JP6669505B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player.

  Conventionally, within the range of the number of items stored at the end of the jackpot, the player selects the number of items for each variable display over a plurality of variable displays until the time saving control ends, and selects the selected number of items. There has been a gaming machine in which an item use reach effect is used (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-162879 A

  However, in a gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to determine the timing of using an item by a player's intention in an item use reach effect. For this reason, there was a problem that interest in the game was reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and a purpose thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the entertainment interest of a game by being able to determine the timing of an effect according to an operation by a player's intention. It is to provide.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine) which can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Operating means (for example, a stick controller 31A, a trigger button, a push button 31B) operable by a player;
The number of receivable times (for example, any one of 10, 15, 20, and 25 times based on the operation by the operation means within a predetermined period (for example, one fluctuation period). Other times, for example, 5 to 99 times) (For example, effect control CPU 120, see step S545 in FIG. 16, one-shot announcement effect determination table in FIG. 18);
Based on the operation of the operation means within the range of the number of acceptable times determined by the number-of-times determining means, a specific effect (for example, a single notification effect. This is executed when it is determined that a big hit is to be made). The effect is not limited to including only the effect, but may include an effect that is executed when it is determined to be out of effect. (For example, effect control CPU 120, FIG. 21) Step S744).
The number-of-times determining means varies a determination ratio of which of the number of receivable times is to be determined according to an effect mode (for example, a reach mode, a notice mode) executed in the predetermined period different from the specific effect. (For example, in the one announcement effect determination table of FIG. 18, the case where the operation advance effect is performed, the case where the operation advance effect is not performed, the case where the reach is performed and the case where the reach is not performed, and the variation display of the first special symbol are performed. The probability of determining the number of operable times differs depending on the case where the change is performed, the case where the change display of the second special symbol is executed, and the case where the jackpot is a big hit and a case where the second special symbol is lost.)
The specific effect execution means,
The specific effect is executed in accordance with a timing at which the operating means is operated (for example, a timing at which the remaining number of operable times is a predetermined number; a timing not related to the operable number such as a timing after a reach). (For example, as shown in the one notification effect execution table in FIG. 21), when the remaining operable number is 0 or 7, the number of operations is one more than when the other number is operable. The execution probability of the notification effect is high.),
When the operation means is operated, the receivable number is subtracted, and when the receivable number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 0 or 7 times), a higher ratio than when the number is not the predetermined number. (For example, as shown in the one notification effect execution table in FIG. 21, when the remaining operable number is 0 or 7 times, one notification is made as compared with other times). Probability of directing is high.)

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect is executed based on the operating means being operated within the determined number of acceptable times. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by being able to determine the timing of the specific effect according to the operation by the player's intention. In addition, the ratio of the number of receivable times to be determined is different depending on an effect mode which is executed within a predetermined period and is different from the specific effect. As a result, the interest in the game can be further improved. Further, the ratio at which the specific effect is executed is changed depending on the operation timing. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
An operation effect including an effect for prompting a player to operate the operation means and an effect executed when the operation means is operated (for example, an operation notice effect. If the effect is to operate the operation means, another effect, for example, An operation effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S541 in FIG. 16, step S726 in FIG. 20, step S735 in FIG. 21) for executing a button notice may be further provided,
The specific effect execution means also subtracts the receivable number of times for the operation corresponding to the operation effect (for example, step S737 in FIG. 21),
The number-of-times determining means is configured such that, when the operation effect is executed, the number of receivable times is greater than when the operation effect is not executed (for example, it may be increased by the same number of times as the number of operations in the operation effect, (For example, the number may be increased by a sharp number such as five or ten). The number of operable times is more likely to be determined when there is no execution of the operation notice effect. When the number of operable times corresponding to the case where there is no operation notice effect is set to the number of times corresponding to the content of the operation notice effect, The number of times corresponding to the content of the operation announcement effect is, for example, one time equal to the number of times the operation is announced if the operation announcement effect is an effect prompting one operation. Others may be a little more 1 + α times than the number of times to prompt the operation, operation number of times that the operation announcement attraction is assumed if it is directed to encourage the operation of multiple times, may be, for example, 10 times.).

  According to such a configuration, the operation corresponding to the operation effect is included in the operation of the operation means in the range of the number of receivable times. For this reason, the specific effect can be executed based on the operation corresponding to the operation effect. Further, when the operation effect is executed, a larger number of receivable times is determined. For this reason, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of receivable times of other operations in the operation corresponding to the operation effect. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
There are a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, the jackpot types shown in FIG. 7 are non-probable, probable, and probable).
The variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) can be executed, and when the display result becomes the specific display result, any one of the advantageous states can be performed. Can be controlled (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S113 in FIG. 11),
Depending on which of the first identification information and the second identification information is the variable display, the ratio of which of the advantageous states is controlled is different (for example, see FIG. 7).
The number-of-times determining means changes the determination ratio of which of the number of receivable times is to be determined depending on which of the first identification information and the second identification information is a variable display (for example, one of FIG. 18). In the notification effect determination table, the probability of determining the number of operable times is different between the case where the first special symbol change display is executed and the case where the second special symbol change display is executed.)

  According to such a configuration, the number of receivable times is determined according to the ratio of each identification information controlled to the advantageous state. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
The specific effect execution means,
When the remaining number of acceptable times is a predetermined number of times (for example, 0 times, 7 times), the specific effect based on an operation being accepted is executed at a higher rate than when the number of times is not the predetermined number of times. (For example, as shown in the one notification effect execution table in FIG. 21, when the number of remaining operable times is 0 or 7, the execution probability of the one notification effect is higher than when the number of other operations is other times. .),
If the operation is accepted but the specific effect is not executed, a normal failure sound is output if the remaining number of times of reception is not the predetermined number of times (for example, step S748 in FIG. 21). A special failure sound different from the normal failure sound is output (for example, step S747 in FIG. 21).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the remaining number of receivable times is the predetermined number at which the ratio of executing the specific effect is high. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the operation when the remaining number is the predetermined number.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
The operating means includes:
When the operation state is continued, the continuous reception of accepting the player's operation as a plurality of operations according to the continued period is performed (for example, in the operation effective period of the operation announcement effect in step S731 in FIG. 21). If it is determined that the continuous operation is being performed in step S733 and step S734, the process of stopping the reception of the continuous operation is not performed.)
When the operation state is continued, an operation effect (for example, a button notice) including an effect that prompts the player to operate the operation unit and an effect that is executed when an operation is received by the operation unit is executed. Thereafter, the continuous reception is stopped (for example, if it is determined in step S731 of FIG. 21 that the operation notice effect operation is in the valid period, if the continuous operation is being performed in step S733 and step S734, the continuous operation is received. Abort.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the operation corresponding to the operation effect from being unintentionally accepted when the player continues the operation state.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. 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 for games counted by the side of the main board. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change 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 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. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the operation notice effect determination table, the operation mode notification effect determination table, and the operation mode notification fand effect determination table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the one announcement production decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart (the first half) which shows an example of an effect execution process. It is a flowchart (the latter half) which shows an example of an effect execution process. It is a figure showing an example of display of one announcement production and the number of times of operation remaining to make it perform. It is a figure showing an example of operation mode notice production. It is a figure showing the 1st example of an operation announcement effect. It is a figure showing the 2nd example of an operation announcement effect.

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Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, 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 normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in a lower portion of the game area of the gaming board 2. 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.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Note that a winning by detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening by the first starting opening switch 22A is referred to as a first starting winning. In addition, a winning by detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning port by the second starting port switch 22B is referred to as a second starting winning.

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the first start winning port are detected by the first start port switch 22A (based on the occurrence of the first start winning). Is paid out as a prize ball, and if the first special figure reserved storage number (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), the first special figure game executed on the first special symbol display device 4A. A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game, such as a variable display game (described later) or a variable display of a decorative symbol (described later) executed on the image display device 5, is established. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls passing through (entering) the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B (based on occurrence of the second start winning). If the game ball is paid out as a prize ball and the second special figure reserved storage number (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the second special figure display device 4B executes the second special figure display device 4B. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game, such as a figure game (described later) or a variable display of a decorative symbol (described later) executed on the image display device 5 is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the first starting prize and the number of prize balls paid out based on the second starting prize may be the same or different. Good.

  The first special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not executed immediately when the first start winning is generated but are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning, the first start is performed. When the first start condition that allows the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of the winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that has been satisfied first is being executed) That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a state of waiting for execution). In other words, the first special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games due to the occurrence of the first startup prize in the execution waiting state. The first special figure reserved storage number decreases by one each time one first start condition is satisfied.

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

  When the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start winning opening”. In addition, when the first start winning and the second start winning are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start winning”. The number of reserved storages obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is referred to as “total reserved storage number”. When the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved storage number”, but simply referred to as “special figure reserved storage number”. When it is called “storage number”, it may mean any one or two of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number. When the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. When the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as “start conditions”. In addition, the first special figure reservation information and the second special figure reservation information are also simply referred to as “special figure reservation information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in a lower portion of the game area of the gaming board 2 (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 formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 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 for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning prize 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 for the person.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area on the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variable display) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each of them. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special figure) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is “ Also referred to as "second special map". In addition, a game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as the first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. When the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as “special figure games”. The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) includes a plurality of types of special figure games including numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Variable display of special symbols.

  A first hold display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided on the right side of the game area on the gaming board 2 (above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B). . The first reservation display 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure reservation storage number (the number of reservations of the first special figure game) based on the reservation data (first special figure reservation information). A first hold display is displayed to indicate that it is possible. The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold storage number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second hold display is performed to indicate that it is possible.

  On the left side of the game area of the game board 2, a pass gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general symbol hold display device 25C are provided. A game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of stored ordinary figures (described later) is equal to or smaller than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), the ordinary symbol display 20 is displayed. The general figure starting condition for executing the general figure game executed in is established.

  The normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot matrix LED as in the case of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The ordinary symbol display device 20 variably displays (variably displays) ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”) which are a plurality of types of identification information different from special symbols.

