JP6694237B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game medium wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is generated. Some are given to the player. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided which is capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuation”) identification information when a game medium wins a prize (starting condition is satisfied) in a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening). In some cases, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state such as a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  Further, as the above-mentioned gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that displays a mini character according to the type of background (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2011-172990, A

  However, if a different notice is displayed depending on the background, there is a problem that it is difficult to recognize the degree of expectation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which it is easy to recognize the degree of expectation even when a different notice display is displayed depending on the background.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachi-slot machine, or the like), and at least a first background image (for example, FIG. A display unit (eg, spring shown in FIG. 30) capable of switching a background image (eg, background or mode) between a spring background shown in 37) and a second background image (eg, summer background shown in FIG. 38). The background determination process of step S529a shown in FIG. 29 in which the background, the summer background, the autumn background, and the winter background can be switched, and a step S532 of setting a production control pattern corresponding to the background determined by the background determination process as a usage pattern Processing, etc.), and the display means is a degree of expectation (for example, a degree of expectation of a big hit or a degree of expectation of super-reach.) Or a specific small role (the strongest cherry). Strongest watermelon, special replay, etc.), expectation of high-accuracy mode such as bonus, expectation of becoming bonus, etc., expectation of further promotion of bonus etc. to higher ranks, number of games such as bonus etc. The degree of expectation that the will be added, the degree of expectation that the bonus etc. will continue, the degree of expectation that the continuation rate of the bonus etc. will improve, the degree of expectation of staying in heaven mode where the number of ceiling games until the bonus etc. is small etc. A first notice image and a second notice image (for example, a mini character on a spring background or a mini character on a summer background shown in FIG. 33B) and a specific notice image (small window, middle window, and large window for step-up notice ) ) is capable of displaying (e.g., the second warning determination process in step S529c shown in FIG. 29, the effect control corresponding to the second notice, which is determined by the second notice determination processing The process of step S532 of setting a turn as a use pattern), the first notice image is the first display area of the display means when the first background image is displayed (upper left of FIG. 37B). A first predetermined notice image (weak character (cherry blossom petals)) displayed in the portion) and the second display area of the display means when the first background image is displayed (the upper right portion of FIG. 37D) ) And a first specific notice image (strong character (carp streamer)) displayed on the first display area, the expectation level when the first predetermined notice image is displayed in the first display area is a predetermined expectation degree (low expectation). And the expectation when the first specific notice image is displayed in the second display area is a higher specific expectation than the predetermined expectation, and the second notice image includes the first expectation. 2 When the background image is displayed, the first display A second predetermined notice image (weak character (lantern)) displayed in the area (upper left portion of FIG. 38B) and the second display area (FIG. 38 ( D) and a second specific notice image (strong character (firefly)) displayed in the upper right part of D), and the degree of expectation when the second predetermined notice image is displayed in the first display area is a predetermined expectation, expectation when said second specific warning image in said second display region is displayed, the Ri particular expectation der, the specific subject image, the first display area and the second It is a display area different from the two display areas (each window in the step-up notice is displayed in the center lower right portion different from the upper left portion and the upper right portion) and more than the first display area and the second display area. Displayed in large display area (each The dough has a larger display area than the upper left portion and the upper right portion), and can be displayed both when the first background image is displayed and when the second background image is displayed. (The step-up notice is executed regardless of the type of background), the gaming machine.

  According to the above configuration, even if a notice is displayed in a different background, the degree of expectation can be recognized based on the displayed position.

(2) Further, the gaming machine described in (1) above can execute a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a group drop notice effect displayed as the first notice shown in FIG. 32B). Advance notice production means (for example, the first notice determination process of step S529b shown in FIG. 29, the process of step S532 for setting the production control pattern corresponding to the first notice determined by the first notice determination process as the usage pattern, etc. ), The notice display (mini-character etc.) may be more difficult to recognize than the notice effect (step-up notice effect, group drop notice effect, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be improved.

(3) Further, in the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), at least one of the first aspect and the second aspect can be scroll-displayed (for example, spring background, summer background, autumn background, winter). Any of the backgrounds can be scroll-displayed), and the notice display means displays the notice display at a predetermined position corresponding to the degree of expectation regardless of whether at least one of the first aspect and the second aspect is scroll-displayed. It may be one that does. For example, as shown in FIG. 37, regardless of the scroll display of the spring background, the weak character (cherry blossom petals) is displayed at the weak display position (upper left portion), and the middle character (horsetail) is displayed at the middle display position (lower left portion). , And the strong character (carp streamer) is displayed at the strong display position (upper right part). As shown in FIG. 38, the weak character (lantern) is displayed at the weak display position (upper left part) and the middle character (shaved ice) is displayed at the middle display position (lower left part) regardless of the scroll display of the summer background. Alternatively, the strong character (firefly) may be displayed at the strong display position (upper right portion).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

(4) Further, in the gaming machine described in any of (1) to (3) above, the notice display means may be capable of displaying a plurality of notice displays in one variable display. For example, when any of the second notice pattern “D2YP1-3”, the second notice pattern “D2YP2-3”, the second notice pattern “D2YP3-3”, and the second notice pattern “D2YP4-3” is determined. Shows two mini characters (weak character and medium character) in one variable display (see FIG. 33 (B)). When any of the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5”, the second notice pattern “D2YP2-5”, the second notice pattern “D2YP3-5”, and the second notice pattern “D2YP4-5” is determined. Shows three mini characters (weak character, medium character, strong character) in one variable display (see FIG. 33 (B)).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the production effect from decreasing.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example etc of contents of production control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for games counted on the main board side. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of a variation category and a variation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data holding area for game control. It is the figure which shows the constitution example and the like of production control pattern. It is a block diagram etc. which show the structural example of the data holding area for effect control. It is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the starting winning a prize decision processing in the special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart and the like showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prefetch determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of command analysis processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the winning a prize production decision processing. It is an explanatory view explaining an example of a display mode pattern. It is an example of a determination ratio of a display mode pattern. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a figure which shows each background displayed on an image display device. It is an example of the determination rate of the background. It is an example of a determination rate of whether or not to execute the first notice. It is an example of a determination rate of whether or not to execute the second notice. It is an example of the display time of the second notice. It is an example of a determination rate of the second notice pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the other example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is an example of the display time of the second notice in the case of pseudo-continuous fluctuation.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball hitting launch device and is driven into it.

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided on the lower side of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces which are changed between a normal open state in which it is in a vertical position and an expanded open state in which it is in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) second start winning opening is formed. When the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as "starting winning opening".

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes through (enters) the second starting winning port. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by the tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an enlarged open state where it is easy to enter.

  Although the normal variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning port even when it is in the normally open state, it is possible that the game ball enters as compared to when it is in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. As described above, the second starting winning opening as the second starting area is in an enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and a normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

  It should be noted that game balls that have passed through (entered) the winning openings such as the starting winning openings (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) and large winning openings (described later) are provided corresponding to the respective winning openings. The detection by the switches (the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, the count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the "winning prizes", the winning of the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening) is referred to as "starting winning", and in particular, the winning of the first starting winning opening is referred to as "first starting winning". , The winning in the second starting winning opening is referred to as the second starting winning.

  Based on the occurrence of the first start prize (detection of the game ball by the first start opening switch 22A), a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as the prize ball, and the first special figure reserved memory number (described later). ) Is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first special symbol game (described later) executed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the decorative symbol executed on the image display device 5 (described later) A first starting condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display of is satisfied.

  In addition, based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as the prize ball, and the number of second special figure reservation storages. If (after-mentioned) is below a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"), it will be executed in the 2nd special symbol game (after-mentioned) and image display device 5 (after-mentioned) executed in the 2nd special symbol display device 4B. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a variable display of a decorative pattern is established. The number of award balls paid out based on the first starting prize and the number of award balls paid out based on the second starting prize may be the same or different from each other. Good.

  The first special figure hold storage number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first starting prize) that are not immediately executed at the time of the occurrence of the first starting prize and are temporarily held for execution. Occurrence of the first start prize even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize. If the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that has been previously satisfied is being executed, or the pachinko machine is used). When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the first special figure reservation storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning awaiting execution. The number of the 1st special figure reservation storage decreases one by one whenever one 1st start condition is materialized.

  It should be noted that the variable display corresponding to the first start winning is satisfied, although the first start condition for the certain first starting prize is satisfied, but the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first starting prize is not satisfied. The information regarding (1) is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure suspension information is consumed one by one each time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game is executed based on the digested first special figure suspension information.

  The second special figure reservation storage number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start prize) that are not immediately executed when the second start prize is generated and are temporarily suspended for execution. Due to the occurrence of the second start prize, the second start prize is generated even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied. In the case where the second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that has been previously satisfied is being executed, or the pachinko game is played). When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the second special figure reservation storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning in the execution waiting state. The second special figure reservation storage number is decreased by one each time one second start condition is satisfied.

  It should be noted that the variable display corresponding to the second start prize is satisfied, although the second start condition for the certain second start prize is satisfied, but the second start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the second start prize is not satisfied. The information on (1) is stored (held) as suspension data (second special figure suspension information) until the second start condition for permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held second special figure suspension information is consumed one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested second special figure suspension information is executed.

  It should be noted that the number of reserved storages obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is referred to as a "total reserved storage number". When the first special figure pending storage number, the second special figure pending storage number, and the total pending storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as the "special figure pending storage number" or the "pending storage number". That is, when simply referred to as “special figure reserved storage number” or “reserved storage number”, one or two of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and total reserved storage number Or, it may refer to three. Further, when the first starting condition and the second starting condition are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “starting condition” or “execution condition”. Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start condition”. In addition, the first special figure reservation information and the second special figure reservation information are simply referred to as “special figure reservation information” unless particularly distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in a lower portion of the game area of the game board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning ball device 7 forms a large winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, for example, and the state of the special winning opening is opened and closed by opening and closing the special winning opening door. Change (open state, closed state).

  As an example, the special variable winning ball device 7 closes the special winning opening door to close the special winning opening when the solenoid 82 is off, and opens the special winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is on. Open the special winning opening. The game ball that has passed (entered) the big winning opening that has been opened is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. In other words, by opening the special winning opening, a prize is awarded to the special winning opening.

  Based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening (detection of the game ball by the count switch 23), a predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. The number of prize balls (for example, 12) paid out based on the occurrence of the winning at the special winning opening is the number of prize balls (for example, 3) paid out based on the occurrence of the first starting prize, and the second starting prize. The number is greater than the number of prize balls (for example, three) paid out based on the occurrence of. That is, whether or not the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) is advantageous to the player is greatly influenced. That is, when the special winning opening is open, more prize balls can be expected than when the special winning opening is closed, so when the special winning opening is open, when the special winning opening is closed It is very advantageous to the player compared to.

  In addition to or instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter), a partially open state in which the game ball is hard to pass (enter) may be provided.

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area on the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) or the like. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variable display) a special symbol (also referred to as "special symbol") that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) capable of identifying each. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbols (special symbols) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols" or "special symbols 1", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. (Special drawing) is also referred to as "second special drawing" or "special drawing 2". A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also called a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. The (variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished from each other, they are simply referred to as “special figure game”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (similarly to the second special symbol display device 4B) includes a plurality of types of numbers including "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-" as a special figure game. Variable display of special symbols. A symbol number corresponding to each special symbol is attached to each special symbol. As an example, each of the numbers indicating "0" to "9" is given a symbol number of "0" to "9", and the symbol of "-" is given a symbol number of "10". Good. In addition, the special symbol is not limited to the one configured from a number indicating “0” to “9”, a symbol indicating “−”, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, a lighting pattern such as the alphabet L or E) in which the combination of turning on and turning off the 7-segment LED are different are set in advance, and as special symbols. It may be displayed.

