JP6671257B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display means for variably displaying the identification information when the game medium wins in the winning area is provided, and when the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result in the variable display means, a specific game advantageous to the player. Some are configured to be controllable in state.

  As such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a change effect capable of changing a display mode of a predetermined display to a specific stage, and to display an effect image such as an effect when the display mode of the predetermined display is changed in the change effect. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-093047

  However, the technique described in Patent Literature 1 merely displays the effect image when changing the display mode of the predetermined display in the change effect, and the interest of the change effect is insufficient.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in a change effect of changing a display mode of a predetermined display.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player. A predetermined display means for performing a predetermined display capable of changing a display mode over a plurality of stages up to, and a change effect can be executed at a change trigger for changing the display mode of the predetermined display from one stage to another stage; In a predetermined period in which the display mode of the predetermined display is changed from the initial stage to the specific stage, the change effect execution means (for example, the display mode of the meter MT is changed to the upper limit value of the meter (level 4 (MAX) )), An effect in which the display mode of the meter is changed toward the lower limit value (level 0) of the meter, and the type and number of items are changed. Effects, effects for changing the size, color, number of characters, etc. of the characters, effects for increasing or decreasing the number of effects, etc., such as the effect control CPU 120), and the change effects that can be executed a plurality of times. For each of the above, the specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect before the change effect is executed, the notification effect execution means capable of executing an information effect for notifying that the change effect has been executed, and the advantageous effect Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect suggesting that the state is controlled, and the change effect execution means changes the display mode of the predetermined display to the current stage when the change effect is executed. a first control for changing phases of the first number, and a second control to the predetermined display phase change the display mode from the current phase in the second number greater than the first number, it is possible to run the change When the specific effect before the output is performed is executed, the executing the second control at a higher rate than when the specific effect has not been executed, effect time of the specific effect is in the first period The ratio of which of the first control and the second control is executed differs between a certain time and a second time period different from the first time period, and the notification effect execution means includes A notification effect of the first aspect corresponding to the control and a notification effect of the second aspect corresponding to the second control can be executed, and the special effect execution means includes a first special effect and the first special effect. A second special effect having a higher degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state than the effect, and executing the first special effect when the display mode of the predetermined display does not change to the specific stage. And the display mode of the predetermined display changes to the specific stage. The second special effect is executed when the second special effect is performed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the change effect of changing the display mode of the predetermined display.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the change effect execution means may perform the predetermined display when the specific effect is executed before the change effect is executed, compared to when the specific effect is not executed. (E.g., if a notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed before executing the meter effect during the super reach effect, the meter effect is displayed in the meter effect during the super reach effect. Is changed by three or four levels, and if the notice production in the meter change notification mode is not executed before the execution of the meter production during the super reach production, the meter is displayed in the meter production during the super reach production. Changing only one or two levels).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation that the specific effect will be executed.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect in any one of a plurality of types of execution periods (for example, a meter change). As a notice effect in the notification mode, when the amount of change of the meter in the meter effect during the super-reach effect is 4 levels, the notice effect for 8 seconds is executed, and the amount of change in the meter in the meter effect during the super-reach effect is In the case of three levels, a notice effect for four seconds is executed, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the interest in the specific effect can be improved.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), a suggestion effect execution unit (for example, in a meter change notification mode) capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating whether or not the specific effect is executed. (For example, a CPU 120 for effect control capable of executing a tilt effect that determines whether or not the notice effect is executed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the specific effect will be executed.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), special effect execution means (for example, special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect in response to a change in the display mode of the predetermined display to a specific stage) It is characterized by further including an effect control CPU 120 capable of executing a special mode super reach effect in response to the display mode of the meter MT having changed to MAX.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the display mode of the predetermined display will change to a specific stage.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), an adjustment image display unit capable of displaying an adjustment image for adjusting a staging effect (for example, if the volume is adjusted, the result of the volume adjustment The control image display means further displays an adjustment result image indicating the display result in a form superimposed on the effect image or the demonstration image in a predetermined area of the image display device 5). In response to the derivation, the adjustment image is made invisible or difficult to view (for example, the adjustment result image R is deleted during the derived display period T2 of the variable display result).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the visibility of the variable display result.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination example of a special figure display result etc. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display start setting process. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a special mode super reach effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a meter effect determination process. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a MAX timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a structure of the attainment level determination table during a high speed change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a structure of the meter effect determination table used as gas. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a final attainment level determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a structure of the attainment level determination table during a high speed change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of notice effect determination processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a notice production decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a structure of the notice effect execution period determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a structure of a tilt effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reach production operation control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution timing of a meter effect etc. It is a figure showing the example of the production screen at the time of performing a meter production. It is a figure showing the example of the production screen at the time of performing a meter production. It is a figure showing the example of the production screen at the time of performing a meter production. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when an adjustment result image or the like is displayed. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a relationship between a display period of an adjustment result image and a derived display period of a variable display result, and the like. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when an adjustment result image is displayed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine 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.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED, and is a plurality of types each of which can be identified in a special figure game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol, which is the identification information of, is displayed variably. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols including numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. I do.

  Note that the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Instead, for example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which combinations of lighting and extinguishing of the 7-segment LEDs are different are preset as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  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, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in a decorative design display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, for example, three, a decorative design which is a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

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

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display for variably displaying the number of variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. It is generated based on the start winning prize. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the control to the big hit game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended.

  For example, when a start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening, the first If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of one start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure reserved storage number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure is used. The execution of the special map game is suspended. Further, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established by the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball passes through the second start winning opening, 2 If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure reserved storage number is incremented by one, and the second special figure is used. The execution of the special map game is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. The second special figure reserved storage number is decremented by one.

  The variable display reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is particularly referred to as a total reserved storage number. When simply referred to as “the number of special figure reserved storages”, it generally refers to a concept including any of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number, but particularly refers to a part of them. It may be.

  A display for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages may be provided together with the start prize storage display area 5H or instead of the start prize storage display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning winning storage display area 5H. An indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. Each of the first reservation display 25A and the second reservation display 25B includes, for example, the number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit value of each of the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number. .

  A movable effect member 60 is provided near a predetermined edge in the display area of the image display device 5. The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side in FIG. 1 with the lower end as a fulcrum toward the image display device 5 by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. A staging model that advances to the front of the display area is configured. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed between the non-tilt state extending in the up-down direction and the above-described tilt state by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening. Becomes On the other hand, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening. State. Note that, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the closed state, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, the possibility that the gaming ball enters is lower than in the open state. It may be configured as follows. As described above, in the game area, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B that changes between an open state in which game balls can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter or is difficult to enter is provided.

  A game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting port switch 22A, and if the first special figure reserved storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start is started. The condition holds. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second starting port switch 22B, and if the second special figure hold storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the second start is performed. The condition holds.

  The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out gaming balls that become prize balls, or may give points corresponding to the number of gaming balls that become prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and which is changed to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. A special winning opening as an area is formed.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize 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, so that the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid 82 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball easily passes through the large winning opening. I do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes and an advantageous state for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes through the special winning opening may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed through the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the game ball passes through another winning opening, for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More award balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed or partially closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing a game ball through the special winning opening. The second state is disadvantageous for the person.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED or the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed in a variable manner. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called an ordinary game. Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose reserved storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. 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 of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball entering one of the general winning ports by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the amount of operation by a player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a hit ball launching device. A dish is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds excess balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 also has a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, and the like. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on a back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly used for setting a random number used in a special figure game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like provided at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 controls the turning on / off of the LEDs and the like constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. To control the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20 or the like. ing.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory and a solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or a part of the display operation on the image display device 5, all or a part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. And a function of determining control contents for causing a production electric component to perform a predetermined production operation.

  The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the like. And a lamp driver circuit and the like for performing the lighting / light-off driving.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wires for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a starting port switch, and a count switch 23. The various switches may have any configuration, such as a sensor called a sensor, which can detect a game ball as a game medium. Further, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the like.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte representing MODE and the second byte representing EXT. It is sufficient that the first bit of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data is set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a work area for the game control. The CPU 103 performs a control operation by executing a game control program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105.

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

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer that constitutes the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the progress of the game. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104, or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. You may. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102, and the CPU 103 The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used to control 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. Also, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a fluctuation pattern table storing a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored in a rewritable manner.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring and the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data are connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12. .

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

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data forming a determination table, and pattern data configuring various effect control patterns. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining timing for switching effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP, a CGROM, a VRAM, an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a GPU, a GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing more generally called a DSP. The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a nonvolatile memory such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, the output port of the I / O 125 outputs a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a launching motor included in a predetermined hitting ball launching device based on a predetermined operation of a hitting ball operating handle provided at the lower right of the front surface of a housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a player Thus, a game ball as a game medium is fired toward the game area. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the first start winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first start is performed by detecting the game ball by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. The condition holds. Thereafter, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A starts. Is done.

  When the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the second start condition is established due to the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. I do. Thereafter, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the second start condition being satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the closed state as the second state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening.

  Based on the detection of the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the ordinary symbol starting condition for executing the variable display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 20 is satisfied. Thereafter, the ordinary symbol display device 20 starts the ordinary symbol game based on the fact that the ordinary symbol starting condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol such as the end of the previous ordinary symbol game is satisfied. In the ordinary symbol game, after a change of the ordinary symbol is started, after a predetermined time elapses, the fixed ordinary symbol which is a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if the ordinary symbol other than the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “the ordinary symbol loss”. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being “per-figure”, the opening control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable prize ball device 6B is in the tilt position, and the predetermined time is set. After elapse, the closing control is performed to return to the vertical position.

When a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B is started, special Whether or not to make the variable display result of the symbol a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, a variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and an effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "middle", and "right" decorations arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a decorative symbol different from the special symbol is variably displayed.

  In a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B, a fixed special that results in a variable display of the special symbol. When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is "big hit" and is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player. As a variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed but the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is "losing".

  As an example, a special symbol indicating a number of “3” or “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol of “−” is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol or a losing symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. Further, the special pattern of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or a symbol is not limited to a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. For example, a special symbol of an arbitrary lighting pattern in a 7-segment LED may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. It may be.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning prize opening is in the open state, and the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in the first state which is advantageous for the player. Then, during a predetermined period or a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated, a round game in which the special winning opening is continuously opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is in a closed state, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball every time the ball is detected. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number is reached.

  The case where the special map display result is “big hit” includes a case where the big hit type is either “non-probable change” or “probable change”. For example, as a special display variable display result, a jackpot type indicating a number of “3” is derived and displayed, and the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and a jackpot symbol indicating a number of “7” is derived and displayed. The type is “probable”. When the jackpot type becomes “non-probable” or “probable”, the upper limit time for setting the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player as a round game in the jackpot game state is relatively long. A time-consuming regular opening round is performed. As a round game in the big hit game state, a big hit type in which a short-term opening round in which the upper limit time of setting the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state is a relatively short time may be provided. The jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed is also referred to as a first specific game state. The jackpot game state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific game state.