  The general-purpose reservation display device 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose reservation storages based on the reservation data (general-purpose reservation information), for example, by the number of LEDs to be turned on. The number of stored general-purpose games is the number of general-purpose games whose execution has been temporarily suspended without being immediately executed when a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. The number of reserved general-purpose games is the number of general-purpose games waiting to be executed. The number of stored general-purpose drawings decreases by one each time one general-purpose start condition is satisfied.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

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

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

  The decorative pattern includes, for example, eight kinds of patterns (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8", Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, or symbols and character images. For example, the character image may be a decorative image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other graphic. Each of the decorative symbols has a symbol number corresponding thereto. As an example, it is sufficient that each alphanumeric character indicating “1” to “8” is given a symbol number of “1” to “8”. 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.

  It should be noted that a fixed display, which is a variable display result of a special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol display result), is stopped and the variable display is terminated, or a fixed decoration symbol (a final stop), which is a variable display result of a decorative symbol. Stop display for stopping the variable display by stopping the display of the symbol, or stopping display of the fixed normal symbol which is a variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as a general symbol display result) and terminating the variable display. , Complete stop display, final stop display, or derived display (or simply "derived"). In addition, the change start timing and the change end timing of the decoration symbol do not necessarily need to coincide with the change start timing and the change end timing of the special symbol. It suffices if the fluctuation time is settled.

  In other words, the change start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the change start timing of the special symbol, or the change end timing of the special symbol (stop display timing of the fixed special symbol) may be changed to the change end timing of the decorative symbol (the fixed decorative symbol (Stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the fixed decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, and the fixed special symbol may be stopped and displayed at the end of the execution of the predetermined effect. An example of the predetermined effect is a simple on-hold effect (described later) which is one mode of the on-hold effect (described later).

  Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the fixed decorative symbol. In the temporary stop display, for example, a decorative pattern whose fluctuation speed is “0” is displayed while being stopped while causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction, or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second). It includes a display that stops and displays without causing time, minute shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start prize storage display area 5HL, similar to the first hold display 25A, a first hold display for specifying the first special figure hold storage number is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games whose execution is currently suspended is displayed so as to be specified. In the first start prize storage display area 5HL, as in the case of the second reservation display 25B, a second reservation display for specifying the second special figure reservation storage number is performed. That is, the number of the second special figure games whose execution is currently suspended is displayed so as to be specified.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. That is, when the number of suspensions of the first special figure game is increased due to the establishment of the new first start condition, if there is no other first suspension display in the first startup winning storage display area 5HL, the first startup winning storage display. On the right side of the area 5HL (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold information, and a first start winning storage display area 5HL. If there is another first hold display, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (if there are a plurality of other first hold displays, the left side of the leftmost first hold display). A display may be added. Further, in the case where there are a plurality of first holding displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, when the holding number of the first special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the reduced first number is displayed. The first hold display (the first oldest first hold display) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning storage display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special map hold information is deleted, Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

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

  Further, when there are a plurality of second holding displays in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and when the holding number of the second special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the reduced second number is displayed. The second start display (the second oldest display displayed since the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning storage display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special map hold information is deleted, Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). When the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start winning storage display area 5H”.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning storage display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information that is consumed when the first start condition is satisfied, and the second special information that is consumed when the second start condition is satisfied). Active display area AHA for displaying a special image representing information including active display (also referred to as display at the time of digestion, this time display, etc.) corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern executed based on the special figure reservation information. (Digest display area, Digest display area, Current hold display area, Current hold display area, Active hold display area, Active hold display area, Active display Frequency, time display area, this display area, also referred to as digestion time display.) Is, for example, between a first start winning storage display area 5HL second start winning storage display area 5HR is disposed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR. The display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, an active display frame surrounding the active display, active display or active display such as characters or images displayed around the active display frame or the active display frame. Is displayed as a special image.

  In the game area 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. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball that has entered any of the general prize holes by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  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. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate (a ball supply plate) and a lower plate are provided. 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 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.

  A sound output member is provided around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a speaker 8UL and a speaker 8UR are installed at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a speaker 8LL and a speaker 8LR are installed at a lower right and left lower part of the upper plate (left and right upper part of the lower plate). Has been installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are simply referred to as the speakers 8 unless particularly distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) sound (sound and voice).

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, a BGM, a song, or the like output according to the progress of the game.

  A light-emitting member (light-emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a light emitting member 9CC is provided at an upper position of the image display device 5, a light emitting member 9CL and a light emitting member 9CR are provided at left and right positions of the image display device 5, and a light emitting member is provided at an upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. 9U, a light emitting member 9SL and a light emitting member 9SR are installed at left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless otherwise specified.

  The above-described image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9 and the like are effect devices for effecting effects, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes other effect devices such as effect models having a drive unit as effect devices. Is also good.

  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 game is started by the ordinary symbol display 20 based on the establishment of the universal symbol start condition after the universal symbol start condition is satisfied. In the ordinary figure game, after starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol (after starting the variation of the ordinary symbol), after a lapse of a predetermined time, which is the variation time of the ordinary symbol, a fixed ordinary symbol that results in the variable display of the ordinary symbol Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the numeral indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Loss”. Become. In response to the result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol being “per-figure”, an enlarged opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is at the tilt position is performed. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the first start condition being satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, a special figure game (first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, and the second special figure game is started. After the start condition is satisfied, the second special condition display device 4B starts the special figure game (second special figure game) based on the establishment of the second start condition. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure fluctuation time elapses, the variable special display result of the special symbol is obtained. Derivation and display of symbols (special figure display results). 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”, the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also referred to as “round game”) advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present 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. The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is 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”).

  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 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.

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

  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 (also referred to as a “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. In the following description, reaching the reach state is also referred to as establishing the reach (reach established).

  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, or the change of the change mode of the decorative pattern is called a reach effect (or a reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, light-off operation) of the lamp 9 and the like are performed before the reach state is reached. An operation mode different from the above 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. Then, depending on the effect pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect may be varied (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”). Thereby, the big hit expectation can be made different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is to be executed, that is, which of the reach effects to appear. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of the normal reach and the reach mode of the super reach having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  The jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of becoming a big hit) / ｛(probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) + (big hit) It is calculated by (probability that the effect is executed at times other than time) × (probability of not becoming a big hit)｝ (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, as one mode of the variable display effect, a sliding effect or a pseudo continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative symbol or the like can be executed. In the slide effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and the like). After the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped and displayed decorative symbol display area By changing the decorative symbol again and stopping the display in the decorative symbol display area 5R and / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed. In this way, in the slide effect, after a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols to the derivation display of the determined decorative symbol as a variable display result, the variable number of decorative symbols is varied. By executing the display again, there are a case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state and a case where the decorative pattern constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without being in the reach state.

  In the pseudo continuous production, in response to at least one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being established once, the fixed decoration which is a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. By the time the symbol is derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be a predetermined pseudo continuous chance). (Or displayed on all) is temporarily stopped and then displayed again in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. (For example, up to four times).

  In the present embodiment, the number of times of re-variable display (the number of times of re-variable display) in the pseudo continuous production is a variable display (first variable) until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Display), the number of times of re-variable display (final variable display) after all decorative symbols have been temporarily stopped last time, and the re-variable between the first variable display and the last variable display. The number of display times X (X is 0 or 1 or more) and the number of times (X + 1) less than the total number of times (X + 2) are grasped. The number of times of re-variable display is the same as the number of times that all decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (number of temporary stops). The first variable display to the first temporary stop display is also referred to as a first pseudo-sequence, the second variable display (first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display is also referred to as a second pseudo-sequence, The third variable display (the second re-variable display) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo-sequence, and the fourth variable display (the third re-variable display) to the fourth temporary stop display. Also referred to as the fourth pseudo run. In addition, the number of pseudo-runs in the pseudo-run production is also referred to as the pseudo-run change frequency (or the pseudo-run number). In other words, the number of pseudo consecutive changes, the number of re-variable displays, and the number of temporary stops are the same. The increase in the number of pseudo runs such as the first, second, third,... Is also referred to as “continuation of the pseudo run”.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, the re-variable display (re-fluctuation) is performed once to four times, so that the decoration pattern can be changed based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. It is possible to make the display appear as if it were started two to five times in a row.

  In the pseudo consecutive production, before the reach is established in the fluctuation (before reaching the reach state), the pseudo consecutive chance is temporarily stopped in any or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As illustrated, the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped, or after reaching, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped. The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R may be temporarily stopped so that the pseudo consecutive chances are temporarily stopped and displayed. In other words, the temporary stop display in the pseudo continuous production includes at least a temporary stop display before the reach state and a temporary stop display of the chance symbol after the reach state. You may.

  The slide effect (similar to the pseudo-sequence effect) is a warning or suggestion to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect is likely to be executed or that the jackpot is highly expected. You may. Hereinafter, an effect for notifying or suggesting to the player that any of the reach effects or a certain reach effect is likely to be executed or a high jackpot expectation degree may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the slide effect and the pseudo-sequence effect, there may be a preview effect that uses a variable display operation different from the slide effect and the pseudo-sequence effect, such as displaying a background image and displaying a message window. There may be one that uses an effect operation that is different from the variable display effect, such as hold display, sound output, and light emission (lighting, blinking, and turning off).

  In the present embodiment, when the display mode of the special image representing the information including the active display corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the change is changed as the notice effect, and when the display mode of the special image is not changed, Includes common effects performed by The announcement effect includes a successful effect in which the display mode of the special image is changed after executing the common effect, and a failure effect in which the display mode of the special image is not changed after executing the common operation.

  The announcement effect may include a suggestion effect indicating a common effect. In addition, the suggested effect may be an effect that is commonly executed when the display mode of the special image is changed and when the display mode of the special image is not changed, as in the common effect. In other words, an effect that suggests that a common production is performed is referred to as a suggestion production, and a production that suggests that either a successful production or a failure production is performed (common production or common production is Another effect) may be referred to as a suggestion effect.

  Note that the preview effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether or not the content of the advance notice or the suggestion is realized. For example, a notice effect that gives a notice or suggestion to a player that a variable display state of a decorative symbol due to winning of a certain game ball may be a reach state is at least a variable display state of a decorative symbol due to winning of the game ball. It may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, a notice effect that gives a notice or suggestion to the player that the variable display result due to the winning of a certain game ball is likely to be a "big hit" is at least because the finalized decorative pattern due to the winning of the game ball is stopped and displayed. May be executed (started) before.