  On the right side of the game area on the game board 2 (the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B), a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. .. The first hold indicator 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold storage number (the first special figure game hold number) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). The first hold display for enabling display is performed. For example, the 1st reservation indicator 25A displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that specification is possible by the number of LEDs to light. For example, when the number of holdings of the first special figure game is increased by one by the establishment of the new first starting condition, the number of lights is increased by one, and the holding of the first special figure game is held by the establishment of the new first starting condition. If the number of lights decreases by one, the number of lights may be decreased by one. The expression "first hold display" is, as described above, an operation based on the first special figure hold information (LED control of the first hold indicator 25A, the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL (described later)). Display control based on the first special figure reservation information (display by LED of the first reservation display 25A, or display in the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL (described later)) There is also. For example, the first hold display in the case where the first hold display is newly added to the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL (described later) indicates the newly added display itself. The same applies to the "second hold display" and the "active display" (described later).

  The second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold storage number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). The second hold display for enabling display is performed. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, when the number of holding the second special figure game is increased by one by the establishment of the new second starting condition, the number of lights is increased by one, and the second special figure game is held by the establishment of the new second starting condition. If the number of lights decreases by one, the number of lights may be decreased by one.

  In addition, when the first hold display and the second hold display are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “hold display”.

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, there are provided a passage gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a universal symbol reservation display device 25C. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of ordinary figure holding storages (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the normal symbol display 20 The universal figure starting condition for executing the universal figure game (described later) executed in 1 is satisfied.

  The normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display device 20 variably displays (variable display) a normal symbol (also referred to as "general symbol" or "ordinary symbol") that is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The variable display game in which the normal symbols are variably displayed is also referred to as a normal figure game (or “normal figure game”). Note that information related to a universal figure game in which the universal figure start condition is satisfied but the universal figure start condition (described later) is not stored is stored (held) as suspension data (general diagram suspension information).

  The general-drawing reservation display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-drawing reservations based on the reservation data (universal figure reservation information), for example, by the number of LEDs to be turned on. The number of ordinary figure holding storages is the number of ordinary figure games which are not executed immediately when the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 and whose execution is temporarily held. Even if the universal figure starting condition for executing the universal figure game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, if the universal figure starting condition for permitting the start of the universal figure game is not established ( For example, when the previously established universal figure game is being executed), the execution of the relevant universal figure game is suspended (the relevant universal figure game is in a waiting state). That is, the number of public figure reservation storages is the number of game of the general figure game which is in the state of waiting for execution. The number of stored universal figure reservations decreases by one each time one universal figure start condition is satisfied.

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative pattern display area is arranged. In the decorative pattern display area, a decorative pattern, which is a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each, is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5, the first special symbol game (special diagram game using the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, or the second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special figure game using the second special figure), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative designs is executed in the display area (decorative design display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game (first special figure game or second special figure game), that is, in response to the start of the fluctuation of the special figure (first special figure or second special figure), the decorative pattern display In each of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative pattern (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Then, in response to the end of the special drawing game, that is, in response to the stop display of the special drawing, in each of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative design that becomes the variable display result (the final design, the final design) A stop pattern is also displayed). That is, in the display area (decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the decorative design is started in association with (corresponding to) the first special figure game (or the second special figure game). The fixed decorative design (also called the final stop design) is stopped and displayed.

  The decorative pattern is composed of, for example, eight types of patterns (alphanumeric characters, Chinese numerals, English characters, figures, character images related to a predetermined motif, etc.). A symbol number corresponding to each decorative pattern is attached to each decorative pattern. As an example, each of the decorative symbols of alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" may be attached with each of the symbol numbers "1" to "8". The decorative design is not limited to eight types, and may be any type (for example, seven types or nine types).

  The variable display result of the special symbol (also referred to as the special symbol display result) is displayed to stop the final display of the fixed special symbol and the variable display result of the decorative symbol to be the fixed decorative symbol (final stop). Stop display to stop the variable display and stop the variable display, or stop display to stop the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as the general display result) and end the variable display. It is also referred to as a complete stop display, a final stop display, or a derived display (or simply “derived”). The variation start timing and variation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily have to match the variation start timing and variation end timing of the special symbol, and within the variation time (special symbol variation time) of the special symbol, the ornament symbol It suffices if the fluctuation time of is settled.

  That is, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, and the variation end timing of the special symbol (stop display timing of the fixed special symbol) is the variation end timing of the decorative symbol (of the fixed symbol It may be later than the stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the fixed special symbol may be stopped and displayed at the end of the execution of the predetermined effect.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be displayed. For example, a temporary stop display may be performed in which the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed after the variable display of the decorative design is started and before the finalized decorative design is derived and displayed. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined effect (for example, a sliding effect (described later), a pseudo continuous effect (described later), a re-lottery effect (described later), etc.) is performed, the temporary stop display of the decorative pattern is performed. The temporary stop display of the decorative design may be performed as a part of the predetermined effect, or the temporary stop display of the decorative design may be performed along with the execution of the predetermined performance. That is, the temporary stop display of the decorative pattern may be considered to be a part of the predetermined effect, or may be considered to be different from the predetermined effect. In the temporary stop display, a decorative pattern whose fluctuation speed is “0” is displayed for a while, for example, while slightly shaking or expanding / contracting, or is shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). It includes things such as a stop display that does not cause time, slight shaking or stretching.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL and a second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL, the first reserved display for displaying the first special figure reserved memory number in a identifiable manner is performed, as in the first reserved indicator 25A. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently being executed is displayed so that they can be specified. In the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL, a second hold display for displaying the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner is performed, as in the second hold indicator 25B. That is, the number of the second special figure games that are currently being executed is displayed so that they can be specified.

  In the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. That is, when the number of holdings of the first special figure game is increased due to the establishment of the new first starting condition, if there is no other first holding display in the first starting winning prize memory display area 5HL, the first starting winning prize memory display is displayed. On the right side of the area 5HL (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold information, and the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL is added. If there is another first hold display in the above, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (if there are a plurality of other first hold displays, further left side of the leftmost first hold display). You may make it add a display. Further, when there are a plurality of first hold indications in the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL and the hold number of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the first amount of decrease The first hold display (the first hold display that has been displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information is erased, Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

  Further, in the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR, for example, the second hold display may be performed in a left-justified manner. That is, when the number of holdings of the second special figure game increases due to the establishment of the new second starting condition, if there is no other second holding display in the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR, the second starting winning prize memory display is displayed. A new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information on the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the second start winning a prize memory display area 5HR is added. If there is another second hold display in the above, the new second hold is displayed on the right side of the other second hold display (if there are a plurality of other second hold displays, further to the right of the rightmost second hold display). You may make it add a display. Further, when there are a plurality of second hold indications in the second start winning a prize memory display area 5HR and the hold number of the second special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the second decrease Erase the second hold display (the second hold display that has been displayed from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start prize winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information, Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side).

  In addition, when the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL and the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as "starting prize memory display area 5H".

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, an active display area (also referred to as a current display area, an active hold display area, an in-use display area, etc.) AHA is arranged. In the active display area, an active display (also referred to as a display at the time of exhaustion, a display at this time, etc.) is displayed based on the fact that the hold display is erased from the starting winning prize memory display area 5H when the start condition is satisfied. For example, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold display displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA to display the active display, and the second start is displayed. When the condition is satisfied, the second hold display, which is displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning prize memory display area 5HR, is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA and the active display is displayed. The display mode of the hold display immediately before moving (shifting) to the active display area AHA and the display mode of active display immediately after moving (shifting) to the active display area AHA may be different. That is, the display mode may change when shifting to the active display. Note that, hereinafter, the active display displayed based on the deletion of a certain hold display M may be referred to as an active display corresponding to the hold display M. That is, "corresponding" in "active display corresponding to the hold display" means that the active display takes over at least a part of the hold display when the variable display of the decorative design is started by disappearing the hold display. Is displayed or displayed in a manner similar to the hold display (for example, when the same character is drawn).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL and the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR, as shown in FIG. The active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general winning openings are detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor provided in the ball launch device, and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball striking device. The upper plate (striking ball supply plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operating stick). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation with a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). It may be configured as follows. It suffices that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation with respect to the trigger button is built in the operation rod.

  A tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and four transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  A sound output member is provided in the periphery of the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are provided at the left and right slanted lower parts of the upper plate (the left and right slanted upper parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as the speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs an effect sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the progress status of the game of the gaming machine 1, and outputs a warning sound according to the status of the gaming machine 1.

  The effect sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the effect sound is, for example, BGM or a song that is output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, a voice (serif, message) or the like that is output according to the detection result of the switch or the sensor (for example, the detection of the winning of the first starting winning opening or the like). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, a voice, or the like that is output according to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation act on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output according to the operation act on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice for requesting an operation of the push button 31B, or a sound, a voice, or a sound for notifying that the reach state is to be entered when the reach state (described later) is entered. , A sound, a voice or the like that gives a notice or suggests that the jackpot game state will be entered before the jackpot game state is entered.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound output when the glass door (not shown) is open, and the like. ..

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or a decoration is provided inside and around the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is provided at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting members 9CL and 9CR are provided at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is provided at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. 9U, the light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed at the left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Hereinafter, when the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as the lamp 9. The lamp 9 may be composed of, for example, one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure in the game area (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 or the like).

  Although the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are effect devices that perform effects, the gaming machine 1 may include other effect devices such as effect models having a drive unit as effect devices. Good.

  The arrangement position (installation position) of each component is an example, and may be arranged at another position. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general figure display 20 starts the general figure game based on the establishment of the general figure start condition after the general figure start condition has been established. In the ordinary figure game, after starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol (after starting the variation of the ordinary symbol), when the predetermined time that is the ordinary symbol change time has elapsed, the fixed ordinary symbol that becomes the variable display result of the ordinary symbol Is stopped (displayed). At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “a symbol for a regular symbol”. On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, for example, if a regular symbol other than the regular symbol, such as a number or a symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the regular symbol is “general symbol loss”. Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the expansion opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing pieces of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position. When a predetermined time elapses, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure game (first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, and the second Based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, the special figure game (second special figure game) by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the fixed special. Derivatively display the design (results of special figure display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the result is "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, " It becomes "miss". In addition, if a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the predetermined display result may be “small hit”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the “−” symbols are the losing symbols. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and a lost symbol is a special symbol different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbols common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol and a lost symbol.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is a specific game state. In the big hit game state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 to an open state. The big hit game state in which the special winning opening is controlled to an open state is an example of an advantageous state advantageous to the player. Moreover, after the variable display result in the special drawing game becomes "small hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a small hit game state which is a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 sets a predetermined round (also referred to as "round game") that is advantageous to the player in the big hit game state after the variable display result in the special drawing game becomes "big hit". The number of times (predetermined number of rounds). The round is the opening cycle of the special winning opening. In each round (each round), the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the special winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 to change the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state). For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the special winning opening door at the start of the round, changes the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state, maintains the special winning opening in the open state, and then closes the special winning opening door. The special winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state to end one round.

  It should be noted that at the start of the round, the special winning opening door is not opened immediately and the special winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state, but at the start of the round, the special winning opening door is not opened immediately and the special winning opening is closed. The mode may be maintained and then the special winning opening door may be opened to change the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state. Also, instead of closing the special winning opening door and changing the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state at the end of the round, closing the special winning opening door and changing the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state Alternatively, the round may be terminated after that.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the special winning opening to the open state once per round (changes the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state during one round). The pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the special winning opening to the open state a plurality of times per round. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the special winning opening to the open state twice in one round (the big winning opening is opened → closed → open → closed during one round). It may change with the state).

  In the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 repeatedly executes the round until the number of times of executing the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round even if the number of times the round has been executed reaches a predetermined upper limit, because a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won in the special winning opening). May end.

  The predetermined upper limit number may be one type (for example, 10 times at all times) or may be a plurality of types. For example, the predetermined upper limit number may be any number selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of numbers (for example, 2, 8, and 16 times).

  In the round, the special winning opening has a condition that a predetermined upper limit opening time elapses after opening the special winning opening door, or whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winnings to the special winning opening occur. It is kept open until it is established. The predetermined upper limit opening time may be one type (for example, 29 seconds at all times) or may be a plurality of types. For example, the predetermined upper limit opening time may be any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 0.1 seconds and 29 seconds).

