JP6676360B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In Patent Document 1, for example, during a specific period (in Patent Document 1, a jackpot game state), a game medium (in Patent Document 1, in the first special variable winning ball device 66 in Patent Document 1) to the variable winning means (in Patent Document 1, A gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine 1 in Patent Literature 1) that displays the remaining winning number of gaming balls (in Patent Literature 1, the expected winning number is displayed in a countdown format using numbers) is disclosed.

JP 2007-268103 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the number of winnings remaining in the variable winning means is simply counted and displayed, and no more interestingness can be given.

  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 of a game by displaying the number of remaining winnings.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises:
Comprising a first state advantageous for the player (e.g., open, etc.) and the unfavorable second state (e.g., closed) and the changeable variable Hente stage (e.g., such as the special variable winning ball device 7) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
Certain period (e.g., during the execution of the round, such as during the time-shortening control) in connection with the accessibility Hente stage becomes the first state in that the game medium to the movable Hente stage becomes the second state Remaining winning number display means capable of displaying the remaining winning number display (for example, game balls) and effect control for executing the processing of steps S800 and S833 for displaying the remaining winning number display on the effect display device 5 (for example). CPU 120 etc.),
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect in response to winning in the variable means,
The number-of-winning-remaining-number display means includes a first mode (for example, an object in a normal mode such as a round shape, a numerical display in a normal mode, a unit level display in a normal mode, and the like), and is more advantageous to the player than the first mode. ratio is higher second aspect game value is given (e.g., the object of special embodiments, the special aspect numerical display, unit level display, such as a special embodiment of such star) wherein a, by a including a plurality of types of aspect winning It is possible to display the remaining number display ,
The specific demonstration execution means includes when the winning number remaining display of the first embodiment is displayed, and when the winning number remaining display of the second embodiment is displayed, the specific effect by different representation embodiment in is executable (for example, a demonstration mode that the winning number of remaining displayed according to the winning in the case of unit level display numeric display or normal mode of round objects and the normal mode is erased, Ya object of the star In the case of a special mode of numerical display or a special mode of unit level display, step S841 is different from the mode of presentation in which the display of the number of remaining prizes is erased in accordance with the winning and an information production in which a predetermined value is given is executed. Effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of
The specific period includes a first specific period, and a second specific period different from the first specific period in a rate at which the remaining winning number display of the second aspect is displayed.
It is characterized by the following.
According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the number of remaining winnings.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention comprises:
Comprising a first state advantageous for the player (e.g., open, etc.) and the unfavorable second state (e.g., closed) and the changeable variable Hente stage (e.g., such as the special variable winning ball device 7) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
Certain period (e.g., during the execution of the round, such as during the time-shortening control) in connection with the accessibility Hente stage becomes the first state in that the game medium to the movable Hente stage becomes the second state Remaining winning number display means capable of displaying the remaining winning number display (for example, game balls) and effect control for executing the processing of steps S800 and S833 for displaying the remaining winning number display on the effect display device 5 (for example). CPU 120 etc.),
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect in response to winning in the variable means,
The number-of-winning-remaining-number display means includes a first mode (for example, an object in a normal mode such as a round shape, a numerical display in a normal mode, a unit level display in a normal mode, and the like), and is more advantageous to the player than the first mode. ratio is higher second aspect game value is given (e.g., the object of special embodiments, the special aspect numerical display, unit level display, such as a special embodiment of such star) wherein a, by a including a plurality of types of aspect winning It is possible to display the remaining number display ,
The specific demonstration execution means includes when the winning number remaining display of the first embodiment is displayed, and when the winning number remaining display of the second embodiment is displayed in a predetermined effect in accordance with the winning (e.g. new music open notification effect, pending communication notification effect, probability variation big hit notification effect, it is possible to et differ whether to perform rank etc. up bonus notification effect) (e.g., round objects and the normal manner In the case of a numerical display or a unit level display of a normal mode, the predetermined effect is not executed, and in the case of a star-shaped object, a numerical display of a special mode, or a unit level display of the special mode, the predetermined effect is executed in accordance with the winning. Effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of step S841).
The specific period includes a first specific period, and a second specific period different from the first specific period in a rate at which the remaining winning number display of the second aspect is displayed.
It is characterized by the following.
According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the number of remaining winnings.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The display of the number of remaining prizes may be deleted based on a game medium (for example, a game ball) winning in the variable prize means in the first state.
According to the above configuration, the remaining prize number display is deleted based on the fact that the gaming medium has won the variable prize means in the first state. That is, it is possible to provide a display mode in which the remaining winning number display is deleted in accordance with the winning. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the number of remaining prizes.
In addition, the remaining prize number display is displayed in a form in which a plurality of objects (for example, count objects and the like) corresponding to the remaining prize numbers are arranged,
The plurality of objects are all composed of the first aspect, or composed of the first aspect and the second aspect;
An object corresponding to the winning out of the plurality of objects may be deleted based on a game medium (for example, a game ball) winning in the variable winning means in the first state. .
According to the above configuration, the remaining prize number display is displayed in such a manner that a plurality of objects corresponding to the remaining prize numbers are arranged. The plurality of objects all consist of the first aspect, or consist of the first aspect and the second aspect. It is possible to provide a display mode in which the first mode or the second mode as an object corresponding to the winning out of a plurality of objects is deleted based on a game medium winning in the variable winning means in the first state. it can. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the number of remaining prizes.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
In the second mode, a plurality of display timings (for example, in which round as shown in FIGS. 31 (A) and (E), or within a round as shown in FIGS. 31 (C) and (F)) In which order (that is, in what order) is displayed.
According to the above configuration, it can be noticed at which timing the second mode is displayed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
In the second aspect, in the specific period (for example, the first round to the fifteenth round), an allowable period (for example, a third round, for example, excluding a first round and a second round) is excluded. Round to the fifteenth round).
According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended malfunction from occurring.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The specific period is a period of an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state),
The production mode executed in response to the winning in the second mode is a mode that suggests the release of new content (for example, a new song, image, two-dimensional code, etc.) (for example, a new song release notification production , New image release announcement production, new 2D code release announcement production, etc.)
In a selectable period (for example, the first round and the second round) which is a part of the period of the advantageous state, selection of content (for example, selection of music, an image, a two-dimensional code, and the like) is possible. However, the second aspect may not be displayed.
According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended malfunction from occurring.

(7) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
A predetermined period (for example, any one of the third to fifteenth rounds) of the specific period includes a display period for displaying the second aspect,
Even when the predetermined period has elapsed without the second aspect being erased, a predetermined value based on the predetermined effect can be given (for example, for effect control for executing the processing of steps S884 to S886). CPU 120).
According to the above configuration, even when the predetermined effect is not executed, the predetermined value can be given, and the interest of the game can be prevented from being reduced.

(8) In the gaming machine of (2) or (7) above,
The gaming machine executes a variable display (for example, a variable display of special symbols and effect symbols, etc.), and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
A suspension storage unit (for example, a first special figure suspension storage unit 151A and a second special figure suspension storage unit 151B) for storing suspension information for a variable display that has not been started,
If the hold information stored in the hold storage means includes information that gives an advantageous display result for the variable display (for example, when there is a big hit in the hold), the hold is performed as the predetermined effect. A continuous notification effect may be executed (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like that executes the process of step S841 such that a suspended continuous notification effect is executed).
According to the above configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (8),
The specific period includes a plurality of unit periods (for example, the jackpot game state includes 15 rounds).
A different value is assigned depending on which of the plurality of unit periods the second aspect is displayed (for example, the assigned value is different for each unit period (for example, a song obtained according to a round) Content is different), or a higher percentage of a specific value is given in a later unit period than in a previous unit period (for example, the higher the percentage of pending announcements in later rounds) And so on).
According to the above configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9),
The variable prize unit is activated until at least one of a set period (for example, 29 seconds, etc.) elapses and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media (for example, game balls) is won. Advantageous state control means (for example, a large hitting game state) capable of controlling a unit game (for example, a round game or the like) that can be set to the first state for a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). For example, a game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processing of steps S26 to S28) is provided.
The advantageous state includes at least a first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state based on a probability variable jackpot) and a second advantageous state having a lower advantage than the first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state based on a non-probable variable jackpot). Etc.) and
In one unit game in the first advantageous state, based on the fact that a certain number of game media (for example, the eleventh and twelfth) have been won (for example, an over-win has occurred) based on a predetermined number of game media. A notification effect in a special mode (for example, a notification operation in which the special winning opening LED 27 emits a rainbow light and a predetermined prize sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R) (for example, steps S871 to S871). An effect control CPU 120 that performs the process of S873) may be included.
According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect that is executed when the specified number of game media is more than a predetermined number.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in an embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for games counted by the side of the main board. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a big hit type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various big hits. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control data holding area. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a start winning reception command buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number determination process, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variable category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows assignment of the determination value of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during opening of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows an example of post-big hit opening processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between an example of the effect control command received on the effect control board side, and an example of the processing content performed in the command analysis processing according to the received effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect symbol change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example in the big hit effect setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a winning remaining number effect setting process. (A)-(C) is a figure which shows an example of each determination table of hold | maintenance continuous notification, and (D)-(F) is a figure which shows an example of each determination table of new music release notification. (A) is a flowchart illustrating an example of a music selection effect setting process during a round, and (B) and (C) are diagrams illustrating a music table example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of post-round processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end production processing. It is a time chart which shows the example of a relationship between the music selection possible period in the big hit game state, and the display possible period of the 1st aspect and the 2nd aspect of the display of the number of remaining winnings. It is a figure showing an example of an effect display at the time of the start of the big hit gaming state. It is a figure showing the example of a production display in the 1st and the 2nd round. It is a figure showing an example of an effect display in a big hit game state. It is a figure showing an example of an effect display in a big hit game state. It is a figure which shows the example of display (countdown display) of the number of remaining winnings of the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the example of display (count-up display) of the number of remaining winnings of the modification 2. It is a figure showing an example of display (level display) of the number of remaining winnings of modification 3. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a winning remaining number effect setting process according to a fourth modification. (A)-(C) is a figure which shows an example of each table for determination of notification of a probability change big hit etc., (D) is a figure which shows an example of the table for display order determination of a further modification. 18 is a time chart showing a displayable period and the like of a second mode (probable change big hit notification) of the remaining winning number display of Modification Example 4. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display in the big hit game state of the modification 5. 15 is a time chart illustrating an example of a staging operation during a big hit game state according to Modification 6.

  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 1 according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. It is composed of 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 51 and hit.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a special design (special figure), which is a plurality of types of special identification information, is variably displayed (special figure game). A special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These are composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The variable display of a special symbol means that a plurality of types of special symbols are changed (displayed so as to be changeable) by an update display or the like (the same applies to other variable displays). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (derived display) as a display result (variable display result). 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”. The special map game of the first special map is also referred to as “first special map game”, and the special map game of the second special map is also referred to as “second special map game”.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the effect display device 5, in synchronism with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the effect design (such as a figure showing a number or the like) which is a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special design can be changed. Display is performed. As an example, on the screen of the effect display device 5, in synchronism with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In, the variable display of the effect symbol (for example, scroll display or update display in the vertical direction) is performed. On the screen of the effect display device 5, a display area 5H is arranged. In the display area 5H, a suspended display image corresponding to the special figure game whose execution is suspended is displayed. The number of reserved special figure games is also referred to as a special figure reserved storage number. A first hold storage display area 5D and a second hold storage display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right below the display area 5H.

  A first reservation display 25A and a second reservation display 25B for displaying the number of special figure reservation storages are provided. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B is configured to include a plurality of LEDs. The second special figure reserved storage number (the second reserved special figure game reserved storage number) is displayed.

  Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning prize port that is kept in a constant open state where game balls can always enter by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning port, the first start port switch 22A is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (in this case, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the prize balls is determined. At the same time, the first special map game can be started).

  The ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B is a motor-driven tulip-type handpiece (normal motorized handset) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are switched between a closed state at a vertical position and an open state at a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric character. ) To form a second starting winning port. In the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B, for example, when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the tip of the movable wing piece approaches the normal winning prize ball device 6A, and the second starting prize. It becomes a closed state where the game ball does not enter the mouth. On the other hand, when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which game balls can enter the second starting winning opening. When a game ball enters the second start winning port, the second start port switch 22B is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the prize balls is detected. Payout and the second special map game can be started).

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door, and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form a mouth. 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, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (for example, Pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid 82 is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become. When a game ball enters the special winning opening, the count switch 23 is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball enters the special winning opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays a normal symbol (ordinary symbol, ordinary symbol) which is a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The variable display of ordinary symbols is also called an ordinary game (ordinary game). The general-purpose game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. When the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the gate switch 21 is turned on, whereby the passage of the game ball is detected. 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 number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games for which execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  The surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for a gaming effect is provided around the gaming area. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED. A special winning opening LED 27 (see FIG. 2) as a decoration LED is arranged around the special variable winning ball device 7. The special winning opening LED 27 is, for example, a full-color LED, and is capable of emitting first light (for example, white light) and different second light (for example, rainbow light).