  What is necessary is to include what will become a look-ahead notice effect (also called "advance judgment notice effect") in the notice effects. Prior to the start of the variable display that is the target of the advance notice, the look-ahead notice production determines whether or not the variable display results in a "big hit" based on the hold information of the special figure game and the like. (Pre-reading), a preview effect to be executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information targeted for the prefetch notice effect is referred to as the target hold information, the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target first hold display, and the target hold information corresponds to the target hold information. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as a target second hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as a target variable display. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed when the hold information of the target is consumed (during the process of digesting the hold information of the target including the variable display of the target) and when the information of the target before the hold information is displayed. The execution may be performed while the pending information is being consumed, or while the target pending information is being consumed, and while the pending information prior to the target pending information may be being consumed.

  In the production operation that is a prefetch notice effect by winning a certain game ball, the player, after winning the game ball (after the starting condition is satisfied), determines whether or not the content of the notice notice is realized by the prefetch notice effect. What is necessary is that it is executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a production operation that is a pre-reading notice effect for notifying (suggesting) a player in advance that there is a possibility of being in a reach state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decoration pattern by the winning of the game ball. It is sufficient that the variable display state is executed (started) before the variable display state becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, a production operation that is a pre-reading notice effect for informing (suggesting) a player in advance that a variable display result may be a “big hit” due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least the game ball. What is necessary is just to be performed (started) before the fixed decoration symbol by winning is stopped and displayed.

  Note that the pre-reading advance notice effect (preliminary judgment advance effect) includes, for example, a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, and a change in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. An action effect such as a hold change gassing effect that does not change the display mode of the first hold display may be prepared. In addition, for example, the look-ahead notice effect (preliminary notice notice effect) includes a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and a change in the second start winning storage display area 5HR. An action effect such as a hold change gassing effect that does not change the display mode of the second hold display may be prepared.

  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. Correspondingly, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed after a reach effect is executed. 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. After a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the reaching state, a fixed decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as a “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The symbol is stopped and displayed. The predetermined normal big hit combination is, for example, the same type of normal symbol (also referred to as “non-probable variable symbol”) on a predetermined effective line (for example, a horizontal line) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are the final stop display combinations. An example of a normal symbol is four types of decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” among eight types of decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are “1” to “8”. It is.

  The variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed, for example, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, corresponding to the fixed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the normal big hit symbol, In the case where the variable display result is "big hit", it is referred to as a "non-probable change" (also called "normal big hit") variable display mode (also called "big hit type"). 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 game state, and one 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 reaching state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “normal” is performed, a predetermined probability changing big hit combination of a plurality of types of big hit combinations is performed. May be stopped and displayed. In other words, in the special figure game, when the probable variable jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol which is a predetermined probable variable jackpot combination is finally stopped, and the decorative symbol which is a predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. May be done. The predetermined probability change jackpot combination is, for example, a combination in which the same type of probability change symbols are aligned on the activated line and finally stopped and displayed. An example of the probable design is four kinds of decorative patterns having odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" among eight kinds of decorative patterns having design numbers "1" to "8". It is.

  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. Therefore, the second starting condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and the second special figure game can be frequently executed. Is reduced to a "big hit". The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. The game state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a highly accurate state. The game state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the certainty change control is also referred to as a high certainty high base state. 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 no time saving probable change state in order to be distinguished from the highly accurate high base state. A time-saving state in which the time-saving control or the high-opening control is performed without performing the probable change control is also referred to as a low-probability 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 special figure game (second special figure game) can be frequently executed, and each special figure game (first special figure game) can be executed. (Graphic game, second special figure game), the probability that the variable display result is a "big hit" is increased, so that the player is in an advantageous state. A game state advantageous to a player different from the jackpot game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a 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 this 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 the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming 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. After, for example, the fixed decorative symbol which becomes 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.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a probable variable jackpot combination, a re-lottery effect may be executed. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination, the decorative symbol is changed again in a state where the same decorative symbol is aligned, and the probability variable jackpot combination is changed. One of the decorative symbol (probably variable symbol) and the decorative symbol (normal symbol) that is a normal jackpot combination may be finally stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has mounted thereon various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on a back surface of the gaming board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board including a function of setting a random number used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display, 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. 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, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling a staging operation by staging electric components such as 9 are mounted. In other words, the production control board 12 is a production electrical component such as a display operation in the image display device 5, a whole or a part of a sound output operation from the speaker 8, or a whole or a part of a lighting / extinguishing operation of the lamp 9 or the like. Is provided with a function of determining control contents for causing the CPU to execute 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 for outputting a sound from the speaker 8 based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for performing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12. The lamp control board 14 controls the turning on / off of the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like are installed.

  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 capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called a sensor. Should be fine.

  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.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of 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 change start command designating the start of change in the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command designating the start of change in the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decoration symbol variably displayed in each of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), different EXT data differs depending on the result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or the result of determining the type of big hit. Is set.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating a final stop symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 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.

  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, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type decision result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . The notification command during opening of the special winning opening or the notification command after opening of the special winning opening differs in EXT data corresponding to the number of times the round is executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state. Is set.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, as the hold storage information, a first start opening winning designation command or a second start opening winning designation command for designating whether the first start winning opening has been started or the second started winning opening has been started. At the same time, a first reserved storage number notification command and a second reserved storage number notification command for specifying the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are transmitted.

  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 showing, as a winning determination result, a determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit", and a determination result of the big hit type. is there. The command C6XXH is a fluctuation category command indicating a determination result of a fluctuation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) as a prize-winning determination result. The fluctuation category is a name when the fluctuation patterns of the decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the fluctuation category is a group name of each group including a fluctuation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process in the start winning determination process of step S101 in FIG. 11, when the start winning is generated, the variable display result is set to "big hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is determined whether or not it is determined to be a "big hit", and if it is determined to be a "big hit", the type of the big hit is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type. The variation category (variation pattern type) is determined based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command or the fluctuation category command, and control for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. 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 designating command, and determines the type of big hit. In addition to being able to recognize, the fluctuation category can be recognized based on the value set in the fluctuation category command.

  The effect control commands such as the fluctuation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). . Hereinafter, an effect control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used to control audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used to control the lighting operation, the blinking operation, and the light-off operation) is also referred to as a lamp control command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 that stores a game control program 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 value independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101. 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 the present embodiment, on the main substrate 11 side, 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 category, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is controlled to be countable. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random numbers MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

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

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

  In the non-reach variation pattern, a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times are prepared in correspondence with the time saving control executed when the total number of pending storages is large or when the gaming state is the probable variation state or the time saving state. Good. Thus, by selecting one of the change patterns according to the total number of held storages and the game state, it becomes possible to perform control to reduce the change time according to the total number of held storages and the game state.

  As a variation pattern including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern or a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern according to a reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that a fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and a change pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a “super-reach change pattern”.

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

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

  The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (losing). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.

  The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach α (loss). The variation pattern “PA4-2” is a super-reach α (loss) variation pattern in which a pseudo-run variation (effect) is executed as a gasp. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed as a gaseous stroke.

  The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super-reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed twice.

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

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

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

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

  In FIG. 5, the description of the fluctuation pattern when the big hit type of the small hit fluctuation pattern and the big hit fluctuation pattern is abrupt is omitted, but the loss fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern, This is the same as the reach loss variation pattern) and the jackpot variation pattern (except when the jackpot type is abrupt).

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 101 also includes data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control commands) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and FIG. Data and the like constituting a table as shown in FIG. 5 are stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, 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. It is prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A derives and displays a fixed special symbol which is a variable display result in a first special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A. Previously, whether to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state or to control the variable display result to the "small hit" to the small hit game state, to determine the special figure display result Is a table referred to for determination based on the random number value MR1 of FIG. The second special figure display result determination table 130B derives and displays a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in a second special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B. Previously, whether to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state or to control the variable display result to the "small hit" to the small hit game state, to determine the special figure display result Is a table referred to for determination based on the random number value MR1 of FIG.

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

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probable change state (high accuracy state), 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 when. As a result, in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special map display result is set to "big hit" as compared with the normal state or the time saving state (low-precision state). When the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a determined value in a predetermined range (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determined value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, in the second special map game, "small hit" does not occur, so that the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B such as, for example, a time-saving state (low-precision high-base state) or a probable change state (high-precision high-base state) is formed. In a game state in which game balls easily enter the second start winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of "small hits" 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. .

  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 determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to "big hit" to control the jackpot game state. Is a table that is referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the first special figure display device 4A executes the first special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure) or the second special figure display apparatus 4B executes the second special figure game. Depending on whether or not to execute (the special figure game using the second special figure), the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is “non-probable”, “probable”, “probable”. Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, when the first special figure game is executed, that is, when the special figure to be fluctuated (also referred to as a fluctuating special figure) is the first special figure, the predetermined range determination value ( (Values in the range of “82” to “99”) are assigned to the “big hit” jackpot type, and when the second special figure game is executed, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, No determined value has been assigned to the jackpot type of "Journal". With such a setting, the second special map game does not have a “surprise”, so that a prize ball can be obtained in a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable prize ball device 6B. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of a difficult “probability” and prevent a decrease in the game interest due to a delay in the game.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a fluctuation category determination table which is referred to in order to determine any of the plurality of types of the fluctuation category. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variable category determination tables in which the types of the variable categories that can be determined in the variable category determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the fluctuation category determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category is assigned to each of the fluctuation categories. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation category determination tables in which the determined values (for example, the range and the number of determined values) assigned to at least one of the plurality of types of the fluctuation categories are different from each other. I have.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables in which the types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables in which the determined values (for example, the range and the number of determined values) assigned to at least one of the plurality of types of variation patterns are different from each other. I have.