  In the round, the special winning opening is maintained in a closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case of the mode in which the special winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state and the round starts, the special winning opening is closed until a predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the special winning opening door is closed. It remains closed for a period of time. Further, for example, in the case of a mode in which the round starts while keeping the special winning opening in a closed state, the special winning opening is in a closed state until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses after the start of the round. Maintained. The predetermined time (closing period) may be one type (for example, always 3 seconds), or may be a plurality of types. For example, the predetermined time (closing period) may be any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of time (for example, 1 second, 3 seconds).

  From the above, in the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes, for example, eight rounds each of which changes the special winning opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds), or opens the special winning opening. Each round that changes from state (29 seconds) to closed state (3 seconds) is executed 16 times, or the special winning opening is opened (0.1 seconds) → closed (1 second) → opened (0.1 seconds) It is possible to execute each round twice, changing from (second) to closed state (1 second). In the big hit game state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the rounds for changing the big winning opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) eight times, and then opens the big winning opening (0. It is also possible to execute each round eight times, changing from 1 second) to a closed state (1 second).

  Of the rounds in the big hit game state, a round whose upper limit opening time is relatively long (for example, a round whose opening state is 29 seconds) is also called a normal opening round, and a round whose upper limit opening time is relatively short (for example, opening). A round whose state is 0.1 second) is also called a short-term open round.

  In addition, among the special symbols which are the big hit symbols, the big hit symbols corresponding to the normal opening round (the big hit symbols controlled to the big hit game state in which the normal opening round is executed later) may be referred to as the normal opening round big hit symbols. .. Of the special symbols which are big hit symbols, the big hit symbol corresponding to the short-term open round (the big hit symbol controlled in the big hit game state in which the short-term open round is executed later) may be referred to as the short-term open round big hit symbol.

  In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) which is controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the normal open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). Also, in the jackpot game state (short-term open jackpot state) that is controlled after the short-term open-round jackpot symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the short-term open round is executed a predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds). It If the normal open big hit state has a higher number of executions of the normal open round than the short open big hit state, the short break open round is executed in addition to the normal open round in the normal open big hit state. In the jackpot state, a normal opening round may be executed in addition to the short-term opening round.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a jackpot gaming state that is controlled after the variable display result in the special drawing game becomes "big hit", that is, the value that the player obtains in each jackpot gaming state, that is, the game. It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot gaming states in which the degree of advantage seen by the player (for example, the number of prize balls (the number of balls paid out)) is different.

  As an example of the case where the short-term open round is not used, a round that is more advantageous to the player than a jackpot gaming state in which a round (normally open round) is executed eight times and a jackpot gaming state in which a round (normally open round) is executed eight times It is possible to prepare a jackpot gaming state in which (normally open round) is executed 16 times. In the above example, if there is no difference in the number of times the special winning opening is changed to the open state in each round (normal opening round) or the time of each open state (opening time), the round (normal opening round) is set. In the big hit game state of executing 16 times, it is possible to expect twice the number of payouts as in the big hit game state of executing a round (normally open round) 8 times.

  As an example of using the short-term open round, rather than the big hit game state (real big round big hit game state) of executing the short-term open round 8 times after executing the normal open round 8 times, the real big round big hit game state It is possible to prepare a jackpot gaming state in which 16 normal open rounds are performed, which is advantageous for the player. In the above example, there is no difference in the number of times the special winning opening is changed to the open state in each normal opening round, and the time of each open state (opening time), and the number of coins obtained in the short opening round If the number is small enough to be ignored, in the big hit game state where the normal open round is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect twice as many balls as the big hit game state of substantially 8 rounds.

  Also, even if the upper limit opening time has not elapsed after opening the special winning opening door, if the predetermined number of winnings to the special winning opening occur, the special winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state. The value obtained by the player may be made different by providing a difference in the predetermined number. For example, a jackpot game state in which the normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) is executed 8 times with the predetermined number being 5, and a normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) is set with 5 being the predetermined number. A big hit game state in which the normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) in which the predetermined number is 10 is executed eight times, which is more advantageous to the player than the big hit game state in which it is executed, may be prepared.

  Further, the value obtained by the player may be made different by providing a difference in the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening. For example, the player is more advantageous than the big hit game state in which the normal open round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times and the big hit game state in which the normal open round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times, A jackpot gaming state in which a normal open round with 12 prize balls is executed 16 times may be prepared.

  In addition to the value that the player obtains by the jackpot gaming state itself (the value that the player obtains during the jackpot gaming state), the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state, and the Value obtained by the player after the jackpot gaming state by changing the length of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state (for example, shortening times, ST times) May be different.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled after the 8R certainty variation jackpot (described later) is set as the jackpot gaming state that is controlled after the variable display result in the special drawing game becomes "big hit". A big hit game state of executing the normal opening round eight times and a big hit game state of executing the normal opening round controlled 16 times after the 16R certainty variation big hit (described later) are prepared.

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

  The reach state is a decorative pattern that is not stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination (also referred to as a “reach variation pattern”). Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or some of the decorative patterns are synchronized and vary while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In the following description, reaching the reach state is also referred to as reaching the reach (establishing the reach).

  In addition, in response to the reach state, the changing speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative pattern, or changing the changing mode of the decorative pattern, a performance effect different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. The production operation such as the display of the character image or the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach production (or reach production display). In addition, in the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emitting operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 and the like before the reach state is set. The operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the effect pattern, the possibility that the big hit combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”) may be different. As a result, the jackpot expectation can be changed depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, which reach effect is to appear. As an example, in the present embodiment, a reach mode of normal reach and a reach mode of super reach, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach, are preset (prepared).

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

  Further, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, as one mode of the variable display effect, it is possible to execute a sliding effect or a pseudo continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative pattern or the like. The sliding effect is an effect in which, in one special drawing game, the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed again in a part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then the variable variable display of the decorative pattern is displayed again. Alternatively, the effect is to temporarily change the display of the decorative pattern in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then re-variably display a part of the temporarily stopped display of the decorative pattern. According to the sliding effect, the temporarily stopped display of the decorative design can be changed to another design, so that the non-reach state can be made to reach.

  Pseudo-sequential production is, once in a special drawing game, temporarily or temporarily displaying the decorative design in part or all of the decorative design display area 5L, 5C, 5R, and then re-variably displaying the decorative design temporarily displayed. It is a production to make. The re-variable display in the pseudo continuous effect can be performed a plurality of times (for example, up to four times) for one special figure game.

  The number of re-variable display (re-variable display number) in the pseudo continuous production is the number of variable display (first variable display) until all the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are first temporarily stopped ( (1 time), the number of times of re-variable display (final variable display) after all the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped (1 time), and the number of times of re-variable display between the first variable display and the last variable display X ( X is 0 or 1 or more), and is grasped as the number of times (X + 1) that is one less than the number of times (X + 2). Further, the re-variable display number is the same as the number of times (temporary stop number) in which all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, the number of re-variable display in the pseudo continuous effect is also referred to as the pseudo continuous number (or the pseudo continuous variation number). That is, the pseudo continuous number, the revariable display number, and the temporary stop number are the same. It should be noted that the increase in the number of pseudo-repetitions such as the first time, the second time, the third time, ... Is also referred to as “the pseudo-reaction continues”.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", the variable design is changed based on that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the re-variable display (re-variation) once to four times. The display can be made to appear as if it was started two to five times in a row. In the present embodiment, an example in which revariable display (revariation) is performed once or twice is shown (see FIG. 5), but revariable display (revariation) may be performed three times or more.

  In addition, the pseudo continuous production may be performed before the reach is established, or may be performed after the reach is established. That is, in the pseudo continuous effect, the temporary stop display may be performed before the reach state is reached, or the temporary stop display may be performed after the reach state is reached.

  The sliding effect (similarly to the pseudo continuous effect) is a notification and suggestion to the player that any one of the reach effects may be executed, or that the expectation of a big hit is high. Good. Hereinafter, an effect that gives advance notice or suggests to the player that any one of the reach effects or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the jackpot expectation degree is high may be collectively referred to as an announcement effect. In addition to the sliding effect and the pseudo-relational effect, the notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the sliding effect and the pseudo-relational effect. For example, a background image is displayed, a message window is displayed. , Hold display, voice output, light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing), and the like may be used that use effect operations different from the variable display effect.

  It should be noted that the notification (notice, suggestion) by the notice effect may be performed before the player recognizes whether or not the notice content is realized. For example, the notice effect for informing the possibility of the reach state may be performed before the reach state (or the non-reach state) is performed. Further, the notice effect that notifies the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" may be performed before the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed.

  The notice effect may include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “preliminary determination notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display result of the variable display is a "big hit" before starting the variable display subject to the notice based on the special game game hold information. (Pre-reading) is a notice effect that is executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the prefetch notice presentation is called the target hold information, the hold display corresponding to the target hold information is called the target hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is displayed. It is also called a variable display of the target. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed while the target hold information is being consumed (when the target hold information is being consumed, including during variable display of the target) and before the target hold information. There is a case where it is executed while the pending information is being digested, and a case where it is during the target pending information is being digested, and while the pending information prior to the target pending information is being digested.

  As the pre-reading notice effect, a hold effect may be prepared in the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL and the second hold display in the second start prize winning memory display area 5HR. The hold effect includes a first hold display added to the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL when the first start prize occurs and a second hold display added to the second start winning prize memory display area 5HR when the second start prize occurs. Is displayed in the notice mode (holding effect at the time of addition), and the already displayed first hold display and second hold display are changed to the notice mode (including a change from a certain notice mode to another notice mode. , The same), or an effect to be executed when the first hold display or the second hold display changes to the notice mode, and a character or the like is directly displayed on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5. Effect (holding effect effect) that is acted on indirectly or indirectly, or an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display does not change to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. on hold Shown directly or indirectly effect to act on (hold action Gase effect) may be included, such as. It should be noted that when the hold action effect is executed, the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display), which is the action target, changes, but when the hold action gasse effect is executed, the first hold display (or The display mode of the (second hold display) does not change.

  Further, as the notice effect, an active display effect in the display mode of the active display in the active display area AHA may be prepared. In the active display effect, an effect that displays an active display to be added to the active display area AHA in a notice mode (active display effect at the time of addition) or an already displayed active display changes to a notice mode (from a certain notice mode to another notice mode). This includes the change to the advance notice mode. The same applies to the following) (active display effect) and the effect to be executed when the active display changes to the advance notice mode and the characters and the like are actively displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Direct or indirect effect (active display effect effect), or an effect to be executed when the active display does not change to the notice mode, such as a character directly on the active display in the display area of the image display device 5. May be included, such as direct or indirect effect (active display effect gaff effect) . It should be noted that when the active display action effect is executed, the display mode of the active display, which is the operation target, changes, but when the active display action goose effect is executed, the display mode of the active display does not change.

  The display mode of the active display in the active display effect may be determined before the change (for example, at the time of starting winning) or may be determined at the time of the change.

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

  As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-miss combination may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “miss”.

  In the present embodiment, as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number "3" among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", "7") to be a jackpot symbol. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, it is “8R probability variation big hit” which is one mode of “big hit”. Further, when the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed, it is "16R probability variation big hit" which is one mode of "big hit". The round controlled when the 8R probability variation jackpot or the 16R probability variation jackpot is normally an open round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are normally open round jackpot symbols.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, the 8R probability variation jackpot is obtained, but when the special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed. The 2R certainty variation jackpot (also referred to as the "probability") in which the short-term open round is executed may be performed. In this case, the special symbol indicating the number "5" is a short-term open round jackpot symbol (also referred to as a sudden probability symbol). In the "big hit", "8R certainty variation big hit", "16R certainty variation big hit", and "2R certainty variation big hit" are called "big hit type".