  After the big hitting game state ends, the variable display result may be controlled to the certainty changing state in which the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" is higher than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined certainty changing control condition. The probable change state is controlled to continue until a predetermined probable change end condition is satisfied, such as a predetermined number of variable displays being executed or a next big hit game state being started. Further, after the big hitting game state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the time reduction state in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state. The time-saving state is controlled so as to continue until one of the time-saving ending conditions is satisfied, that is, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state is started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes the time saving state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable change”, after the big hit game state ends, the game state becomes the certain change state.

  In the probable change state or the time saving state, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is changed between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning opening than the normal state. For example, the control to make the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 shorter than that in the normal state, or the probability that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary symbol game is “per ordinary symbol” And the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per-figure” is greater than that in the normal state. The normal variable winning prize ball device 6B may be changed between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change manner by a control for increasing the length of the ball, and a control for increasing the number of times of tilting as compared with the normal state. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. The control for changing the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change manner in this manner is referred to as high opening control. By controlling to such a probable change state or a time saving state, the time required for the next variable display result to become a "big hit" is reduced, and a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given in accordance with the number of the game balls are, for example, those having a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special premium or a general premium according to the quantity. I just need. Alternatively, the recorded information of these gaming balls and points may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable values that can be used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 for a second game.

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

  Here, the reach mode means that a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination continues to fluctuate. Display mode, or a display mode in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or part of the big hit combination. More specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still stopped and displayed. The display pattern in which the decorative symbols are fluctuating in the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Is a display mode in which the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. By performing the display, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variable display mode of the decorative symbol, an effect operation different from that before the reach mode may be executed. Such an effect operation as display of a character image, change of a display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change of a variable display mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as 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 speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are the operation modes before the reach mode. An operation mode different from that described above may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. And the possibility of becoming a "big hit" differs according to the production mode in each reach production. That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, for example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are set in advance. Then, when a super-reach reach effect such as super A or super B is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than when a normal reach effect is executed. Also, among the reach effects of super reach, when a specific reach effect such as super B is executed, the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when the reach effect of super A is executed.

  The jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) / ｛(probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) + (other than at the time of a big hit) Is calculated by (probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not becoming a big hit)｝.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or sound output as a message, a lighting effect of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, or the like is performed. By the effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation, for example, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a reach mode, or the variable display result may be "big hit", etc. An announcement effect for notifying a player of the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in advance may be executed.

  The effect operation to be a notice effect is that, after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in all of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is started. May be executed before the reach mode is reached. In addition, the announcement effect that informs that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol has reached the reach mode. As described above, the notice effect can be set to the big hit game state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result. What is necessary is just to be able to foresee sex. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation when such notice effects are executed. The effect operation to be a notice effect may be any as long as the variable display time of the special symbol does not change depending on whether or not the effect operation is executed.

  In this embodiment, a special mode super reach effect is set to be executable as a special effect. The special mode super-reach production is a part or all of the production mode of the normal mode super-reach production in the period from the start of the super-reach production to the derivation of decorative ornaments that result in variable display results. All the effects are different effects. When a special mode super-reach effect is executed during a part of a period from the start of the super-reach effect to the derivation of a decorative pattern which is a variable display result, the effect mode of the super-reach effect before and after that is a normal mode. Becomes In this embodiment, when the special mode super reach effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than when the normal mode super reach effect alone is executed.

  In this embodiment, as an example, in the special mode super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 26 (B1), a mini-character MG such as a red snapper or a beckoning cat is displayed together with the character CG or the special mode message SG4. is there. The normal mode super reach effect is a mode in which the character CG and the message SG5 in the normal mode are displayed, but the mini-character MG is not displayed, as shown in FIG. 26 (B2).

  In this embodiment, the meter effect is set to be executable. The meter effect is an effect in which a meter is displayed on the image display device 5 as a predetermined display, and the display mode of the meter is changed. The meter may be constantly displayed on the image display device 5 irrespective of whether or not the meter effect is executed. As an example, the display mode of the meter is set to five levels from level 0 to level 4. In the meter effect, the display mode of the meter is level 0, which indicates that no meter is stored, level 1, which indicates that one meter is stored, level 2, which is the state where two meters are stored, and 3 is the meter. The display mode is sequentially changed to a level 3 indicating the accumulated state and a level 4 indicating the state where the meter has accumulated to MAX.

  The meter effect is not limited to the one in which the display mode of the meter changes sequentially to the display mode of level 0 to level 4, that is, the one in which the display mode changes toward the upper limit value of the meter. For example, the meter effect may be such that the display mode of the meter sequentially changes to the display mode of level 4 to level 0, that is, the display mode of the meter changes toward the lower limit value of the meter.

  In this embodiment, when the special mode super reach effect is executed, the display mode of the meter changes to the level 4 display mode in the meter effect. Further, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special mode super reach effect is executed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “losing”. That is, when the display mode of the meter is the display mode of level 4, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” is increased.

  When the special mode super reach effect is executed, the display mode of the meter in the meter effect may be changed to a display mode of a specific level or higher, such as level 3. When the display mode of the meter is a display mode of level 3 or higher, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” may be increased.

  In this embodiment, as an announcement effect that informs that the variable display result is likely to be a "big hit", an effect image of a mode that informs that a meter effect is executed, for example, a specific character image is displayed. At the same time, there is provided a preview effect that is executed in a meter change notification mode in which a message image such as “reserve” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Note that, in this embodiment, in a variable display in which a meter effect is executed, a notice effect in a meter change notification mode can be executed. In addition, the production mode of the notice production may be a mode other than the mode of notifying that the meter production is executed. The effect mode of the notice effect may be a mode indicating how much the level of the meter should be increased, such as displaying an image such as “LV1UP” on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, the effect mode of the notice effect may be a mode in which a part of the display that informs that the variable display result may be “big hit” is changed to inform that the meter effect is executed. .

  In this embodiment, a tilt effect is set to be executable. The tilting effect is an effect image of a mode in which a notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed, for example, a specific character image is displayed, and a message image such as, for example, “reserve” is displayed on the image display device 5. This is an effect displayed on the screen.

  In addition, the effects such as the notice effect and the tilting effect are not limited to the image display on the screen of the image display device 5 and may include any effect operation using various effect devices. As an example of a notice effect or a tilt effect different from the image display, an effect in which the display color of the decoration LED changes, or an effect in which a sound serving as a special sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. You may. In addition to or instead of a part or all of such a notice effect and a tilt effect, the lighting or blinking of the decorative LED, the operation of the movable effect member 60, the display of the effect image, the sound effect It may be controlled so as to execute a notice effect and a tilt effect in which some or all of the outputs are combined. In addition, the variable display result is “big hit” when a notice effect in which a plurality of kinds of effect modes are combined is included, compared to a case where the notice effect is executed only in one type of effect mode. The possibility that a predetermined game value, such as the possibility, is given may be increased.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a movable effect member effect is executed in response to a change in the display mode of the meter in the meter effect. In the movable effect member effect, the movable effect member 60 changes from the non-tilting state to the tilting state, and then returns to the non-tilting state, so that a part of the movable effecting member 60 once advances forward of the display area of the image display device 5. It is a production to do. As a result, a change in the display mode of the meter in the meter effect is notified to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”, the same is displayed on a predetermined active line in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the fixed decoration pattern to be a big hit combination is derived and displayed by stopping and displaying the decoration symbols.

  When the special figure display result is "losing", the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without the decorative pattern variable display mode being the reach mode, so that the non-specific display result is obtained. May be derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined reach combination are stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display is performed. In some cases, the resulting final decorative pattern is derived and displayed.

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

  In the main board 11, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. Accordingly, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals thereafter, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. When the initialization is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and then a loop process is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

  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 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, a switch process, a main-side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process. Processing for controlling progress and the like is included.

  The switch process is a process of determining the state of a detection signal input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the random numbers for gaming used on the side of the main board 11 include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern, and It is sufficient if there is a random number value MR4 for determining the figure display result. The random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in a special figure game as a "big hit" and to control the big hit game state. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random value used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big hit” to one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable” or “probable”. is there. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random number value MR4 for determining the ordinary figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is “per ordinary figure” or “losing ordinary figure”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process processing included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102 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 like. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and to set the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process is a process for controlling the display operation on the normal symbol display device 20 to enable variable display of the normal symbol and setting of the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 is output in accordance with the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit an effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After the command control process is executed, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after the interrupt control is set.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is on. At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is ON, the special figure game using the first special figure based on the fact that the game ball has passed the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process is performed for updating the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of. On the other hand, if the second starting port switch 22B is ON, the special figure game using the second special figure based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed for updating the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit. At this time, if the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the first start winning processing is ended. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved storage number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved storage number count value which is the storage value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is added by one. In this way, the first reserved stored number count value is increased by one when the game ball passes through the first winning port and the first starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to Thereafter, a predetermined random number for the game corresponding to the occurrence of the winning start is extracted and stored as a hold data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit. At this time, if the second special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the second start winning processing is ended. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved storage number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved storage number count value which is the storage value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is added by one. In this way, the second reserved stored number count value is increased by one when the game ball passes through the second starting winning port and the second starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to Thereafter, a predetermined random number for the game corresponding to the occurrence of the winning start is extracted and stored as a hold data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 selects one of the processing in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Run.

  The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by 4B. In the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit". Determined before derivation and display. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set in accordance with the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal processing, 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”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set in advance in accordance with the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is determined. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, by determining the variation pattern at a predetermined ratio when the variable display result is “losing” in the variation pattern setting process, whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” is determined. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing a setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, 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 process includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. , Etc. are included. 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 the special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are used to stop the change of the special symbol and stop and display the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol. The processing for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the big hit opening pre-processing, a process for starting the round game in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" or the like. It is included. In this processing, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, so that the normal opening round may be executed. If the jackpot type is set to “Surprised”, by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “0.1 seconds”, a short opening round can be executed. Good. When the big hit opening pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure 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 process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game for opening the special winning opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number, and a process of determining the next round game if the upper limit number has not been reached. And the like, a process of waiting for the start of the process. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “7”. Is updated to ".

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end processing, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is performed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for controlling to a probable change state or a time saving state according to the success or failure of the probable change control condition, and the like. For example, the setting for controlling to the probable change state or the time saving state is performed depending on whether the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S110 in FIG. 3 as a special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether the read value is “0”.

  If the second special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the top area of the second special figure reserved storage unit Then, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is read (step S232). As a result, the random number for the game extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning in the second starting winning opening in the start winning determination processing of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation or the like and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one from the second reserved figure count value and updated, for example, so that the second special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by one. The content stored in the section is shifted (step S233). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward by one entry. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designating buffer value stored in the variable special figure designating buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated to "2" (step S234).

  If the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved storage number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure starts to be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. That is, the special figure game may be executed in the order in which the game balls pass through the start winning opening, regardless of whether the opening is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, starting port data indicating whether the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening is associated with the holding data together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, in association with the holding number. What is necessary is just to store it in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so as to specify the order in which the start conditions are satisfied for the special figure game corresponding to each hold data.