  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 contents of the RAM 102 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply capacitor). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like (for example, FIG. Process flag, etc.). 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 unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores a special figure game in which a game ball has passed (entered) a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first starting winning has occurred but has not yet started. The first special figure display device 4A stores the reservation data (first special figure reservation information) of the first special figure game. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the holding number in the first starting winning opening and associates the CPU 103 with a random number based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as pending data (first special figure pending information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special figure game in which the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second starting winning has been generated, but the second starting winning has not been started yet. The storage data (second special figure holding information) of the (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special map 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 CPU 103 based on the passing (entering) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as suspension data (second special figure suspension information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The general figure holding storage unit 151C stores the hold data (general figure holding) related to the general figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). 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 MR4 for use is stored as pending data (general-purpose pending information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting section 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags 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 section 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 a first reserved storage number count value and a second special figure reserved storage number, which are storage values of a first reserved storage number counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number. The second reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number, and the like. It is memorized.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that performs 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 effect electric components 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 board 12 has a wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image to the image display device 5 and a signal for transmitting an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command to the audio control board 13. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (illumination signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14, and the like are connected. Further, the effect control board 12 has a wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that a player's operation action on 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 information signal (operation detection 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 used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to to determine the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL to any one of a plurality of types. I have. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of pending display mode determination tables that differ from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the pending display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios. In the hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR6 (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display is assigned to each of the display modes of the first hold display. .

  Further, for example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the second hold display displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR to any of a plurality of types. Have been. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of pending display mode determination tables that differ from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the pending display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios. In the pending display mode determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR6 (not shown) for determining the display mode of the second pending display is assigned to each of the display modes of the second pending display. .

  Further, the ROM 121 stores a pending effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to to determine whether or not to perform the pending effect (also referred to as an effect effect or a pending change effect). Specifically, in the pending effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not to perform the pending effect in each of the case where the pending effect is not executed and the case where the reserved effect is executed. Is assigned. In this embodiment, the hold effect is a look-ahead notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL to the notice mode, and is displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR. And changing the display mode of the held display to the preview mode. Note that there are a plurality of types of hold effects, and there is also a hold change effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the hold display. The hold change effect also includes a hold change gassed effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 but does not change the display mode of the hold display.

  Further, the ROM 121 stores an active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to to determine whether or not to execute the active display change effect (successful effect) for changing the special image including the active display. Specifically, the active display change execution presence / absence determination table is compared with a random number value MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect, in each of the case where the active display change effect is not executed and the case where the active display change effect is executed. Numerical values (determined values) are assigned.

  In the present embodiment, the active display change effect is an effect of changing a special image to a notice mode (main notice effect). In other words, the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, information according to the active display (for example, the active display or characters or images displayed around the active display or around the active display frame) are set in the notice mode. This is an effect to be changed (main announcement effect). As described above, in the active display change effect, a common effect, a successful effect (also referred to as an active display change effect) executed when the special image is changed after executing the common effect, and a common effect are executed. A failure effect (also referred to as an active display change gaseous effect) that is executed when the special image is not changed later is included. The successful effect is an effect that acts on the special image in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the special image. On the other hand, the failure effect does not change the display mode of the special image by not acting on the special image in the display area of the image display device 5, or acts on the special image in the display region of the image display device 5 but does not affect the special image. An effect that does not change the display mode.

  Further, the active display change effect includes a first system change effect in which the mode of the special image is a change of the first system and is changed to any one of a plurality of modes, and a change of the special image in the second system. And a second system change effect for changing to any one of a plurality of modes. The first system change effect includes a common effect, a success effect, and a failure effect according to the first system change effect, and the second system change effect corresponds to the second system change effect. There are common effects, successful effects, and failed effects. In the present embodiment, the first system change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of an active display (active display displayed as a special image) in the special image, and the second system change effect is an effect in the special image. Of the active display frame (active display frame displayed as a special image).

  Further, the ROM 121 stores the first system change effect referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the first system change effect, which is one of the active display change effects (ie, the timing at which to execute the change). A performance execution timing determination table is stored. In the first system change effect, the rate at which the successful effect related to the first system change effect is executed differs depending on the execution timing of the first system change effect. Further, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of effect execution timing determination tables of the first system change effect that are different from each other in the types of execution timing and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the execution timing determination table of the first system change effect. May be. In the first system change effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the first system change effect execution timing is assigned to each execution timing. I have.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a second system change reference, which is referred to for determining the execution timing of the second system change effect, which is one of the active display change effects (ie, the timing at which to execute the change). A performance execution timing determination table is stored. In the second system change effect, the rate at which a successful effect related to the second system change effect is executed differs depending on the execution timing of the second system change effect. Further, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of effect execution timing determination tables of the second system change effect that are different from each other in the types of execution timing and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the execution timing determination table of the second system change effect. May be. In the second system change effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the second system change effect execution timing is assigned to each execution timing. I have.

  Further, the ROM 121 stores an active display change effect pattern determination table which is referred to for determining an effect pattern (effect mode) of the active display change effect to one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in the effect pattern determination table of the active display change effect stored in the ROM 121, a random number value (not shown) for determining the effect pattern of the active display change effect is provided for each of the effect patterns of the active display change effect. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with is assigned.

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

  The various effect control patterns are configured from data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and is a decoration in a period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the final special symbol as a special figure display result. Variable display operation of symbols, reach operation, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of decorative symbols (for example, hold for display mode of hold display in first start winning storage display area 5HL) Such as an effect and a hold effect on the display mode of the hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR).

  The production control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various production operations, such as a production control process timer determination value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and end code. What is necessary is that the contents of various effect controls, the timing of switching the effect control, and the like are set in series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data that specifies the contents of operation control and the like on movable members 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.

  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 the 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 voice control data includes, for example, data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of an effect sound or the like linked to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data for specifying an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a light emitting operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitting body). That is, the lamp control data is data for specifying the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, light-off operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, 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. These control data must not be included in all effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include some control data according to the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  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 pattern is displayed in a 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 speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data. During the validity period, an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received to perform control for determining the effect contents.

  When setting an effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. The storage address 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, an effect operation in accordance with the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the The control of the movable member of the production model) is advanced. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, the display control data # 1 to display control data #n and the voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n. The data #n, the lamp control data # 1 to the lamp control data #n, and the operation detection control data # 1 to the operation detection control data #n indicate the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device, and an effect for designating execution of the effect control. Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, 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. Further, in the voice control board 13 which receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesizing IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like. .

  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. 9A 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 of 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 the present embodiment, data forming the first start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 9B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first start winning reception command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of suspended storages. . When there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a retained storage number notification command (first retained storage number notification command). ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. A storage area is secured in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A so that a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, and a first hold 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 first start winning prize, from the beginning in the free area of the first start prize receiving command buffer 194A. At the time of the first start winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the first starting opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first retained storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is normally performed, as shown in FIG. 9B, the starting opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation designation are stored in the storage areas respectively corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The category command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 9B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  The command stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B is deleted one by one each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the winning order between commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first starting port winning designation command is set. One of the stored commands (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first starting port winning designation command). Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number relationship).

  For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 9B, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is changed to the buffer number “2”. Will be shifted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data forming the second start winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 9C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second start winning reception command buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of suspended storages. . When there is a start winning in the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designating command (second starting opening winning designating command), a symbol designating command, a variable category command, a retained storage number notification command (second retained storage number notification command). ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. A storage area is secured in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B so that a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, and a pending 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 second start winning prize, from the beginning in the free area of the second start prize receiving command buffer 194B. At the time of the second starting winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the second starting opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the retained storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is normally received, as shown in FIG. 9 (C), the second start-up winning designating command and the symbol designating command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. , A fluctuation category command, and a pending storage number notification command. In FIG. 9C, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” and “2”.

  The command stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 9C is deleted one by one each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the winning order between commands). More specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the variable corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second starting opening winning designation command is set. One of the stored commands (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the second starting port winning designation command). Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number relationship).

  For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 9C, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”.

  In the present embodiment, data configuring the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 9D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first prefetch notice buffer 194C is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, in the first look-ahead notice buffer 194C, the contents of the decision regarding the look-ahead notice effect regarding each of the hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted from the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 9B due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, etc. In the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. In addition, due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, etc., in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When shifting to a number, the content associated with the buffer number is also shifted to the other buffer number in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C.

  In the present embodiment, data configuring the second prefetch notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 9E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second prefetch notice buffer 194D is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to the respective data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, in the second look-ahead notice buffer 194D, the contents of the decision regarding the look-ahead notice effect regarding each of the hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 9C due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, etc. In the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. In addition, due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, etc., the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is stored in another buffer in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. When shifting to a number, the content associated with the buffer number in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D is also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Next, an operation (action) 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.

  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. 10 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information and the like supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (step). S13).

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

  Subsequent to the special symbol 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 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, and thereby the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the movable operation of the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. Enables setting of tilting motion of wing pieces.

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 10 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 determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a first start winning or a second starting win by the first starting port switch 22A or the second starting port switch 22B. The random number value MR1 for determining the result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. It is stored at the top of the entry, and in the case of the second starting prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 in FIG. 11, 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 the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is determined (prior determination) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a process of determining a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command For example, a transmission setting process for transmitting such information is included. 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”.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special figure variation timer value, which is a value stored in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented by one or added by one. 1 is a first special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure) by the special symbol display device 4A, or a second special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Regardless of whether the game is a game, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. 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 may be a process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the first special figure game or the second special figure game 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 the execution is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit". include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the jackpot type is “non-probable”, “probable”, or “probable”. As an example, in response to the jackpot type of “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the upper limit of the period in which the special winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the maximum number of times the round is executed is set. By setting the number of times of opening 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. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

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

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

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

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the 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. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In the small hit ending process, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like stand by until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a directing operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is performed is performed. And the like. 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 and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (Step S72; No), the process of Step S72 is repeatedly executed, and the process stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like 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 to be a production control command or the like is performed 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. Capture the signal.

  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 process of step S75, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speaker 8, a light emitting operation of the lamp 9, and a driving operation in the effect model. The determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control contents of the effect operation using the control.