  In the case of 16R probability variation big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, and the reach state is reached and the predetermined reach effect is obtained. After the execution, etc., the fixed decorative design which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed. One example of a jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a straight horizontal line), and the same decorative symbol with an odd number. 3 in a row (that is, "1", "1", "1" in a row, "3", "3", "3" in a row, "5", "5", " "5", "7", "7", "7").

  In the case of the 8R probability variable big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number “3” or “5” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, and the reach state is reached. After the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative pattern which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed. An example of a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big hit is one in which three identical decorative patterns having an even number are arranged on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R ( That is, those lined up with "2", "2", "2", those lined up with "4", "4", "4", those lined up with "6", "6", "6", "8", "8", and "8").

  In the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation big hit is not provided, but when the 2R certainty variation big hit is provided, in the case of the 2R certainty variation big hit, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, and the reach state is set to the predetermined reach effect. After the execution, or the like, or without entering the reach state, the fixed decorative design which is a combination of big hits corresponding to the 2R certainty variation big hit may be stopped and displayed. One example of a big hit combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit is a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, which has an odd number and is a different decorative pattern (at least one out of three). Items with 3 different decorative patterns (eg "1" "3" "5", "3" "5" "7", "5" "5" "7") ”) And a combination including a predetermined decorative pattern (for example, a combination of“ 1 ”,“ probability ”,“ 2 ”, etc.).

  In addition, in the special drawing game, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the fixed decorative design which is a combination of the big hit corresponding to the 16R sure change big hit is stopped and displayed, and the 8R sure change on the surface. There may be a case where a fixed decorative design which is a combination of big hits is displayed in a stopped state.

  Based on the fact that the 16R probability variation jackpot has been reached, the normal release round is controlled to a normal release jackpot state that is executed 16 times (rounds), and after that, probability variation control (stochastic variation control) together with time reduction control (time reduction control) ) Is done. Further, based on the fact that the 8R probability variation big hit has been reached, the normal release round is controlled to the normal opening jackpot state in which it is executed eight times (rounds), and after that, the probability variation control is performed together with the time saving control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special drawing game is improved so as to be higher than when the probability variation control is not performed. The probability variation control is performed when a special figure game with a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as probability variation number) is executed after the jackpot gaming state is ended, or when the variable display result is "big hit". Ends when is first established. Therefore, even if the variable display result is not a “big hit” while the probability variation control is being performed, if the special figure game with a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is exhausted, the probability variation control is finish. The predetermined number of STs is 70, for example.

  Further, by performing the time saving control, the variable display time of the special symbol in the special drawing game (special time variation time) is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving control is not performed. The time saving control is performed when one of the conditions that the special drawing game is executed a predetermined number of times and the variable display result is "big hit" after the big hit game state is satisfied, is satisfied first. To end. Therefore, even when the variable display result is not "big hit" while the time saving control is being performed, the time saving control is ended when the special figure game of a predetermined time saving time is exhausted. The predetermined number of times to save time is 70 times, for example.

  When the time saving control is performed, the control for shortening the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device (the ordinary figure variation time) is shorter than the time when the time saving control is not performed, or the ordinary figure game of each time. A control for improving the probability that the variable display result of the pattern is "universal figure hit" more than when the time saving control is not performed, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on that the variable display result is "universal figure hit" The game ball is the second start winning prize, such as the control to make the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing piece longer than that when the time saving control is not performed, and the control to increase the number of times of the tilt compared to when the time saving control is not performed. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by facilitating the passage (entry) through the mouth and increasing the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the player to enter the game ball into the second start winning port along with the time saving control is advantageous for the player, and is also called high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded opening state is higher than that in the case where the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the next variable display result can be obtained. The time until it becomes a "big hit" is shortened. The period in which the high opening control can be executed is also called a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period in which the time saving control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a time saving state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a high probability state or a probability variation state. The time saving state (high base state) and the high certainty state (certain variation state) are examples of advantageous states advantageous to the player.

  A gaming state in which time reduction control and high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control, that is, a gaming state that is a highly accurate state (probability variation state) and a high base state (time reduction state) is a highly accurate high base state or a probability variation state with time reduction. Also called. A gaming state in which only probability variation control is performed and neither time saving control nor high opening control is performed, that is, a gaming state that is a highly accurate state (probability variation state) but not a high base state (time saving state) is a highly accurate low base state. It is also called a time-short indeterminate change state. It should be noted that only the highly accurate and high base state (probably changed state with time saving) may be referred to as “probably changed state”. The gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed without the probability variation control being performed, that is, the gaming state that is not the high accuracy state (the probability variation state) but is the high base state (time saving state) is also called the low accuracy high base state. To be done. A gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed and neither the time saving control nor the high opening control is performed, that is, the gaming state that is neither the highly accurate state (probability variation state) nor the high base state (time saving state) is also called the low accuracy low base state. To be done. The low-probability low-base state is a normal state in which neither probable variation control, time saving control, nor high opening control is performed, so it is distinguished from the high-probability high-base state, high-probability low base state, low-probability high-base state, etc. It may be referred to as "normal state". The gaming state that is not the jackpot gaming state may be referred to as a "normal state", in distinction from the jackpot gaming state. The initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state after the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on as in the case of system reset) is a normal state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal open big hit state is controlled based on whether the 8R certainty variation big hit or the 16R certainty variation big hit is reached, and after that, a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times), a high certainty high base. Controlled by the state.

  In the present embodiment, the short-time count and the ST count (probability change count) after the big hit (8R probability change big hit, 16R probability change big hit) are the same (both 70 times), but the big hit (8R probability change big hit, 16R The number of time reductions and the number of STs (probability variation number) after the probability variation jackpot) may be different. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of STs after the 8R certainty variation jackpot (probability variation number) and the number of STs after the 16R certainty variation jackpot (probability variation number) are the same (both 70 times). The number of STs after the big hit (probability change count) and the number of STs after the 16R sure change big hit (probability change count) may be different. In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of shortening times after the 8R certainty variation jackpot is the same as the number of shortening times after the 16R certainty variation jackpot (both 70 times), but the number of shortening times after the 8R certainty variation jackpot is achieved. And the 16R probability variation jackpot may be different from the number of shorter working hours after the jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation jackpot is not provided. However, when the 2R certainty variation jackpot is provided, the short-term open round is executed twice (round) based on the fact that the 2R certainty variation jackpot is achieved. The state may be controlled, and after that, the probability variation control may be performed together with the time saving control, as in the case of the 16R probability variation big hit or the 8R probability variation big hit.

  In the present embodiment, even when the variable display result is not “big hit” while the probability variation control is being performed, when the special figure game of a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is exhausted, Although the probability variation control ends, the probability variation control may not be terminated until the variable display result becomes “big hit” without providing the ST number (probability variation number). That is, a probability variation big hit may be provided to continue the probability variation control until the next big hit. When providing the probability variation big hit which continues probability variation control until it becomes the next big hit, you may make it further provide the normal big hit which does not perform probability variation control after completion. For example, the normal opening round is controlled to the normal opening jackpot state in which it is executed eight times (rounds), and after that, the probability variation control is not performed (the time saving control or the high opening control may or may not be performed). , 8R normal jackpot may be provided.

  In addition, when the "probability variation fall" determination that ends the high-probability state is made in the probability variation fall lottery that is executed each time the special figure game is started after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability variation control ends. You can In such a mode, the probability variation falling lottery is not performed until the special figure game having the predetermined ST number (probability variation number) is exhausted, and the special figure game having the predetermined ST number (probability variation number) is exhausted. The probability variation falling lottery may be performed in each game. The same applies to the time saving control and the high opening control.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed for the decorative pattern. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after the temporary design of the decorative design that is a combination of the big hits corresponding to the 8R probability variation big hit is temporarily stopped, the same decorative design is changed again. Alternatively, any one of a decorative design which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit and a decoration design which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation big hit may be finally stopped and displayed as a finalized decoration design. In the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation big hit is not provided, but when the 2R certainty variation big hit is provided, the same is true in the case where the decorative design which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 2R certainty variation big hit is temporarily displayed.

  In addition, after the fixed decorative design which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big hit is derived and displayed, the period until the end of the eighth round (or after the end of the eighth round, the next variable display game is In the period until the start), the round number promotion effect for notifying that the big hit is the 16R probability variation big hit may be executed. In the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation big hit is not provided, but when the 2R certainty variation big hit is provided, the same is true when the definite decorative pattern which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 2R certainty variation big hit is derived and displayed.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the normal big hit is not provided, but after the fixed decorative pattern which is the big hit combination corresponding to the normal big hit is derived and displayed, the period until the final round is finished ( Alternatively, after the end of the final round, until the next variable display game is started), the probability variation promotion effect for notifying that the jackpot is the probability variation jackpot may be executed.

  In addition, the promotion effect executed during the round (round number promotion effect, probability variation promotion effect) is referred to as big hit medium promotion effect (big hit medium round number promotion effect, big hit medium probability variation promotion effect), and after the final round is finished. The promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probability variation promotion effect) executed may be referred to as ending promotion effect (ending round number promotion effect, ending probability variation promotion effect).

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 or the like of 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 intended for a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. Moreover, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) which comprises the 1st special symbol display device 4A and the 2nd special symbol display device 4B, and the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol. The variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by turning on / off / coloring the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that captures detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 and the like for transmitting solenoid drive signals to the solenoids 81 and 82 are mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and outputs the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric parts such as 9 are mounted. That is, the production control board 12 is an electric component for production such as a display operation in the image display device 5, a whole or a part of a sound output operation from the speaker 8, and a whole or a part of a lighting / extinguishing operation in the lamp 9 or the like. Is provided with a function for determining the control content for executing a predetermined effect operation.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speaker 8 based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit that executes audio signal processing is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12. Based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the lamp control board 14 turns on / off the lamp 9. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit and so on.

  As shown in FIG. 2, 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 is connected to the main substrate 11. The gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as what is called a sensor. If In addition to the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11). ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state, a switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibration, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves). Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, the first hold display device 25A, the second hold display device 25B, the public figure hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as 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.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals composing the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3 (A), the command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command that specifies fluctuation start in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second fluctuation start command that specifies fluctuation start in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern that is variably displayed in each decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game. 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 designated variation pattern.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the result of determination as to whether the variable display result is “miss”, “16R certainty variation big hit”, or “8R certainty variation big hit” and big hit type Different EXT data is set according to the determination result of.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation designating command for designating a confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The command 9F00 (H) is a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") that designates the display of the effect image showing the start of the big hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the special winning opening, which notifies that the special winning opening is in a changed state from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, the same EXT data as that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determination result. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the EXT data to be set may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the special winning opening opening notification command and the special winning opening opening notification command, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of times the round is executed (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is the first special prize based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the first starting winning occurs. It is the 1st starting opening winning a prize designating command which notifies that the 1st starting condition in order to execute the 1st special figure game due to the design indicator 4A is satisfied.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that the 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 the second starting winning is generated. It is a second starting opening winning a prize designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the second special drawing game by the special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the first special figure reserved memory number such that it can be specified in the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL or the like. . The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

  For example, the command transmitted as the reserved storage information is a first start winning combination designation command or a second starting winning designation designating whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening is designated. While transmitting the command, a first reserved storage number notification command and a second reserved storage number notification command that specify the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are transmitted. It should be noted that when the number of reserved storages increases, the number of reserved storages addition designation command (first reserved storage count addition designation command or second designation (Reserved storage number addition designation command) is transmitted while the number of reserved storages decreases, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (first It is also possible to transmit a 1-hold storage count subtraction designation command or a second hold-storage count subtraction designation command).

  It should be noted that instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. Further, a total reserved storage number addition designation command (total reserved storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total reserved storage number may be transmitted.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (a winning determination result designating command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. The command C4XXH is a symbol designating command showing the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" as the result of winning determination, and the determination result of the big hit type. In addition, the command C6XXH is a variation category designation command (also referred to as variation category command) indicating a determination result as to whether or not the variation category is a variation category corresponding to a specific pattern (described later) as a winning determination result. The variation category is also called a variation pattern type, and is a name when the variation patterns of decorative patterns are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including variation patterns of one or more decorative patterns categorized into a common group.