  If the first special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the top area of the first special figure reserved storage unit Then, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read (step S236). As a result, the random number for game extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning at the first starting winning opening in the start winning determination processing of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation or the like and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process in step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved figure storage count, and the like, and the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one. The contents stored in the section are shifted (step S237). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward by one entry. In addition, in the process of step S237, the total reserved storage number may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined to be one of "big hit" and "losing" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining a special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to a result of determining whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “loss”. Just do it. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for fluctuation.

  FIG. 5A illustrates an example of determining a special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result or the special figure display result determination table using the predetermined ratio. May be determined. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, the determination ratio of whether or not to display the special figure display result as "big hit" is made different depending on the presence or absence of the probability change control in the probability change state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability change control is being performed when the probability change flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the special figure display result is displayed at a higher rate than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state. "Big hit" is determined. Therefore, for example, in the jackpot ending process of step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability”. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be a "big hit" and a big hit gaming state than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined ratio according to the presence or absence of the probability change control. On the other hand, in the case of the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game using the second special symbol display device 4B, the assignment of the determined value to the special figure display result is made. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, the assignment of the determined value to the predetermined special figure display result differs between the case of the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game using the second special symbol display device 4B. You may.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). If the special map display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; YES), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). The big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a big hit type determination table prepared by, for example, storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining a big hit type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination may be assigned to the result of determining which one of the jackpot types is a plurality of types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type read from the random number buffer for fluctuation.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of determining a jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probable” or “probable” at a predetermined rate regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It should be noted that the big hit type that can be determined may be made different or the determination ratio of the big hit type may be made different depending on whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map. As an example, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the jackpot type can be determined to be “sudden probability” at a predetermined ratio, while when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the big hit type is “sudden probability”. May be set so as not to be determined.

  After executing the processing of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the big hit type by storing data indicating the result of the big hit type determination in the big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  If the special figure display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; NO), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not "big hit", a special symbol indicating a predetermined "-" symbol as a lost symbol is determined as a fixed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the result of the determination of the big hit type in step S242. What is necessary is just to determine a fixed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the fixed special symbol. When the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the fixed special symbol.

  After executing the processing of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" (step S245), and the special special pattern normal processing ends. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the reserved number of special figure games using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S246), and then the special symbol is set. The normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, it is determined whether or not an effect control command designating a demonstration display such as displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is determined. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demo display setting ends. On the other hand, if the transmission has not been performed, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as a variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; YES), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit at which the special figure display result becomes "big hit" is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; NO), a variation pattern corresponding to a loss when the special figure display result is “loss” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 6B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not become the reach mode and the case where the variable display mode is “reach” which becomes the reach mode A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases and corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6A, the big hit change pattern is determined using a big hit change pattern determination table prepared by, for example, storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern determination result according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”. It should just be done. The CPU 103 responds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit change pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  In the processing of step S263 shown in FIG. 6A, the normal state where the game state is the normal state and the case where the time reduction control is performed when the game state is the probable change state or the time reduction state are performed. The variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using any of a plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables prepared in advance. In the plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is included in the variation pattern determination result according to whether the time is normal or during working hours, and the total number of reserved storages. , As long as it is assigned. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern read from the random number buffer for fluctuation, the CPU 103 refers to one of the loss fluctuation pattern determination tables according to the normal time and during the working hours to change the variable. What is necessary is just to determine the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing”.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined to be "non-reach" at a higher rate than when the total number of retained storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number, and when the total number is less than the predetermined number. What is necessary is that the determined value is assigned. In this manner, when the number of special figure reservation storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be set so as to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when the number is smaller than the predetermined number. Thus, when the number of special figure reservation storages is relatively large, the average variable display time is reduced as compared with the case where the number of special figure reservations is relatively small, thereby suppressing the occurrence of invalid start winnings. Can be reduced.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining a fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the normal reach effect such as the variation pattern PA3-1 is executed is determined by the determination of the variation pattern in which the super-reach reach effect such as the variation pattern PA3-2 or PA3-3 is executed. It is set to be lower than the ratio.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining a fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the normal reach effect such as the variation pattern PA2-1 is performed is determined by the determination of the variation pattern in which the super-reach reach effect such as the variation pattern PA2-2 or PA2-3 is performed. It is set to be higher than the ratio.

  In addition, at the time of the big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed is set to be higher than at the time of the loss. Thus, when the variable display result is derived after the super-reach reach effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, the super-A reach effect is executed such that the change ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed, such as the fluctuation pattern PA3-3, is changed. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, in the determination example illustrated in FIG. 7B, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed, such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-3, is changed to the super A reach effect, such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-2. It is set so as to be lower than the determined rate of the fluctuation pattern to be performed. In addition, at the time of the big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than at the time of the loss. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the gaming state is the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is displayed at a higher rate after the super B reach effect is executed than in the case where the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Derived.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the variable patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and the variable patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 have the same special figure variable time and content, but have the variable display result. Are different from each other as "losing" or "big hit". By setting the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the super reach reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. When the super-B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the super-A reach effect is executed.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S262 and S263, a special figure variable time which is a variable display time of the special symbol is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result. As shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S264, the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any special figure game in which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designating buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is performed, a command transmission setting at the start of the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 transmits the first fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern specification command, the variable display result notification command, the first In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification commands, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification commands, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the prepared second variation start command table is designated.

  The first change start command and the second change start command use a change start in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of change in the special figure game. The change pattern designation command is variably displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the processing of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting processing ends. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation processing in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  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 a predetermined effect control main process. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and set a register of the CTC mounted on the effect control board 12. . Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal serving as an effect control command is sent from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. 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, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and a command analysis process is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as a decoration LED are performed. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed in accordance with the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating an effect random number counted by a random counter of the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random numbers used for effect control.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes of steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting processing is to perform variable display of a decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process of determining whether or not to start, and the like. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second change start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, 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”. The variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of decorative symbols and other various effecting operations, the processing includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to a variation pattern of special symbols, a type of display result, and the like. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the rendering 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 this variable display effect processing, various control data are read from the effect control pattern in accordance with the timer value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and various effects during the variable display of the decorative symbol are displayed. A process for performing control is included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, etc., the final decoration symbol as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed. Processing is included. It should be noted that the fixed decorative symbol may be completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the effect control board 12 side autonomously operates without the effect control command from the main board 11. , The determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, and the variable display result can be determined. After performing such effect control and the like, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The variable display stop processing starts the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the result of determining whether or not the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not to be performed. Then, when the big hit game state is started in response to the variable display result corresponding to "big hit", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", while the special figure display result corresponds to "losing". If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

  The big hit display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Then, when the execution of the jackpot notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit production process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “5”. 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, and displays a production image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. Output of a command to the voice control board 13 to output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R; Various effect controls in the big hit game state are executed. In addition, in the big hit production process, the value of the production process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end rendering process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the rendering process flag is “6”. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. Output of a command to the voice control board 13 to output a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and output of a command to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / blink the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED. Various effect control at the end of the big hit game state is executed. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like which is a fixed decorative symbol as a variable display symbol of the decorative symbol (step S401). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 determines the start time of the fluctuation, such as the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. , To determine the final stop symbol. In this embodiment, the non-reach (losing), “reach (losing)”, “non-probable change (big hit)”, “probable change ( Big hit).

  FIG. 9B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol to be a final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the content of the determination at the start of the change is “non-reach (loss)”, different decorative symbols are determined as the final stop symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left decided symbol which is updated by a random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and is stored in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the prepared 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 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right finalized symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted, and the right finalized symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the right determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 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 or the like in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium-decorated decorative symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted, and a medium-determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. In this way, among the determined decorative symbols, the middle fixed decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  If the change content at the start of the change is “reach (loss)”, the same decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the left and right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, and reads the left and right determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. By referencing, etc., among the determined decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, it extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect, and refers to a medium-fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. Thereby, the middle fixed decoration symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decoration symbols is determined. Here, in the case where the finalized decorative symbol is a big hit combination, for example, when the symbol number of the middle finalized decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left finalized decorative symbol and the right finalized decorative symbol, an arbitrary value is set. May be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the middle fixed decoration symbol, so that the fixed decoration symbol is not a big hit combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decoration symbol, the difference between the left fixed decoration symbol and the right fixed decoration symbol with the symbol number may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set.

  If the decision content at the start of the fluctuation is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the same is displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot determined symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like. Subsequently, by referring to a jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, for example, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. The design symbols stopped and displayed in line with 5C and 5R determine the same design symbol. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, whether or not the jackpot promotion promotion is executed, etc., either the normal symbol or the probable variable symbol is determined as the fixed decorative symbol. What is necessary is just to determine. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the one that becomes the fixed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. When it is determined that the jackpot type is “probable change” and that the jackpot medium promotion effect is not to be executed, one of the plurality of types of the probable change design that is to be the final decorative design is determined. On the other hand, even if the jackpot type is "probable change", when it is determined to execute the jackpot medium promotion effect, the one that becomes the fixed decoration symbol is determined from among a plurality of types of normal symbols. In this way, it is sufficient to prevent the player from being executed during the jackpot, even if the positively-variable symbols are all derived and displayed as the finalized decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S401, when the content of the change at the start of the fluctuation is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute a probable change promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a promotion process during the big hit. It may be determined. In the re-lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination composed of the same normal symbol is once displayed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or become unrecognizable to be controlled to the positive variable state, The decorative symbol is variably displayed again, and it is possible to notify that the decorative symbol of the probability variable big hit combination composed of the same probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed to be controlled to the probability variable state. In addition, there is a case where the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol is re-fluctuated in the re-lottery effect, so that the fact that the state is controlled to the positive variation state is not notified. In addition, it is only necessary to be able to notify that the state is controlled to the positive change state by executing the jackpot medium promotion effect during the big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state. If it is determined in step S401 that a re-lottery effect is to be performed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the execution of the re-lottery effect.

  Subsequent to the determination of the final stop symbol or the like in step S401, the effect control CPU 120 performs a special mode super reach effect determination process (step S402). In step S402, as an example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a special mode super reach effect, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to a special mode super reach effect determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, it is determined whether or not to execute the special mode super reach effect.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a special mode super reach effect determination table. In the special mode super reach effect determination table shown in FIG. 10, for example, the change patterns PA3-2 and PA3 in which the super-reach reach effect such as super A or super B is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” -3, or a random number value for determining a special mode super reach effect depending on whether the super reach reach effect is executed and the variable display result is a variation pattern PA2-2 or PA2-3 in which the variable display result is “losing”. The numerical value to be compared with may be assigned to one of the determination results of “with execution” for executing the special mode super-reach effect and “not executing” for not executing the special mode super-reach effect. In FIG. 10, the determination ratio of each determination result is described instead of the determination value assigned to each determination result.