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S74 of FIG. 12 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 13, first, the effect control CPU 120 checks the storage content of the effect control command reception buffer, and thereby determines whether the received command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 is received. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (Step S501; No), the command analysis processing ends.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; Yes), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first starting port winning designation command, for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command. (Step S502). When the command is the first start-up opening prize designation command (step S502; Yes), the first hold storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value that is predetermined in correspondence with the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Just fine.

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

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

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

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

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

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; No), the setting according to other received commands is performed (step S513), and the process returns to step S501. For example, when the received command is a game state designation command, the game state designation command is analyzed to identify the current game state. Further, for example, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the hit end designation command is analyzed to specify whether or not it is time saving.

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 12 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes of 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 the initial value “0”. This variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether or not the first variation start command (or the second variation start command), the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the like transmitted from the main board 11 are received. The processing includes determining whether to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the display device 5 or the like. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting processing is performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display and various other staging operations, a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol according to a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, etc., and shifting a first hold display or a second hold display to activate A process of displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the display area AHA, various effects, and effect modes of various effects (for example, an active display which is a main notice effect) A change effect, and a process of determining the active display change effect). After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting processing in accordance with the timer value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Then, various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, variable display control of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 controls the video signal (effect image) to be output to the image display device 5 and displayed on the screen based on the read control data, and outputs the effect sound signal to the audio control board 13. Various kinds of effect control such as control to output effect sound from the speaker 8 and output of an illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / blink the lamp 9 are executed.

  After performing such an effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or when a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, Then, the fixed decoration symbol as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed. If the final decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Also, without depending on the effect control command from the main board 11, the effect control board 12 can autonomously derive and display the determined decorative symbol and determine 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 process, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6” corresponding to the big hit medium effect process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Is updated to “4”. 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 process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, reads out various control data based on the set contents, and proceeds to step S172. As in the variable display effect processing, various effect controls in the small hitting game state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, and the like. 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 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 hitting game state, reads out various control data based on the set contents, and reads out the control data in step S172. Similarly to the variable display effect processing, various effect controls at the end of the small hitting game state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In this big hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern corresponding to the production contents in the big hit game state, reads out various control data based on the set contents, and variably displays in step S172. Similarly to the medium effect processing, various effect controls in the big hit game state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, and the like. In addition, in the big hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending production process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, reads out various control data based on the set contents, and performs variable display in step S172. Similarly to the effect processing, various effect controls at the end of the big hit game state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 in FIG. 14 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 15, first, for example, by reading EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, the special figure display result It is determined whether or not it becomes (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S522; Yes), the designated fluctuation pattern is read, for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Is a non-reach variation pattern (ie, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, and “PA2-3” in FIG. 5) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S523).

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

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

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of the final decorative symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left and right fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. For example, by referring to the predetermined left and right fixed symbol determination table, the fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. To determine a decorative symbol having the same symbol number. Further, it extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and extracts a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determined decorative design, the middle fixed decorative design that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  Here, in the case where the determined decorative symbol becomes a big hit combination, for example, when the symbol number of the middle determined decorative symbol becomes the same as the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol and the right determined decorative symbol, an arbitrary value is set. By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to or from the symbol number of the medium determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decorative symbol, a difference (symbol difference) between the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol with the symbol number may be determined, and a middle fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable”, or It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined to be “spot” or “small hit” (step S526; Yes), a final decoration which is a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “slip” or “small hit”, for example, an opening chance eye. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). In this case, numeric data indicating a random value for determining a chance eye updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. , Etc., it is sufficient to determine the combination of the fixed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes.

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

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

  If it is specified that the time is not reduced in the processing of step S513 in the command analysis processing of FIG. 13 (step S155: NO), after executing any of the processing of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the processing is suspended. The processing is executed (step S531). Specifically, an active display corresponding to the change is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the change is displayed). For example, when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game (when the variable display of the current decorative symbol is linked with the first special figure game), the first start winning storage storage display area. An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed on the right end of the 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA (a special image including an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed on the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL). Is displayed). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 moves the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed on the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL to the active display area AHA, and displays the active display. Is set as a use pattern, and a display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed on the right end of area 5HL is displayed in active display area AHA. Note that the active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same manner as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same applies to the case where the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  Further, in the processing of step S531, the effect control CPU 120, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display (active display) to be exhausted in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, displays the other hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. The shift is performed in the start winning storage display area 5HL, and when there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the other hold display is shifted in the second start winning storage display area 5HR.

  After executing the processing of step S531, the effect execution setting processing is executed (step S532). The effect execution setting process includes a process of determining whether or not to execute an active display change effect for the active display corresponding to the change, a process of determining a type of the active display change effect at the time of execution, and an active process at the time of execution. The processing includes a process of determining an effect mode of a display change effect, a process of determining an execution timing of an active display change effect at the time of execution, a process of setting (or resetting) an effect control pattern based on a result of these determinations, and the like. It may be made to be.

  After executing the processing of step S532, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set, for example, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command (step S534). . Subsequently, a variable display etc. start setting process for setting a variable symbol or the like to start changing in the image display device 5 is executed (step S535). For example, image display is performed by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the effect execution setting process of step S532 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The sound for the speaker 8 is transmitted by transmitting settings to the sound control board 13 for setting the start of the change of the decorative pattern on the screen of the device 5 and for transmitting the effect sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern. The setting for starting the output and the setting for starting the light emission of the lamp 9 by, for example, transmitting the illumination signal specified by the lamp control data included in the effect control pattern to the lamp control board 14 are performed. .

  After executing the processing in step S535, the command stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A or the second start winning reception command buffer 194B is digested (step S536). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 determines the most effective command among the commands associated with the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smaller buffer number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (first starting port winning designation) is deleted. The command associated with the command is shifted while maintaining the winning order.When the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the command is stored in the second start winning reception command buffer. Command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands The command stored in the area corresponding to the larger buffer number than the buffer number of the divided commands shifts while maintaining the winning order.

  In the process of step S536, the information stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also deleted or shifted in accordance with the deletion or shift of the command. . Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S537), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Here, the effect execution setting process (step S532) will be described in detail. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect execution setting process executed in step S532 of FIG. Referring to FIG. 16, first, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute an operation advance effect, and determines an operation mode in the operation advance effect (step S541).

  The operation announcement effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate an operation unit such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, and executes a predetermined announcement effect based on the operation of the player. Specifically, the operation notice effect is a pre-operation effect (see FIGS. 24 and 25 described later) that prompts the player to operate the operation unit, and a post-operation effect executed when the operation unit is operated. Be composed. The post-operation effect may be an effect that notifies the probability of a big hit (expected degree of the big hit), or a one-shot notification effect that notifies that the probability of the big hit is 100%. Good.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the operation announcement effect determination table, the operation mode notification effect determination table, and the operation mode notification activation effect determination table. With reference to FIG. 17, in step S541, the content of the operation announcement effect is determined using the operation announcement effect determination table of FIG. 17 (A).

  Specifically, when the variation pattern to be the reach state is selected and it is determined to be a big hit, an operation notice effect to operate the stick controller 31A at a rate of 30% (see FIG. 25 described later) ) Is determined, an operation announcement effect (see FIG. 24 described later) for operating the push button 31B is determined at a rate of 20%, and no operation advance effect is determined to be executed at a rate of 50%. .

  In addition, when the variation pattern to be the reach state is selected and the loss is determined, the operation notice effect for operating the stick controller 31A is determined at a rate of 5%, and the rate of 5% is determined. Thus, an operation announcement effect for operating the push button 31B is determined, and it is determined that no operation announcement effect is executed at a rate of 90%.

  Returning to FIG. 16, next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the operation mode notification effect and the timing to start the execution (step S542). The operation mode notification effect is an effect that notifies at least the operation mode (here, which operation unit is operated) in which the operation is prompted in the operation notice effect (for example, see FIG. 23 described later).

  Referring to FIG. 17, in step S542, the content of the operation mode notification effect is determined using the operation mode notification effect determination table of FIG. 17 (B).

  Specifically, when the variation pattern to be the reach state is selected, and the operation mode determined in step S541 is the stick controller 31A, and it is determined to be a big hit, 15% Immediately after the start of the change, an operation mode notification effect (true notification, see FIG. 23 described later) for notifying that the operation mode in the operation notification effect is the stick controller 31A is determined, and at a rate of 5%, Immediately after the start of the change, an operation mode notification effect (gase notification) for notifying that the operation mode in the operation notification effect is the push button 31B is determined, and the operation in the operation notification effect is performed at a rate of 20% immediately after the reach. An operation mode notification effect (true notification) for notifying that the mode is the stick controller 31A is determined, and at a rate of 10%, immediately after the reach, the operation preview performance Operation mode in are determined operation mode notification effect indicating that a push button 31B (Gase notification) is at a rate of 50%, any operation mode notification effect is also determined not to execute.

  In addition, when the variation pattern to be the reach state is selected, and the operation mode determined in step S541 is the stick controller 31A, and the loss is determined, the rate is 5%. Immediately after the start of the change, an operation mode notification effect (true notification) for notifying that the operation mode in the operation notification effect is the stick controller 31A is determined, and at a rate of 5%, immediately after the start of the change, the operation notification effect is performed. The operation mode notification effect (gase notification) for notifying that the operation mode is the push button 31B is determined, and at a rate of 5%, immediately after the reach, the operation mode in the operation notification effect is the stick controller 31A. The operation mode to be notified is determined as a notification effect (true notification), and the operation mode in the operation notification effect is a push button at a rate of 5% immediately after the reach. Operation mode notification effect indicating that a 1B (Gase notification) is determined, at a rate of 80%, any operation mode notification effect is also determined not to execute.

  In addition, when the variation pattern to be the reach state is selected, and the operation mode determined in step S541 is the push button 31B, and it is determined that the jackpot is to be achieved, the rate is 10%. Immediately after the start of the change, an operation mode notification effect (true notification) for notifying that the operation mode in the operation notification effect is the push button 31B is determined, and at a rate of 20%, immediately after the reach, the operation notification effect is performed. An operation mode notification effect (true notification) for notifying that the operation mode is the push button 31B is determined, and it is determined that no operation mode notification effect is executed at a rate of 70%.