  In the present embodiment, in the random number determination process at the time of winning (FIG. 15), when the starting winning occurs, except for some cases (when there is the first starting winning in the high base state etc.), for the variation category determination. Based on the random number value MR3 of, it is determined whether or not the variation category is a variation category corresponding to a specific pattern (described later). Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 super-reach the variable display based on the start prize based on the value set in the variation category command transmitted from the main board 11 when the start prize is generated. It is possible to recognize whether or not

  The effect control commands such as the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, etc.). . Hereinafter, the effect control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, the effect control command used to control the audio output from the speaker 8 is a voice control command, and the light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used to control the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) is also referred to as a lamp control command. It should be noted that some of the effect control commands may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random number values counted on the main substrate 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 number value MR3 for determining the variation category, and a universal figure. Numerical value data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

  The random number circuit 104 may be any one that counts numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses 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. 8, to update various numerical data by software, thereby random number values MR1 to MR1. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  Next, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" is referred to as "loss variation pattern". The loss variation pattern corresponds to the "non-reach variation pattern (" non-reach variation pattern "" non-reach "when the variable display result of the variable display result is" loss "and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is" non-reach ". (Also referred to as "(miss) variation pattern") "or" variable display result is "miss", and the "reach variation pattern (" reach loss variation pattern ") corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative pattern being" reach " Also referred to as “”.

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "big hit" is referred to as a "hit variation pattern". The hit variation pattern includes a "big hit variation pattern" corresponding to the variable display result "big hit" and a "small hit variation pattern" corresponding to the variable display result "small hit". Good. As the jackpot variation pattern, a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each jackpot type may be prepared.

  The non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the time saving control that is executed when the total number of reserved memories is large or when the gaming state is the high-accuracy state or the time saving state. It is good to put it. As a result, any one of the variation patterns is selected according to the total number of pending storages and the gaming state, so that it is possible to control the variation time according to the total number of pending storages and the gaming state.

  For the variation patterns including the reach effect such as the big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern, the variation patterns corresponding to the reach modes of the respective reach effects are prepared. A variation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as a “normal reach variation pattern”, and a variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is performed is referred to as a “super reach variation pattern”.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the variation category and the variation pattern according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (miss) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (miss) variation category. The variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the variation category “PA2”. The variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (miss) variation category. The fluctuation patterns “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the fluctuation category “PA3”. The variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (miss) variation category. The variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (miss) variation category. The fluctuation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PA5”. The variation category “PB1” is a shortening / reach (big hit) variation category. The variation pattern “PB1-1” belongs to the variation category “PB1”. The variation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) variation category. The fluctuation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the fluctuation category “PB3”. The variation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) variation category. The fluctuation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PB4”. The variation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) variation category. The fluctuation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PB5”.

  The variation category "PA4" and the variation category "PA5" are collectively referred to as "super reach (miss) variation category", and the variation category "PB4" and the variation category "PB5" are collectively referred to as "super reach (big hit). ) “Variation category”, and the variation category “PA4”, variation category “PA5”, variation category “PB4”, and variation category “PB5” are collectively referred to as “super reach variation category”.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (miss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is normally long. The variation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern in which the sliding effect is executed. The special figure change time of the change pattern "PA2-2" is longer than the special figure change time of the change pattern "PA2-1" because the sliding effect is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which the sliding effect is executed. The variation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (miss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the variation category “PA1” is a non-reach (miss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shorter than that of the variation pattern “PA2-1”.

  The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (miss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. In addition, the variation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (loss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (miss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The variation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (loss) variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed as a guise. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-2" is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" because the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a guise. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo-repeated variation (effect) is executed as a fake. The variation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (loss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. Further, the variation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (loss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (miss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is normally long. The variation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (miss) variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed as a guise. The variation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. Further, the variation pattern “PA5-4” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the variation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. Further, the variation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PB1-1” belonging to the variation category “PB1” is a reach (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shorter than that of the variation pattern “PB3-1”. The variation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the variation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The variation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) variation pattern in which a pseudo-repeated variation (effect) is executed as a guise. The variation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. Further, the variation pattern “PB4-4” is a super reach α (big hit) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the variation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-repeated fluctuations (effects) are executed as a guise. The variation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed once. Further, the variation pattern “PB5-4” is a super reach β (big hit) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed twice.

  In the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation big hit (probability) is not provided, but when the 2R certainty variation big hit (collision) is provided, the variation categories “PC1”, “PC2”, and “PC3” for the 2R certainty variation big hit (collision probability). May be provided. The variation patterns “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the variation category “PC1”. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-1” is a non-reach (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The variation pattern "PC1-2" is a non-reach (probability) variation pattern in which the sliding effect is executed. The variation pattern “PC1-3” is a non-reach (probability) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once.

  The fluctuation patterns “PC2-1” to “PC2-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PC2”. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-1” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The variation pattern “PC2-2” is a super reach α (probability) variation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed as a game. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-3” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-4” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation patterns “PC3-1” to “PC3-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PC3”. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-1” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-2” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a fake. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-3” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PC3-4” is a super reach β (probability) variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed twice.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes data (for example, information specifying the content of the control command) forming a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals which are various control commands from the main board 11, and various types. The data that constitutes the table is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6 includes a first special symbol game (special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the game (special figure game using the second special figure), before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variable display result is a big hit as "big hit (16R certainty variation big hit, 8R certainty variation big hit)" It is a table referred to for determining whether or not to control the gaming state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the display result determination table 130, the numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "big hit (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "" and "Loss". Specifically, in the display result determination table 130, the numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined depending on whether the state is the low accuracy state or the high accuracy state. It is assigned to the special map display results of "big hit" and "miss".

  In the display result determination table 130, when the gaming state is the high-accuracy state, more determination values are assigned to the "big hit" special figure display result than when the gaming state is the low-accuracy state. Specifically, in the low certainty state, a predetermined number (specifically 190) of determination values (values in the range of “8000” to “8189”) are assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit”. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy state, a larger number (specifically, 819) of the determination values “8000” to “8818” are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. With such a setting, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is a “big hit” compared to when it is in the non-probability variation state (low accuracy state). The probability of being determined to control the gaming state is high.

  It should be noted that different display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, and in the first special figure display result decision table for the first special figure, the special range display result of the "small hit" is within a predetermined range. A determination value is assigned, and in the second special figure display result determination table for the second special figure, the special value display result in which the determination value in the predetermined range smaller than that of the first special figure display result determination table is “small hit” May be assigned to. As a result, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of "small hit" in the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined to control the jackpot game state as the "big hit" display result. Is a table that is referred to for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A (special symbol game using the first special symbol) is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type depending on whether (the special figure game using the second special figure) is executed is the big hit type (16R sure change big hit, 8R sure change). Jackpot) is assigned.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, in the case of the first special figure game, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a variable special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined number (specifically, Fifty (50) determination values (values in the range of "0" to "49") are assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, in the case of the second special figure game, that is, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the judgment values (“0” to “ The value in the range of “79”) is assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot. With such a setting, in the second special figure game, the 16R certainty variation jackpot is more likely to occur than in the first special figure, so the game state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B ( High-probability high-base condition, specifically up to the 70th rotation after the end of the big hit), it is possible to increase the expectation of a 16R sure-change big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation big hit (probability) is not provided, but when the 2R certainty variation big hit (probability) is provided, in the case of the second special figure game, as compared with the case of the first special figure game. A small number of determination values may be assigned to the 2R certainty variation big hit (probability). With such a setting, in the second special figure game, it is less likely to be a 2R certainty variation big hit (probability) than in the first special figure, so that the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. In the game state, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a 2R certainty variation big hit (probability) where it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the extension of the game.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in determining any of a plurality of variation categories. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables in which the types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like are different from each other. In the variation category determination table, a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to each variation category. Instead of the plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information of all variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine the fluctuation pattern to be one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables that differ from each other in the types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to each fluctuation pattern. Note that, instead of the plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables, one large fluctuation pattern determination table including the information of each fluctuation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a pre-reading determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not the variation category has a specific pattern (described later). Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of preread determination tables having different determination contents and determination ratios. In the prefetch determination table, a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to each determination content. It should be noted that, instead of the plurality of prefetch determination tables, one large prefetch determination table including information of all the prefetch determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly 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 saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). It In particular, at least the game state, that is, the data according to the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. Data according to the control state of the game control means, when the power is restored after the occurrence of a power outage, etc., the data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power outage (for example, a special figure Process flag). Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

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

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

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

  In addition, the holding data of the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition), and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B The hold data (the second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning) may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number.

  The general figure reservation storage unit 151C stores the reservation data regarding the general figure game that has not yet been started by the ordinary symbol display device 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the public figure reservation storage unit 151C is associated with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passage gate 41, and based on the passage of the game balls, the CPU 103 extracts the general figure display result from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number MR4 for use as reservation data (universal figure reservation information) is stored until the number of storage reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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. As a specific example, in the game control flag setting unit 152, for each of the special figure process flag, the high accuracy flag, the high base flag, the big hit flag, etc., the data showing the value of the flag and the ON state or the OFF state are shown. The data is stored. The high accuracy flag is a flag indicating whether the high accuracy state or the low accuracy state. The high base flag is a flag indicating whether the high base state or the low base state. The big hit flag is a flag which shows that it is a big hit game state.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating a timer value 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 the count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, in the game control counter setting unit 154, the first reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the first special diagram reserved storage number, and the second special figure reserved storage number. The second pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second pending storage number counter for counting, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter for counting total pending storage number, and the like, Remembered. Further, the game control counter setting unit 154 also stores a variation number count value, which is a stored value of the variation number counter for counting one or both of the ST number (probability variation number) and the time saving number.

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

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 is an input port for capturing 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 production control board 12 is provided with a production control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores a production control program and fixed data, and a work area for the production control CPU 120. RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120, and the random number that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value. A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  To the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image to the image display device 5, and for transmitting an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command to the sound control board 13 are transmitted. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (illumination signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14, and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the operation operation of the player to the stick controller 31A is detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game to the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that an operation action of a person is detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

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

  In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, various data used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores data that forms a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the production control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a display mode determination table for executing the holding effect and the active display effect. Specifically, the ROM 121 has a type of a display mode pattern (for example, a display mode of a hold display from the time of addition to the time of digestion, a pattern showing a display mode of active display) that can be determined in the display mode determination table. Alternatively, a plurality of display mode pattern determination tables having different display mode pattern determination ratios may be stored. In each of the display manner pattern determination tables, a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display manner pattern may be assigned to each of the display manner patterns.

  Further, in the ROM 121, a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the effect model, etc.) are configured. The data to be stored is stored. Each effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, various effect operations are realized by setting effect control patterns. For example, the variable display operation of the decorative pattern corresponding to each variation pattern is realized by setting the effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern. The holding effect, the active display effect, the fanfare effect, the effect during the round game (effect during opening, effect during closing), ending effect, etc. are realized by setting effect control patterns corresponding to the respective effects.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as effect control process timer judgment value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and end code. It suffices that the contents of various kinds of effect control, the switching timing of effect control, etc. are set in series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data that specifies the content of operation control of a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer 120. ), The determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. Instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, and a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120. Data indicating switching timing of effect control may be set in correspondence with predetermined control content or processing content such as that.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that specifies the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating a voice output mode from the speaker 8, such as data indicating an output mode of effect sound or the like linked to the variable display operation of the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the voice control data is data that specifies the voice output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emitting operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies the light emitting operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, the control content of the effect operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that specifies the effect operation according to the operation on the operation unit. It should be noted that these control data need not be included in all the effect control patterns, and an effect control pattern configured to include some control data according to the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations executed according to the content of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a mode specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data to perform an operation specified by the operation detection control data. During the effective period, the control for accepting the operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B and determining the effect contents is performed. It should be noted that dummy data (data that does not specify control) may be set for the data corresponding to the production parts that are not controlled even though they correspond to the production control process timer determination value.