  At a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area is provided. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate (hit ball supply plate) for holding (storing) game balls, and a lower plate (surplus) for holding (storing) extra balls and the like from the upper plate. Ball storage dish). The member forming the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B and a cross button 31C. A push sensor 35B that detects an operation (for example, pressing) of the player on the push button 31B and outputs an operation detection signal to the effect control board 12 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. I have. A button sensor 35C that detects a player's operation on the cross button 31C and outputs an operation detection signal to the effect control board 12 is provided inside the upper plate body or the like at the installation position of the cross button 31C.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a general symbol for executing a variation display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 20 such that a game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21. After the start condition is established, the ordinary symbol display condition by the ordinary symbol display 20 is established based on the establishment of the ordinary symbol start condition for starting the variation display of the ordinary symbol, for example, the end of the previous ordinary symbol game. Is started.

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

  After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, when the first starting port switch 22A detects a game ball that has passed (entered) through the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, for example, the previous special figure The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the game or the big hit game state. Further, after the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B, for example, the previous time is satisfied. The special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the end of the special figure game or the big hit game state.

  In the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variation display time of the special symbol is started after the variation display of the special symbol is started, the variation display of the special symbol is performed. Derived special symbols (special figure display results) are derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, " Lost ".

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, 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.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game and the special display result becomes "big hit", in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The special winning opening is kept open in a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are generated or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are generated. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is placed in the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player is executed.

  The special winning opening door, which has the special winning opening opened during the execution of the round, receives game balls falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special winning opening to form a special variable winning prize ball device. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”). Note that, even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball does not win the large winning opening). .

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

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers "3" and "7", which are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number "7" is a big hit symbol corresponding to a probable variable hit described later. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) which is controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. The special variable prize is opened by opening the special winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls is generated. A round for changing the ball device 7 to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 15 times). The normally open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  The special symbol indicating the number "3" among the special symbols indicating the numbers "3" and "7" to be the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot to be described later. Open the special winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated. As a result, a round in which the special variable prize ball device 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 15 times) as in the case of the probability change big hit.

  In addition, after the special symbol indicating the number “5” as the big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the special symbol may be controlled to the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state). For example, in the short-term open jackpot state, the upper limit time (the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened by the special winning opening door) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round is set. The first round (e.g., 15) in the normally open jackpot state, which is the same as the predetermined period in the normally opened jackpot state, but changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. May be repeatedly executed a second number of times (for example, five times) less than the number of times. Note that the short-term open jackpot state is also referred to as a second specific game state. In the short-term open jackpot state, the number of rounds is set to the second number (for example, five times). The number of rounds is the same as the first number (for example, 15 times) in the normal open jackpot state. The upper limit time (the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened by the special winning opening door) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after (for example, 6) is usually By setting the second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the open jackpot state, the actual number of rounds may be made smaller than that in the normal open jackpot state.

  In such a short-term open jackpot state, it is sufficient that the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open jackpot state, so that the expected value of payouts (prize balls) that can be obtained is smaller than in the normal open jackpot state. In these short-term open jackpots, the opening period of the special winning opening is set to the second period (eg, 0.1 second) for all rounds, so that substantially no balls (prize balls) can be obtained. It is good also as a jackpot game state. In other words, the big hit gaming state as the short-term open round specific game state is such that the period during which the gaming ball easily passes (enters) the special winning opening in each round is changed from the first period in the normal open round specific game state. And the number of rounds executed is at least one of the second round number smaller than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is sufficient that the number of payouts (prize balls) that can be obtained is smaller than in the big hit state.

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

  Here, the reach state is an effect symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the effect symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation symbol”). ) Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, or a display state in which all or some of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination.

  In the embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display. As the reach effect, a normal reach, a super reach α, and a super reach β having different effect modes are prepared (see FIG. 5). The jackpot expectation degree is higher in the order of super reach β> super reach α> normal reach. The big hit expectation is, for example, a ratio at which the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, and here, is also a ratio at which the display result of the variable display of the effect symbol is “big hit”.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the big hit symbol indicating the number of “3” is stopped and displayed as the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, it corresponds to the change display state of the effect symbol being in the reach state. Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as a “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. Note that the non-probable variable jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without performing the reach effect.

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

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

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, when a specially variable big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating a number of “7” is stopped and displayed among the special symbols to be the big hit symbol, the fluctuation display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state. In response to this, after a reach effect similar to that in the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is performed, a determined effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probable variable jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations. May be stopped. In addition, the reach change may not be executed, and the probability change big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the fixed effect design. The determined effect symbol to be the probability change big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Out of the effect symbols of “−8”, the effect symbol with the symbol number “7” is a predetermined effective line in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. What is necessary is just what is stopped and displayed together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability-variable jackpot combination is referred to as a probability-variable symbol. When the probability change big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed effect symbol which is usually a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the effect symbol.

  In addition, when a specially-designed big hit symbol such as a special symbol showing a number of “5” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a short-term open round big hit symbol as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, a variation display of the effect symbol is displayed. In response to the state having reached the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "normal" is executed, a predetermined probability-change big-hit combination of a plurality of types of big-hit combinations is executed. May be stopped and displayed. In addition, the reach change may not be executed, and the probability change big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the fixed effect design. The determined effect symbol to be the probability change big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Of the effect symbols of “−8”, any one of the odd number symbols “1”, “3”, and “5” other than “7” is “left”, “middle”, and “right”. ) In each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” that constitute the probable variable jackpot combination are referred to as the probability variable symbols, similarly to the effect symbol “7” described above. Note that, in the case where the probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the effect symbol. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is the normal jackpot combination or the probability variable jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the variable probability jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the determined special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of "big hit". In this case, it is referred to as a “probable change” variation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”). In addition, in this embodiment, based on the fact that the big special type of the “big change” is “big hit” in the variable display result of “7” among the big hit types of “probable change”, the state is controlled to the normal open big hit state, Later, probability variation control (probable variation control) is performed together with time-saving control. It should be noted that, among the jackpot types of “probable change”, based on the fact that “fighting” has been obtained in the fluctuation display result of “5” as a fixed special symbol, the state is controlled to a short-term open big hit state. At the same time, probability variation control (probable variation control) may be performed.

  By performing these probability change controls, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) will be a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probable change control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” and the state is controlled again to the big hit game state after the big hit game state ends. As in the case of the time saving control, when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the number of time savings, or 90 times different from the number of the time savings) after the end of the big hit game state, the probable change control ends. You may. In addition, even if the probable change control is terminated when the “probable change fall” is determined to end the probable change control in the probable change drop lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit game state. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the control is performed by the normal symbol display 20 to shorten the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game than in the normal state, or the fluctuation of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is performed. Control for increasing the probability that the display result is "per-figure" compared to the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per-figure". The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, for example, by making the tilt control time for performing the control longer than in the normal state, or by increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity chew support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. As described above, the control that is advantageous to the player by making it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening with the time saving control is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged opening state is increased as compared to when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the special figure game can be frequently executed. The time required for the variable display result to become a "big hit" is reduced. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. The game state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a highly accurate state. The game state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the certainty change control is also referred to as a high certainty high base state. In the present embodiment, the game state to be controlled is not set, but a certain change state in which only the certain change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a high certain low base state. In addition, only the game state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control may be particularly referred to as a “probable change state”, and may be referred to as a time saving attached probable change state to be distinguished from the highly accurate low base state. On the other hand, a probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed (a high probable low base state) may be referred to as a non-time saving probable change state in order to be distinguished from the highly accurate high base state. A time-saving state in which the time-saving control or the high-opening control is performed without performing the probable change control is also referred to as a low-probability high-base state. The normal state in which none of the probability change control, the time saving control, and the high release control are performed is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probable change control is performed in the game state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be frequently executed, and the probability that the fluctuation display result in each special figure game becomes a “big hit” Is increased, thereby providing an advantageous state for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the jackpot game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol in which the determined effect symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a variable probability jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols, which are usually a combination of big hits, are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "medium", and "right" on the effect display device 5, for example, "left" , "Middle", "Right" in each of the effect design display area 5L, 5C, 5R in the state where the same effect design is aligned again, fluctuates the effect pattern (probably variable design) which is a combination of probability variation big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed (final stop display) as a confirmed effect symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the re-lottery effect is a fixed effect symbol that becomes a normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped displayed effect symbol. The re-lottery defeated selection effect of deriving and displaying may be performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the effect design that has been temporarily stopped and displayed is re-fluctuated, and then a definite change jackpot combination is established. A re-lottery winning effect in which symbols are stopped and displayed may be executed, or a re-lottery drop-out effect may be executed.

  After the determined effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot game state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot game state, or in the jackpot game state, one of the rounds ends. From the end of the last round in the jackpot game state until the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot gaming state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A jackpot medium promotion effect that is an information effect may be executed. In addition, the notification effect similar to the jackpot medium promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the big hit game state, the medium-sized jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round is completed may be particularly referred to as an “ending promotion effect”.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has mounted thereon various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, a payout control board 37 connected to the hit ball launching device 51, the ball payout device 97 for paying out game balls, and the like are also mounted. In addition, various boards such as an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on a back surface of the gaming board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board including a function of setting a random number used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The display of the variation of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variation display of the symbol, and controlling the variation of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by performing lighting / off / coloring control of the ordinary symbol display 20 and the like. It also has a control function.

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

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

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for the purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12. Based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the gaming effect lamp 9 and the special winning opening LED 27 are provided. And the like, a lamp driver circuit or the like for performing lighting / light-out driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first reservation display device 25A, a second reservation display device 25B, and a general drawing reservation display device 25C. For example, a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as display control is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the effect display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling a lighting operation of a decoration LED (for example, a special winning opening LED 27).

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

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

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

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” and a big hit type determination result.

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

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening that notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a big hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state. The command A401 (H) is a special winning opening winning designation command, and is an effect control command for designating that a game ball has won the special winning opening.

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

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

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

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

  Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) of the total reserved storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning-time determination result designation command) indicating the content of the winning-time determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is "big hit" and the result of determining the type of big hit (probable change, non-probable change, and saliency) as a result of the winning determination. The command C6XXH is a fluctuation category indicating, as a prize-winning determination result, a result of determining whether the random value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern is any of the fluctuation patterns of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, and “other”. Command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103. It comprises a random number circuit 104 for performing the processing and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach are set so that the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” so that the big hit expectation degree becomes higher. Therefore, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

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

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, individual display result determination is performed for the first special figure and the second special figure. A table may be used.

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

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

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

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

  Here, the big hit type according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In the present embodiment, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed as the big hit type after the end of the big hit gaming state. The "probable change", which is a probable change big hit that shifts to the probable base state, and the "non-probable change", which is the non-probable change big hit that moves to the low probable base state after only the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state. Have been.

  As described above, in the jackpot game state based on the “probable variable jackpot” and the jackpot game state based on the “non-probable variable jackpot”, fifteen rounds for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called “15”). Round), a regular open jackpot that is repeatedly executed. Therefore, there is a case where the “probably big hit” is referred to as 15 round (15R) probability big hit and the “normal big hit” is sometimes called 15 round (15R) normal big hit. It should be noted that another "probable change big hit" may be a short-term open certainty big hit less than 15 rounds (hereinafter referred to as "probable change B" as appropriate).

  The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control that are executed after the big-hit jackpot game state is completed are continuously executed until the big-hit jackpot occurs again after the big-hit game state ends. Therefore, when the regenerated big hit is a probability variable big hit, since the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state is continuously generated without going through the normal state. , A so-called extended-villa state.

  On the other hand, the time saving control that is executed after the end of the big hit game state due to the “non-probable variable big hit” is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times is executed. The game ends when the big hit game state is reached before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, the assignment of the determination value to the big hit type of “probable big hit” is the same regardless of whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map. , But may be different. In addition, as another setting example of the big hit type determination table, depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the determination value for the big hit type of “probable change” and “probable change B” is determined. The assignment may be different. In other words, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the judgment value in the predetermined range (a value in the range of “81” to “100”) is assigned to the “big hit B” big hit type with a small number of rounds. In the case where the variation special map is the second special map, the determination value may not be assigned to the big hit type of “probable variation B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B being satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change B” with a small number of rounds can be made different. Particularly, in the special map game using the second special map, it is not determined that the big hit type is “probable change B” and the state is controlled to the short open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In a game state in which game balls easily enter the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning prize ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of a short-term open big hit state in which few prize balls are obtained, thereby reducing the interest in the game. Can be prevented.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7, the assignment of the determination value to the “non-probable change” jackpot type is performed irrespective of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same, the probability of a non-probable change jackpot and the probability of a probable change jackpot are the same regardless of whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map.

  Therefore, as described above, when the assignment of the determination value to “probable variation B” differs depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the determination for “probable variation” is made. The value assignment also differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. For “probable change” with a large number of rounds, the case where the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure Are set to be more easily determined than in the case of the first special map.

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

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

  Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the special pattern display result is set to “big hit”, and the special pattern display result is set to “big hit”. And a loss-variation-pattern determining table to be used when it is determined in advance that the action is to be performed.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the variation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value within a range that the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take is assigned as a determination value. Note that, in the present embodiment, when the type of the big hit is “probable variable hit”, the super reach β is easily determined, and when the type of the big hit is “non-probable variable big hit”, Since the reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that a “probable change big hit” may occur.