  In addition, when the variation pattern to be the reach state is selected, and the operation mode determined in step S541 is the push button 31B, and the loss is determined, the rate is 10%. Immediately after the start of the change, the operation mode notification effect (true notification) for notifying that the operation mode in the operation notification effect is the push button 31B is determined, and at the rate of 10%, immediately after the reach, the operation notification effect in the operation notification effect is determined. An operation mode notification effect (true notification) for notifying that the operation mode is the push button 31B is determined, and it is determined that no operation mode notification effect is executed at a rate of 80%.

  Returning to FIG. 16, next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the operation mode notification fanning effect (step S543). The operation mode notification effect is an effect indicating whether or not the operation mode notification effect is executed, for example, an effect indicating whether the operation mode notification effect is executed. Specifically, it is an effect that stimulates whether or not the image of the operation mode notification effect is displayed. For example, a plurality of portions of the image of the operation mode notification effect at the upper left of FIG. This is a production that stimulates whether or not the image will be displayed.

  Referring to FIG. 17, in step S543, it is determined whether or not to execute the operation mode notification effect production using the operation mode information activation effect determination table of FIG. 17C.

  Specifically, when it is determined in step S542 that the operation mode notification effect is to be executed, it is determined that the operation mode information stimulating effect (true effect) is to be executed at a rate of 50%. It is decided not to perform the informational production.

  If it is determined in step S542 that the operation mode notification effect is not to be executed, it is determined that the operation mode notification effect (gase effect) is to be executed at a rate of 10%, and the operation mode information effect is effected at a rate of 90%. Is determined not to be performed.

  Returning to FIG. 16, next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the one-notification effect, and determines the number of operable times for executing the one-notification effect (step S544). The one notification effect is an effect that informs that the probability of a big hit is 100% (for example, see FIG. 22B described later). The one-notification effect is executed based on the fact that the operation unit has been operated within the operable number of times, and is executed when the operation unit is operated and a predetermined condition described later with reference to FIG. 21 is satisfied.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a one-notification effect presentation determination table. Referring to FIG. 18, in step S544, whether or not to execute the one-notification effect using the one-notification effect determination table in FIG. 18 and the number of operable times are determined.

  Specifically, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed, the fluctuation pattern to be the reach state is selected, and it is determined in step S541 that the operation announcement effect is to be executed, and the big hit is determined. If it is determined that the operation is to be performed, the one-shot announcement effect can be executed, and if the number of operable times is 15, 20, and 25, the ratio is 20%, 10%, and 5%, respectively. It is determined. In addition, if the execution of the one-notification effect is disabled and the number of operable times is 15, 20, and 25, the determination is made at a rate of 40%, 15%, and 10%, respectively.

  In addition, the change display of the first special symbol is executed, the change pattern to be the reach state is selected, and it is determined in step S541 that the operation announcement effect is to be executed. If it is determined that the execution of the one-notification effect is disabled and the number of operable times is 15, 20, and 25, the determination is made at a rate of 60%, 25%, and 15%, respectively. .

  In addition, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed, the fluctuation pattern to be the reach state is selected, and it is determined in step S541 that the operation announcement effect is not executed, and a big hit is made. Is determined, the one-shot announcement effect can be executed, and if the number of operable times is 10, 15, and 20, it is determined at a rate of 20%, 10%, and 5%, respectively. You. In addition, if the execution of the one-notification effect is disabled and the number of operable times is 10, 15, and 20, it is determined at a rate of 40%, 15%, and 10%, respectively.

  In addition, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the variation pattern to be the reach state is selected, and it is determined in step S541 that the operation announcement effect is not to be executed, and the loss is made. Is determined, the execution of the one-notification effect is disabled, and if the number of operable times is 10, 15, and 20, it is determined at a rate of 60%, 25%, and 15%, respectively. You.

  In addition, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and the variation pattern that does not enter the reach state is selected, execution of the one-notification effect is disabled, and the number of operable times is 10, 15, and If the number of times is 20, the number of times is determined by 70%, 20%, and 10%, respectively.

  In addition, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed and it is determined that the big hit is to be made, the execution of the one-shot announcement effect is enabled, and the number of operable times is 10, 15, and 20 times. Are determined at the rates of 40%, 15%, and 10%, respectively. In addition, if the execution of the one-notification effect is disabled and the number of operable times is 10, 15, and 20, it is determined at a rate of 20%, 10%, and 5%, respectively.

  In addition, when the change display of the second special symbol is executed and it is determined that a loss has occurred, the execution of the one-shot announcement effect is disabled, and the number of operable times is 10, 15, and 20 times. Are determined at the rates of 60%, 25%, and 15%, respectively.

  Returning to FIG. 16, next, effect control CPU 120 causes image display device 5 to display the operable number determined in step S544 as the remaining operable number (step S545) (for example, see FIG. 22 described later). ). Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the calling source.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts one from the decorative symbol variation time timer value (step S710), and determines whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer value has become zero. (Step S711). That is, it is determined whether or not the decoration symbol variation time timer has timed out (whether or not the decoration symbol variation time has elapsed).

  If it is determined that the decorative symbol variation time timer value is not 0 (NO in step S711), the effect execution process is executed (step S715). Then, the variable display effect processing ends. The effect execution processing will be described later.

  If it is determined that the decorative symbol variation time timer value has become 0 (YES in step S711), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect process flag to “3” corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173). The process is updated (step S713), and the variable display effect processing ends.

  FIGS. 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing an example of the effect execution process executed in step S715 of FIG. Referring to FIG. 20, first, effect control CPU 120 controls execution of variable display according to the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the variable display start setting process (step S720).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start the execution of the operation mode notification effect effect (step S721). The execution start timing of the operation mode notification effect may be any timing as long as it is a timing before the corresponding operation mode notification effect, but in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Is executed immediately after the start of the fluctuation or immediately after the reach, so that either of the two may be executed, but in this case, both are executed.

  For example, if the execution start timing of the operation mode notification effect is immediately after the start of the change, the execution start timing of the operation mode notification fanning effect is a timing immediately after the start of the change and immediately before the execution start timing of the operation mode notification effect. In addition, if the execution start timing of the operation mode notification effect is immediately after the reach, the operation start timing of the operation mode notification production effect is the timing immediately after the start of the fluctuation, and the timing immediately after the reach and immediately before the execution start timing of the operation mode notification effect. It is timing.

  When it is determined that it is the timing to start the execution of the operation mode notification effect (YES in step S721), the effect control CPU 120 starts the execution of the operation mode notification effect (step S722).

  After step S722 and when it is determined that the timing is not the timing (NO in step S721), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the timing to start the execution of the operation mode notification effect determined in step S542 in FIG. Is determined (step S723).

  When it is determined that it is the timing to start the execution of the operation mode notification effect (YES in step S723), the effect control CPU 120 starts the execution of the operation mode notification effect (step S724).

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation mode notification effect. Referring to FIG. 23, an operation mode notification effect is executed on, for example, the upper left of the display screen of image display device 5. In the operation mode notification effect, an operation mode (here, operation of the stick controller 31A) in the operation notice effect is notified. However, this notification may be a true notification or a gas notification as described above.

  Returning to FIG. 20, after step S724 and when it is determined that the timing is not the same (NO in step S723), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start execution of the operation notice effect. (Step S725). In the present embodiment, the timing is the end of the reach, but unless it is before the operation mode notification effect, it is another timing (for example, the middle of the reach, after a predetermined second of the operation mode notification effect). Is also good.

  When it is determined that it is the timing to start the operation announcement effect (YES in step S725), the effect control CPU 120 starts the execution of the pre-operation effect in the operation announcement effect (step S726).

  24 and 25 are diagrams illustrating first and second examples of the operation announcement effect, respectively. Referring to FIG. 24, this screen is a screen of a pre-operation effect that prompts a player to operate push button 31B of the operation unit. Referring to FIG. 25, this screen is a screen of a pre-operation effect for urging a player to operate stick controller 31A of the operation unit.

  Referring to FIG. 21, after step S726, and when it is determined that it is not the timing to start the operation announcement effect (NO in step S725), effect control CPU 120 determines whether any operation unit has been operated. It is determined whether or not it is (step S730). If it is determined that there is no operation (NO in step S730), effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of any one of the operation units has been performed (YES in step S730), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation is in the operation effective period of the operation announcement effect (step S731). The operation validity period is a predetermined time period, for example, 3 seconds, at which it is possible to accept an operation of the operation unit by the player with respect to the pre-operation effect of the operation announcement effect. It is possible to accept the operation for the pre-operation effect only in the operation valid period, and it is not possible to accept the operation for the pre-operation effect after the operation valid period has elapsed.

  When it is determined that the operation is valid (YES in step S731), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not continuous operation of the operation unit is being performed (state in which operation is continued) (step S733). When it is determined that the continuous operation is being performed (YES in step S733), effect control CPU 120 stops accepting the continuous operation (step S734). This prevents a signal from the operation unit from being received even when the operation unit is being operated.

  If it is determined that the continuous operation is not being performed (NO in step S733), effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the post-operation effect of the operation announcement effect (step S735).

  If it is not the operation effective period of the operation announcement effect (NO in step S731), after step S734 and after step S735, effect control CPU 120 determines whether the remaining operable number is 0 or more (step S731). Step S736). If it is determined that the operable number has reached 0 (NO in step S736), effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the operable number has not reached 0 (YES in step S736), effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the remaining operable number (step S737), and displays the remaining operable number in image display. It is displayed on the device 5 (step S738) (see FIG. 22A).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not another one-shot announcement effect performed in step S744 has been executed (step S740). If it is determined that the execution has not been performed (NO in step S740), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the one-notification effect has been determined in step S544 of FIG. 16 (step S741).

  When it is determined that the execution of the one-notification effect is determined (YES in step S741), the one-notification effect is performed using the one-notification effect execution table in FIG. It is determined whether or not to execute (step S742).

  If the number of remaining operable times is 0, it is determined that the one-notification effect is to be executed at a rate of 50%, and it is determined not to execute the one-notification effect at a rate of 50%. If the number of remaining operations is seven, it is determined that the one-shot announcement effect is to be executed at a rate of 60%, and that the one-shot announcement effect is not to be executed at a rate of 40%. If the remaining number of operable times is any other number, it is determined that the one notification effect is to be executed at a rate of 1%, and it is determined that the one notification effect is not to be executed at a rate of 99%.

