 is performed. Return to the processing of.

  When the effect data is transferred from the sound data ROM to the sound RAM, the effect data may be divided and transferred instead of being transferred collectively. In this case, part of the effect data is transferred in step S85, and in step S89, it is determined whether the development of the part of the effect data in the audio RAM is completed. Then, if the development of the part of the effect data to the audio RAM is completed, the transfer of the next effect data is started. In this way, the effect data may be subdivided and sequentially transferred. Then, when the development of all the effect data has been completed, the completion flag may be set to the ON state. By doing so, it is possible to prevent congestion of the data bus and freeze caused by batch transfer of large-capacity data. In addition, it is possible to easily perform a retry when data transfer fails.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 13 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process processing shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 firstly displays a specific display for displaying a hold display or a running display (specific display) in the start winning storage display area 5H or the changing special figure display area 5I. The processing is executed (step S161).

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of the following steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, for example. Select and execute.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 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 controls are performed during variable display. 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 wait 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 the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Is updated to “4”. Also, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "losing", and the value of the effect process flag is the initial value. Update to "0".

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect 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 / flashing the decoration LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In 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 process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. Output of a command (effect sound signal) to the voice control board 13 to output a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and output of a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 to play the game effect lamp 9 or decoration. Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing performed in step S171 of FIG. 14 as the effect control data setting processing. In the effect control data setting process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the completion flag is on (step S701). The completion flag indicates whether or not rendering of the effect data to the audio RAM has been completed.

  When the completion flag is in the ON state (step S701; Yes), normal effect control data is set (step S702), and the effect control data setting process ends.

If the completion flag is not in the ON state (step S701; No), the effect control data without sound is set (step S703), and the effect control data setting process ends. In this way, when the rendering data (the rendering audio data) has not been completely loaded into the audio RAM, when the rendering control data that specifies that the audio data is to be read is set, the reading of the rendering data is stopped. There is a possibility that voice data that cannot be referred to may cause a malfunction. Therefore, the effect control data without sound is set. By doing so, it is possible to execute a game in parallel with the transfer of the effect data, and to prevent a problem caused by referring to data that has not been transferred. In the production control data without sound,
Display control data for displaying a character whose voice data is being transferred (for example, “Reading voice data ...”) on the image display device 5 may be included. The effect control data without sound may be dedicated effect control data before effect data transfer. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a player from feeling distrusted even when an effect related to variable display is executed without sound.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, when the power is turned on, all the notification data (voice data for error notification) is expanded in the voice RAM, and then the process enters the loop process of the production control main process. A part of the notification data which can be executed at least may be developed in the audio RAM, and then the process may enter the loop process of the effect control main process (the process proceeds).

  In the above-described embodiment, all the control data (control programs used by the effect control CPU 120, various tables, effect control patterns, and the like) are loaded into the RAM 122 when the power is turned on, and then the effect control loop process is executed. However, it is also possible to expand a minimum necessary part of the control data in the RAM 122 and then enter a loop process of the effect control main process (the process proceeds).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a production control main process according to a modified example in which a part of the notification data is developed in the audio RAM, and then the process enters a loop process of the production control main process. In FIG. 16, the same processes as those in the effect control main process of the above embodiment are denoted by the same step numbers, and description thereof is omitted.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16, when the transfer of the control data is completed (step S82; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 outputs the notification data, which is a part of the notification data stored in the audio data ROM. The process of transferring A to the audio RAM and developing it is started (step S91). Then, it waits until the transfer of the notification data A is completed (step S92).

  When the transfer of the notification data A is completed (Step S92; Yes), the process of transferring the effect data to the audio RAM and developing it is started (Step S85), and the notification data stored in the audio data ROM is started. The process of transferring the remaining notification data B to the audio RAM and developing it is started (step S93).

  The notification data A may be audio data that can execute a minimum error notification. For example, when there are a plurality of types of voice data for reporting the same error, one type of voice data for reporting one error is the reporting data A, and another type of voice data for reporting the one error. The audio data may be the notification data B.

  For example, when there is error notification voice data corresponding to a plurality of characters (effect modes and the like) as notification data, as shown in FIG. 18, the notification data A is a character out of the error notification voice data. A is the audio data corresponding to A, and the notification data B may be any audio data corresponding to characters other than the character A in the error notification audio data.