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

  In the loss pattern determination table A, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), the super reach β A predetermined random number value in a range where the random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern can be assigned to the loss variation pattern (PA2-3) is assigned as a determination value. Further, in the loss pattern determination table B, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-2), the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the super reach α corresponding to the total number of stored memories of 2 to 4 are stored. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range where the random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern can be taken for the variation pattern of loss (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). I have. Further, in the loss pattern determination table C, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α corresponding to the shortened non-reach loss variation corresponding to the total number of stored storages of 5-8. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range where the random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern can be taken for the variation pattern of loss (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). I have. Further, in the loss pattern determination table D, the fluctuation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α loss (PA2) corresponding to the time saving control. -2) A predetermined random number value within the range of the random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss as the determination value.

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

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is retained for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. I have. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

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

  In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the starting winning (second starting winning) has been generated, but it has not been started yet. The reservation data of no special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the holding number in the second starting winning opening and associates the holding number with the holding number to determine the second starting condition when the game ball passes (enters). Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the suspension information that enables to determine whether or not a big hit occurs.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, a random number value that is not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value. The numerical data indicating each random number value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random number value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process on all or a part of the numerical data.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the effect control CPU 120. A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and a real-time clock (RTC) 126 capable of outputting time information and calendar information at that time are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121, a fixed data read 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 stores the variable data in the RAM 122. A fluctuation data reading operation for reading various fluctuation data temporarily stored, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed. The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 includes a wire for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, a wire for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 includes a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 31B is detected from the push sensor 35B, and a player for the cross button 31C. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action of the button sensor 35 has been detected from the button sensor 35C is also connected.

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

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, and the like). An effect control pattern table in which a plurality of effect control patterns to be used are stored is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data and the like indicating control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, a special figure change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

  The effect control pattern at the time of the special figure change corresponds to a plurality of types of change patterns, and is a period from when the change of the special symbol is started in the special figure game until the final special symbol which is the special figure display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data showing the control contents of various effecting operations, such as the effect of changing the effect of the effect design, the effect effect of the reach effect, the effect effect in the re-lottery effect, or the effect effect operation of various effects without the effect of the effect design. Have been. The announcement effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating control contents of an effect operation which is an announcement effect executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and include data indicating the control contents thereof. In addition, the special figure variation effect control patterns may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect form in each reach effect is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach effect.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 9A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 9A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 5 and a plurality of types that can be updated in response to an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations, such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 9B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of the reserved first special figure storages is stored. A corresponding area) and a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure during the variable display are provided. Further, in the start winning winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the second special figure reserved memory. ) And a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during the variable display. When there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category designation The four commands, ie, the command and the notification command of the number of reserved storages (the first notification command of the number of reserved storages or the second notification command of the number of reserved storages) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A include the start opening winning specification command, the design specification command, the fluctuation category specification command, A storage area (entry) for separately storing the first special figure reserved storage and the second special figure reserved storage in association with the reserved storage number notification command is secured.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest hold storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. The buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” for storing the contents of the hold storage satisfying the start condition is displayed in the variable display. Is completed in the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing executed when the process is ended.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores a command from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the free entry corresponding to the first special figure hold storage in the start winning winning reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning in the first starting winning opening. Then, at the time of starting winning in the second starting winning opening, the command is stored from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) of the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the receiving command buffer at the time of starting winning 194A. Go. At the time of the start winning, a command from the starting opening winning designation command to the notification command of the number of retained storages is sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the starting opening prize designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the suffixes “1” to “4” of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. , The symbol designation command, the fluctuation category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command. In addition, since the command corresponding to the number of reserved storage at the time of starting winning is stored in the reserved storage number notification command, and when the storage content of each entry is shifted, the content of the reserved storage number notification command is also shifted as it is. Even after the hold storage is shifted, the number of hold storage at the time of the winning start can be confirmed by the hold number notification command.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9 (B) has an entry (buffer number “buffer number“ The entry stored in the “1-0” or “2-0” entry is deleted, and the entry (buffer number “1-1” or “2-1”) corresponding to the start-of-change display suspended storage is started. ) And the storage contents of the entries after the start of the variable display suspension storage are shifted. For example, when the variation display of the effect symbol in the first special figure hold storage is completed in the storage state shown in FIG. 9B, each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted and the buffer number “1” Are shifted to the buffer number “0”, and the commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” are shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”. , The respective commands stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”. Therefore, the buffer number “0” is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

  Next, an operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute 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 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random numbers MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

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

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 10 as a special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any one of the processes of S22 to S28 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning determination process of S21, as shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first detects the detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the first starting port switch 22A is on based on (S101). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is ON (S101; Y), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is equal to a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not “4” as the upper limit storage number is reached (S102). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in S102 (S102; N), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (S103). .

  When the first starting port switch 22A is off at S101 (S101; N), or when the first special figure hold storage number has reached the upper limit at S102 (S102; Y), the normal variable prize ball device. Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is on (S104). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is ON (S104; Y), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is increased to a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" (S106). .

  After executing one of the processes of S103 and S106, the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the startup port buffer value, which is the storage value of the startup port buffer, is updated by adding 1 (S107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is added by one, while when the starting port buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is added by one. In this manner, the first reserved storage number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved stored number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to add 1 (S108). For example, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

  After executing the processing of S108, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result or the big hit type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is extracted (S109). The numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (S110). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are used to determine whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit”, and furthermore, whether the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. It is used to determine the type of big hit when “big hit” is set. The random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including a variation display time of a special symbol or an effect symbol. By executing the process of S109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol or the effect symbol.

  Subsequent to the processing of S110, transmission setting of a start-up winning award designation command according to the start-up opening buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the effect control board is stored. The setting for transmitting the first starting port winning designation command to the player 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, and the like, The setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command is performed. The starting port winning designation command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control processing of S17 shown in FIG. Is done.

  Subsequent to the processing of S111, a winning random number determination processing is executed (S112). After that, the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, for example, to transmit the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12. Is set (S113). The reserved storage number notification command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control processing of S17 shown in FIG. Is done.

  After executing the processing of S113, it is determined whether or not the starting port buffer value is “1” (S114). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (Y in S114), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (S115), and the process proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (N in S114), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (S116), and then the starting winning determination processing is performed. To end. Thereby, even when both the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B simultaneously detect the activation winning of the effective game ball, the processing based on the detection of the effective starting winning of both can be surely completed.

  FIG. 13A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S112 of FIG. 12 as a winning random number value determination process. In the present embodiment, when the special symbol or effect symbol variation display is started, the special symbol display result (the special symbol variation display result) is displayed by a special symbol normal process (S22 in FIG. 11, FIG. 15) described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control to the big hit game state as "big hit". In a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 11, FIG. 16) described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines a variation display mode of the effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination processing of S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected in the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). Thereby, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the big hit symbol as the special figure display result, and whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Thereby, before the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening, that is, rather than determining whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variable display. Before, the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit", and it is determined which category the variable display mode of the effect symbol is in the variable display mode. Based on the determination result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like determines As described later, the hold display announcement effect is executed.

  In the winning random number determination processing shown in FIG. 13A, the CPU 103 checks the status of the time reduction flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and the like, and thereby determines the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game state is specified (S121). The CPU 103 specifies that the probable variable flag is on when the probable variable flag is on, specifies that the probable variable flag is off and the time reduction flag is on when it is on, and both the probable variable flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes, it is sufficient to specify that the state is the normal state.

  After S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S122). After that, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in S109 of FIG. 12 is within a predetermined big hit determination range (S123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special map display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 and each determination value. It is only necessary to be able to determine the presence or absence of a determination value that matches the random number value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the big hit determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit determination range. By comparison, it is sufficient that it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the big hit determination range. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the hold data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be "big hit".

  When it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit does not occur in the variable display (S123; N), the symbol corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is "losing" The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state (S125). If the time reduction flag is not set (S125; N), the loss variation pattern determination table A is selected and set. If the time reduction flag is set (S125; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table is set. D is selected and set (S127).

  Note that the loss variation pattern determination table A is a loss variation pattern determination table used when the number of retained storages is one or less. The loss variation pattern determination table D is a loss variation pattern determination table used when the gaming state is the high base state in which the time saving control is being executed.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the loss variation pattern determination table A and the loss variation pattern determination table D, a loss variation pattern determination table used when the total number of retained storages is two to four. B and a loss variation pattern determination table C to be used when the total number of retained storages is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. In C, in the loss variation pattern determination table A, a value from 0 to A in the range of the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to the non-reach variation pattern. In the pattern determination tables B and C, the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern of the non-reach exceeds 0 to A in the possible range. Value is assigned. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern determination tables A to C, values B to 997 in the range of the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 are assigned to the super reach variation pattern.

  For this reason, by determining the fluctuation pattern using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table A in S126, the determination of non-reach and super-reach is always performed for non-reach or super-reach even if the number of stored memories changes after the determination. Since the variation pattern is used, the determination at the time of the start winning is made by using the loss variation pattern determination table A.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when it is determined in S123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that a big hit occurs during the fluctuation display (S123; Y), the big hit type determination The big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the variation special map (“the first special map” corresponding to “1” or the “second special diagram” corresponding to “2”) specified according to the starting port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected big hit type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of big hit types is determined.

  The transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the jackpot type determined in S128 is executed (S129), and a jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a table for determining the jackpot variation pattern to any one of a plurality. (S130).

  After executing any of the processes of S126, S127, and S130, using the variation pattern determination table set in the processes of S126, S127, and S130 and numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, A variation category according to the range of the determination value including the random value MR3 is determined (S131). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13 (B), at least when the fluctuation display result is “losing”, the fluctuation category which becomes the “non-reach” fluctuation display mode regardless of the total number of suspended storages And a variable category of a variable display mode of “super-reach” and a variable category of “others” of a variable display mode other than “non-reach” and “super-reach” (for example, normal reach). It is sufficient if it is possible to determine whether or not to be determined in such a fluctuation category on the basis of.

  After that, a setting for transmitting a fluctuation category designation command according to the determination result in the process of S131 to the effect control board 12 is performed (S132), and the winning random number value determination process is ended.

  The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are stored on the basis of the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage section 151A and the second special figure hold storage section 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game on the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit”. It is determined (predetermined) before being derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the special symbol change display result in the special symbol game, a fixed special symbol (big hit symbol or large hit symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Loss symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the special symbol or effect symbol variation display result is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for variation pattern determination based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. For example, a process for determining whether or not to perform the determination is included. When the fluctuation pattern setting process is executed and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process of S22 and the variation pattern setting process of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the determined special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol as the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and use the special symbol or the effect symbol. And a process for determining the variable display mode.

  The special symbol change process of S24 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special figure variation timer value, which is a value stored in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or added by 1 Regardless of whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure on the special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B, the time elapsed by the common timer. A time measurement is taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol change process in S24 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is only necessary that the processing be such that the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing of S25 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the change of the special symbol, and stop display (derivation) of the fixed special symbol which is the result of the special symbol change display. The processing for making the setting for causing the error is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit". include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of times the special winning opening is opened, which is the upper limit of the number of times the round is executed, is set to “non-probable”. Alternatively, in any case of “probable change”, setting to the normally open big hit state may be performed by setting “15 times”. When the big hit type is “probable change B”, the setting of the short-time open big hit state is performed by setting the number of times of opening the special winning opening that is the upper limit number of times of executing the round to “5 times”. I just need. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The post-big hit release processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-big hit opening processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening opening number or the maximum winning opening opening number. In this case, a process for setting a big hit end designation command to be transmitted is included. When the number of rounds has not reached the maximum winning opening number, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5". The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

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

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probable” or “probable”. When it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not “non-probable change”, setting for starting the probable change control (setting of the probable change flag) is performed.

  If the specified jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the setting for starting the time saving control (set in advance corresponding to the setting of the time saving flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time saving control). The counted initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the time saving counter.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 11 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (S141). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second hold count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  If the number of second special figure reservation storages is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the data as the reservation data stored corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing in S142, the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are subtracted by one. As well as the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B are The pending data shown is shifted upward by one entry (S143).

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

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (S145). The first special figure 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. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determines whether the read value is “0”. Good. As described above, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” is determined. Is determined. As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure starts in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  Note that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be changed. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winning is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning has occurred, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It is only necessary to be able to determine.

  When the first special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in S145 (S145; N), the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A stores the reserved data as the reserved data corresponding to the reserved number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S146). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of S146, the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by one to update the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count. As well as the data in the first special figure suspension storage unit. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A are The pending data shown is shifted upward by one entry (S147).

  After that, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S148), and the process proceeds to S149. In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the fluctuation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result such as “big hit” or “losing”. It is determined whether the special map display result is "big hit" or "losing" (S150). In this S150, if the gaming state at that time is the high-precision state in which the probability change flag is set, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls in the range of 10000 to 12180, the "big hit" Is determined, and if not applicable, it is determined to be "losing". If the probability change flag is not set and the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined to be "big hit". Is determined.