  In the special mode super reach effect determination table shown in FIG. 10, the change pattern is a change pattern PA3-2 or PA3-3 in which the super-reach reach effect is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”, or the super reach. Irrespective of whether the variable display result is the variation pattern PA2-2 or PA2-3 in which the variable display result is "losing", the setting is made so as to be determined as "with execution" or "without execution". I have. When the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 or PA3-3 in which the super-reach reach effect is executed and the variable display result is "big hit", the special mode super-reach effect is always executed. You may.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 10, when the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 or PA3-3 in which the super-reach reach effect is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”, the special mode super-reach effect Is set to be higher than the determination ratio of “no execution” in which the special mode super reach effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 or PA2-3 in which the super-reach reach effect is executed and the variable display result is “losing”, the special mode super-reach effect is executed. The determination ratio of “Yes” is set to be lower than the determination ratio of “No execution” in which the special mode super reach effect is not executed. In addition, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed and the variable display result is the variation pattern PA3-2 or PA3-3 in which the "big hit" is obtained, the determination of "executed" in which the special mode super reach effect is executed is determined. The ratio is set to be sufficiently higher than in the case where the variable display result is the variation pattern PA2-2 or PA2-3 in which the variable display result is “losing” when the super-reach reach effect is executed. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state is the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is higher than the case where the big hit gaming state is not performed after the special mode super reach effect is executed. Derived.

  After executing the process of step S402, the effect control CPU 120 executes a meter effect determination process (step S403). FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process performed in step S403 of FIG. 9A as the meter effect determination process. In the meter effect determination process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is execution of a special mode super reach effect (step S501). In step S501, as one example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that there is execution of the special mode super reach effect when it is determined in step S402 that "execution is performed".

  If it is determined in step S501 that the special mode super reach effect is to be performed (step S501; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines the timing for changing the meter to MAX (step S502). In step S502, as an example, the effect control CPU 120 selects a MAX timing determination table, which is prepared in advance and stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, as a use table for determining the timing of changing the meter to MAX. Set. In the MAX timing determination table, for example, the variation pattern is a variation pattern PA3-2 or PA3-3 in which a super-reach reach effect such as super-A or super-B is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”, or Depending on whether the reach display is performed and the variable display result is the variation pattern PA2-2 or PA2-3 in which the variable display results in "losing," the numerical value compared with the random number value for MAX timing determination is high-speed variation. It may be assigned to any one of the determination results of “during high-speed fluctuation” in which the meter is changed to MAX, and “during super-reach” in which the meter is changed to MAX during the super-reach reach effect. Here, the high-speed fluctuation is a time when the decoration symbol is rapidly changing at a constant speed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the MAX timing determination table based on numerical data indicating a random value for MAX timing determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example. Thus, the timing at which the meter is changed to MAX may be determined.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of the MAX timing determination table. In this MAX timing determination table, if the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern PA3-2 or PA3-3 in which a super-reach reach effect such as super A or super B is executed and the variable display result is a "big hit", It is set so that it can be determined during "change." On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 or PA2-3 in which the super-reach reach effect is executed and the variable display result is “losing”, the variable pattern is set so as not to be determined during “high-speed fluctuation”. ing. Therefore, when the meter changes to MAX during the high-speed fluctuation, the reach effect of the super reach is executed and the variable display result is definitely notified to be "big hit".

  After executing the process of step S502, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not “super reach” is determined in step S502 (step S503). If it is determined in step S503 that “super reach” has been determined (step S503; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines to what level the meter should be changed during high-speed fluctuation (step S504). In step S504, as an example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the attainment level during high-speed fluctuation, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like. Subsequently, it is determined which of the levels 0 to 2 is to be set as the attainment level during the high-speed fluctuation by referring to the attainment level determination table during the high-speed fluctuation prepared and stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the attainment level determination table during high-speed fluctuation used in step S504. In the attainment level determination table during high-speed fluctuation shown in FIG. 13, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value for determining attainment level during high-speed fluctuation may be assigned to any of the determination results of level 0 to level 3. FIG. 13 shows the determination ratio of each determination result instead of the determination value assigned to each determination result. In this embodiment, as an example, the determination ratio of level 0 to level 3 is set regardless of the special figure fluctuation time. However, the determination ratio may be set differently according to the special figure fluctuation time. For example, which of the levels 0 to 3 is different depending on whether it is the variation pattern in which the super-A reach effect is executed or the fluctuation pattern in which the super-B reach effect is executed. May be determined. Further, any one of the levels 0 to 3 may be determined at a different ratio depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “loss”.

  After executing the process of step S504, or when it is determined in step S503 that “super reach” is not determined (step S503; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the meter effect determination process.

  Further, when it is determined in step S501 that there is no execution of the special mode super reach effect (step S501; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a meter effect that does not change the meter to MAX. (Step S505). In step S505, as an example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a meter effect, which is updated as a result of the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like. Subsequently, by referring to a meter effect determination table which is stored in the ROM 121 and prepared in advance, the presence / absence of execution of the meter effect which is a gutter is determined.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of the configuration of a meter effect determination table serving as a gas. In the meter effect determination table serving as a gasket shown in FIG. 14, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value for determining the meter effect serving as the gaseous value is “executed” for executing the meter effect serving as the gasket, and executing the meter effect serving as the gaseousness. What is necessary is that it is assigned to any of the determination results of “no execution”. In FIG. 14, the determination ratio of each determination result is described instead of the determination value assigned to each determination result.

  As an example, in the meter effect determination table serving as a gasket shown in FIG. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the special mode super reach effect is executed, the meter effect is always executed, and as described above, the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state is the big hit gaming state. In such a case, the special mode super reach effect is set to be executed at a higher rate than when the big hit game state is not established. With such a setting, when the meter effect is executed, a sense of expectation can be given to the player.

  After executing the process of step S505, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a meter effect serving as a gash has been executed (step S506). When it is determined in step S506 that a meter effect that is a glance is to be performed (step S506; YES), effect control CPU 120 finally determines to what level the meter is to be changed (step S507).

  In step S507, as an example, when determining the final attainment level of the meter, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the final attainment level which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. I do. Subsequently, by referring to a final attainment level determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, it is determined which of the levels 1 to 3 is to be used as the final attainment level.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of the final arrival level determination table used in step S507. In the final attainment level determination table shown in FIG. 15, the numerical value to be compared with the random number for determining the final attainment level only needs to be assigned to one of the determination results of level 1 to level 3. In FIG. 15, the determination ratio of each determination result is described instead of the determination value assigned to each determination result. In this embodiment, as an example, the ratio determined is set so as to decrease as the final achievement level increases. Note that, for example, which one of the levels 1 to 3 may be determined at a different rate depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “loss”.

  After executing the process of step S507, the effect control CPU 120 determines to what level the meter that does not change to MAX changes during high-speed change (step S508). For example, when the final attainment level is determined to be level 1 in step S507, in step S508, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the attainment level during high-speed fluctuation is level 0 or level 1. If the final attainment level is determined to be level 2 in step S507, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S508 whether the attainment level during high-speed fluctuation is one of level 0 to level 2. If the final attainment level is determined to be level 3 in step S507, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the attainment level during high-speed fluctuation is any of levels 0 to 3 in step S508. In step S508, as an example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the attainment level during high-speed fluctuation, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the attained level determination table during high-speed fluctuation prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121, it is determined which of the levels 0 to 3 is to be set as the attained level during high-speed fluctuation.

  In the process of step S508, when the level during the high-speed fluctuation is determined to be lower than the final level determined in step S507, the meter effect is executed again during the super reach, and the meter reaches the final level. What is necessary is just to make it change to a level. On the other hand, in the process of step S508, when the final attainment level determined in step S507 is determined as the attainment level during the high-speed fluctuation, whether the meter does not change even if the meter effect is executed during the super reach. , Do not execute the meter production during super reach.

  FIG. 16 shows a configuration example of the attainment level determination table during high-speed fluctuation used in step S508. In the high-speed fluctuation reaching level determination table shown in FIG. 16, for example, depending on whether the final attainment level of the meter in the meter effect that is a gasp is level 1, level 2, or level 3, The numerical value to be compared with the random number value for determining the attainment level during the change may be assigned to any of the determination results of level 0 to level 3. In FIG. 16, the determination ratio of each determination result is described instead of the determination value assigned to each determination result. In this embodiment, as an example, the determination ratio of level 0 to level 3 is set regardless of the special figure fluctuation time. However, the determination ratio may be set differently according to the special figure fluctuation time. For example, which of the levels 0 to 3 is different depending on whether it is the variation pattern in which the super-A reach effect is executed or the fluctuation pattern in which the super-B reach effect is executed. May be determined. Further, any one of the levels 0 to 3 may be determined at a different ratio depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “loss”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a meter effect that is a fuzzy effect is executed, for example, the rate determined during the high-speed fluctuation is set to increase as the attained level increases. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, when the meter effect of changing the meter to MAX is executed, the ratio determined during the high-speed fluctuation is set to decrease as the attained level increases. In this embodiment, when the meter changes to MAX, the special mode super reach effect is always executed, and as described above, the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state. Is set so that the special mode super reach effect is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit game state is not set. With these settings, when the meter does not change during high-speed fluctuation, or when the level of the meter that changes during high-speed fluctuation is small, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the meter level that changes during high-speed fluctuation is high. .

  After executing the processing of step S508, or when it is determined in step S506 that there is no execution of the meter effect that causes a fuzz (step S506; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the meter effect determination process.

  After executing the process of step S403, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notice effect determination process (step S404). FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed in step S404 in FIG. 9A as a notice effect determination process. In the announcement effect determination process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute an announcement effect (step S521). In step S521, as one example, the effect control CPU 120 selects a notice effect determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, etc., as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect. set. In the announcement effect determination table, for example, whether the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is “big hit” or “losing”, or a meter effect during the super reach effect Depending on the amount of change of the meter in the above, the numerical value compared with the random number value for the announcement effect is assigned to the decision result of "with execution" to execute the announcement effect or "no execution" not to execute the announcement effect It should just be done. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the notice effect decision table based on numerical data indicating a random number value for notice effect determination extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Thus, it is sufficient to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect.

  FIG. 18A shows a configuration example of a notice effect determination table selected as a use table when a meter effect during a super reach effect is not executed. In this announcement effect determination table, when the variable display result is "big hit", the ratio determined as "executed" is set to be higher than the ratio determined as "no execution". Further, when the variable display result is “losing”, the ratio determined as “executed” is set to be lower than the ratio determined as “no execution”. By setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. 18 (A), the big hit expectation is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. The amount of the meter to be changed in the meter effect executed during the super reach may be calculated by, for example, subtracting the level of the meter to be changed during the change from the level of the meter to be changed finally.

  FIG. 18B shows a configuration example of a notice effect determination table selected as a use table when a meter effect during a super reach effect is executed. The notice effect determination table is set such that when the amount of change of the meter in the meter effect during the super reach effect is one level or two levels, it is always determined to be “no execution”. Also, when the amount of change of the meter in the meter production during the super-reach production is at the 3rd level or the 4th level, the ratio determined to be “executed” is higher than the ratio determined to be “no execution”. Is set to Further, as described above, in the variable display in which the meter effect is executed, a notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed. Therefore, according to the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 18B, the super-reach effect is performed when the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed, compared to when the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is not executed. The amount of change of the meter in the meter production is large.