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

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data forming the corresponding production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data forming the corresponding production control pattern may be read. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, each time the performance control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the performance control process timer determination values, and if it matches, the performance operation according to various corresponding control data. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 according to the contents of the process data # 1 to the process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern, the effect device (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, Control of movable members included in the performance model) is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n show the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device and specify the execution of effect control. Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern thus set is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like causes the image data indicated by the command to be read from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily stored in the VRAM to be expanded. Further, in the voice control board 13 that receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesizing IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like for development. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 10A, for example, is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10 (A) 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. There is.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types in which the state can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of the plurality of types of flags. As a specific 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 the effect process flag, the high accuracy flag, and the high base flag. It

  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 the operation of displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used 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. In addition, the effect control counter setting unit 193 also stores data indicating an effect number count value that is a stored value of the effect number counter for counting one or both of the number of time saving and the number of probability changes.

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

  In the present embodiment, data forming the first start-up winning prize reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories (eg, “4”). . When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a predetermined command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Specifically, one set of four commands (starting mouth winning designation command (first starting mouth winning designation command), symbol designating command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command) Or, two commands (starting mouth winning designation command (first starting mouth winning designation command), reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command)) are set from the main board 11 to the effect control board. Sent to 12. In the first start winning prize received command buffer 194A, among these commands transmitted from the main board 11, a symbol designating command, a variable category command, and a reserved storage number notification command can be stored, so that a symbol for each buffer number A storage area for storing the designated command, a storage area for storing the variable category command, and a storage area for storing the reserved storage number notification command are secured.

  The effect control CPU 120 associates the command received from the main board 11 at the time of the first start winning combination with each set and stores it in the storage area of the first start prize receiving command buffer 194A. For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control normally receives the four commands (first start mouth prize designation command, symbol designation command, variation category command, first reserved memory number notification command) at the time of the first start winning, the empty area The storage area of the buffer number (the storage area for storing the symbol designating command, the storage area for storing the variable category command, and the storage area for storing the first reserved storage number notification command have nothing stored therein. In each storage area of the buffer number), the symbol designating command, the variation category command, and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored. When the storage areas of the plurality of buffer numbers are free areas, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in the storage area of the smallest free buffer number. The example shown in FIG. 10B shows a state in which commands are stored in the storage areas of buffer numbers “1” to “3”. On the other hand, when the CPU 120 for effect control normally receives the two commands (the first start mouth winning designation command and the first reserved memory number notification command) at the time of the first start winning, it stores the buffer number which is an empty area. Area (storage area for storing the symbol designating command, storage area for storing the variable category command, storage area for storing the first reserved memory number notification command, and each storage area for the buffer number) The first reserved storage number notification command is stored in. When the storage areas of the plurality of buffer numbers are free areas, the first reserved storage number notification command is stored in the storage area of the smallest buffer number which is free area.

  The commands stored in the first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one each time the variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (winning order of commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first starting opening winning award designation command is displayed. One stored command (1 set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start mouth winning award designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the relationship of the buffer numbers).

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. , The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” becomes the buffer number “2”. Be shifted.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the data forming the second start prize-winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second start prize-winning reception command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories (eg, “4”). . When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening, a predetermined command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Specifically, one set of four commands (starting mouth winning designation command (second starting mouth winning designation command), symbol designating command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (second reserved memory number notification command) Then, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the second start winning time reception command buffer 194B, among these commands transmitted from the main board 11, a symbol designating command, a variable category command, a reserved storage number notification command can be stored, for each buffer number, a symbol A storage area for storing the designated command, a storage area for storing the variable category command, and a storage area for storing the reserved storage number notification command are secured.

  The effect control CPU 120 associates the command received from the main board 11 at the time of the second start prize with each set and stores it in the storage area of the second start prize received command buffer 194B. For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control normally receives the four commands (the second start mouth winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the second reserved storage number notification command) at the time of the second start winning, the empty area The storage area of the buffer number that has become (the storage area for storing the symbol designating command, the storage area for storing the variable category command, and the storage area for storing the second reserved storage number notification command have nothing stored therein. In each storage area of the buffer number), the symbol designating command, the variation category command, and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored. When the storage area of the plurality of buffer numbers is a free area, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in the storage area of the smallest buffer number which is a free area. The example shown in FIG. 10C shows a state where commands are stored in the storage areas of buffer numbers “1” to “2”.

  The commands stored in the second start prize winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C are deleted one by one each time the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the second special figure game, Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (winning order of commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the second special drawing game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number of the commands associated with the second starting opening winning award designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the second start mouth winning award designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the relationship of the buffer numbers).

  For example, when the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the second special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10C, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. , The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data forming the first prefetching notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first look-ahead notice buffer 194C is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to each data forming the first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C stores the determination content regarding the read-ahead notice effect related to each holding information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4". To be done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start-up winning command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of the decorative pattern, In the first prefetching notice buffer 194C, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reserved data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is received in the other buffer in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B. When the number is shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data forming the second prefetching notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10 (E) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second pre-reading notice buffer 194D is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to each data forming the second start winning award reception command buffer 194B. That is, the second pre-reading notice buffer 194D stores the determination content regarding the pre-reading notice production related to each holding information determined by the production control CPU 120 or the like in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4". To be done. When the hold data (1 set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C due to the start of variable display of the decorative pattern, In the second prefetching notice buffer 194D, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reserved data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is received in another buffer in the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C. When the number is shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the second prefetching notice buffer 194D are also shifted to the other buffer number.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 102 is cleared, for example. In addition, register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When initialization is completed, interrupts are enabled and loop processing is entered. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be entered.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate circuit 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (steps). S13).

  Following the information output process of step S13, the CPU 103 executes a game random number updating process (step S14). In the game random number updating process in step S14, for example, at least a part of the game random numbers (for example, random number values MR1 to MR5) used on the main board 11 side is updated by software. As an example, the CPU 103 may update the numerical data indicating the game random number counted by the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 with software.

  Following the game random number updating process of step S14, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol 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 or the second special symbol. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation of the display device 4B and the opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process processing, the CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing (step S16). By executing the normal symbol process processing, the display operation in the normal symbol display device 20 (for example, turning on and off the segment LED, etc.) is controlled, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are controlled. Allows for tilting motion settings.

  Following the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control processing, effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command to the substrate 12, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for the predetermined time. It is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table by turning off from the off state. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enable state, the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

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

  In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 13, 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. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201). When it is determined in step S201 that the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the first special figure hold storage number (the first special figure game hold number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step S202). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reservation storage number by reading the first reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  When it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S202; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (starting The mouth buffer value) is set to "1" (step S207). Subsequent to the processing of step S207, the CPU 103 executes the processing for starting winning (FIG. 14) (step S208), and sets (clears) the starting opening buffer value to “0” (step S209).

  When it is determined in step S201 that the first starting opening switch 22A is not turned on (step S201 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, (Step S202 (YES)) After executing the processing of step S209, the CPU 103 operates the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Based on the detection signal, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S203). When it is determined in step S203 that the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the second special figure pending storage number (second special figure game pending number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step S204). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reservation storage number by reading the second reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  When it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S204; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (starting). The mouth buffer value) is set to "2" (step S210). Subsequent to the process of step S210, the CPU 103 executes the process of starting winning (FIG. 14) (step S211), sets (clears) the starting opening buffer value to “0” (step S212), and determines the starting winning determination. To finish.

  When it is determined in step S203 that the second starting opening switch 22B is not turned on (step S203 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value. (Step S204 (YES)) ends the winning award determination process without performing the processes of steps S210, S211, and S212.

  According to the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, even when the first winning opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect the starting winning of the game ball, the processing based on the respective detections. Can be completed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process (step S208, step S211). In the processing for winning a start shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first updates the special figure pending storage number corresponding to the starting opening buffer value by adding 1 (step S215). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second suspension storage count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved storage number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. Subsequent to the processing of step S215, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be incremented by 1.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S216, the CPU 103 selects from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determining Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit 151 corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a starting mouth winning designation command according to the starting mouth buffer value (step S219). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting mouth winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning award designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, the effect control board 12 is notified. The setting for transmitting the second start opening winning award designation command is performed. The start opening winning award designation command set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. From the production control board 12.

  Following the process of step S219, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S220). After that, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting the reservation storage number notification command (step S221). For example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, to transmit the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12. Set. The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process processing is completed, the command control processing (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the production control board 12.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the random number determination process at the time of winning (step S220). In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first identifies the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether or not it is the big hit game state by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 specifies that the jackpot gaming state is when the jackpot flag is on, and identifies that it is not the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot flag is not on (when it is off). Further, in the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether the high base state or the low base state by checking the state of the high base flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high base state when the high base flag is on, and identifies the low base state when the high base flag is not on (the off state). . Further, in the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies the high-accuracy state or the low-accuracy state by confirming the state of the high-accuracy flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Good. Specifically, the CPU 103 specifies that the high-accuracy flag is in the high-accuracy state when it is in the on state, and specifies that it is in the low-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is not in the on state (when it is in the off state). You may.

  Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is currently in the jackpot gaming state (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is specified in the process of step S401. When it is determined in step S402 that it is not in the big hit game state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is currently in the high base state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not the high base state is identified in the process of step S401.

  When it is determined in step S402 that the game is in the big hit state (step S402; YES), or when it is determined in step S403 that it is in the high base state (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 determines the starting mouth buffer value. Is determined to be "2" (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second starting prize (starting prize in which the variation special map is the second special map). When it is determined in step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is not "2" (step S404; NO), the winning random number determination process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S403 that the vehicle is not in the high base state (step S403 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is “2” (step S404 (YES)), The CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table according to the current game state (step S405). Specifically, the CPU 103, when not in the high-accuracy state, uses the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6 to determine table data for the low-accuracy state (the value in the range of “8000” to “8189” is “big hit”). When the table data assigned to the special figure display result is set and the high-accuracy state is set, the table data for the high-accuracy state (“8000” to “8818”) is selected from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. The table data assigned to the special figure display result with the range value of “big hit” is set. Note that the CPU 103 identifies the high-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is on, and sets the high-accuracy flag to the high-accuracy flag. When it is not in the on state (when it is in the off state), it may be specified as the inaccurate state, and the display result determination table is different between the first special figure and the second special figure. In the case of using the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table), if the starting mouth buffer value is "1", the first special figure display result determination table is used and the starting mouth When the buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table may be used.

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, the CPU 103 sets the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the process for starting winning a prize shown in FIG. 14 within the predetermined jackpot determination range. It is determined whether or not there is (step S406). For example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 with the individual determination values assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a determination value that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 uses the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 and the minimum value (lower limit value) of the determination values assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. ) And the maximum value (upper limit value) may be compared to determine whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the range between the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

  If it is determined in step S406 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range (step S406; YES), the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 extracted in step S217 of the starting prize winning process shown in FIG. 14 is indicated. The jackpot type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 responds to the variation special map (“first special map” corresponding to “1” or “second special map” corresponding to “2”) specified by the starting opening buffer value. The jackpot type determination table is set (selected). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets table data according to the fluctuation special figure from the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7. Subsequently, the CPU 103 compares, for example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type with the determination value of each big hit type in the big hit type determining table data set according to the variation special figure. Then, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 may be determined.