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

  After determining the special figure display result in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" (S151). If it is determined that the hit is a "big hit" (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the ON state (S152). At this time, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type to one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation, and “non-probable” and “probable” in the jackpot type determination table It is determined which of the plurality of types is the big hit type according to which of the determination values assigned to each big hit type matches (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to any one of the time-saving state and the probable state in which the player has a higher degree of advantage than the time-saving state. Whether to control is determined before the determined special symbol as the variable display result is derived. In accordance with the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is determined. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is “non-probable” corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is “0”, and if “probable” corresponding to the probable variable jackpot, it is “1”. In the case of “probable change B”, “2” may be used.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S151 that it is not “big hit” (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156. In S156, a decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not to control to the big hit game state (whether or not the big hit flag is set), and further to the big hit type determination result in the case of the big hit game state. Set special symbols. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol of "-", which is a lost symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol corresponding to a predetermined result indicating that the special symbol display result is "losing". If it is determined in S151 that the special figure display result is "big hit", the big hit symbols "3", "5", and "7" are determined according to the big hit type determination result in S154. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the fixed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the fixed special symbol according to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is “non-probable”. In addition, a special symbol indicating a number of “7” is set as a fixed special symbol in accordance with the determination result of setting the jackpot type to “probable change”. In addition, the special symbol indicating the number of “5” may be set as the fixed special symbol according to the determination result of setting the jackpot type to “probable change B”.

  After the fixed special symbol is set in S156, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S157), and the special symbol normal process ends.

  In addition, when the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in S145 (S145; Y), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (S158), the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control. It is determined whether or not the data has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration 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. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S23 of FIG. 11 as a variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), a big hit change pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining a change pattern to one of a plurality of types (S162).

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

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

  If the specified total number of reserved storages is not 2 or more (S165; N), the loss variation pattern determination table A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( S166). If the specified total reserved storage number is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167, and it is further determined whether the total reserved storage number is 5 or more (S167).

  If the total number of pending storages is not 5 or more (S167; N), the loss variation pattern determination table B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S168). . If the total number of pending storages is 5 or more (S167; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table C is selected and set as the use table for determining any of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S169). ).

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

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

  After the fluctuation pattern is determined in S170, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special symbol display The setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special figure games using the two special figures (S171). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of S171, setting for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. In the transmission command buffer provided in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. To sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the prepared second variation start command table is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

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

  Each time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 10 is performed after the variation pattern setting process is completed based on the command transmission setting in S172, the game status designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. , The first change start command or the second change start command, the change pattern designation command, the change display result notification command, the first hold storage number notification command, or the second hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after transmitting a fluctuation display result notification command first, a first fluctuation start command or a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command The command may be transmitted in the order of a game state designation command, a first reserved storage number notification command, or a second reserved storage number notification command.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in S25 of FIG. 11 as a special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the change of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop. The control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S181). If the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special figure, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special figure designation buffer value is changed. If the value is “2” indicating the second special symbol, the change of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. Further, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the certainty variable flag and the time saving flag if the certainty variable flag and the time saving flag are set (S184). A setting for transmitting a jackpot start 1 designation command (probable change) and a jackpot start 2 designation command (non-probable change) according to the stored jackpot type is performed (S185). Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the game state designation command indicating the normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

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

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. If the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S195.

  On the other hand, if the value of the time-saving counter is not "0" (S190; N), that is, if the time-saving number remains in the high base state, the value of the time-saving counter is decremented by one (S191). . Then, the transmission setting of the time saving number designation command is performed (S192), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is “0” (S193). If the value is not “0” (S193; N), Proceeds to S195, and if the value of the number-of-time-savings counter is "0" (S193; Y), the time-saving flag is cleared to end the time-saving control (S194), and then the probability variable flag or the time-saving flag is set. After the transmission setting of the game state designation command corresponding to the game state corresponding to the state (specifically, low probability and low base) (S195), the process proceeds to S196. In the present embodiment, the time saving number designation command is set to be transmitted in S192 to notify the effect control board 12 of the time saving number. However, by not performing the step S192, the time saving number designation is performed. The command may not be transmitted.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S27 of FIG. 11 as the big hit opening process. In the big hit opening process, the CPU 103 first checks whether a detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (S421). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball which has won the special winning opening is detected (S421; Y), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by "+1" (S422). In addition, control for transmitting a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S423). That is, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S421 to S423, a special winning opening winning command is transmitted each time a game ball wins the special winning opening during the round of the jackpot game.

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (S424). If the value of the winning number counter is 10 (S424; Y), the process proceeds to S427. Therefore, in this embodiment, even before the opening period (for example, 29 seconds) of the special winning opening has elapsed, if the number of winnings in the special winning opening reaches ten, it is determined as Y in S424. Then, the process proceeds to S427, where the special winning opening is controlled to be in the closed state, and the round may be ended.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10 (S424; N), the CPU 103 decrements the open time timer by 1 (S425), and checks whether the open time timer has timed out (S426). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process ends. If the opening time timer has timed out (S426; Y), the CPU 103 controls the special winning opening to a closed state (S427). For example, the drive of the solenoid 82 is stopped, and the special winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed. That is, the special winning opening is closed. Then, the current number of rounds is set in the EXT data, and control for transmitting the designation command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S428).

  Then, the value of the round number counter is incremented by "1" (S429), and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-big hit opening processing (S28) (S430).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S28 of FIG. 11 as the post-big hit release process. In the post-big hit opening process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (S329). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected (S329; Y), control for transmitting a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S330).

  In this embodiment, even if the round period of the jackpot game is ended and the period shifts to the interval period, if the game ball enters the large winning opening immediately before controlling the large winning opening to the closed state, There is a case where a prize is detected and a prize ball is paid out in a prize ball process (not shown) in the ten game control timer interrupt process. Therefore, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S329 and S330, even in the interval period after the round period of the big hit game is completed, the winning in the big winning opening is detected and the big winning opening is detected. It is possible to transmit a winning designation command.

  When the count switch 23 is not on (S329; N) or after the above-mentioned S330, it is determined whether or not a next round waiting flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the game control flag setting unit 152, is on (S329). S331). The next round waiting flag is set to an on state by the process of S334 described later in response to waiting until the next round game in the big hit gaming state is started.

  When the next round waiting flag is OFF in S331 (S331; N), it is determined whether or not the round count value has reached a predetermined round upper limit determination value ("15") (S332). At this time, if the round upper limit determination value has not been reached (S332; N), a predetermined fixed time is set as the next round waiting time (S333). Then, the next round waiting flag is set to the ON state (S334), and the post-big hit release processing ends. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  If it is determined in S332 that the round upper limit determination value has been reached (S332; Y), a predetermined period of time is set as the time before the end of the big hit (S335). At this time, the round number counter is cleared and its count value is initialized to "0" (S336). Also, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (S337). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “7” (S338), the post-big hit release processing ends. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7" and the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit end processing of S29 shown in FIG. 11 is executed.

  If the next round waiting flag is ON in S331 (S331; Y), it is determined whether or not the next round waiting time has elapsed (S339). If the next round waiting time has not elapsed (S339; N), the timer of the next round waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 used for counting the next round waiting time set in S333. The value is decremented by "1", and the post-big hit release processing is terminated. At this time, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit is released is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and the processing waits until the next round waiting time elapses.

  When the next round waiting time has elapsed in S339 (S339; Y), the next round waiting flag is cleared and turned off (S340). Further, the round count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (S341). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "5" (S342), the post-big hit release processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit opening processing of S27 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, and a new round game can be started. .

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S28 of FIG. 11 as the big hit end process. In the big hit end processing, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit end display timer is operating, that is, whether the timer is counting (S201). When the big hit end display timer is not operating (S201; N), the value of the time measurement timer is decremented by "1" (S201A).

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether a detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (S201B). When the count switch 23 is turned on (S201B; Y), that is, when a game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S201C).

  By executing the processing of S201B and S201C, even in the interval period after the final round period of the jackpot game is completed, the winning in the special winning opening is detected and the special winning opening winning designation command is transmitted. It is possible.

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the time measurement timer after the subtraction has become 0 (S201D). If the value of the time measurement timer is 0 (S201D; Y), that is, if the interval period after the last round has elapsed, the CPU 103 resets the big hit flag (S202) and responds to the big hit type. The transmission setting of the jackpot end designation command is performed (S203). Note that, in the present embodiment, when the big hit end display is started, the big hit flag is reset and the transmission setting of the big hit end designation command is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. At the timing after the big hit end display time elapses and it is determined as Yes in S206, the big hit flag may be reset and the transmission setting of the big hit end designation command may be performed.

  Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for performing the big hit end display (big hit end display time) on the effect display device 5 is set in the big hit end display timer (S204), and the process ends.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored big hit type is “probable change” (S207). If the jackpot type is "probable change" (S207; Y), a probable change flag is set (S208), a time reduction flag is set (S209), and "0" is set in a time reduction counter (S210). It proceeds to S213.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot type is not “probable change” (S207; N), by executing S211 and S212, the time-saving flag is set and the time-saving number counter is set to “100”, and then the process proceeds to S213.

  In S213, after setting the transmission of the game state designation command for notifying the production control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time saving flag, the value of the special figure process flag is set to correspond to the special symbol normal processing. The value is updated to “0” (S214).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main processing when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control is performed (S51). Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process of monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set (ON), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53), and executes the following process.

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

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

  Next, effect control CPU 120 executes an effect random number update process of updating the count value of a counter for generating an effect random number such as a big hit symbol determination random number (S56), and then proceeds to S52.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, the effect control command stored in the buffer area (see FIG. 3) is analyzed as shown in FIG. 22.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in S54 of FIG. 21 as the command analysis processing. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the storage content of the effect control command receiving buffer to determine whether the received command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 is received. It is determined whether or not there is (S221). At this time, if there is no received command (S221; N), the command analysis processing ends.

  If there is a received command in S221 (S221; Y), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first starting port winning designation command, for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command (S222). ). When the command is the first start-up opening winning designation command (S222; Y), a first hold storage number notification waiting time is set (S223). For example, in the process of S223, if a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, Good.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in S222 (S222; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (S224). If the command is the second starting port winning designation command (S224; Y), a second waiting storage number notification waiting time is set (S225). For example, in the process of S225, a timer initial value that is set in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage count notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If the received command is not the second starting port winning designation command in S224 (S224; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (S226). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in S226 (S226; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable category command (S227). If the received command is not the variable category command in S227 (S227; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first pending storage number notification command (S228). If the command is the first pending storage number notification command (S228; Y), the first pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timekeeping operation by the command reception control timer (S229).

  If the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command in S228 (S228; N), it is determined whether the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (S230). If the command is the second reserved storage number notification command (S230; Y), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the clocking operation by the command reception control timer (S231).

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in S226 (S226; Y), if the received command is a variable category command in S227 (S227; Y), or one of the processes of S223, S225, S229, and S231 Is executed, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the receiving command buffer at the time of start winning (not shown) (S232), and the display undetermined flag of the stored entry indicates "1" indicating that it has not been determined. Is set (S233), and the process returns to S221.

  In addition, when the suspended storage number notification command (the first suspended storage number notification command or the second suspended storage number notification command) is received together with the fluctuation start command (the first fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command), the suspension storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the head of the free area in the receiving command buffer at the time of starting winning.

  If the received command is not the second reserved storage number notification command in S230 (S230; N), the setting according to the other received commands is performed (S234), and the process returns to S221.

  Each effect control command received in the above-described command analysis processing is processed with processing contents corresponding to the command as shown in FIG. 23, for example. In FIG. 23, setting a flag means turning the flag on.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S80 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Post-round processing (S79): Display control between rounds is performed. If the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during round (S78). If the last round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S80).

  Big hit end effect processing (S80): The effect display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S73 of FIG. 24 as a process of waiting for a variation pattern command. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag is on (S901). If the variation pattern designation command reception flag is in the off state (S901; N), the variation pattern command reception waiting process is ended. If the variation pattern designation command reception flag is on (S901; Y), the variation pattern designation command is received. The flag is turned off (S902).

  After S902, the elapsed time timer is reset (S903). The elapsed time timer is a timer that measures the elapsed time from the timing when the last change performed ends, and resets the value at the start of the change by resetting in S903. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74) (S904), and the change pattern command reception waiting process ends.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol change start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first change start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), the buffer numbers correspond to the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The various command data and various flags that are additionally stored are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number "1-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  More specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-1". Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-3” of the special map reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-3”.

  If the first change start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether the second change start command reception flag is set (S273). If the second change start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect design change start process is ended, and if the second change start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), start. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure hold storage in the prize receiving command buffer 194A are higher by one buffer number. (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number "2-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  More specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-1” of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-0”. Then, the command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” of the special map reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-2”, and the first special map is stored. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-3”.

  After execution of S272 or S274, effect control CPU 120 reads a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (S276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. I do.

  In the present embodiment, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, three symbols as “7” as stop symbols. The combination of the effect symbols (big hit symbols) is determined. When the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to “probable variation B”, as the stop symbol, a plurality of combinations of odd-number symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”) , “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, as a stop symbol, an effect symbol in which three symbols are arranged in even-number symbols. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). If the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to a loss, a combination of effect symbols (losing symbol) in which three symbols are not aligned as stop symbols is determined.

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

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 renders the effect device (effect display device 5, speaker 8L) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). , 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the operation unit (the push button 31B, the cross button 31C, etc.) are executed (S283). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to cause the effect display device 5 to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol change process (S75) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol change processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets each value of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer to “−1” (S301, S302, S303).

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

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has timed out (S310). If the fluctuation control timer has timed out (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 should display the next display screen of the left-middle-right effect symbol (30 ms after the previous display symbol switch time point). The image data of the screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). In this way, in the effect display device 5, the fluctuation control of the effect symbol is realized.