  After executing the process of step S521, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a notice effect has been performed (step S522). When it is determined in step S522 that a notice effect has been performed (step S522; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a meter effect has been performed during the super reach effect (step S523). In the process of step S523, for example, when it is determined to change the meter to MAX during the super reach effect in the process of step S502 in the meter effect determination process shown in FIG. If the level is not determined to be the final attainment level, it may be determined that the meter effect is to be executed during the super reach effect.

  When it is determined in step S523 that the meter effect is being performed during the super reach effect (step S523; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the notice effect to the meter change notification mode (step S524). ).

  After executing the process of step S524, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution period of the announcement effect in the meter change notification mode (step S525). In step S525, as an example, the effect control CPU 120 calculates the amount of the meter to be changed in the meter effect executed during the super reach. Subsequently, by referring to a notice effect execution period determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the notice effect execution period in the meter change notification mode is 4 seconds, 6 seconds, 8 seconds, and 10 seconds. Decide which of them you want. The amount of the meter to be changed in the meter effect executed during the super reach may be calculated by, for example, subtracting the level of the meter to be changed during the change from the level of the meter to be changed finally.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration example of the announcement effect execution period determination table used in step S525. In the announcement effect execution period determination table shown in FIG. 19, any one of 4 seconds, 6 seconds, 8 seconds, and 10 seconds is determined according to the meter amount to be changed in the meter effect performed during the super reach. It only has to be assigned to. In the present embodiment, as an example, the execution period of the announcement effect in the meter change notification mode is set to be longer as the amount of the meter changed in the meter effect executed during the super reach increases. According to the setting shown in FIG. 19, when the execution period of the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is long, the change of the meter to MAX is shorter than when the execution time of the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is short. Can be expected.

  Further, when it is determined in step S523 that the meter effect is not executed (step S523; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the notice effect to an effect mode other than the meter change notification mode (step S523). S526). In step S526, the meter change notification mode may be determined at a predetermined determination ratio. If the meter change notification mode is determined in step S526, a notice effect of the meter change notification mode is executed even though the meter effect is not executed. As described above, the warning effect of the meter change notification mode, which is a glance, may be executed even though the meter effect is not executed.

  After executing the processing of step S525 or the processing of step S526, if it is determined in step S522 that the announcement effect is not to be executed (step S522; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the announcement effect The process ends.

  After executing the process of step S404, the effect control CPU 120 executes a tilt effect determination process (step S405). In step S405, as an example, the effect control CPU 120 selects and sets a tilt effect determination table prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 as a use table for determining execution of the tilt effect. . In the swing effect determination table, for example, depending on whether or not a notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for swing effect determination is to execute the swing effect `` with execution '' It is only necessary that the result be assigned to one of the determination results of “no execution” in which the tilt effect is not executed. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the tilt effect determination table based on numerical data indicating a random value for tilt effect determination extracted from a random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example. Thus, it may be determined whether or not the tilting effect is to be executed.

  FIG. 20 shows a configuration example of the tilt-and-draw effect determination table. The tilt effect determination table is set such that, when a notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed, the ratio determined to be “executed” is higher than the ratio determined to be “not executed”. ing. Further, when the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is not executed, the ratio determined to be “executed” is set to be lower than the ratio determined to be “not executed”. According to the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20, the degree of expectation that the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed when the tilt effect is executed is higher than when the tilt effect is not executed.

  In addition, when the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed, the ratio determined as “executed” is set to be lower than the ratio determined as “no execution”, and the meter change notification mode is set. In the case where the notice effect is not executed, the ratio determined to be "executed" may be set to be higher than the ratio determined to be "not executed". Irrespective of whether or not the notice effect is executed, the ratio determined to be “executed” may be set to be the same as the ratio determined to be “not executed”.

  After executing the process of step S405, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S406). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special figure fluctuation effect control patterns corresponding to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the various effects determined in the processes of steps S402 to S405. Is selected and set as a usage pattern.

  After executing the processing of step S406, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set, for example, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command (step S407). Then, a setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S408). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S406 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the image display device 5 In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen, the variation of the decorative symbol may be started.

  Following the processing in step S408, in response to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, a setting for updating the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H is performed (step S409). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning storage display area 5H may be deleted, and the entire display part may be moved leftward one by one. 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 S410), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S451). ). As an example, in the process of step S451, the effect control process timer value is updated, and when the end code is read from a predetermined effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, the variable display time is changed. May be determined to have elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S451 (step S451; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a tilt effect execution period (step S452). The tilt effect execution period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern according to the setting in step S405, for example. If it is determined in step S452 that the current time is during the swing effect execution period (step S452; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes a swing effect operation control process for executing the swing effect (step S453).

  After executing the process of step S453, or when it is determined in step S452 that the current time is not the tilt effect execution period (step S452; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current time is in the notice effect time period (step S452). Step S454). The announcement effect execution period may be set in advance in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern according to the setting in step S404, for example. When it is determined in step S454 that it is the notice effect execution period (step S454; YES), effect control CPU 120 executes an notice effect operation control process for executing the notice effect (step S455). In step S455, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notice effect in the meter change notification mode when the meter change notification mode is determined in step S524.

  After executing the processing of step S455, or when it is determined in step S454 that it is not the notice effect execution period (step S454; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the meter effect execution period ( Step S456). The meter effect execution period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern according to the setting in step S403, for example. If it is determined in step S456 that the period is a meter effect execution period (step S456; YES), effect control CPU 120 executes a meter effect operation control process for executing a meter effect (step S457).

  After executing the processing of step S457, or when it is determined in step S456 that it is not the meter effect execution period (step S456; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. It is determined whether or not (step S458). The reach effect execution period may be set in advance in an effect control pattern determined as a use pattern according to, for example, a variation pattern or the setting in step S402. If it is determined in step S458 that it is the reach effect execution period (step S458; YES), effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing the reach effect (step S459). For example, in the process of step S459, in order to execute a reach effect in a predetermined effect mode in accordance with the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern or the like, various commands are created and the display control unit 123 and the voice control board are generated. 13, the lamp control board 14, the motor drive circuit 16, etc. Thereby, displaying a predetermined effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 8L, 8R, blinking or lighting the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, It is only necessary that the reach effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the movable effect member 60 or by combining some or all of them.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the reach effect operation control process executed in step S459 of FIG. In the reach effect operation control process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a super reach effect execution period is set (step S601). If it is determined in step S601 that the current time is not in the super reach effect execution period (step S601; NO), effect control CPU 120 executes a normal reach effect operation control process for executing a normal reach effect (step S602).

  When it is determined in step S601 that the current time is the super-reach effect execution period (step S601; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special-mode super-reach effect execution period is set (step S603). If it is determined in step S603 that the current time is not in the special mode super reach effect execution period (step S603; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes a normal mode super reach effect operation control process for executing the normal mode super reach effect. (Step S604).

  If it is determined in step S603 that it is the special mode super reach effect execution period (step S603; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs the special mode super reach effect operation control process for executing the special mode super reach effect. Execute (step S605).

  After performing the processing of step S602, performing the processing of step S604, or performing the processing of step S605, the production control CPU 120 ends the reach production operation control processing.

  When it is determined in step S458 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S458; NO), after performing the process of step S459, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern. Based on the settings and the like, the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol is performed (step S460), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 (step S451; YES), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S461). At this time, if no symbol confirmation command has been received (step S461; NO), the variable display effect processing ends and the apparatus stands by. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, a predetermined error process is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it.

  When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S461 (step S461; YES), in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol that is the display result (step S462). In addition, a predetermined time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S463). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S464), the variable display effect process ends.

  Next, the execution timing of the meter effect and the like will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 23 (A) shows a reach effect and a tilt in a variable display of a special symbol based on a variation pattern PA2-2, PA2-3, PA3-2 or PA3-3 in which a super reach effect such as super A or super B is executed. An example of execution timing of an effect, a notice effect in a meter change notification mode, a meter effect, and a special mode super reach effect will be described. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 or PA3-2 is set to 65 seconds. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 or PA3-3 is set to 78 seconds.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23A, after the variable display of the special symbol is started at timing T0 (0 second), a meter effect during high-speed fluctuation is started at timing T1 (for example, 4 seconds after timing T0). In this example, when the meter effect during high-speed fluctuation is started, the display mode of the meter displayed on the image display device 5 changes to level 1 at a predetermined timing. Then, at the timing T2 (for example, 8 seconds after the timing T0), the meter effect during the high-speed fluctuation is ended. Then, after the normal reach effect is started at timing T3 (for example, 12 seconds after timing T0), the normal mode super reach effect is started at timing T4 (for example, 20 seconds after timing T0). Then, at the timing T5 (for example, 28 seconds after the timing T0), the effect is started. Then, at the timing T6 (for example, 32 seconds after the timing T0), the effect is ended, and the announcement effect in the meter change notification mode is started. Then, at the timing T7 (for example, 36 seconds after the timing T0 (4 seconds after the timing T6)), the notice effect in the meter change notification mode ends, and the meter effect during the super reach is started. In this example, when the meter production during the super reach is started, the display mode of the meter displayed on the image display device 5 changes at a predetermined timing by 3 levels from the level 1 display mode to the level 4 MAX display mode. I will do it. Then, at the timing T8 (for example, 44 seconds after the timing T0), the meter effect ends, and the super reach effect shifts from the normal mode super reach effect to the special mode super reach effect. Then, at timing T9 (for example, 52 seconds after timing T0), the super reach effect shifts from the special mode super reach effect to the normal mode super reach effect. Then, at the timing T10 (for example, 65 seconds after the timing T0 in the variable display of the special symbol based on the variation pattern PA2-2 or PA3-2, the timing T0 in the variable display of the special symbol based on the variation pattern PA2-3 or PA3-3. 78 seconds after), the variable display of the special symbol ends.

  FIG. 23B shows a reach effect and a meter in a variable display of a special symbol based on a variation pattern PA2-2, PA2-3, PA3-2 or PA3-3 in which a super reach effect such as super A or super B is executed. The example of the execution timing of an effect is shown. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 or PA3-2 is set to 65 seconds. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 or PA3-3 is set to 78 seconds.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23A, after the variable display of the special symbol is started at timing T0 (0 second), a meter effect during high-speed fluctuation is started at timing T1 (for example, 4 seconds after timing T0). In this example, when the meter effect during high-speed fluctuation is started, the display mode of the meter displayed on the image display device 5 changes to level 1 at a predetermined timing. Then, at the timing T2 (for example, 8 seconds after the timing T0), the meter effect during the high-speed fluctuation is ended. Then, after the normal reach effect is started at timing T3 (for example, 12 seconds after timing T0), the normal mode super reach effect is started at timing T4 (for example, 20 seconds after timing T0). Then, at the timing T7 (for example, 36 seconds after the timing T0), the meter effect during the super reach is started. In this example, when the meter effect during super reach is started, the display mode of the meter displayed on the image display device 5 changes at a predetermined timing by two levels from the level 1 display mode to the level 3 display mode. Go. Then, the meter effect ends at timing T8 (for example, 44 seconds after timing T0). Then, the normal mode super-reach effect is also executed during the period from timing T8 to the timing T9 (for example, 52 seconds after the timing T0) corresponding to the period in which the special mode super-reach effect can be executed. Then, at the timing T10 (for example, 65 seconds after the timing T0 in the variable display of the special symbol based on the variation pattern PA2-2 or PA3-2, the timing T0 in the variable display of the special symbol based on the variation pattern PA2-3 or PA3-3. 78 seconds after), the variable display of the special symbol ends.