  When it is determined that the one-shot announcement effect is to be executed (YES in step S743), and when it is determined that another one-shot announcement effect has been executed (YES in step S740), the effect control CPU 120 determines The hit sound is output, and a one-shot announcement effect is executed (step S744), and the remaining operable number is set to 0 (step S745). Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a display of a one-notification effect and the number of remaining operations for executing the effect. Referring to FIG. 22, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), when the operation unit is operated by the player when the remaining operable number has not reached 0, the operation is performed in FIG. 22 (B). As shown in the figure, the remaining operable number is decremented by one, and a one-notification effect is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 21, it is determined that it is determined that the one-shot announcement effect cannot be executed (NO in step S741), and that it is determined that the one-shot announcement effect is not executed (NO in step S743). In this case, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the remaining operable number is 0 or 7 (step S746).

  When it is determined that the number of remaining operable times is zero or seven (YES in step S746), effect control CPU 120 determines a special losing sound (for example, a special losing sound (for example, a sound effect of “Katsu”)). A sound effect “gakko” is output (step S747). If it is determined that the number is neither 0 times nor 7 times (NO in Step S746), the effect control CPU 120 outputs a normal losing sound (Step S748). After step S747 and step S748, effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

[Summary]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1-1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Operation means (for example, a stick controller 31A, a trigger button, a push button 31B) that can be operated by a player;
The number of receivable times (for example, any one of 10, 15, 20, and 25 times based on the operation by the operation means within a predetermined period (for example, one fluctuation period). Other times, for example, 5 to 99 times) (For example, effect control CPU 120, see step S545 in FIG. 16, one-shot notification effect determination table in FIG. 18);
Based on the operation of the operating means within the range of the number of acceptable times determined by the number-of-times determining means, a specific effect (for example, a single announcement effect. This is executed when it is determined that a big hit is to be made). The effect is not limited to including only the effect, and may include an effect that is executed when it is determined to be out of effect. (For example, effect control CPU 120, FIG. 21) Step S744), and
The number-of-times determining means varies a determination ratio of which of the number of receivable times is to be determined according to an effect mode (for example, a reach mode, a notice mode) executed within the predetermined period different from the specific effect. (For example, in the one notification effect determination table of FIG. 18, the case where the operation advance effect is performed or not, the case where the reach is performed and the case where the reach is not performed, and the variation display of the first special symbol is performed. The probability of determining the number of operable times is different depending on whether the change is performed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when the jackpot is a big hit and a loss.

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect is executed based on the operating means being operated within the determined number of acceptable times. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by being able to determine the timing of the specific effect according to the operation by the player's intention. In addition, the ratio of the number of receivable times to be determined is different depending on an effect mode which is executed within a predetermined period and is different from the specific effect. As a result, the interest in the game can be further improved.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of the above (1-1),
The specific effect execution means is provided at a timing at which the operating means is operated (for example, a timing at which the remaining number of operable times is a predetermined number; a timing not related to the operable number such as a timing after a reach). The ratio of whether or not to execute the specific effect is changed accordingly (for example, as shown in the one notification effect effect execution table in FIG. The execution probability of the one-shot announcement effect is higher than the number of times.)

  According to such a configuration, the rate at which the specific effect is executed is changed depending on the operation timing. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2),
An operation effect including an effect for prompting a player to operate the operation means and an effect executed when the operation means is operated (for example, an operation notice effect. If the effect is to operate the operation means, another effect, for example, An operation effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S541 in FIG. 16, step S726 in FIG. 20, step S735 in FIG. 21) for executing a button notice may be further provided,
The specific effect execution means also subtracts the receivable number of times for the operation corresponding to the operation effect (for example, step S737 in FIG. 21),
The number-of-times determining means is configured such that, when the operation effect is executed, the number of receivable times is greater than when the operation effect is not executed (for example, it may be increased by the same number of times as the number of operations in the operation effect, (For example, the number may be increased by a sharp number such as five or ten). The number of operable times is more likely to be determined when there is no execution of the operation notice effect. When the number of operable times corresponding to the case where there is no operation notice effect is set to the number of times corresponding to the content of the operation notice effect, The number of times corresponding to the content of the operation announcement effect is, for example, one time equal to the number of times the operation is announced if the operation announcement effect is an effect prompting one operation. Others may be a little more 1 + α times than the number of times to prompt the operation, operation number of times that the operation announcement attraction is assumed if it is directed to encourage the operation of multiple times, may be, for example, 10 times.).

  According to such a configuration, the operation corresponding to the operation effect is included in the operation of the operation means in the range of the number of receivable times. For this reason, the specific effect can be executed based on the operation corresponding to the operation effect. Further, when the operation effect is executed, a larger number of receivable times is determined. For this reason, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of receivable times of other operations in the operation corresponding to the operation effect. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-3),
There are a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, the jackpot types shown in FIG. 7 are non-probable, probable, and probable).
The variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) can be executed, and when the display result becomes the specific display result, any one of the advantageous states can be performed. Can be controlled (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S113 in FIG. 11),
Depending on which of the first identification information and the second identification information is the variable display, the ratio of which of the advantageous states is controlled is different (for example, see FIG. 7).
The number-of-times determining means changes the determination ratio of which of the number of receivable times is to be determined depending on which of the first identification information and the second identification information is a variable display (for example, one of FIG. 18). In the notification effect determination table, the probability of determining the number of operable times is different between the case where the first special symbol change display is executed and the case where the second special symbol change display is executed.)

  According to such a configuration, the number of receivable times is determined according to the ratio of each identification information controlled to the advantageous state. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-4),
The specific effect execution means,
When the remaining number of acceptable times is a predetermined number of times (for example, 0 times, 7 times), the specific effect based on an operation being accepted is executed at a higher rate than when the number of times is not the predetermined number of times. (For example, as shown in the one notification effect execution table in FIG. 21, when the number of remaining operable times is 0 or 7, the execution probability of the one notification effect is higher than when the number of other operations is other times. .),
If the operation is accepted but the specific effect is not executed, a normal failure sound is output if the remaining number of times of reception is not the predetermined number of times (for example, step S748 in FIG. 21). A special failure sound different from the normal failure sound is output (for example, step S747 in FIG. 21).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the remaining number of receivable times is the predetermined number at which the ratio of executing the specific effect is high. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the operation when the remaining number is the predetermined number.

(1-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-5),
The operating means includes:
When the operation state is continued, the continuous reception of accepting the player's operation as a plurality of operations according to the continued period is performed (for example, in the operation effective period of the operation announcement effect in step S731 in FIG. 21). If it is determined that the continuous operation is being performed in step S733 and step S734, the process of stopping the reception of the continuous operation is not performed.)
When the operation state is continued, an operation effect (for example, a button notice) including an effect that prompts the player to operate the operation unit and an effect that is executed when an operation is received by the operation unit is executed. Thereafter, the continuous reception is stopped (for example, if it is determined in step S731 of FIG. 21 that the operation notice effect operation is in the valid period, if the continuous operation is being performed in step S733 and step S734, the continuous operation is received. Abort.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the operation corresponding to the operation effect from being unintentionally accepted when the player continues the operation state.

(2-1) When a variable display is performed and the display result becomes a specific display result (for example, a big hit display result), a gaming machine (for example, a big hit game state) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. , Pachinko machine 1, slot machine)
Operation means (for example, a stick controller 31A, a trigger button, and a push button 31B) that can be operated by a player in a plurality of types of operation modes (for example, a first operation mode for operating a stick controller and a second operation mode for operating a push button). )When,
Any one of a plurality of types of operation effects to be executed when the operation means is operated (for example, an operation notice effect. Other effects, for example, a button notice may be used as long as the effect is to operate the operation means). Can be executed at a specific timing during the variable display (for example, at the end of the reach) (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S541 in FIG. 16, FIG. 17A, step S726 in FIG. 20, step S726 in FIG. 20). Step S735 of FIG. 21, see FIGS. 24 and 25)
Before the specific timing comes, an operation mode notifying means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step SS542 in FIG. 16, FIG. 17B, step S724 in FIG. 20, step S724 in FIG. 20, and display in FIG. 23) at least informing the operation mode. An operation mode notification effect capable of notifying the operation mode of the operation announcement effect as true or the gaseous operation mode as shown in the upper left of the screen diagram is executed.)
The operation mode notifying means changes the timing of notifying the operation mode depending on whether or not the advantageous state is set (for example, as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the execution start timing of the operation mode notification effect is determined immediately after the start of the fluctuation or immediately after the reach.)

  According to such a configuration, the operation mode in the operation effect is notified before the specific timing at which the operation effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by giving the player a sense of expectation before the timing of the execution of the operation effect. Further, the player can be noticed at the timing of notifying the operation mode. As a result, the interest in the game can be further improved.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1),
An effect suggesting whether or not to notify the operation mode by the operation mode notifying means at each predetermined timing before the specific timing (for example, an operation mode for invoking whether or not to execute an operation mode notification effect of an operation announcement effect) Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S543 in FIG. 16, FIG. 17 (C), S722 in FIG. 20) capable of executing an information inducing effect, as shown in the upper left of the display screen diagram in FIG. (Executes an operation mode notification effect to determine whether or not the operation mode notification effect is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, an effect indicating whether or not to notify the operation mode of the operation effect can be executed at each predetermined timing before the specific timing at which the operation effect is executed. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved by allowing the player to pay attention to the effect at each predetermined timing.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2),
The operation means includes a plurality of operation units (for example, a stick controller 31A, a trigger button, and a push button 31B).
The plurality of operation modes of the operation unit are modes for operating the plurality of operation units, respectively.
The operation mode notifying unit notifies, as the operation mode notification, which operation unit is operated.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by giving the player a sense of expectation before the timing of the execution of the operation effect.

(2-4) In the gaming machine according to any of (2-1) to (2-3),
The operation mode notifying means changes the ratio of notifying the operation mode depending on whether or not the advantageous state is set (for example, as shown in FIG. The ratio of whether or not to execute the operation mode notification effect is changed accordingly.)