  The display control unit 123 transmits to the effect display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in a process table. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot display process executed in S77 of FIG. In the big hit display process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (S561). If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (S561; Y), the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73) (S562), and the big hit display process ends. .

  If the jackpot start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed in S561 (S561; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (S563). At this time, if the jackpot start designation command has not been received (S563; N), the jackpot display process ends. On the other hand, when the big hit start designation command is received (S563; Y), the big hit middle production setting processing is executed (S564), and the value of the big production control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the big hit game processing. After updating (S567), the big hit display process ends.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of each setting process in the big hit display process of S564. In the jackpot display process of S564, the remaining winning number effect setting process (S800) shown in FIG. 30 and the music selection effect setting process during round (S820) shown in FIG. 32A are executed.

  In the prize remaining number effect setting process (S800), for example, during the round game in the jackpot game state, the number of remaining prize balls of the game ball until the special variable prize ball device 7 in which the grand prize opening door is opened is closed. A setting process for the remaining winning number effect by the display is executed. As shown in FIG. 37, the number of remaining winnings display is such that a count object consisting of ten objects corresponding one-to-one to a predetermined number (for example, ten) that can win in the round game is displayed on the special variable winning ball device 7. The display is erased one by one (for example, in the order of arrangement) each time a prize is won, and is displayed in each round game (that is, the first to fifteenth rounds). For example, if three objects remain during a certain round game, it means that three more prizes can be won. It should be noted that the display of the remaining number of winnings can be paraphrased as a display of the number of remaining winnings or a remaining number of winnings.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39B, the display mode of the count object includes a first mode 5M (for example, an object in a normal mode such as a round shape) and a second mode different from the first mode 5M. 5N (for example, an object in a special mode such as a star). The display ratio of the first mode 5M (round object) is higher than that of the second mode 5N (star-shaped object). The first mode 5M may be an object other than a round object, and the second mode 5N may be an object other than a star.

  As the remaining winning number effect based on the remaining winning amount display, an effect in which the first aspect 5M of the count object is erased as shown in FIG. 37, and a new music release notification effect displayed after the second aspect 5N is erased, as shown in FIG. (Refer to FIG. 39 (C1)), a held continuous notification effect (see FIG. 39 (C2)), and the like. As shown in FIG. 39 (C1), the new music release notification effect is an effect of notifying the player that new content (for example, music) has been released and can be selected. As shown in FIG. 39 (C2), the reservation continuous notification effect is an effect of notifying that there is a big hit in the hold.

  In the during-round music selection effect setting process (S820), a setting process for a during-round music selection effect that enables a player to select a music in the first and second rounds of the jackpot game state is executed.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the winning remaining number effect setting process shown in FIG. In the remaining prize number effect setting process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a big hit in the hold (S801). Specifically, the buffer numbers “1” to “4” at the end of the buffer numbers in the storage areas of the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B. It is determined whether or not the symbol designation of the storage area includes the one whose variation display result is “big hit”.

  Then, if there is a big hit in the hold (S801; Y), a continuous notification lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notification by displaying the remaining number of winnings is executed (S802).

  In more detail, in the hold continuous notification lottery process (S802), the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number for determining the hold continuous notification, and extracts the extracted numerical data and the hold continuous notification illustrated in FIG. Using the determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the continuous notification by display of the remaining number of winnings. For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the type of the jackpot in the hold is a normal jackpot, “no continuous notification of suspension” is determined with a probability of 70% and “with continuous notification of suspension” is 30%. It is determined with a probability of%. In addition, when the type of the jackpot in the hold is the probable variable jackpot, “without on-hold notification” is determined with a probability of 30%, and “with on-hold notification” is determined with a probability of 70%. ing. In the case of a big hit that is advantageous to the player (for example, a probable big hit), the hold continuous notification effect is more easily executed than in the case of the normal big hit, and the interest of the game is improved by executing the hold continuous notification effect. I do.

  It is determined whether or not the hold continuous notification has been won (S803). When the hold continuous notification is won (S803; Y), a second mode (hold continuous notification) display timing determination processing for determining the timing of displaying the hold continuous notification in the second mode 5N of the count object is executed (S804). ), And turns on the round flag for execution of the second mode (suspended notification) (S805).

  More specifically, in the second mode (hold notification) display timing determination process (S804), effect control CPU 120 determines a display round and a display order within the round in second mode 5N (hold notification). For the display round, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random number for round determination, and extracts the extracted numerical data and the second mode (reserved continuous notification) display round determination table shown in FIG. Is used to determine a round in which the suspension notification is executed in the second mode 5N of the remaining winning number display. As described later, since the first and second rounds are the music selectable periods, the second mode 5N (reserved continuous notification) is determined in the first and second rounds as shown in FIG. The determination ratio is set higher in the latter half of the round. The determination ratio is an example and is not limited to this.

  Regarding the display order within the round in the second mode 5N (reserved continuous notification), the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number for determining the order within the round, and displays the extracted numerical data and FIG. 31 (C). Using the second mode (holding notification) display order determination table shown in the figure, the ranking within the round for executing the holding notification by displaying the remaining number of winnings is determined. For example, as shown in FIG. 31C, in the second mode 5N (hold reservation notification), the sixth to ninth rounds are set to have a relatively high determination ratio. The determination ratio is an example and is not limited to this.

  If there is no big hit in the hold (S801; N), if the winning notification is lost (S803; N), or after S805, the effect control CPU 120 executes a new music release lottery process (S811).

  More specifically, in the new music release lottery process (S811), the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a new music release random number and determines the extracted numerical data and the new music release shown in FIG. Using the determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the new music release notification by displaying the remaining number of winnings. For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (D), when the type of the jackpot is a normal jackpot, “no new song release notification” is determined with a probability of 50%, and “new song release notification” is 50%. It is determined with a probability of%. Further, when the type of the jackpot is the probability variable jackpot, "no new song release notification" is determined with a probability of 10%, and "new song release notification" is determined with a probability of 90%. ing. When the big hit is a probable big hit, the new music opening notification is more easily executed than in the case of the normal big hit, and the new music opening notification effect is executed, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

  It is determined whether or not the new music release notification has been won (S812). When the new music release notification is won (S812; Y), the second mode (new music release notification) display timing determination processing for determining the timing of displaying the new music release notification in the second aspect 5N of the count object is executed. (S813).

  Specifically, in the second mode (new music release notification) display timing determination processing (S813), effect control CPU 120 determines the display round and the display order within the round in second mode 5N (new music release notification). For the display round, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random number for round determination, and the extracted numerical data and the extracted numerical data for the display round determination in the second mode (new music release notification) shown in FIG. Using the table, a round for executing the new music release notification in the second mode 5N of the remaining winning number display is determined. As described later, since the first and second rounds are the music selectable periods, the second mode 5N (new music release notification) is not performed in the first and second rounds as shown in FIG. The determination is not made, and the determination ratio is set higher in the round closer to the first half. The determination ratio is an example and is not limited to this.

  Regarding the display order within the round in the second mode 5N (new song release notification), the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number for determining the order within the round, and extracts the extracted numerical data and FIG. 31 (F). And the second mode (new music release notification) display order determination table shown in (1) is used to determine the ranking within the round at which the new music release notification by displaying the number of remaining winnings is executed. For example, in the second mode 5N (new music release notification), the sixth to ninth rounds are set to have a relatively high determination ratio, as shown in FIG. The determination ratio is an example and is not limited to this.

  In the second mode (new music release) display timing determination processing (S813), the new music release display round is determined to be a lottery different from the hold continuous notification display round, or the lottery is determined to be different in the same round. It may be determined. For example, a pending notification notification round is set as a prohibition round, and a new music release display round is determined by lottery in other rounds. The inside ranking may be set to the prohibited ranking, and the new music opening display round may be determined by lottery in other rankings within the rounds. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the new music release notification production and the pending continuous notification production from being executed in the same round, and to provide different types of notification productions in different rounds. Interest can be improved. In addition, it is possible to exclude that the new music release announcement production and the pending continuous announcement production are determined in the same order within the same round, and that one of the different types of announcement productions is not executed, or that different types of announcement productions are performed. Can be prevented from being performed at the same time, resulting in an incomprehensible notification effect, different types of notification effects can be provided without waste, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  After S813, the second mode (new music release notification) execution round flag is turned on (S814). If the new music release notification is lost (S812; N) or after S814, the remaining winning effect production setting process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the song selection effect setting process during a round shown in FIG. In the music selection effect during round setting process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the music selection effect during round (S821). In the present embodiment, during the first and second rounds in the big hitting game state, during the round, a music selection effect in which the player can select music or the like is performed. The selected process table is selected.

  Then, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the new music addition flag is on (S822). If the new music addition flag is on (S822; Y), the new music addition flag is reset (S823). Here, as an example, as shown in FIG. 32B, it is assumed that a new music addition flag is turned on for music D. The songs A to C are fixed songs that can be selected by the player from the first hit (the first big hit after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on). Then, the music release flag of the music to be released next is turned on (S824). As shown in FIG. 32 (C), the song release flag is turned on for song D, and the new song addition flag for song D is changed to a prohibited state (or may be turned off). In this embodiment, the music pieces are released in a predetermined order (for example, music piece A → music piece Z), but they may be released in another order or randomly. As described above, it is important to manage the same music so as not to be released, for example, by setting the new music addition flag to a prohibited state. That is, it is possible to prevent that a new music piece is not selectively added even when the new music piece release notification is issued.

  If the new song addition flag is not on (S822; N) or after S824, the effect control CPU 120 sets a song list display effect composed of songs for which the song release flag is on (S825). As shown in FIG. 32 (C), since the music release flag for the music D is turned on, the music A to D can be selected by the player in the first round to the second round of the jackpot game state. It will be released.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the mid-round processing shown in FIG. In the processing during the round shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a post-winning-winning-mouth opening flag is set to indicate that the post-winning-winning-opening designation command has been received (S831). If the flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (S831; N), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S832), and the effect device (effect display device 5) according to the content of the process data n. , The speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc.) (S833).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out (S834). If the process timer has timed out (S834; Y), the process data is switched (S835). That is, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (S836).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (S837). If the special winning opening prize flag is set (S837; Y), that is, if the special winning opening prize designation command due to the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening is received, the special prize opening winning flag is reset (S838). ). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter (S839).

  The effect control CPU 120 performs prize ball number notification effect display control for displaying the prize ball number notification effect (S840). In the prize ball number notification effect, the prize ball point display is updated each time a game ball wins in the special variable prize ball device 7. For example, in FIG. 37 (C), since one game ball has won, the prize ball point display is updated from “0 / 2250pt” to “15 / 2250pt” and displayed. The numerator indicates the number of acquired points. When one game ball wins in the special variable winning ball device 7, there are 15 winning balls, so that 15 pt acquisition points can be displayed. The denominator “2250” indicates the total number of points when 10 balls are won in each of 15 round games (that is, 10 balls × 15 award balls × 15R = 2250 pt).

  The effect control CPU 120 performs display control of the remaining winning number effect, which is control for erasing the remaining winning number display (count object) (S841). In the control for erasing the remaining winning number display (count object) and the like, each time a game ball wins in the special variable winning ball device 7, if the object corresponding to the winning is in the first mode 5M, FIG. As shown in (1), the effect of deleting the first mode 5M is display-controlled. When the object corresponding to the winning is the second aspect 5N of the new music release notification, the display control of the new music release notification effect shown in FIG. 39 (C1) is performed after the elimination of the second aspect 5N. When the object corresponding to the winning is the second mode 5N of the suspension notification, the display of the suspension notification effect shown in FIG. 39 (C2) is controlled after the second mode 5N is deleted.

  After S841, it is determined whether or not the second mode 5N of the new music release notification has been deleted (S842). When the second aspect 5N of the new music opening notification is deleted (S842; Y), the second mode (new music opening notification) display execution flag is reset (S843), and the new music addition flag is set to ON (S844). ).

  If the second mode 5N of the new song release notification is not erased (S842; N) or after S841, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to cause the special winning opening LED 27 to emit white light (S845).

  When the special winning opening winning flag is not set (S837; N) or after S845, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current round is the first round or the second round (S846). If the current round is the first round or the second round (S846; Y), it is determined whether or not a music selection operation has been performed (S847). When there is a music selection operation (S847; Y), for example, as shown in FIG. 38B, the music is changed from music A to music B, and output control of the selected music (music B in FIG. 38B) is performed. Is performed (S848). When a volume change operation is performed as shown in FIG. 38C, the sound is output at the changed volume. If the current round is not the first round or the second round (S846; N), if there is no music selection operation (S847; N) or after S848, the in-round processing ends.