  Subsequent to the process of step S407, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a symbol designating command according to the determination result of the process of step S407 to the effect control board 12 (step S408). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S406; NO), settings are made for transmitting a symbol designating command corresponding to the loss to the effect control board 12 (step). S409). The symbol designating command set in this manner is produced from the main board 11 by executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

After executing the processing of step S408 or the processing of step S409, the CPU 103 determines whether it is in the high base state (step S410). The processing of step S410 is executed in the following four scenes (Scene 1 to Scene 4).
(Scene 1)
A scene that is not in the jackpot gaming state and is in a low base state (when step S402 (NO) and step S403 (NO)). It should be noted that either the first starting prize (starting prize whose variation special map is the first special map) or the second starting prize (starting prize whose variation special map is the second special map) may be provided.
(Scene 2)
A scene in which there is a second starting prize in a high base state, not in a big hit game state (when step S402 (NO), step S403 (YES), step S404 (YES))
(Scene 3)
When there is a second start prize in the big hit game state and in the low base state (when step S402 (YES) and step S404 (YES))
(Scene 4)
When there is a second start winning in the big hit game state and the high base state (when step S402 (YES), step S404 (YES))

  When it is determined in step S410 that it is not in the high base state (step S410; NO), that is, in the case of scene 1 or scene 3, the CPU 103 uses the low base state according to the special figure display result. The prefetch determination table is set (selected) (step S411). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S410 that the vehicle is in the high base state (step S410; YES), that is, in the scene 2 or the scene 4, the CPU 103 determines that the high base state is in accordance with the special figure display result. A read-ahead judgment table for use is set (selected) (step S412).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the prefetch determination table and the like. FIG. 16A is a configuration example of a pre-reading determination table to be referred to when the special figure display result is “miss” in the low base state. FIG. 16B is a configuration example of the pre-reading determination table to be referred to when the special figure display result is “miss” in the high base state. FIG. 16C is a configuration example of the pre-reading determination table to be referred to when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the low base state or the high base state. FIG. 16D is a setting example of the variation category command. The “specific pattern” is a variation pattern that is a super reach variation pattern regardless of the number of pending storages. The “non-specific pattern” is a variation pattern other than the “specific pattern”.

  The pre-reading determination table of FIG. 16 (A) is set based on the setting of the variation category determination table that is referred to when the special figure display result is “miss” in the low base state shown in FIG. 19 (A). There is. According to the variation category determination table of FIG. 19A, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category is any of "97" to "99", the super reach variation category (variation Categories “PA4” and “PA5”) are determined. That is, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category is any of "97" to "99", the super reach variation pattern (variation patterns "PA4-1" to "PA4-4") regardless of the number of reserved memories. , Fluctuation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4”) (see FIG. 20). Therefore, when the special figure display result is "missed" in the low base state, at least when the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is any of "97" to "99", the start winning or the variable display start A specific variation pattern (specific pattern) called a super-reach variation pattern is determined regardless of the number of pending storages at the time (at the time of the variation). Therefore, in the pre-reading determination table of FIG. 16A, a value in the range of “97” to “99” is assigned to “specific pattern”, and “0” to “non-specific pattern” other than “specific pattern”. Values in the range of "96" are assigned.

  The pre-reading determination table of FIG. 16 (B) is set based on the setting of the variation category determination table that is referred to when the special figure display result is “miss” in the high base state shown in FIG. 19 (B). There is. According to the variation category determination table of FIG. 19B, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category is any of “89” to “99”, the super reach variation category (variation) Categories “PA4” and “PA5”) are determined. That is, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category is any of "89" to "99", the super reach variation pattern (variation patterns "PA4-1" to "PA4-4") regardless of the number of reserved memories. , Fluctuation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4”) (see FIG. 20). Therefore, when the special figure display result is "miss" in the high base state, at least when the random value MR3 for fluctuation category determination is any of "89" to "99", at the time of winning the start or starting the variable display. A specific pattern is determined regardless of the number of pending storages at the time (at the time of the change). Therefore, in the prefetch determination table of FIG. 16B, a value in the range of “89” to “99” is assigned to “specific pattern”, and “0” to “non-specific pattern” other than “specific pattern”. A value in the range of "88" is assigned.

  The pre-reading determination table of FIG. 16 (C) is a variation category determination table to be referred to when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the low base state shown in FIG. 19 (C), and FIG. 19 (D). It is set based on the variation category determination table that is referred to when the special map display result is “big hit” in the high base state shown. According to the variation category determination table of FIG. 19C and the variation category determination table of FIG. 19D, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is any of “60” to “99”, The super reach variation category (variation categories “PB4” and “PB5”) is determined regardless of the number of pending storages. That is, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category is any of "60" to "99", the super reach variation pattern (variation patterns "PB4-1" to "PB4-4") regardless of the number of reserved memories. , Variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4”) (see FIG. 20). Therefore, when the special figure display result is "big hit" in the low base state or the high base state, at least when the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is "60" to "99", at the time of winning the start prize. Alternatively, the specific pattern is determined regardless of the number of pending storages at the start of variable display (at the time of the change). Therefore, in the prefetch determination table of FIG. 16C, a value in the range of “60” to “99” is assigned to the “specific pattern”, and “0” to “non-specific pattern” other than the “specific pattern”. A value in the range of "59" is assigned.

  Therefore, in the process of step S411 that is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the state is not the high base state, the CPU 103 executes the process shown in FIG. When the table data forming the prefetch determination table shown in (A) is set and it is determined in step S406 that the special figure display result is "big hit", the prefetch shown in FIG. 16C is performed. Set the table data that constitutes the judgment table.

  Further, in the process of step S412 executed when it is determined that the high base state is determined in step S410, the CPU 103 determines in FIG. 16 when it determines that the special figure display result is “miss” in step S406. When the table data forming the prefetch determination table shown in (B) is set and it is determined in step S406 that the special figure display result is "big hit", the prefetch shown in FIG. 16C is performed. Set the table data that constitutes the judgment table.

  After executing the process of step S411 or the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines whether the variation pattern is the “non-specific pattern” or the “specific pattern” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. Whether or not there is a prefetch is determined (step S413). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in step S217 of the process for starting winning prize shown in FIG. 14 and the prefetch set in step S411 or step S412. By comparing the judgment value of the “non-specific pattern” or the “specific pattern” in the judgment table data, which of the judgment value of the “non-specific pattern” and the judgment value of the “specific pattern” is the random value MR3. It may be determined whether or not it matches the numerical data shown.

  Following the processing of step S413, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the variable category command according to the determination result (prefetch determination) in step S413 (step S414), and then ends the winning random number determination processing. Note that in the processing of step S414, the CPU 103 sets transmission for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 16D, according to the determination result of the processing of step S413. Specifically, in the process of step S413, when it is determined that the pattern is a non-specific pattern (miss), the transmission setting for transmitting the variation category command in which the EXT data is set to “00” to the effect control board 12 When it is determined to be a specific pattern (miss), the transmission setting for transmitting the variation category command in which the EXT data is set to “01” to the production control board 12 is performed, and the non-specific pattern (big hit) is set. When it is determined that there is, the transmission setting for transmitting the variation category command in which the EXT data is set to “02” to the effect control board 12 is performed, and when it is determined that the specific pattern (big hit) is set, the EXT data is set to “03”. The transmission setting for transmitting the variation category command in which "" is set to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  Subsequent to the start winning determination process (step S101), the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. .

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". The special symbol normal process includes a process of deciding (predetermining) before or after the variable display result is derivatively displayed, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”. In the special symbol normal process, when the variable display result is determined in advance, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1".

  The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". The variation pattern setting process is a process of determining a variation pattern based on the variable display result or the like previously determined in the special symbol normal process (step S110), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a first variation start command. (Or a second variation start command) and the like are included. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". The special symbol variation process is a process for varying (variably displaying) the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the variation start is the special symbol variation time (FIG. 5). It includes a process of determining whether or not it has reached. In the special symbol variation process, when the elapsed time after the variation starts reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stop process of step S113 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". The special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, the process of stopping the display of the fixed special symbol (deriving), the big hit flag is turned off If it is (the special symbol normal process (step S110), the variable display result is set to "miss" in advance) as the process to be executed, the gaming state transition at the time of changing the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed. Setting process to send a hit start designation command (fanfare command) as a process or a process to be executed when the big hit flag is on (when it is predetermined that the variable display result is "big hit") Etc. are included. In the special symbol stop processing, when the big hit flag is in the off state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and when the big hit flag is in the on state, the special figure process flag The value of is updated to "4".

  The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is processing executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". The big hit opening pre-processing is a process for performing setting for opening the special winning opening (for example, setting a solenoid drive signal for the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door for opening the special winning opening) and the like. , And includes setting processing for transmitting a special winning opening opening notification command and the like. In the big hit opening pre-processing, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit opening process in step S115 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process is performed based on whether the elapsed time after opening the special winning opening has passed a predetermined time, whether the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 has reached a predetermined number, or the like. A process for determining the timing of returning the winning opening from the open state to the closed state, and setting for closing the special winning opening (for example, for the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door for closing the special winning opening) It includes a process for setting a solenoid drive signal) and a setting process for transmitting a notification command after opening the special winning opening. In the big hit opening process, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6".

  The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". After the jackpot opening process, the process of determining whether the number of executions of the round in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening maximum value, or when the maximum winning opening maximum value has not been reached The processing to be executed includes the setting processing to send the special winning opening opening notification command and the setting processing to send the hit end designation command as the processing to be executed when the maximum opening number of the special winning opening is reached. I'm out. In the jackpot opening post-processing, when the number of rounds executed has not reached the maximum winning opening maximum number, the value of the special map process flag is updated to "5", and when the maximum winning opening maximum is reached, The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit ending process of step S117 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". The big hit end process is a process of determining whether or not the big hit end production waiting time (waiting time corresponding to the ending effect execution period) has been passed, or is a process to be executed when the big hit ending production waiting time has passed. It includes a process of setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a high-accuracy high-base state, a process of setting the number of STs and a number of time saving, and the like. In the big hit ending process, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value when the waiting time corresponding to the ending effect execution period has elapsed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process (step S110). In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is held. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0".

  When it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special figure reservation storages is not "0" (step S231; NO), the CPU 103 starts the special figure from the reservation number "1" of the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. The reserved data (numerical data) of the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are read out and temporarily stored (step S232). That is, when there is a hold (hold data) for the second special figure game, the CPU 103 regards the second special figure hold storage unit as the hold data for the variation regardless of whether the first special figure game is held. Numerical data (holding data of the second special figure game extracted in step S217 at the earliest (oldest)) corresponding to the holding number “1” of 151B is read out and temporarily stored in a variation random number buffer or the like. .

  Following the processing of step S232, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second special figure reservation storage number stored in the game control counter setting section 154 (see FIG. 8), and at the same time, the second special figure reservation storage section 151B (FIG. 8) is shifted (step S233). Specifically, in the process of step S233, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second reserved storage number count value, and the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B stores entries lower than the reserved number “1” (for example, the reserved number. The reserved data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries (corresponding to "2" to "4") are shifted upward by one entry. In addition, in the process of step S233, the CPU 103 may subtract 1 from the total pending storage number count value. Following the processing of step S233, the CPU 103 updates the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variation special figure designation buffer, to "2" (step S234).

  When it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S231; YES), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure reservation storage number is "0". The determination is made (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is held. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved storage number count value stored by the first reserved storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Good.

  When it is determined in step S235 that the first special figure reservation storage number is not "0" (step S235; NO), the CPU 103 starts the special figure from the reservation number "1" of the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A. The reserved data (numerical data) of the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are read out and temporarily stored (step S236). That is, when there is no hold (hold data) for the second special figure game (step S231 (YES)) and when there is a hold for the first special figure game, the CPU 103 determines that the hold data for the change is Numerical data corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (the first special figure game hold data extracted in step S217 to the earliest (oldest)) is read and the random number buffer for fluctuations is read. Temporarily store in

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first special figure reservation storage number stored in the game control counter setting section 154 (see FIG. 8), and at the same time, the first special figure reservation storage section 151A (FIG. 8) is stored (step S237). Specifically, in the process of step S237, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first pending storage number count value, and the first special figure pending storage unit 151A stores entries lower than the pending number “1” (for example, the pending number. The pending data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries (corresponding to “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry. In addition, in the process of step S237, the CPU 103 may subtract 1 from the total pending storage number count value. Following the processing of step S237, the CPU 103 updates the fluctuation special map designation buffer value, which is the value stored in the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, to “1” (step S238).