  As shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the production time from timing T8 to timing T9 is set to be the same time regardless of whether or not the special mode super reach production is performed. . As described above, in this embodiment, regardless of whether the variation pattern is the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of Super A is executed or the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of Super B is executed, In the case of a fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 secures the effect time of the special mode super reach effect and can execute the effect. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare different variation patterns in the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 depending on whether or not to execute the special mode super-reach effect, and the capacity for storing the variation patterns is suppressed. be able to.

  Next, a main effect screen when a meter effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 24 shows an effect screen in which a meter effect is executed after a notice effect in a variable display in which a super-reach effect is executed and a notice effect in a meter change notification mode is performed, and a tilt effect is executed. An effect screen when the meter effect is executed without executing the notice effect in the meter change mode, and an effect when the meter effect is executed without executing any of the tilt effect and the advance effect in the meter change mode Show the screen.

  FIG. 24A shows an effect screen when the super reach effect is started. As shown in FIG. 24A, in this embodiment, the meter MT is always displayed as the predetermined display regardless of whether or not the meter effect is being executed. Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, the meter effect can be executed even during the high-speed fluctuation. However, in FIG. Indicates that the display mode of the meter MT is at level 1. Further, in this embodiment, changing the display mode of the meter MT to a high-level display mode, in other words, storing the “level” of the meter MT is referred to as the “virtues” that protect the gods and Buddhas. It is likened to storing. Then, depending on how much "virtues" accumulate finally, that is, according to the final attainment level of the meter MT, the action of the character CG in the super reach effect and various effects executed during the super reach effect is determined. different. For example, if an effect is performed in which the character CG takes an aggressive action to accumulate “virtue”, the fact that many “virtues” accumulate finally, that is, the final attainment level of the meter MT is high It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation regarding the level.

  If it is determined in the processing of step S405 in the variable display start setting processing shown in FIG. 9A that the tilting effect is to be executed, at a predetermined timing during the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. Then, a tilt effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the character CG is displayed as a tilt effect, and a message SG1 such as “I'm going to visit and save virtue” is displayed. In this embodiment, an effect in which the character CG visits a shrine and tries to accumulate “virtues” is executed as a notice effect in the meter change notification mode. Therefore, the character CG is displayed as the tilting effect, and the display of the message SG1, for example, “Let's visit and accumulate virtue” is displayed, so that the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed. Can give a sense of expectation.

  If it is determined in step S404 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A that the announcement effect in the meter change notification mode is to be executed, at a predetermined timing after the tilting effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 24 (C1), a notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed. In the present embodiment, a character CG is displayed and a message CG2 such as, for example, "I will accumulate virtue" is displayed as a notice effect in the meter change notification mode. In this embodiment, if the display mode of the meter MT changes to MAX, that is, if “virtues” accumulates up to MAX, the special mode super reach effect is always executed. Then, when the special mode super reach effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than when the special mode super reach effect is not executed. Therefore, by displaying the character CG and displaying a message CG2 such as “I will save virtue” as a notice effect in the meter change notification mode, the fact that “virtue” accumulates up to MAX, that is, the meter MT It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the display mode changes to MAX.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S405 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A, it is determined not to execute the tilting effect, and the process proceeds to step S404 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A. Therefore, when it is determined not to execute the announcement effect in the meter change notification mode, as shown in FIGS. 24 (B2) and (C2), the tilting effect and the announcement effect in the meter change notification mode are not executed. , A normal mode super reach effect is executed. In this embodiment, a character CG is displayed as a normal mode super-reach effect, and a message CG3 such as, for example, "Never is bad" is displayed. Here, the message CG3 displayed in the normal mode super reach effect is an expression that excessively excites the player's expectation that “virtues” will accumulate, that is, the display mode of the meter MT will change. If not, it may be a message such as “how do good things happen?” Or “I want good things to happen”.

  Further, in the process of step S405 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A, it is determined to execute the tilting effect, and the process proceeds to the process of step S404 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A. Then, when it is determined not to execute the advance notice effect in the meter change notification mode, at a predetermined timing during the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24 (C2), a normal mode super-reach effect is executed without executing a notice effect in the meter change notification mode. As described above, in this embodiment, there is a case where a tilting effect that is a ragged effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the notice effect execution determination table of FIG. 18, when the meter effect during the super reach effect is executed, the amount of change of the meter in the meter effect during the super reach effect is three levels or If the level is four, a notice effect in the meter change notification mode is always executed. Therefore, when the notice effect in the meter change notification mode as shown in FIG. 24 (C1) is executed and the meter effect during the super reach effect is executed, the advance effect in the meter change notification mode is executed. At a later predetermined timing, as shown in FIG. 24 (D1), a meter effect in which the amount of change of the meter is large is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in the notice effect execution determination table of FIG. 18, when the meter effect during the super reach effect is executed, whether the amount of change of the meter in the meter effect during the super reach effect is one level or two levels For example, the announcement effect in the meter change notification mode is not executed. Therefore, when the meter effect during the super-reach effect is executed without performing the notice effect in the meter change notification mode, at a predetermined timing during the super-reach effect, as shown in FIG. A meter effect in a mode in which the amount of change in the meter is small is executed.

  Further, as described above, in this embodiment, a movable effect member effect is executed in response to a change in the display mode of the meter in the meter effect. When the movable effect member effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 24 (D1) and (D2), the movable effect member 60 changes from the non-tilt state to the tilting state, and then changes to the non-tilt state again, thereby being movable. An effect is executed in which a part of the effect member 60 temporarily advances to the front of the display area of the image display device 5. Then, when the movable effect member effect is executed, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in accordance with the operation of the movable effect member 60. In this embodiment, the movable staging member 60 simulating “Kouchi Kozuchi” appearing in a fairy tale or the like changes from the non-tilting state to the tilting state, and then changes to the non-tilting state again. An effect is performed as if "Nokozuchi" was shaken. Then, for example, in accordance with the timing at which the movable effecting member 60 imitating the “Kouchi Kozuchi Kozuchi” is tilted, the “Uchi Kozuchi Kozuchi Kozuchi” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a predetermined effect. Is displayed from the movable effecting member 60 imitating an oval. At this time, as shown in FIG. 24 (D1), when the meter effect of the mode in which the change amount of the meter is large is executed, the effect image of the mode in which a large amount of oval appears is displayed. As shown in (D2), when a meter effect in a mode in which the amount of change in the meter is small is performed, an effect image in a mode in which only a small amount of oval comes out is displayed. In this way, not only the amount of change of the meter but also the effect mode differs between the case where the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed and the case where the notice effect in the meter change alarm mode is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the interest in meter production.

  FIG. 25 shows an effect screen in a case where the meter effect is executed after the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed in the variable display in which the super reach effect is executed.

  In the process of step S525 in the announcement effect determination process shown in FIG. 17, when it is determined that the execution period of the announcement effect in the meter change notification mode is set to 8 seconds, at a predetermined timing after the tilting effect is executed. Thus, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, a notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed for 8 seconds. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution period of the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is 4 seconds, at a predetermined timing after the tilting effect is executed, as shown in FIG. The announcement effect in the notification mode is executed for four seconds.

  Then, when the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed for 8 seconds, the meter MT increases by four levels in the meter effect during the super reach effect executed thereafter. In this embodiment, since the level of the meter MT is set to MAX, the level 4 is set to MAX. Therefore, when the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed for 8 seconds, the meter effect during the super reach effect is executed. Regardless of the level of the meter MT before the execution, the meter effect during the super reach effect is executed, so that the meter MT always becomes MAX as shown in FIG. 25 (C1).

  On the other hand, if the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed for only 4 seconds, the meter MT increases only by three levels in the subsequent meter effect during the super reach effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), when the level of the meter MT before the execution of the meter effect during the super reach effect is level 0, a notice in the meter change notification mode is issued. Even if the effect is executed, if the effect time is 4 seconds, the display mode of the meter MT does not become MAX as shown in FIG. 25 (C2).

  FIG. 26 shows an effect screen when the display mode of the meter MT changes to MAX in the meter effect during the super-reach effect and the special mode super-reach effect is executed, and the meter MT in the meter effect during the super-reach effect. 9 shows an effect screen when the normal mode super-reach effect is executed without executing the special mode super-reach effect without changing the display mode to MAX.

  FIG. 26 (A1) shows an effect screen when the display mode of the meter MT changes to MAX in the meter effect during the super reach effect. As described above, when the display mode of the meter MT changes to MAX, a special mode super reach effect is executed at a predetermined timing thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (B1). In this embodiment, a character CG is displayed as a special mode super-reach effect, and a message SG4 in a special mode such as, for example, "Is there a benefit?" I do. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is "big hit", an effect that is likely to be profitable is executed as an effect of notifying the effect of the super reach effect. Therefore, by displaying the character CG as a special mode super reach effect, for example, by displaying a message SG4 of a special mode such as "Is there a benefit" or a mini character MG that is a symbol of a lucky character such as a sea bream or a beckoning cat? It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the variable display result will be a "big hit".

  FIG. 26A2 shows an effect screen when the display mode of the meter MT does not change to MAX in the meter effect during the super reach effect. As described above, when the display mode of the meter MT does not change to MAX, the special mode super reach effect is not executed even when a predetermined timing comes, and as shown in FIG. 26 (B2), The normal mode super reach effect is executed. In this embodiment, a character CG is displayed as a normal mode super-reach effect that is executed in response to a period in which the special mode super-reach effect can be executed, and a message in a normal mode such as “may a good thing happen?” While the SG5 is displayed, the mini-character MG which is a symbol of a lucky charm such as a snapper or a beckoning cat is not displayed. The message SG5 displayed in the normal mode super-reach effect that is executed in response to the period in which the special mode super-reach effect can be executed excessively increases the player's expectation that the variable display result will be "big hit". The message may be an expression such as “may be a chance” or “this change may occur”.

  Then, when the period in which the special mode super reach effect can be executed ends, regardless of which of the special mode super reach effect and the normal mode super reach effect is executed, the normal mode super reach effect is executed, and the super reach is performed. The effect of notifying the effect result of the effect is executed. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 26 (C1), for example, a character KG imitating a god is given as an effect of notifying the effect of the super reach effect as shown in FIG. An effect that seems to be very profitable, such as appearing on a treasure ship FG, is executed. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “losing”, as an effect of notifying the effect of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 26 (C2), for example, as shown in FIG. An effect that does not seem to benefit you, such as the appearance of only the ship BG, will be performed.