  If the flag after opening the special winning opening is set in S831 (S831; Y), the effect control CPU 120 resets the flag after opening the special winning opening (S850), and the effect controlling CPU 120 responds to the interval effect. The selected process table is selected (S851). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (S852), and in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effect display device 5, speaker). The control of the game effect lamp 9) is executed (S853). Then, effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S79) (S854).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the post-round processing shown in FIG. In the post-round processing shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big hit end designation command reception flag is set (S861). If the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set (S861; N), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening flag indicating that the special winning opening opening designation command has been received is set (S862). ). If the special winning opening flag is not set (S862; N), the value of the process timer is decremented by 1 (S863), and the effect device (effect display device 5, speaker 8L, 8R, The control of the game effect lamp 9 and the like is executed (S864).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S865). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S866). That is, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (S867).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (S868). If the special winning opening winning flag is set (S868; Y), that is, if the special winning opening winning designation command due to the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening is received, the special winning opening winning flag is reset (S869). . Then, the value of the winning counter is incremented by 1 (S870), and it is confirmed whether or not the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more (S871). If the value of the winning counter after the addition is not 11 or more (S871; N), the flow shifts to S874.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is equal to or greater than 11 (S871; Y), this is a case where an over-winning to the big winning opening has occurred. The “over winning” is, for example, in this embodiment, the upper limit (10 in this example) of the number of game balls to be won to the special winning opening for each round during the big hit game. However, a game ball is awarded in the special winning opening exceeding the upper limit number. For example, in this embodiment, even before a predetermined opening time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses in each round during the big hit game, if the tenth prize in the big prize hole is detected, the big prize is won. Although the mouth is controlled to be in the closed state, if the game ball wins immediately before the closing of the big winning opening, the eleventh and twelfth wins may occur and an overwin may occur.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is equal to or more than 11 (S871; Y), that is, if an over winning has occurred, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit is a probable big hit (S871A). Note that whether or not it is a probability change jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the fluctuation display result notification command.

  If it is a probability change jackpot (S871A; Y), control is performed to cause the special winning opening LED 27 to emit rainbow light (for example, to sequentially emit light in a plurality of colors such as red, blue, and yellow) (S872). The effect control CPU 120 performs control to output a predetermined winning sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (S873). In this embodiment, the control may be performed so that the special winning opening LED 27 emits a rainbow light even when an over-winning is made at the time of a normal big hit.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is not equal to or more than 11 (S871; N), that is, if it is not an over-winning or if it is not a probable big hit (S871A; N), the large winning opening LED 27 emits white light. The control is performed (S874).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of S837 to S839 and S845 of the processing during the round and the processing of S868 to S871 and S845 of the processing after the round, when a game ball wins in the special winning opening, A notification effect of causing the special winning opening LED 27 to emit light is executed. In particular, by executing the processing of S871 to S873, in this embodiment, when an over-winning occurs at the time of the probability change big hit, the special winning opening LED 27 emits a rainbow light and a predetermined amount is transmitted from the speakers 8L and 8R. The notification effect is executed in such a manner that the winning sound is output as a sound. When an over-winning occurs in such a manner, the notification effect is performed in a special mode different from the normal mode (in the present example, the large winning opening LED 27 emits white light), so that the entertainment of the game by the notification mode is improved. be able to.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the number of the special winning opening winning designation commands received on the effect control board 12 side is counted, and it is determined that the winning is over when the value of the winning counter becomes 11 or more. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may determine whether or not the number of winnings in the special winning opening has reached 11 or more to determine whether or not an over-winning has occurred. Then, a different special winning opening winning designation command is transmitted according to whether or not the winning is over, and the effect control board 12 side determines whether the special winning opening winning command has been received based on which of the special winning opening winning specifying commands has been received. Alternatively, it may be configured to recognize whether or not.

  If the special winning opening flag is set (S862; Y), the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening flag (S875). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the next round to be started is the second round (S876). Note that whether or not the round is the second round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the command for opening a special winning opening. If the next round to be started is the second round (S876; Y), a process table corresponding to the music selection effect during the round is selected (S877). That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 (B) to 38 (D1) and (D2), during the first to second rounds, a music selection effect during the round is executed.

  On the other hand, if the round is not the second round (S876; N), that is, if the next round to be started is a round after the third round, the effect during the normal round (the effect during the round that does not include the music selection effect during the round) (S878).

  Next, the process timer is started (S879), and the effect device (effect display device 5, speaker 8L, 8R, game effect) is performed according to the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of the lamp 9 and the like is executed (S880).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 initializes a winning counter (S881). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to 0. Then, the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the round processing (S78) (S882).

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag is set in S861 (S861; Y), the big hit end designation command reception flag is reset (S883). It is determined whether the second mode (new music release notification) display execution flag is on (S884). If the second mode (new music release notification) display execution flag is ON (S884; Y), the second mode (new music release notification) display execution flag is reset (S885), and the new music addition flag is set ON. (S886).

  If the second mode (new music release notification) display execution flag is not on (S884; N) or after S886, effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (S887). Further, the effect control CPU 120 measures a value corresponding to the ending period at the end of the big hit game (for example, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds) to measure the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the big hit game. It is set to the effect period measurement timer (S889).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (S890), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effect display device 5, speaker). 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like are executed (S891). Then, effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S80) (S892).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect processing shown in FIG. In the big hit end production process shown in FIG. 30, the production control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the production period measurement timer (S971). The effect period measurement timer is set in the post-round processing (see S79) based on completion of all rounds of the big hit game. Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (S972).

  When the effect period measurement timer has not timed out (S972; N), the value of the process timer is decremented by 1 (S973), and the effect device (effect display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect) is performed according to the content of the process data n. A process for controlling the lamp 9 and the like is executed (S974). For example, effects such as displaying that the big hit is finished or displaying a predetermined character are executed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S975). If the process timer has timed out (S975; Y), the process data is switched (S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (S977).

  If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (S972; Y), effect control CPU 120 resets a predetermined flag (S978). For example, the effect control CPU 120 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. In S978, the effect control CPU 120 resets the round flag for execution in the second mode (hold notification) if it is set (S979). Then, effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73) (S980).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 36 to FIG. 40, a description will be given of the remaining winning number display effect in the big hit game state. FIG. 36 is a time chart showing an example of the relationship between the song selectable period in the big hit gaming state and the displayable period in the first mode and the second mode of the remaining winning number display. FIG. 37 to FIG. 40 are diagrams illustrating examples of effect display in the big hit game state. When the big hit game state is entered, the effect display device 5 displays a display indicating the start of the big hit game state (big hit round) as shown in FIG.

  When the first round is started, as shown in FIG. 37B, at the same time as the start of the first round, music selection display, remaining winnings display, current round display, prize ball point display, image of cross button 31C BA and the image BP of the push button 31B are displayed.

  The music selection display is a display of music that can be selected by the player. Here, the number of songs that are released as initial values is three (see FIG. 32B), and any one of songs A to C can be selected. As shown in FIG. 36, the music selection period is from the first round to the second round, and selection of music is prohibited from the third round on.

  The remaining prize number display is a count object including ten objects, and indicates that the number of prizes that can be won in the first round is ten. As shown in FIG. 36, from the first round to the second round, since the display in the second mode is restricted, all objects are displayed in the first mode 5M. As shown in FIG. 36, the second mode 5N can be displayed in the third round and thereafter, and the first mode 5M can be displayed in all rounds. Note that the music selectable period and the display prohibition of the second aspect 5N may be set in rounds other than the first and second rounds.

  As the display of the current round, "ROUND1 $" is displayed to indicate that the current round is the first round. The prize ball point display indicates that the special variable winning prize ball device 7 receives a prize of a game ball in the big hit game state. It is a point display, and has a display mode such as “0 / 2250pt”. The prize ball point display is configured such that, for example, 15 points are added each time a special prize ball device 7 is won.

  The image BA of the cross button 31C indicates that music selection and volume change are possible by operating the cross button 31C. Further, the image BP of the push button 31B indicates that it is possible to determine the music at which the cursor 5F is located by operating the push button 31B. If the upper button of the cross button 31C is operated, the cursor 5F is moved down by operating the lower button of the cross button 31C, and if the upper button of the cross button 31C is operated, the cursor 5F is moved up. The music can be selected by moving the cursor 5F. For example, in FIG. 37B, since the cursor 5F is at the position of the music A, the music A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. By operating the push button 31B, it is possible to determine the music at which the cursor 5F is located. When the left or right button of the cross button 31C is operated, a volume display image VL is displayed (see FIG. 38 (C)), and each time the right button is operated, a volume display image VL increased by one scale is displayed. Each time the left button is operated, a volume display image VL reduced by one scale is displayed. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the last operation of the left button or the right button, the volume display image VL is not displayed. When the volume is changed during music selection, the volume may be superimposed on the music selection display. Further, at least one of the image BA of the cross button 31C and the image BP of the push button 31B may not be displayed. By operating the cross button 31C after selecting a song, the song can be changed again from the first round to the second round. In addition, the volume change (volume adjustment) may not be possible during music selection.

  In the first round, if there is a first prize, the first mode 5M corresponding to the prize becomes a rupture mode (see FIG. 37 (C)) and is erased (see FIG. 37 (D)). The sound effect accompanying this erasure is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, but may not be output. It can be said that these are erasing effects of the first mode 5M of the remaining winning number display. In addition, in response to the winning, the special winning opening LED emits white light, and the prize ball point display is updated to “15 / 2250pt” and displayed.

  When the down button of the cross button 31C is operated, the cursor 5F moves to the music B as shown in FIG. 38B (the output of the music B is started when the cursor 5F is positioned). When the push button 31B is operated, the music B is determined. As shown in FIG. 38C, when the right button of the cross button 31C is operated, the volume display image VL increased by one scale is displayed and the volume level is increased by one. As shown in FIG. 38 (D2), when there is no operation of the up button or the down button of the cross button 31C, the music A remains unchanged.

  Subsequently, the third round shown in FIG. 39A is started, and up to this point, all objects are in the first mode 5M. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), when the seventh round is started, the second mode 5N is displayed fifth in the remaining winning number display (count object). This is determined in the remaining winning award effect production setting process (S800) shown in FIG. 30 by winning the execution of the new music release announcement production or the holding continuous announcement production, and displaying the second mode 5N in the fifth round of the seventh round. It depends.

  Then, in the case of the new music release announcement effect, when the fifth prize in the seventh round is received as shown in FIG. 39 (C1), the second mode 5N is erased fifth and the new music release is performed. “New song GET!” Is displayed as the message image 5Q, and its sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, in the case of the held consecutive notification announcement effect, when the fifth prize in the seventh round is received as shown in FIG. 39 (C2), the second mode 5N is erased fifth and the consecutive message image is displayed. 5S, “Lenso big hit!” Is displayed, and the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this embodiment, the second mode 5N notifies the grant of the privilege. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a gasp pattern (for example, one that does not report the grant of the privilege) may be provided. In the case where a gaseous pattern is provided, it is preferable to set a determination ratio with a high success frequency (successful notification). This is because if the determination ratio of the goose pattern increases, the interest in the remaining winnings display effect may decrease.

  Subsequently, when the seventh prize is awarded in the seventh round shown in FIG. 39 (D), the prize ball point reaches a predetermined achievement point (for example, 1000 pt, 2000 pt, etc.), and thus “1000 pt achieved” or the like Is displayed in place of the prize ball point display, and the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The achievement display may be displayed side by side with the prize ball point display. The achievement display and the prize ball point display may be displayed partially overlapping, or may be displayed so as not to overlap.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), the tenth prize is won in the seventh round, and as shown in FIG. 40 (B), when the game ball wins immediately before the closing of the special winning opening, a large prize is won. The winning opening LED 27 emits rainbow light, and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Also, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), the prize ball point display is updated and displayed, and the payout (for example, 15 balls) of the eleventh prize (over prize) is executed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect executed by winning when the remaining winnings display is in the first mode 5M (erasing effect of the first mode 5M) and the remaining winnings display are the second. In the case of the mode 5N, the effect performed by winning (a new music release notification effect or a reservation continuous notification effect) is different. That is, in the first mode 5M and the second mode 5N of the remaining winning number display, different effects can be executed according to the winning. Thereby, the interest of the game by the display of the number of remaining prizes can be improved. Further, since the ratio of the first mode 5M to be displayed is higher than that of the second mode 5N, the sense of expectation that the second mode 5N is displayed can be increased, and the interest of the game can be further improved. it can.

  The first mode 5M and the second mode 5N as the display modes of the remaining prize number display differ in whether or not to execute the predetermined effect according to the prize. For example, even if there is a prize in the first mode 5M, the predetermined effect (new song opening notification effect or pending continuous notification effect) is not executed, but if there is a prize in the second mode 5N, the predetermined effect (new music Open notification effect and hold continuous notification effect) are executed. Thereby, the interest of the game by the display of the number of remaining prizes can be improved. Further, since the ratio of the first mode 5M to be displayed is higher than that of the second mode 5N, the sense of expectation that the second mode 5N is displayed can be increased, and the interest of the game can be further improved. it can.

  The display of the remaining number of winnings is deleted based on the fact that the game ball has won the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (open state). That is, it is possible to provide a display mode in which the remaining winnings display is deleted in accordance with the winning (the erasing effect of the first mode 5M). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the number of remaining prizes.

  In particular, the remaining prize number display is displayed in a mode in which a plurality of (for example, 10) objects corresponding to the remaining prize numbers are arranged. The plurality of objects may be all composed of the first aspect 5M (see FIG. 37B) or may be composed of the first aspect 5M and the second aspect 5N (see FIG. 39B). A display mode in which the first mode 5M as an object corresponding to the winning out of a plurality of objects is deleted based on the fact that the game ball has won the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in the first state (open state) ( It is possible to provide a display mode in which the first mode 5M is erased or a display mode in which the second mode 5N is deleted (a new music release notification effect or a hold continuous notification process in which the second mode 5N is deleted and executed). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the number of remaining prizes.