  In this way, since only the necessary notification data is developed and the processing proceeds, it is possible to proceed to the loop processing more quickly, and to perform processing for performing the effect more quickly (steps S74 to S76). , Error processing (steps S86 and S87).

  In the process of FIG. 16, when the completion flag is off (step S88; No), it is determined whether the completion flag 2 is on (step S94). The completion flag 2 is a flag indicating that the development of the notification data B into the audio RAM has been completed.

  If the completion flag 2 is in the off state (step S94; No), it is determined whether the development of the notification data B to the audio RAM is completed (step S95). If the development of the notification data B into the audio RAM has been completed (step S95; Yes), the completion flag 2 is set to the ON state (step S96), and the process returns to step S72. If the development of the notification data B into the audio RAM has not been completed (Step S95; No), the process returns to Step S72.

  When the completion flag 2 is in the OFF state, that is, when error notification is performed using the notification data in step S87 before the completion of the development of the notification data B, the notification using the notification data B is performed ( Even if it is in the effect mode, etc.), the same contents may be notified using the notification data A. By doing so, even if an error occurs immediately after the power is turned on, the minimum notification data A has been expanded in advance, so that the error can be notified by voice. In addition, it is possible to proceed to the loop process at an earlier stage than when the process proceeds to the loop process after waiting for expansion of all the notification data (becomes a state in which the process for performing the effect and the error notification process can be executed). it can.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a production control main process according to a modified example in which, in addition to the process of FIG. 17, the same processes as those in the effect control main process in FIG. 16 are denoted by the same step numbers, and description thereof is omitted. In addition to the processing in FIG. 13, a part of the control data may be expanded in the RAM 122 before the loop processing of the production control main processing is started. That is, in FIG. 17, all notification data may be transferred in advance.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 17, following the initialization process of S71, the effect control CPU 120 transfers the control data A, which is a part of the control data stored in the ROM 121, to the RAM 122 and expands it. The processing to be performed is started (step S97). Then, the process waits until the transfer of the control data A is completed (step S98).

  When the transfer of the control data A is completed (Step S98; Yes), the process proceeds to Step S91. After that, before entering the loop processing, the control data B, which is the remaining control data stored in the ROM 121, is transferred to the RAM 122 and expanded (step S99).

  The control data A may be any data as long as the effect control CPU 120 can execute the minimum control. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, a control program used by the effect control CPU 120 (a program corresponding to a process included in a loop process of the effect control main process such as an error monitoring program) is control data A, The control data such as the table and the effect control pattern (control pattern data of the lamp and the accessory) may be the control data B.

  By doing so, only the necessary control data A is developed and the processing proceeds, so that it is possible to proceed to the loop processing more quickly, and to perform the effect more quickly (steps S74 to S76). Alternatively, error processing (steps S86 and S87) can be executed. Further, even when an error occurs immediately after the power is turned on, since the control data A for error processing has been expanded in advance, it is possible to execute a suitable error determination and notification. Further, the process may proceed to the loop process at an earlier stage than when the process proceeds to the loop process after waiting for the expansion of all the control data (becomes a state where the process for performing the effect and the error notification process can be executed). it can.

  In the process of FIG. 17, when the completion flag is off (step S88; No), it is determined whether the completion flag 3 is on (step S100). The completion flag 3 is a flag indicating that the development of the control data B into the RAM 122 has been completed.

  When the completion flag 3 is in the off state (Step S100; No), it is determined whether the development of the control data B to the RAM 122 has been completed (Step S101). If the development of the control data B in the RAM 122 has been completed (step S101; Yes), the completion flag 3 is set to the ON state (step S102), and the process returns to step S72. If the development of the control data B to the RAM 122 has not been completed (Step S101; No), the process returns to Step S72. If the completion flag 3 is on (step S100; Yes), the process proceeds to step S94.

  When the completion flag 3 is in the OFF state and the process or the effect using the control data B is performed, the control may be performed so as to execute the effect without using the control data B. For example, it may be informed that an alternative effect or control data B is being transferred.

  In the above embodiment, the notification data and the production data are described as audio data, but may be image data or video data. The control data is transferred from the ROM 121 to the RAM 122, and the notification data and the effect data are transferred from the audio data ROM to the audio RAM. The number of storage means (RAM) to which data is transferred may be one, or three or more.