  Then, as an effect of notifying the effect of the super reach effect, when an effect that is likely to be profitable as shown in FIG. 26 (C1) is executed, as shown in FIG. 26 (D1), When the same decorative symbols are displayed on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R together and stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is obtained. Derived and displayed.

  On the other hand, as an effect of notifying the effect of the super-reach effect, as shown in FIG. 26 (C2), when an effect that does not seem to be profitable is executed, as shown in FIG. 26 (D2), Non-specific display results are obtained by stopping and displaying decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined reach combination on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed.

  Next, an example in which the sound volume as a staging effect is adjusted by the player's adjustment operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In this embodiment, the volume as a game effect can be adjusted by a player's adjustment operation during a game or during a customer waiting demonstration display. When the sound volume is adjusted, the effect control CPU 120 displays an adjustment result image indicating the result of the sound volume adjustment in a predetermined area of the image display device 5 in a manner superimposed on the effect image and the demonstration image. The adjustment result image is displayed, for example, in a bar graph display mode that increases and decreases in the left-right direction. The mode of the adjustment result image is arbitrary as long as the player or the like can recognize the current volume, and may be a mode of displaying numerical values or characters corresponding to the volume, a pie chart mode, or the like. In this embodiment, during the menu mode, the volume can be adjusted only when the "volume adjustment" item is selected from the menu screen and the volume adjustment mode is being selected. In addition, in response to receiving a predetermined operation during the display of the customer waiting demo, the display shifts to the menu mode from the display of the customer waiting demo.

  FIG. 27A is a display example of an adjustment result image R during a game. During the game, the adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right end of the image display device 5. In this embodiment, the display area of the adjustment result image R overlaps a part of the display area Ar of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 27B is a display example of the adjustment result image R during the demonstration display. During the demonstration display, as shown in the figure, for example, an image indicating that a customer waiting demonstration such as “demo is being displayed” is displayed on the image display device 5, and when an adjustment operation is performed, Then, the adjustment result image R is superimposed on the demonstration display image.

  FIG. 27C1 is a display example of a menu screen in the menu mode. In this embodiment, there is a volume adjustment mode selection operation by the player in the menu mode, and the volume can be adjusted only when the screen is switched to the volume adjustment mode selection screen showing a display example in FIG. 27 (C2). ing. Selection of items in the menu mode can be performed, for example, by tilting the stick controller.When the "volume adjustment" item is selected, the trigger button of the stick controller is pushed or pulled, or the push button is pressed. As a result, the screen transitions to the screen during the selection of the volume adjustment mode as shown in FIG. 27 (C2). The operation means for selecting an item is not limited to the stick controller, but may be a cross key or the like.

  FIGS. 27 (D1) and (D2) are examples of error images that can be displayed in the error notification process. In this embodiment, the error image is not deleted even during the derivation display of the variable display result, and the adjustment result image is displayed. It is displayed prior to R.

  Here, a main example in the case where the adjustment result image R is deleted during the derived display period T2 of the variable display result will be described with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the predetermined period T1 is a display period of the adjustment result image R from the time when the most recent adjustment operation is performed, but at least a part of the predetermined period T1 and the derived display period T2. Are overlapped, the adjustment result image R is deleted. The example shown in FIG. 28A is a case where the derived display period T2 overlaps the rear end of the predetermined period T1. In this case, the adjustment result image R is not displayed until the next adjustment operation is performed. On the other hand, the example shown in FIG. 28B is a case where the derived display period T2 is within the predetermined period T1, and in this case, when the derived display period T2 ends, the adjustment result image R is displayed again and the predetermined period is displayed. The display is continued until T1 elapses. Although not shown, when the derived display period T1 overlaps the front end of the predetermined period T1, the adjustment result image R is displayed after the completion of the derived display period T2. As described above, according to this embodiment, since the adjustment result image R is deleted in the derived display period T2, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

  Next, an example in which the adjustment result image R is displayed during a predetermined effect will be described with reference to FIG. When the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed and the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 29A, a predetermined reach effect in the normal reach is performed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29B. By displaying the advanced development notification image on the image display device 5, the development notification to the super reach is performed. When the player performs an adjustment operation during the change, an adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right corner of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG.

  Following such a development notification, the operation promotion image P is displayed during execution of the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIG. 29 (C). Then, when the operation with the push button is performed, a predetermined cut-in effect is executed as shown in FIG. In addition, when the operation by the push button is not performed during the display period of the operation promotion image P, the cut-in effect is not performed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), for example, the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  Until a predetermined time T1 elapses after the adjustment operation is performed, the adjustment result image R is still displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIGS. In this case, the adjustment result image R is displayed at a position that does not overlap the development notification image or the operation promotion image P. However, in the derived display period T2 of the variable display result, even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed, the adjustment result image R is erased as shown in FIG. Thus, it is possible to suppress a decrease in visibility of the variable display result derived and displayed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a notice effect in a meter change notification mode. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a meter effect that can change the display mode of the meter MT to MAX. Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect in the meter change notification mode has been executed before executing the meter effect during the super reach effect, and whether the meter effect has not been executed. Since the amount of change of the meter when changing the display mode of the meter MT and the amount of the oval displayed as a predetermined effect are changed in the effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the meter effect of changing the display mode of the meter MT. it can.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process in which the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed before executing the meter effect during the super reach effect. If the meter is changed by 3 or 4 levels in the meter production during the super-reach production, and the announcement production in the meter change notification mode is not executed before the execution of the meter production during the super-reach production, Since the meter changes only one or two levels in the meter production during the super-reach production, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation that the notice production will be performed in the meter change notification mode.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the amount of change of the meter in the meter effect during the super reach effect is four levels as a notice effect in the meter change notification mode. Performs a notice effect for 8 seconds, and if the amount of change of the meter in the meter effect during the super-reach effect is 3 levels, a notice effect for 4 seconds is executed. Therefore, the notice effect in the meter change notification mode is performed. Interest can be improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a tilting effect to determine whether or not a notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed. It is possible to increase the player's expectation that the notice effect in the notification mode will be executed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the special mode super reach effect in response to the display mode of the meter MT changing to MAX. It is possible to improve the player's expectation that the MT display mode changes to MAX.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when the sound volume is adjusted, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image indicating the result of the sound volume adjustment in a predetermined area of the image display device 5. Or in a form superimposed on the demo image. Then, the effect control CPU 120 erases the adjustment result image R during the derived display period T2 of the variable display result, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the visibility of the variable display result.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not need to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and a part described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the related art. May be provided.

  (Modification 1) In the above embodiment, the display mode of the meter is set to five levels from level 0 to level 4. However, the display mode of the meter is not limited to five levels. For example, the display mode of the meter may be set to four stages or less or six stages or more.

  (Modification 2) In the above embodiment, the timing of changing the display mode of the meter is based on the effect control pattern selected in the process of step S406, corresponding to the content set in the process of step S403. The display mode of the meter was changed so that high-speed fluctuation and super-reach production were being performed. However, for example, the level is changed every predetermined timing such as the start timing of the variable display, the start timing of the notice effect, the timing at which the character image is displayed, and the timing at which the variable display effect of “pseudo-ren” is executed. Alternatively, how many steps are changed may be determined to change the display mode of the meter. In addition, in the case where the announcement effect, the display of the character image, and the like are performed a plurality of times during one variable display, the notice effect, the display of the character image, or the timing at which the announcement effect, the display of the character image, and the like are executed Alternatively, the display mode of the meter may be changed. Further, in a case where a plurality of pseudo-run changes are performed in the variable display effect of “pseudo-run”, the display mode of the meter may be changed at each timing when the pseudo-run changes are performed.

  (Modification 3) In the above embodiment, the meter effect is executed in the variable display in which the special mode super reach effect is executed to change the display mode of the meter. However, for example, the meter effect may be executed in a variable display performed before the variable display in which the special mode super reach effect is executed. Specifically, the variable display capable of executing the special mode super reach effect is set as the variable display of the notice object, and the meter effect may be executed over a plurality of variable displays performed before the variable display of the notice object, Alternatively, the meter effect may be executed in a variable display performed immediately before the variable display to be notified. When the meter effect is performed over a plurality of variable displays, the display mode of the meter may be changed one by one each time the variable display is performed, or the meter may be displayed each time the variable display is performed. The step of changing the display mode may be determined, and the display mode of the meter may be changed based on the determination result.

  Also, when the display mode of the meter is randomly changed to a maximum of level 3 over a plurality of variable displays and a special mode super reach effect is executed, the special mode super reach effect is executed. In the variable display, the display mode of the meter may be changed to the MAX display mode by piggybacking on the special mode super reach effect.

  (Modification 4) In the above embodiment, in step S504, the attainment level of the meter during high-speed fluctuation is determined by lottery. However, the attainment level of the meter during the high-speed fluctuation is not limited to that obtained by lottery. For example, one high-speed fluctuation reaching level may be set in advance corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, a plurality of high-speed fluctuation reaching levels may be set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this case, it may be determined by lottery which of the plurality of reaching levels during high-speed fluctuation. Further, the attainment level during high-speed fluctuation of the meter may be determined based on the type of the announcement effect to be executed, the execution time, and the like.

  (Modification 5) In the above-described embodiment, when performing a gauging meter effect, in step S507, the final reaching level of the meter is determined by lottery, and in step S508, the meter reaching level during high-speed fluctuation. Was determined by lottery. However, the determination of the final attainment level of the meter or the attainment level during high-speed fluctuation is not limited to a lottery. For example, one final attainment level or an attainment level during high-speed fluctuation may be set in advance corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, a plurality of final attainment levels or attainment levels during high-speed fluctuation may be set in accordance with the fluctuation pattern. In this case, it may be determined by lottery which of the plurality of final attainment levels and the attainment levels during high-speed fluctuations. In addition, the final attainment level of the meter or the attainment level during high-speed fluctuation may be determined based on the type of the announcement effect to be executed, the execution time, and the like. In the case of executing a meter effect that is a gasp, it is preferable not to change the display mode of the meter to the MAX display mode.

  (Modification 6) In the above embodiment, the execution timing of the special mode super reach effect is set in advance such that the special mode super reach effect is started at a timing 44 seconds after the variable display starts. I have decided. However, the execution timing of the special mode super reach effect is not limited to a predetermined one. For example, the execution timing of the special mode super reach effect may be determined by lottery from among a plurality of execution timings.

  (Variation 7) In the above embodiment, the special mode super-reach effect can be performed by setting the special mode super-reach effect to a mode in which the expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” can be increased. The normal mode super reach effect executed in a period corresponding to a short period is a mode in which the expectation that the variable display result is a "big hit" cannot be increased so much. However, the production mode of the special mode super-reach production and the normal mode super-reach production performed in the period corresponding to the period in which the special mode super-reach production can be performed are not limited to the above-described modes. For example, the special mode super-reach production is performed in a period corresponding to a period in which the special mode super-reach production can be executed, and the normal mode super-reach production performed in a period corresponding to a period in which the special mode super-reach production can be performed is substantially realized. It is good also as a production mode which intensifies a big hit and a small hit which cannot get a ball. Then, the ratio controlled in the jackpot game state in which a payout is obtained after the special mode super-reach effect is executed is set to, for example, 60%, and the normal mode is performed in a period corresponding to the period in which the special mode super-reach effect can be executed. The special mode is controlled by the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state in which no ball is obtained after the super-reach effect is executed, for example, 40%. The degree of jackpot expectation when the normal mode super-reach effect is executed in a period corresponding to the period in which the mode super-reach effect can be executed may be set higher or lower.