  Also, since the second aspect 5N can be displayed at a plurality of display timings (eg, which round, which order in the round, etc.), the second aspect 5N is displayed at any timing. Can be noticed.

  In the second mode 5N, an allowable period (for example, a third round) excluding a predetermined restriction period (for example, a first round and a second round) in a specific period (during a jackpot game state, that is, during a round). To the fifteenth round). In other words, in the second mode 5N, the limited period of the specific period (for example, is not displayed in the first round and the second round, and the allowable period of the specific period (for example, the third to fifteenth rounds) In other words, an unintended defect caused by the second mode 5N being displayed during the limited period (for example, the second mode 5N being displayed during the limited period makes it difficult to see the second mode 5N) (The display other than the second mode 5N is difficult to see, or the display of the second mode 5N causes a sense of incongruity, the display of the limited period and the display related to the second mode 5N do not match.) Can be prevented from occurring.

  In the second mode 5N, the effect mode executed in response to the winning is a mode that suggests the release of a new song (for example, a new song release notification effect). The specific period is a period of an advantageous state (big hit game state). In a selectable period (for example, the first round and the second round) which is a part of the period of the advantageous state, the selection of music is not performed. Although possible, the second mode 5N is not displayed. That is, an unintended defect caused by the second mode 5N being displayed during the music selectable period (the content of the music selection display during the selectable period and the new music executed in accordance with the winning in the second mode 5N) (Eg, the display of the second aspect 5N during the selectable period may make it difficult to view the second aspect 5N or the selection display of the music). Can be prevented. In this embodiment, music is taken as an example of content. However, in addition to music, information effects such as images, two-dimensional codes, and moving images (for example, new image release information effects, new two-dimensional Code release notification effect, new video release notification effect, etc.).

  In addition, a predetermined period (for example, any one of the third to fifteenth rounds) of the specific period includes a display period for displaying the second aspect 5N. Even when the predetermined period has elapsed without erasing the second aspect 5N, a predetermined value based on the predetermined effect can be given (for example, effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of S884 to S886). . Note that the predetermined value includes a predetermined game value (for example, hitting a big hit) and a predetermined privilege (content such as music, an image, a two-dimensional code, and a moving image). That is, even when the predetermined effect is not executed, a predetermined value can be given. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced.

  In addition, when the hold information stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B includes information that gives a display result that is advantageous for variable display (a big hit in the hold). ), It is possible to execute a hold notification effect as a predetermined effect. In other words, if the predetermined effect executed by winning when the remaining prize amount display is the second mode 5N in the specific period is the suspension notification effect, the player must know that the game will be in the advantageous state again and play the game. Can play games with a sense of security. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, different values are given depending on which of the plurality of unit periods (15 rounds) constituting the specific period displays the second mode 5N. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), a unit period (for example, the second round) that is later than the previous unit period (for example, the first round) has a specific value (for example, a hold continuous announcement notification effect). ) Is increased. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the value to be provided may be different for each unit period. For example, the content such as music obtained according to the round may be different. For example, different songs may be obtained for each round.

  In addition, a notification effect that is executed when a predetermined number (eleventh, twelfth, etc.) of game balls are won more than a predetermined number (ten) (as shown in FIG. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by rainbow light emission and a notification effect of outputting a predetermined prize sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the remaining winning number display is a count object as shown in FIG. 37 (B) and FIG. 39 (B). However, as shown in FIG. 41 (A) to FIG. It may be a display. In the countdown display of FIG. 41 (A), the display of the remaining number of winnings is reduced by one each time a winning is made, such as “10” → “9” →. In the first mode, fonts and colors are displayed in a normal mode (numbers other than “7” among “0” to “10”), and in the second mode, fonts, colors, and the like are different from those in the first mode. May be displayed (the number “7”). Also, as in a countdown display shown in FIG. 41B, a second mode in which a benefit suggestion display (for example, “song”) is added to a number, and a first mode in which no benefit suggestion display is added. May be different. Further, as in a countdown display shown in FIG. 41C, the pedestal such as a decorative enclosure may be different. For example, in the first embodiment, the numbers may be located in a square pedestal, and in the second embodiment, the numbers may be located in a round pedestal.

  In the above-described first modification, the countdown display shown in FIGS. 41 (A) to (C) is displayed as the remaining winnings display, but the count-up is displayed as in the second modification shown in FIGS. 42 (A) to (C). It may be a display. In the count-up display of FIG. 42 (A), the predetermined number “10” that can be awarded in the round game, such as “1/10” → “2/10” →. Each time a prize is won, the numerator of the remaining prize number display is increased by one in fraction display. In the first mode, the font and color are displayed in a normal mode (numbers other than “4/10”), and the second mode is displayed. In the aspect, the font, the color, and the like may be displayed in a mode different from the first mode (the number of “4/10”). In addition, as in a countdown display shown in FIG. 42B, a second mode in which a benefit suggestion display (for example, “song”) is added to a number, and a first mode in which no benefit suggestion display is added. May be different. Further, as in a countdown display shown in FIG. 42C, the pedestal such as a decorative enclosure may be different. For example, in the first embodiment, the numbers may be located in a square pedestal, and in the second embodiment, the numbers may be located in a round pedestal.

  In the third modification, the level display may be used as the remaining winnings display as in the third modification shown in FIGS. 43 (A) to 43 (E). In the level display of FIG. 43A, for example, the first mode is a normal mode except the seventh from the left, and the second mode is a mode different from the first mode in the seventh from the left. As shown in (B) and (C), each time a prize is won, the first mode is deleted in order from the left end, and as shown in FIG. May be deleted and, for example, a new music release notification (such as “new music GET!” Displayed as a new music release message image) may be executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 44 to 46, the remaining winning number effect effect setting process (including the notification of the big hit) of the fourth modification may be executed. FIG. 44 differs from the above-described embodiment in that S806 to S810 are added as compared with the remaining winning number effect setting process shown in FIG. Therefore, steps S806 to S810 in FIG. 44 will be described.

  In the remaining prize number effect setting process shown in FIG. 44, if there is no big hit in the hold (S801; N), if the winning consecutive notification is lost (S803; N), or after S805, the effect control CPU 120 It is determined whether or not the big hit is a probability variable big hit (S806). Note that whether or not it is a probability change jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the fluctuation display result notification command.

  If it is a probability-change big hit (S806; Y), a probability-change big-hit notification lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the probability-change big-hit notification by displaying the remaining winning number is executed (S807).

  More specifically, in the probability change big hit notification lottery process (S807), the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number for determining the probability change big hit notification, and extracts the extracted numerical data and the probability change big hit notification shown in FIG. Using the determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the probability change big hit notification by displaying the number of remaining prizes. For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (A), in the case of a probable big hit, “no probable big hit notification” is determined with a probability of 30%, and “probable big hit notification” is determined with a probability of 70%.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the win for the probability change big hit has been won (S808). If the probability variable jackpot notification is won (S808; Y), the second mode (probable variable jackpot notification) display timing determination processing for determining the timing of displaying the probability variable jackpot notification in the second mode 5N of the count object is executed (S809). ), The second mode (probable change big hit notification) execution round flag is turned on (S810).

  More specifically, in the second mode (probable change big hit notification) display timing determination processing (S809), the effect control CPU 120 determines the display round and the display order within the round in the second mode 5N (probable change big hit notification). For the display round, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random number for round determination and uses the extracted numerical data and the second mode display round determining table shown in FIG. The round for executing the probability change big hit notification in the second mode 5N of the remaining winning number display is determined. As shown in FIG. 45 (B), the probability change big hit notification according to the second aspect 5N is not determined in the seventh to fifteenth rounds. In the case of the probability change big hit notification, the determination ratio is set to be determined in any one of the first half rounds (the third to sixth rounds). Here, the determination ratio of any of the third to sixth rounds is 25%. Note that the determination ratio is an example and is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 46, since the seventh to eleventh rounds are the execution period of the probable change promotion effect (for example, battle effect), any of the second mode 5N of the suspension continuous notification, the probable change big hit notification, and the new music release notification is As shown in FIGS. 45 (B) and 46, the determination is not made in the seventh to eleventh rounds. As described above, any of the second mode 5N of the continuous notification of hold, the notification of the probability change big hit, and the notification of the release of the new music is not executed during the period of the probability change promotion effect (the seventh to eleventh rounds). Can be paid attention to a probable change promotion effect (battle effect), and the interest of the effect can be sufficiently provided. Further, the probability change big hit notification in the second mode 5N of the remaining winning number display is not executed in the rounds (twelfth to fifteenth rounds) after the probability change promotion effect (for example, battle effect). It is possible to prevent the probability jackpot notification from being executed after defeat. In addition, since the probability change big hit notification in the second mode 5N of the remaining winning number display is executed in a round (third to sixth rounds) prior to the probability change promotion effect (for example, battle effect), when such a notification is given. In this case, the player is notified (suggested) in advance that he will win the battle effect in the seventh to eleventh rounds, so that the player can enjoy the game with a sense of security.

  Regarding the display order within the round of the second mode 5N (probable change big hit notification), the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number for determining the order within the round, and displays the extracted numerical data and FIG. 45 (C). Using the second mode display order determination table shown in the figure, the order within the round for executing the probability change big hit notification by displaying the remaining number of winnings is determined. As shown in FIG. 45 (D), the determination ratio of the display order within the round in the second mode 5N may be different for each of the continuous notification of hold, the notification of the big hit, and the notification of new music release. The determination ratio is an example and is not limited to this.

  FIG. 47 shows a modification in which a notification image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 when the execution periods of the prize ball number notification effect, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect, the consecutive chan count notification, and the big hit song name notification overlap. 15 shows an operation example of Example 5. For example, when the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit reaches “2000”, it is determined whether or not it is the execution period of the notification of the number of consecutive chan, the music name during the big hit, and the cumulative prize ball number notification effect. Regardless of this, as shown in FIG. 47A, the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect (notification of achieving 2000 pt) is performed on the uppermost layer.

  On the other hand, when the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan reaches “5000”, the reason is that the prize ball number notification effect is being performed, and FIG. As shown in (1), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect (notification of achievement of 5000 pt) is not executed. In this case, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect (reporting of achievement of 2000 pt) is performed, as shown in FIG. 47A, the prize ball number notification effect (reporting of achievement of 2000 pt). May be controlled in a layer lower than the layer on which the is executed to execute the continuous channel number notification. Furthermore, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 47A, the lower layer than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect (notification of achieving 2000 pt) is executed. The operation control for executing the song name notification during the jackpot may be performed in the layer of the big hit.

  As described above, when the execution periods of the prize ball number notification effect (notification of achievement of 2000 pt), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect (notification of achievement of 5000 pt), the notification of the number of consecutive chan, and the notification of the song name during the big hit are overlapped, As shown in FIG. 47 (B), the prize ball number notification effect is executed in the uppermost layer, and the number of consecutive chan- nels and the song name during the big hit are executed in the lower layers. The prize ball number notification effect is not executed.

  According to the fifth modification, as the notification effect, the first notification notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in the specific period (in this example, the prize notifying the number of prize balls paid out as the prize balls during the jackpot game). A ball number notification effect) and a second notification (in this example, a prize ball for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a jackpot game in the consecutive chan) in which a value obtained in a special period is notified. And several information effects). Then, the priority of the first notification is higher than the second notification (in this example, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed). Therefore, a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed. That is, a plurality of notification effects can be executed according to the priority order so as not to overlap, and the plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed.

  In this embodiment, as a specific example in which the first notification is prioritized over the second notification, when the prize ball number notification effect (first notification) is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect (first notification) is performed. Although a case has been described in which restriction is made so as not to execute (2 notification) (only one notification is displayed), such a restriction mode is not limited. For example, although both the first notification and the second notification can be displayed, the display sizes of the first notification and the second notification are made different (the second notification is displayed smaller than the first notification). Thus, the display of the second notification may be restricted. In addition, for example, both the first notification and the second notification are displayed by shifting the display timing of the first notification and the second notification (for example, by delaying the display timing of the second notification from the first notification). It may be configured as follows.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case has been described in which the prize ball number notification effect is performed with priority over the cumulative prize ball number information effect. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. May be configured to give priority to the cumulative prize ball number notification effect.

  In this embodiment, the priority order of the prize ball number notification effect (first notification) and the cumulative prize ball number notification effect (second notification) has been mainly described. However, other priority orders that can be executed during the big hit game are described. Priorities are also set for various notification effects. For example, the effect control CPU 120 preferentially displays the prize ball number notification effect image over the consecutive chan count information image or the hit song name name notification image, and gives priority to the probable change confirmation notification effect image over the prize ball number information effect image. The control is performed such that the error notification image is displayed preferentially over the probability change confirmation notification effect image. In addition, various priority modes are also considered for these, for example, the consecutive-number-of-times notification image or the big hit song name notification image may be displayed with priority over the prize ball number notification presentation image, or the probability change confirmation notification production The prize ball number notification effect image may be displayed with priority over the image, or the certainty change confirmation notification effect image may be displayed with priority over the error notification image.

  Next, a modification 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In the sixth modification, a plurality of channels are provided as audio reproduction channels. In the sixth modification, eight channels are provided as audio reproduction channels, and eight independent phrases can be simultaneously reproduced. A notification effect for an over-winning is executed by using channels Ch0 and Ch1 among the eight audio reproduction channels. Is done.