  For example, the effect control board 12 is provided with a plurality of ROMs such as a ROM 121 for storing effect control programs and fixed data, an audio data ROM for storing audio data, and a CGROM for storing image data. May be stored in the ROM. Further, since image (video) data has a large data capacity, a large-capacity RAM is required to expand all image data in the RAM in advance. In view of this, only part of the image data may be expanded in the RAM in advance, and the other image data may be read each time it is used. In this case, the image data to be developed in the RAM in advance may be any image that is frequently used. In this way, high-speed image display control can be realized.

  A single RAM may be used for developing various data, and control data, notification data (audio data), and image data may be developed in one RAM. In this case, the development destination of various data may be random, or an area (address) to be developed for each data may be predetermined. By defining the area to be developed for each data in advance, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a bug at the time of data transfer, and to simplify the processing.

  When the control data, the notification data (voice data), and the image data are stored in one ROM, the control data, the notification data (voice data), and the image data are read each time they are used. The amount of communication of the data bus between the CPUs increases, and the data bus occupies the data bus for a long time, which may cause a delay in data transfer and congestion. By delaying at least a part of the control data, notification data (voice data), and image data stored in one ROM in the RAM in advance, it is possible to prevent such a data transfer delay and congestion. be able to.

  Further, a plurality of RAMs may be provided, and control data, notification data (audio data), and image data may be developed in parallel on the plurality of RAMs. Then, the control data, the notification data (voice data), and the image data may be read from the RAM on which the data is expanded. By doing so, various data can be read from a plurality of RAMs, so that the data reading speed can be improved.

  The control pattern data of the lamp and the accessory included in the control data may not be developed in the RAM in advance, but may be developed in the RAM each time it is used. If the capacity of the area where the data on the RAM can be expanded is larger than the capacity of the data read from the ROM, new data may be overwritten and expanded. By doing so, there is no need to increase the capacity of the RAM, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  Further, the effect control board 12 may be modularized as another board (for example, a CPU + RAM board, a ROM board, an I / O board, etc.) for each component. In this way, a board can be configured by combining modules according to functions (differences in the number and capacity of ROMs and RAMs and I / O). In addition, parts can be shared, and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment and modifications, the process proceeds to the loop process after the transfer of at least a part of the notification data is completed. However, the process may proceed to the loop process after the transfer of the notification data is started. Good. In this case, if an error occurs before the completion of the transfer of the notification data, the fact that the error has occurred is stored, and after the transfer of the notification data is completed, the error notification by voice using the notification data is executed. It may be. By doing so, it is possible to detect an error more quickly, and to notify an error using the notification data after the transfer of the notification data is completed.

  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, and in the second command, the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. 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 order of transmission 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 display mode of the hold storage display in the pre-reading advance notice effect is based on whether or not the display is generated based on a winning start by a game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, or 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.

  When the gaming state is the probable change state, it is determined that 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. When the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable” using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and it is determined that the probable change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot game state, the determination is made. The execution of the prefetch notice effect based on the start winning prize generated within the period until the probable change control ends based on the display result of the variable display that is the target 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 gaming 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 the passing of the game medium through the 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, The gaming machine is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. The game is performed by hitting the game ball enclosed in the game area into the game area, subtracting the game score according to the shot of the game ball, and the game score according to the game ball winning in the prize area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds. Such a gaming machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the 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 out 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 program 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. The distribution may be performed by pre-installing the storage device in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko 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 capable of executing a game,
Control means for controlling the operation of the gaming machine;
Transfer means for transferring data from the first storage means to the second storage means,
The data to be transferred by the transfer unit includes control data used by the control unit, notification data used for performing notification, and effect data used for performing an effect,
The informing data is seen more containing a specific notification data used to perform a specific notification,
Said transfer means transfers the pre-SL system patronized data when power supply to the gaming machine is started, the specific notification data for 1 transferred in preference to the presentation data,
The control means, while monitoring the state of the gaming machine in parallel with the transfer of the effect data, can execute a notification according to the state of the gaming machine using the notification data,
The transfer means transfers one specific notification data prior to the other specific notification data ,
The control means, when performing an effect before the completion of the transfer of the effect data for outputting sound, performs an effect based on the control data that does not include sound data,
The control data that does not include the audio data includes display control data for displaying that the effect data for outputting audio is being transferred,
Before the transfer of the other specific notification data is completed, when an error notification is performed by the notification data, even in a situation where the notification is performed by another specific notification data, the one specific notification data is transmitted. A gaming machine characterized in that the same content is notified by using the gaming machine.

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