  (Modification 8) In the above embodiment, the announcement effect of the effect mode other than the meter change notification mode is an effect for notifying that there is a possibility of the jackpot game state. However, the announcement effect of the effect mode other than the meter change notification mode is not limited to the effect of notifying that there is a possibility of a big hit game state. For example, the announcement effect of an effect mode other than the meter change notification mode may be an effect that notifies that there is a possibility that a gaming state such as a probable change state may occur after the variable display result becomes “big hit”. In this case, for example, a probability change determination device may be provided. The probability change determination device includes, for example, an area that changes between an easy-to-enter state where game balls easily enter and a difficult-to-enter state where game balls hardly enter. For example, the area of the probability change determination device may be any area that changes to an easy-to-enter state in a round game in a jackpot game state. The game ball that has passed through the area enters the inside of the probability change determination device. In addition, the specific change determination device includes a specific area in which a game ball that has passed through the area can enter. The payout of the prize ball may be performed based on the fact that the game ball has entered at least one of the winning opening, the specific area, and the non-specific area. In such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, when a game ball that has passed through a winning opening enters a specific area, the state changes to a certain state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Then, at the start of the variable display, a mode for changing the area to the easy-to-enter state is determined from a plurality of modes instead of the big hit type. Since the time to enter the easy-to-enter state is different depending on the determined mode, as a result, the possibility of whether or not the state will change to the probable change state subsequently changes depending on the determined mode.

  (Modification 9) In the above embodiment, the meter is set to a predetermined display. However, the predetermined display is not limited to the meter. The predetermined display may be, for example, an item, a character, a number, or the like. When the predetermined display is an item, for example, the type and number of the item may change. When the predetermined display is a character, for example, the size, color, number of persons, etc. of the character may change. When the predetermined display is a number, for example, the number may be increased or decreased. An effect instead of the meter effect may be executed using such a predetermined display. That is, the predetermined display is, for example, that the value of the meter changes stepwise and finally reaches a specific value, the type of item changes stepwise to become a specific type, and the number of items changes stepwise. That the size of the character gradually changes to a specific size, that the character's color gradually changes to a specific color, the number of characters May be changed stepwise to a specific number, such that the number changes stepwise to a specific number, or the number changes stepwise to a specific number. The stepwise change is, for example, that the value of the meter increases or decreases, the type of the item changes one after another to one of a plurality of preset types, the number of items increases or decreases, Predetermined indications such as increasing or decreasing the size, changing the character color one after another to one of a plurality of preset types, increasing or decreasing the number of characters, and increasing or decreasing the number are displayed. The predetermined display does not always change toward a specific stage, but the predetermined display changes toward a specific stage. (For example, if the stage at the start of the change is level 0 and the specific stage is level 4, the level increases. Change) to the opposite stage to the specific stage (for example, if the stage at the start of the change is level 0 and the specific stage is level 4, the level will decrease). ) Or it may be repeated.

  (Modification 10) In the above embodiment, the meter MT is always displayed as the predetermined display regardless of whether or not the meter effect is being executed. However, the meter MT as the predetermined display may be displayed only when the meter effect is executed. In this case, the meter MT may be displayed as a predetermined display even though the meter effect is not executed. By adopting such an aspect, if the meter MT is displayed as the predetermined display, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the meter effect will be executed.

  (Modification 11) In the above embodiment, a notice effect in the meter change notification mode is executed only immediately before the meter effect during the super reach effect. However, the notice effect in the meter change notification mode may be executed immediately before the effect period of the meter effect that can be executed at another timing, such as a meter effect during high-speed fluctuation. By adopting such an aspect, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the meter effect will be executed at various timings.

  (Variation 12) In the above embodiment, regardless of whether the variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a super reach effect of super A is executed or a variation pattern in which a super reach effect of super B is executed If the variation pattern is such that the super-reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 secures the effect time of the special mode super-reach effect so that the effect can be executed. However, in the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100, different variation patterns are prepared depending on whether or not to execute the special mode super-reach effect and the effect time in the case of executing the special mode super-reach effect, In accordance with the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100, the effect control CPU 120 only controls the designated effect time and the designated effect time when the execution of the special mode super reach effect is specified. The special mode super reach effect may be executed so as to be as follows. By adopting such an aspect, the processing for determining whether or not to execute the special mode super-reach effect by the effect control CPU 120 and the effect time and the like when executing the special mode super-reach effect are omitted. In addition, the processing load can be reduced.

  (Modification 13) In the above embodiment, when the display mode of the meter changes to MAX in the meter effect, the special mode super reach effect is always executed. However, even if the display mode of the meter changes to MAX in the meter effect, the special mode super reach effect may not be executed. In that case, even if the display mode of the meter changes to MAX in the meter effect, the special mode super reach effect is not executed. Only when the variable display result is "big hit", for example, a sufficiently small ratio is determined. May be performed. By adopting such a mode, even if the display mode of the meter is changed to MAX in the meter effect, if the special mode super reach effect is not executed, the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the state is controlled to the big hit game state. Can be definitively announced.

  (Variation 14) In the above embodiment, when the variable display is started to notify the effect control CPU 120 of a variable pattern indicating the variable display time of the decorative symbol and the variable display mode such as the type of the reach effect. Has been described above, one variation pattern designation command is transmitted, but the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether the first command is a variable before or after the reach, such as the presence or absence of a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream”. A command indicating the display time or the variable display mode is transmitted, and as the second command, a command indicating the variable display time or the variable display mode after the reach is transmitted, such as the type of the reach and the presence or absence of the re-lottery effect. You may do so. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variable display time by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after sending the first command, sending the second command after a predetermined time has elapsed. You may make it. Further, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be appropriately changed. By notifying the variation pattern using two or more commands in this way, the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  (Modification 15) The present invention can be applied not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to slot machines and the like. The slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as a variable display of a symbol serving as a plurality of types of identification information, and can provide a predetermined game value based on the game result, more specifically, A game can be started by setting a predetermined bet amount for one game, and a display result of a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is derived and displayed. This is a gaming machine in which one game is over and a prize can be generated according to the display result. In such a slot machine, hardware resources including an image display device of the slot machine and software for performing predetermined processing cooperate with each other, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment has a feature. It is only necessary to be configured so as to include all or a part of.

  Slot machines are not limited to those in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines in which the number of bets are set using gaming balls as gaming values, and only credits as gaming values May be a fully credit-type slot machine that sets the number of bets. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the number of bets, the number of bets is set using 15 game balls. Is equivalent to setting. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls. A game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can set a bet amount and play a game using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as a medal and a game ball, and generate a medal and a game ball when a winning occurs. Any of a plurality of types of gaming values may be paid out.

  The effects that can be executed in such a slot machine may include a notice effect, a meter effect, and the like in the meter change notification mode in the above embodiment.

  (Variation 16) In addition, an image display operation of the image display device and a sound output operation of the speaker for executing a predetermined effect such as a process effect, a notice effect, etc. The various effecting operations including the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and the decorative LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that gives a score.

  (Modification 17) Programs and data for realizing the present invention are distributed / provided to a computer device or the like included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine by a removable recording medium. The present invention is not limited to the form, and may be a form distributed in advance by pre-installing it in a storage device of a computer device or the like. Furthermore, a program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by being provided with a communication processing unit and being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  (Variation 18) The game execution form is not limited to execution by mounting a detachable recording medium, but also temporarily stores a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. In this case, the program may be executed by using a hardware resource of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  (Modification 19) In the above embodiment, “different ratios” means only those having different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. The concept is not limited to this, and includes concepts with different ratios such as A: B = 100%: 0%.

  (Variation 20) In the above embodiment, for example, a case has been described in which a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols of “1” to “8” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the symbol variably displayed and the symbol derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol different from the symbol variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, variable display may be performed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Also in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be something.

  (Variation 21) In the above embodiment, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of each random number or by changing the update range of each random number.

  (Variation 22) In the above embodiment, a random number determination table is stored in the main board 11, and the main board 11 determines the random number based on the random number extracted in the main board 11 at the time of winning. An example in which the performance control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes a prefetch notice effect based on the received determination result with reference to the table for performing random number value determination processing. Although shown, the execution mode of the prefetch notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random number determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random number. The random number value determination processing may be performed with reference to the random number value determination table, and the prefetch notice effect may be performed based on the determination result of the determination processing. That is, the random number value determination processing may be performed in the effect control board 12. Further, the determination process of the random number value may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number value, execute the process of determining the random number value, and receive the determination result determined by the main board 11. More specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives the random number value, determines whether or not a big hit is to be made, and if it is a big hit, determines the type of the big hit. The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute a prefetch notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main substrate 11.

  (Modification 23) In the above embodiment, the effect control board 12 side receives an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 by turning on the effect control INT signal from the main board 11. It has been described as occurring. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command may be generated by an interrupt request due to the first bit of serial communication.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Gaming board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Ordinary prize ball device 6B Ordinary variable prize ball device 7 Special variable prize ball device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Gaming effect Lamp 11 Main board 12 Effect control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A Starter switch 22B Starter switch 23 Count switch 25A Hold display 25B Hold display 25C Hold display 100 Game control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
110 switch circuit 111 solenoid circuit 120 effect control CPU
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 display control unit 124 random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Predetermined display means for performing a predetermined display capable of changing the display mode over a plurality of stages from the first stage to a specific stage,
A change effect can be executed at a change trigger for changing the display mode of the predetermined display from a certain stage to another stage, and in a predetermined period of changing the display mode of the predetermined display from a first stage to a specific stage, A change effect execution means capable of executing the effect multiple times,
For each of the change effects that can be executed a plurality of times, specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect before the change effect is executed ,
Notification effect execution means capable of executing an information effect for notifying that the change effect has been executed,
Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled ,
The change effect execution means,
A first control for changing the display mode of the predetermined display by a first number from the current stage when the change effect is executed; and a display mode of the predetermined display being larger than the first number from the current stage. And a second control for changing a second number of steps, and
When the specific effect has been executed before the change in effect is executed, it executes the second control at a higher rate than when the specific effect is not executed,
The ratio of which of the first control and the second control is executed differs between when the production time of the specific performance is the first period and when the production period is the second period different from the first period. ,
The notification effect execution means is capable of executing a notification effect of a first aspect corresponding to the first control and an information effect of a second aspect corresponding to the second control,
The special effect execution means,
A first special effect, and a second special effect having a higher degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state than the first special effect,
The first special effect is executed when the display mode of the predetermined display does not change to the specific stage, and the second special effect is executed when the display mode of the predetermined display changes to the specific stage.
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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