  FIG. 48 is a time chart showing an example of a staging operation in the big hit game state in Modification Example 6, and includes, as certain scenes, opening and closing of a special winning opening in the big hit game state, presence or absence of a game ball by the count switch 23, and It represents an over-prize production. For example, when the winning in the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a special winning opening winning designation command. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes an over-prize notification process for executing a notification effect for an over-prize based on the special winning opening winning designation command.

  In the over-winning notification processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the number of winnings in the special winning opening is 11 or more, which is larger than the upper limit winning number (10 in this example). (For example, in the case of an odd number of over winnings), the first notification sound (first over winning information sound) is reproduced as the first notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch0. Output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the number of winnings to the special winning opening is 11 or more, which is larger than the upper limit winning number (10 in this example). If there is a prize (for example, an even number of over prizes), a second notification sound (a second over prize notification sound) is reproduced / output as a second notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch1.

  In other words, in FIG. 48, at timing t1, the number of game balls is detected by the count switch 23 below the specified number, at timing t2, the number of game balls is detected by the count switch 23 below the specified number, and at timing t3, the specified number of balls is detected. When the game ball to be the eye is detected by the count switch 23, the eleventh and twelfth game balls to be awarded more than the specified number have entered the special winning opening. Based on the detection of the eleventh (first over-winning) game ball by the count switch 23, the first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and at the timing t5, the player enters the special winning opening. Based on the detection of the twelfth (the second over-winning) game ball by the count switch 23. Stomach, performing a second notification effect by the reproducing channel Ch1.

  According to the sixth modification, in one open game (round game), based on the fact that a number of game balls have won the special variable winning ball device 20 (large winning opening) more than the upper limit winning number (10), An information effect (information effect for an over-prize) can be executed. In addition, different sound output channels are used for the first prize number (eleventh) prize that is larger than the maximum prize number and the second prize number (twelfth) prize next to the first prize number. The first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0 in the eleventh (first over-prize), and the second information effect is performed on the reproduction channel Ch1 in the twelfth (over-winner). Perform a notification effect). Therefore, the notification effect can be performed on different channels for the first prize number larger than the upper limit prize number and the second prize number prize which is the next prize after the first prize number prize. The drop can be prevented. In addition, even when a prize greater than the upper limit prize number occurs at short intervals, the notification effect can be executed.

  Note that, in this embodiment, the case where the notification effect is executed using different reproduction channels for the eleventh (first over-winning) and the twelfth (second over-winning) is shown. The notification sound output in the notification effect for the individual (the first over-winning) and the twelfth (the second over-winning) may be the same sound or different sounds.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second mode 5N is displayed in a certain round. However, even if the second mode 5N is not erased and the round is ended because no prize is won, a predetermined effect (new A predetermined value (a predetermined privilege such as a new music) based on the music release notification (a special privilege such as a new music) is provided (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of S884 to S886 in FIG. 34) so as not to be provided. You may. If the second mode 5N has not been erased, the second mode 5N may be forcibly displayed in the next round. If there is no next round, a predetermined value (a predetermined privilege such as a new song) may be forcibly given, or the second mode 5N is forcibly applied in the third round in the next jackpot game state. It may be displayed on a regular basis.

  In the above-described embodiment and the modified example, in the big hit display process (S77) shown in FIG. 24, the remaining winning number effect setting process (see FIG. 30) is executed, and at the time of the start of the big hit (at the start timing of the first round). May be determined all at once, but may be determined every time a round starts. For example, the lottery value for each round may be changed so that all contents (all songs) are not released immediately. Also, if there is a round in which the new song opening notification lottery has been won in the jackpot game state, the new song opening notification lottery may not be won in the same jackpot game state, or the new song opening in the same jackpot game state. If the winning of the notification lottery is the second time, another notification lottery (such as a reservation continuous notification) may be performed. Further, in the embodiment and the modification, the specific period is during execution of the round, but may be during time reduction control or the like.

  In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, as the predetermined effect, for example, a new music release notification effect, a hold continuous notification effect, and a probable big hit notification effect are described as examples, but as a predetermined effect, a rank-up bonus notification effect is provided. Can also be used. The rank-up bonus notification production includes, for example, four types of jackpots in which four, eight, twelve, and fifteen (or sixteen) rounds are awarded. If four, eight, or twelve rounds have been awarded, it is notified that a further round will be awarded as a rank-up bonus in the final round (the fourth round, the eighth round, the twelfth round, etc.). It is a production to do.

  Note that, in a gaming machine in which a V is determined by winning in a specific area (for example, a V zone), the display of the second mode 5N may be restricted or prohibited at the time of V notification. This allows the player to pay attention to the V notification.

  (Other Means A1) A gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) is in a first state (for example, open) in which it is easy to win. State) and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult to win (for example, a closed state), and a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses, or A predetermined number (for example, 10 rounds) of unit games (for example, rounds) in which the variable winning means can be changed to the first state until at least one of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media is won is established. Advantageous state control means (for example, a part that executes S26 to S28 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) to execute (10 rounds, 15 rounds) The advantageous state control means includes, as advantageous states, at least a first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state based on a probable variable jackpot) and a second advantageous state (for example, a normal jackpot) having a lower advantage than the first advantageous state. Jackpot game state based on the number of game media (for example, the eleventh and twelfth) in one unit game in the first advantageous state. Based on the fact that a prize has occurred, a notification effect in a special mode (for example, a notification effect in which the large winning port LED 27 emits a rainbow light and a predetermined prize sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R) can be executed. It is characterized by further comprising effect execution means (for example, a portion for executing the processing of S872 and S873 in the effect control CPU 120).According to such a configuration, based on the fact that a certain number of game media have been won in one unit game in the first advantageous state, a notification effect in a special mode is executed, whereby the game of the notification effect is executed. Interest can be improved.

  (Other Means A2) In another means A1, the notification effect execution means does not execute the notification effect in a special mode when a certain number of game media are won in one unit game in the second advantageous state (for example, The effect control CPU 120 may be configured to not execute S <b> 872 and S <b> 873 when it is determined that the hit is a normal jackpot. According to such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being rather lowered.

  (Other Means A3) In the other means A1 or A2, the notification effect execution means may perform a notification effect in a normal mode (for example, a large amount) based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in the advantageous state. (For example, a part for executing S845 in the effect control CPU 120. A part for executing S874 when N in S871 is N), and one for the second advantageous state. When a specific number of game media are won in the unit game, a notification effect in a normal mode is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes S874 when it is determined that the normal hit is a big hit). Is also good. According to such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode, so that the effect of the notification effect can be improved.

  (Other Means 4) In any one of the other means A1 to A3, a notification that a predetermined game value is given (for example, being controlled to a probable change state) is given when the state is controlled to the advantageous state. A specific effect execution means (for example, a part for executing a process of a certain change promotion effect in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a probable change promotion effect such as the battle effect of FIG. 46) is provided. Does not execute a notification effect in a special mode if a certain number of game media are won in one unit game in the first advantageous state before executing a specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 Is determined to be the seventh round to the eleventh round where S872 and S873 are not executed), after performing the specific effect, the unit game in the first advantageous state becomes one unit game. When a specific number of game media have been won, a notification effect in a special mode is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the round is the twelfth or later round after the promotion effect has been executed, and S872) S873). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the notification effect by executing the notification effect in a special mode after the specific effect is executed.

  In addition, as a configuration for executing the pre-reading effect, a pre-reading determination (for example, S112 or the like) is performed on the main board 11 side, a command of a result of the pre-reading determination on the main board 11 is transmitted (for example, S17), and the effect control board 12 side is used. A prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the received command (for example, a prefetch notice setting process and a prefetch notice execution process are provided in the effect control process process of FIG. 24), but the configuration is not limited thereto. For example, the main board 11 transmits a command indicating a random value (eg, the CPU 103 that executes a command indicating a random number value at the time of winning), and the effect control board 12 determines a big hit (eg, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a pre-read determination). The effect control board 12 may execute a prefetch notice effect (such as the effect control CPU 120 that executes the prefetch notice setting process and the prefetch notice execution process). That is, the pre-reading determination may be performed not on the main board 11 side but on the effect control board 12 side.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the variation is started to notify the variation control indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of the reach effect to the effect control CPU 120 is described. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the stop is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands.

  Note that the CPU 103 may notify the fluctuating time with each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. As described above, the variation pattern is notified by two or more commands, so that the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the mode in which only the big hit that can acquire many game balls is performed by opening the big winning hole in the big hit game is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, for example, "probable change B", by significantly shortening the opening time of the special winning opening in the round game, so that the player does not recognize that the large winning opening has been opened, by the occurrence of "probable change B" It may be a sudden jackpot that looks like a sudden change. In addition, when these “probable change B” are set to the sudden big hit, a small hit that opens the big win port with the same open pattern as the open pattern of the big win port in the big hit game of “probable change B” is provided. Alternatively, a state (so-called latent state) where it is unclear whether the game state after the occurrence of the “probable change B” or the small hit is a high-precision state or a low-probability state may be generated.

  Note that the display mode of the remaining winning number display (count object or the like) may be changed according to the type of the big hit. For example, according to the jackpot type, a first mode (for example, a normal mode object such as a circle, a normal mode number display, a normal mode unit level display, etc.) and a second mode (for example, The display mode of at least one of the special mode object such as a star, the special mode numerical display, and the special mode unit level display may be changed. This makes it possible to further increase the display variation of the display of the number of remaining prizes in the big hit game state, thereby further improving the interest of the game.

  The display of the number of remaining prizes (such as a count object) may or may not be displayed according to the type of jackpot, and at least one of the first mode and the second mode may be displayed according to the type of jackpot. It may be restricted or prohibited. For example, when the jackpot type is the probability change B, only the normal mode object may be displayed, or the normal mode object may not be displayed (the count object is not displayed). By making the display of the number of remaining prizes according to the type of the big hit in this way, the display of the number of remaining prizes in the big hit game state becomes more interesting and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Further, the display mode of the remaining winning number display (such as the count object) is not limited to the first mode and the second mode, and a further display mode may be prepared. For example, as the display mode of the object, in addition to the first mode and the second mode, an n-th mode (n is a natural number of 3 or more. For example, some modes of the n-th mode may include a fake mode) May be provided. Then, objects of three or more types of display modes may be displayed simultaneously during one round, or the degree of notification expectation may be changed depending on the display modes of the first mode to the n-th mode. . According to these, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the above embodiment, the special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, and the game passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. The description has been given assuming that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special figure game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. May be used. In this case, regardless of whether the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game based on which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed, the specific area is determined at a predetermined ratio. It may be determined whether or not to change the large winning opening through which the game ball easily passes to the open state, or according to which starting winning opening the special figure game based on the passing of the game ball. The rate of changing the special winning opening through which the game ball easily passes through the specific area to the open state may be set to be different.

  Further, regarding the variable display of the symbol, only one type of off symbol is displayed during the change, and the variable display may be repeated by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Furthermore, what is displayed during the fluctuation may not be displayed when the symbol is stopped (for example, when the display device is a 7-segment or the like, the middle bar is repeatedly turned on and off during the fluctuation. , The display result does not show only the middle bar, etc.).

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the rendering image display operation in the display area of the rendering display device 5 deviate from the gist of the present invention. Any change and modification can be made without departing from the scope. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of the server. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Game board 4A ... 1st special symbol display device 4B ... 2nd special symbol display device 5 ... Production display device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device (variable winning means)
8L, 8R: Speaker 11: Main board 12: Effect control board 13: Voice control board 14: Lamp control board 23: Count switch 100: Game control microcomputer 120: Effect control CPU

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A gaming machine having a favorable first state and unfavorable second state and allows the change of variable Hente stage for the player,
In connection with said Allowed Hente stage in certain period become the first state, the movable Hente stage displayable winning the remaining number displaying winning remaining number display of game media to become the second state Means ,
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect in response to winning in the variable means,
The winning remaining number display means, a first aspect, the winning number of remaining and the percentage is higher second aspect, by a including a plurality of types of aspect advantageous game value is given for the player than the first embodiment Display can be displayed ,
The specific demonstration execution means includes when the winning number remaining display of the first embodiment is displayed, and when the winning number remaining display of the second embodiment is displayed, the specific effect by different representation embodiment in Executable ,
The specific period includes a first specific period, and a second specific period different from the first specific period in a rate at which the remaining winning number display of the second aspect is displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by that: A gaming machine having a favorable first state and unfavorable second state and allows the change of variable Hente stage for the player,
In connection with said Allowed Hente stage in certain period become the first state, the movable Hente stage displayable winning the remaining number displaying winning remaining number display of game media to become the second state Means ,
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect in response to winning in the variable means,
The winning remaining number display means, a first aspect, the winning number of remaining and the percentage is higher second aspect, by a including a plurality of types of aspect advantageous game value is given for the player than the first embodiment Display can be displayed ,
The specific effect executing means executes a when the winning number remaining display of the first embodiment is displayed, and when the winning number remaining display of the second embodiment is displayed in a predetermined effect in accordance with the winning it is possible to whether a different et to,
The specific period includes a first specific period, and a second specific period different from the first specific period in a rate at which the remaining winning number display of the second aspect is displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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