  According to such a configuration, the degree of expectation of an advantageous state can be changed depending on whether or not the operation mode is notified. As a result, the player can be noticed whether or not the operation mode is notified.

(2-5) In the gaming machine according to any of (2-1) to (2-4),
The operation mode notifying unit is capable of notifying an operation mode different from the actual operation mode, and, when notifying a different operation mode, notifying an operation mode having a lower degree of expectation of the advantageous state than the actual operation mode. (For example, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), when the actual operation mode is the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B can be notified in the operation mode notification effect, and as shown in FIG. 17 (A), The push button 31B, which is an operation mode informing in the operation mode notification effect, has a lower expectation of a big hit than the stick controller 31A, which is an actual operation mode.)

  According to such a configuration, when an operation mode different from the operation mode in the operation effect is notified, an operation effect of an operation mode having a high degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state than the notified operation mode is executed. As a result, it is possible to give the operation effect unexpectedness without discouraging the player.

[Modification]
Next, a modified example of the above-described embodiment will be described.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S742 of FIG. 21, the operation unit determines whether or not to execute the one-shot announcement effect for each operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of operations to execute the one-shot notification effect may be determined in advance for each variable display. In addition, any timing (for example, a timing from T1 seconds to T2 seconds after the start of the fluctuation display, and a timing from T3 seconds to T4 seconds before the derivation display of the display result of the fluctuation display (for example, from 10 seconds before) 5 seconds before), the timing during the reach state, the timing of the early reach, the timing of the middle reach, the timing of the end of the reach) to determine whether or not to perform the one-notification effect, for each variable display. You may put it.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the number of operable times determined in step S544 of FIG. 16 is not increased during the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that an operation announcement effect is executed, a condition that another predetermined effect is executed, or a condition that the vehicle is in a reach state), The number of operable times may be increased during the variable display. The increase in the number of operable times may be performed even after the number of operable times reaches zero.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when an operation announcement effect of continuously operating the operation unit for a long time different from an instant is performed, the continuous operation for the operation announcement effect is performed as follows. The subtraction of the number of operable times in step S737 of FIG. 21 may be set to one.

(4) In the embodiment described above, the above-mentioned (2-3) is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2),
The operation means is constituted by one operation unit (for example, a push button whose form can be changed) which can be changed to a plurality of forms,
The plurality of operation modes of the operation unit are modes for operating the operation unit for each of a plurality of modes (for example, a push button that changes to red or white) (for example, a push mode that changes to the first mode). A first operation mode of operating a button and a second operation mode of operating a push button that is changed to a second mode),
The operation mode notifying means may notify the operation mode of the operation mode (for example, an image of the push button changed to red is displayed on the upper left of the image display device 5) as the operation mode notification.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by giving the player a sense of expectation before the timing of the execution of the operation effect.

  Specifically, the surface of a push button such as the push button 31B described above is formed of a transparent resin, an LED lamp capable of emitting multicolor light is provided inside, and the push button has a plurality of colors such as red or white. It is configured to change to Then, the plurality of operation modes of the push button include a first operation mode of operating the push button changing to the red mode and a second operation mode of operating the push button changing to the white mode. I do.

  Then, a pre-operation effect of an operation announcement effect that prompts the player to perform an operation in an operation mode such as the first operation mode or the second operation mode is executed. On the screen displayed in this pre-operation effect, the one in which the push button is in a red form or the one in which the push button is in a white form is displayed on the screen of the pre-operation effect shown in FIG. Or Before the timing at which the pre-operation effect is executed, for example, a push button changing to a red form is displayed on the upper left of the display screen as shown in FIG. 23 to notify the first operation mode. By displaying the push button changing to the white form and notifying the second operation mode, an operation mode notification effect of notifying the operation notification effect of true or gaseous operation mode is executed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, not only when it is determined that a big hit is determined but also when a loss is determined, an operation notice effect is not generated. The stick controller 31A is determined as the operation mode, and the push button 31B is determined as the advance operation mode in the operation mode notification effect. In other words, even in the case of a so-called rule break, in which the notice operation mode and the actual operation mode are different, not only a big hit but also a loss may occur.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the notice operation mode and the actual operation mode are different and the rule is broken, the big hit may be determined. Specifically, only when it is determined to be a big hit, it is determined that the operation mode in the operation announcement effect and the advance operation mode in the operation mode notification effect are different, and it is determined that a loss occurs. If so, do not make this decision. For example, if the stick controller 31A is determined as the actual operation mode, the push button 31B may be determined as the advance operation mode. If the push button 31B is determined as the actual operation mode, the advance notice may be issued. The stick controller 31A may be determined as the operation mode.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S544 of FIG. 16, the number of operable times is newly determined for each variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The predetermined number of operable times is newly determined when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as the execution of a predetermined effect, and the determined operable number is changed over a plurality of variable displays. When the subtraction is performed and the operable number of times becomes 0, the operation for confirming whether or not the one-notification effect may be performed may not be performed until the predetermined condition is satisfied next. In addition, the number of operable times is not limited to one in which the number of operable times is determined in advance and is subtracted, and the number of operable times may be added when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When performing the addition, the number of additions may be determined based on a lottery result such as whether or not a big hit occurs in the variable display, or the number of additions may be determined regardless of whether or not a big hit is obtained. . In addition, an upper limit number may be set when the operable number can be added, and when the upper limit number is reached, further addition may not be possible. When the upper limit is set in this way, some players want to keep the operable number at the upper limit until the timing they want to use arrives. There is a risk that the operation for confirmation may not be performed. Therefore, when the number of operable times reaches the upper limit number or becomes a number close to the upper limit number, the predetermined condition for adding the operable number may be easily satisfied. Specifically, it is sufficient to increase the execution frequency of the production effect of the number of operable times, and by doing so, a game in which the number of operable times has already reached the upper limit number or the number of times close to the upper limit number has been reached. This can make the user feel that the acquisition effect that is frequently generated by reaching the upper limit number of times becomes useless, and can promote the operation. In addition, a subtraction effect may be performed in which the number of operable times is reduced even though no operation is performed, and the operation can be promoted for a player who does not want to be subtracted. .

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the operable number of times is determined according to whether to make a big hit or a loss in the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of operable times may be determined according to whether a large hit or a loss is made in the variable display corresponding to the target hold storage in the hold storage. The determined operable number may be subtracted over a plurality of variable displays up to the variable display corresponding to the target hold storage, or the variable display is started until the variable display corresponding to the target hold storage. Every time the number of operations is determined, the number of operations may be reset.

  (8) 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 do not depart from the spirit of the present invention. Any changes and modifications can be made within the scope.

  (9) For example, in the probability change control, a gaming machine may be provided in which a specific area is provided in advance in the special winning opening, and the game machine is controlled to the probability change state based on a game ball passing through the specific area. For example, based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the game ball enters a specific area within the jackpot due to being assigned to a plurality of jackpot types such as “non-probable”, “probable”, and “probable”. The gaming machine may be a game machine that controls the game state so as to be easy to play and controls the game state to be in a stable state based on the passing of the game ball through the specific area.

  (10) For example, a game score for use in a game is given using a frequency, which is a game value of a size specified from information recorded on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and given. The present invention can also be 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 given by a prize of a game. .

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

  (11) In the above description, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer (the effect control CPU 120) of the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation time, the type of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the pseudo-run, etc. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying using two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode (before the so-called second stop) is transmitted to the second command. The second command indicates the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. The command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after the so-called second stop) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer 100 for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Is also good. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. 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.

  (12) The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form that is distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. The distribution may be adopted by pre-installing in a storage device such as a computer 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.

  (13) The game is executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be configured to be executable, or may be configured to 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.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a value within a range of 0% to 100%. Among them, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, and a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, an example of the probable change state control in which the fluctuating display result is derived and displayed as the probable change big hit, and after the end of the big hit game state, the probable change state is unconditionally controlled to the probable change state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the detection means detects that the game ball has passed a specific area provided in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7, the control device is controlled to a probable change state. Type-variable state control may be performed.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of each segment not limited to the numbers and symbols are used. The example of variably displaying is shown. However, the variable display results and the special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are numbers indicating "0" to "9" or symbols indicating "-". However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, or a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). The special symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a variable display of a special symbol, for example, a display of blinking “-” is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “losing”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. In addition, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative symbol is also included in the variable display of the decorative symbol. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the ordinary symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and includes a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost pattern). Alternate repetition is normally included in the variable display of symbols. Further, the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed as the variable display result.

  (17) The embodiment described above is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but can be applied to all gaming machines for playing games. For example, by setting a predetermined number of bets (number of medals or credits) for one game, the game can be started, and a variable display for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) each of which can be identified. One game is ended by displaying and displaying the display result of the device (for example, a plurality of reels or the like), and a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, or an RB prize) is performed according to the display result. Etc.) can be applied to a slot machine which can be generated.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 5 image display device, 5HL first start prize storage display area, 5HR second start prize storage display area, 5H start prize storage display area, 11 main board, 12
Effect control board, 100 game control microcomputer, 123 display control unit.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Operating means operable by the player;
A number-of-times determining means for determining an acceptable number of times based on the operation of the operating means within a predetermined period,
Based on that the operating means has been operated in the range of the number of acceptable times determined by the number of times determining means, comprising a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect,
The number-of-times determining means, according to the effect mode executed within the predetermined period different from the specific effect, varies the determination ratio of which of the number of acceptable times is determined,
The specific effect execution means,
Vary the ratio of whether to execute the specific effect according to the timing at which the operating means is operated,
The number of acceptable times is subtracted by the operation of the operation means, and when the number of acceptable times becomes a predetermined number, the specific effect is executed at a higher rate than when the number of acceptable times is not the predetermined number. Machine. Further comprising an operation effect execution means for executing an operation effect including an effect for prompting a player to operate the operation means and an effect executed when the operation means is operated,
The specific effect execution means also subtracts the number of acceptable times for the operation corresponding to the operation effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number-of-times determining means determines a larger number of acceptable times when the operation effect is executed than when the operation effect is not executed.