  In this way, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reservation storage number is "0", and therefore the first special figure game and the second special figure When the game is suspended, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to a mode in which the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes) through the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). In addition, the special figure game (first special figure game, second special figure game) may be executed in the order in which the start winnings (first starting prize, second starting prize) are generated. In this case, it suffices to provide a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winning is generated, and to determine which of the first special figure game and the second special figure game is to be executed from the stored data.

  After executing the processing of step S234 or the processing of step S238, the CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table according to the current game state (step S239). For example, the CPU 103 may set the special figure display result determination table in the same manner as in step S405 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. When different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table and second special figure display result determination table) are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, in the processing of step S405, the starting opening buffer Although the value (“1” or “2”) is referred to, the variable special figure designation buffer value (“1” or “2”) may be referred to in the process of step S239.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 displays the special figure based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation and the special figure display result determination table set in step S239. The result is determined (step S240). In the process of step S240, the CPU 103, like step S406 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 15, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 and the special figure display result set in step S239. Determine the special map display result (whether to make a "big hit" or "miss") by comparing each judgment value assigned to the special jackpot display result in the determination table data one by one. do it.

  Following the processing of step S240, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is “big hit” (step S241). When it is determined that it is a "big hit" in step S241 (step S241; YES), the CPU 103 sets the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the on state (step S242). The big hit flag is cleared (reset) to the off state in the big hit ending process of step S117. Subsequent to the process of step S242, the CPU 103 executes a big hit type determination process (S244). The jackpot type determination processing of step S244 is the same as the jackpot type determination processing executed in step S407 of the winning random number determination processing (step S220) shown in FIG. Subsequent to the jackpot type determination process of step S244, the CPU 103 has a stored value of a jackpot type buffer provided in, for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process of step S244. The big hit type buffer value is set (step S245). That is, what is the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process of step S244 is stored. As an example, the CPU 103 sets the big hit type buffer value to "1" if the big hit type determined in the big hit type determination processing of step S244 is "16R probability varying big hit", and if it is "8R probability varying big hit", it is the big hit type. Set the buffer value to "2".

  When it is determined in step S241 that the jackpot is not a “big hit” (step S241 (NO)), or after the processing of step S245, the CPU 103 determines in advance whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. Further, in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state, a fixed special symbol is set (step S248). Following the processing of step S248, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting processing (step S249), and ends the special symbol normal processing.

  When it is determined in step S235 that the number of pending memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" (step S235; YES), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S250). , Special symbol normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process (step S111). In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is in the on state (step S250). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variable display result is set to be a "big hit" in the special symbol normal process (step S110). When it is determined that the big hit flag is in the ON state (step S250; YES), the effect control command (display result designation command) corresponding to the big hit type (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit) determined in step S244. Transmission settings are made (step S251). When it is determined that the big hit flag is not in the on state (step S250; NO), the transmission setting of the effect control command (display result designation command) indicating the loss is performed (step S252).

  After executing the processing of step S251 or the processing of step S252, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is in the high base state (step S253). When it is determined in step S253 that it is not in the high base state (step S253; NO), the CPU 103 sets (selects) variation category determination table data for the low base state according to the special figure display result ( Step S254). Specifically, when it is determined in step S250 that the big hit flag is not in the on state, the CPU 103 determines a variation category determination table for low base / miss time (variation category determination shown in FIG. 19A). (Table) constituting table data, and when it is determined in step S250 that the big hit flag is on, the low base / big hit variation category determination table (shown in FIG. 19C) Set the table data that constitutes the fluctuation category determination table).

  When it is determined in step S253 that it is in the high base state (step S253; YES), the CPU 103 sets (selects) the variation category determination table data for the high base state according to the special figure display result ( Step S255). Specifically, when it is determined in step S250 that the big hit flag is not on, the CPU 103 determines the variation category determination table for high base / miss time (variation category determination shown in FIG. 19B). (Table) which constitutes the table), and when it is determined in step S250 that the big hit flag is in the ON state, the variation category determination table for high base / big hit (shown in FIG. 19 (D)). Set the table data that constitutes the fluctuation category determination table).

  After executing the processing of step S254 or the processing of step S255, the CPU 103 determines the variation category based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation category (step S256). Specifically, the CPU 103 stores the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation category determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuations and the number of pending storages of the fluctuation category determination table data set in step S254 or step S255. The variation category that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 may be determined by, for example, comparing with the determination value of.

  As an example, when the table data forming the variation category determination table of FIG. 19A is set in step S254 and the number of reserved memories is “0” (a reserved memory other than the reserved memory related to the prize is stored). When the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category is in the range of “0” to “69”, the CPU 103 determines the variation category “PA2” and “70” to When it is in the range of "89", the variation category "PA3" is determined, when it is in the range of "90" to "98", the variation category "PA4" is determined, and when it is "99", the variation category "PA5" is determined. decide.

  In the case where the table data forming the variation category determination table of FIG. 19A is set in step S254 and the number of reserved memories is in the range of "1" to "3" (other than the reserved memory related to the winning prize) In the case where there are one to three pending storages in), the CPU 103, when the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is in the range of “0” to “3”, the variation category “PA1”. , The variation category “PA2” is determined when it is in the range of “4” to “79”, the variation category “PA3” is determined when it is in the range of “80” to “96”, and “97” is determined. When it is in the range of "98", the variation category "PA4" is determined, and when it is "99", the variation category "PA5" is determined.

  When the table data forming the variation category determination table of FIG. 19A is set in step S254 and the number of reserved memories is in the range of "4" (other than the reserved memory related to the prize, the reserved memory is If there are four), the CPU 103 determines the variation category “PA1” when the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category is in the range of “0” to “63”, and “64”. When it is in the range of to "79", the variation category "PA2" is determined, when it is in the range of "80" to "96", the variation category "PA3" is determined, and it is in the range of "97" to "98". When it is "99", the variation category "PA4" is determined, and when it is "99", the variation category "PA5" is determined.

  Further, when the table data forming the fluctuation category determination table of FIG. 19C is set in step S254, the CPU 103 is a numerical value indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation category determination, regardless of the number of pending storages. When the data is in the range of "0" to "9", the variation category "PB1" is determined, when it is in the range of "10" to "59", the variation category "PB3" is determined, and "60" to " When it is in the range of 89 ", the variation category" PB4 "is determined, and when it is in the range of" 90 "to" 99 ", the variation category" PB5 "is determined.

  The same applies when the table data forming the variation category determination table in FIG. 19B or the variation category determination table in FIG. 19D is set in step S255.

  Following the processing of step S256, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern based on the variation category determined in step S256 and the variation pattern determination random value MR5 (step S257). In the process of step S257, the CPU 103 sets (selects) the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category determined in step S256, and the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number MR5 indicates which variation pattern. The variation pattern may be determined based on whether or not it is within the range.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the fluctuation pattern determination table. In the process of step S257, for example, when the variation category “PA2” is determined in step S256, the CPU 103 sets the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category “PA2” shown in FIG. When the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of “0” to “39”, the variation pattern “PA2-1” is determined and the range of “40” to “69” is determined. When it is, the variation pattern "PA2-2" is determined, and when it is in the range of "70" to "99", the variation pattern "PA2-3" is determined. Further, for example, when the variation category “PA3” is determined in step S256, the CPU 103 sets (selects) a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category “PA3” shown in FIG. When the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of "0" to "79", the variation pattern "PA3-1" is determined, and when it is in the range of "80" to "99", the variation is determined. The pattern "PA3-2" is determined. The same applies when other variation categories are determined in step S256.

  The random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted at the time of executing the process, or like the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the step S217 of the start winning process (step S208, step S211). At step S232 (or step S236) of the special symbol normal process (step S110), the data may be extracted and stored as reserved data.

  Following the processing of step S257, the CPU 103 sets the transmission setting of the effect control command (variation pattern designation command) according to the determined variation pattern (step S258). In addition to the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of a first variation start command (or a second variation start command that designates the start of the second special figure game) that specifies the start of the first special figure game. You may go. Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a special figure fluctuation time timer value according to the fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 (step S259), and the value of the special figure process flag. Is updated to "2" corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S112) (step S260), and the variation pattern setting process ends. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S260, the special symbol variation process is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing (step S113). In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first stops the fluctuation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and displays the fixed special symbol as a stop display (deriving). After that, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S291). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variable display result is set to be a "big hit" in the special symbol normal process (step S110). When it is determined that the big hit flag is in the on state (step S291; YES), the CPU 103 sets the big hit start effect waiting time (step S292). For example, in the process of step S292, the timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the big hit start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the process of step S292, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting the hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for sending the hit start designation command is the buffer designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. It may be stored in the area. Following the processing of step S293, the CPU 103 sets the low accuracy low base state (step S294). In the process of step S294, for example, the CPU 103 may clear the high-accuracy flag and the high-base flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and set them to the off state. Note that the process of step S294 may be omitted when the low accuracy low base state has already been reached. Following the processing of step S294, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" which is the value corresponding to the big hit opening preprocessing (step S295), and ends the special symbol stop processing.

  When it is determined in step S291 that the big hit flag is not in the on state (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs the gaming state transition process at the time of fluctuation (step S296). The CPU 103 executes, for example, the following process as the changing game state transition process. First, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the low-probability low base state, and if it is not the low-probability low base state, adds 1 to the value of the fluctuation number counter. The fluctuation number counter is the number of executions of the special figure game after being controlled to the low accurate low base state, and is the number of times compared with the number of STs (the number of certainty changes) and the number of time saving. The number of STs (probability variation number) is the number of times of execution of the variable display game that executes the probability variation control. The number of times saved is the number of times the variable display game is executed to execute the time saving control. The number of STs (the number of probable changes) and the number of shortening times are set in the big hit ending process (step S117). The CPU 103 that has added 1 to the value of the variation counter compares the value of the variation counter after adding 1 with the number of STs, and if the value of the variation counter is greater than the number of STs, the game state is low and low. It is only necessary to set the base state and clear the set values of the ST number and the time saving number to “0”. In the present embodiment, the number of times saved and the number of times ST are the same (both are 70 times), so the value of the variation counter after adding 1 may be compared with the number of times saved. In addition, when the number of shortened times and the number of STs are different, each may be compared individually. That is, the CPU 103 compares the value of the fluctuation number counter after adding 1 with the number of shortening times, and sets the low base state when the value of the fluctuation number counter is larger than the number of shortening times, and changes the number of counting counter after adding one. May be compared with the ST count, and when the value of the variation counter is larger than the ST count, the low accuracy state may be set.

  Following the variation game state transition process of step S296, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "0" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S297), and ends the special symbol stop process. To do.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit ending process (step S117). In the big hit ending process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end time production waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the big hit opening post-processing (step S116) shown in FIG. 12, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial set in advance corresponding to the big waiting end production waiting time is set. The value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, the CPU 103 updates the game control process timer value by, for example, subtracting 1, and the updated game control process timer value matches the predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. It may be determined whether or not the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has passed, depending on whether or not.

  When it is determined in step S311 that the big waiting time finish production waiting time has not elapsed (step S311; NO), the CPU 103 directly ends the big hit ending process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311 that the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed (step S311; YES), the CPU 103 reads the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step). S312). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the high-accuracy flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the on-state or the like to set the high-accuracy state (probability change state) (step S314). Then, the CPU 103 sets the high base provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the high base state by turning it on (step S315). In other words, by the processing of step S314 and step S315, when the big hit game state ends, the game state is set to the highly accurate high base state.

  Following the processing of step S315, the CPU 103 sets the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) to 70 times (step S316) and sets the time saving number to 70 times (step S317). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the value of the variation counter to "0" (step S318), clears the big hit flag to the off state (reset) (step S319), and sets the value of the special symbol process flag to special symbol normal processing. Is updated to a value corresponding to “0” (step S297), and the big hit ending process is ended.

  In the present embodiment, the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) and the shortening time number of 70 times are set to the same value (both 70 times), but the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) and the time saving time are set to the same value. The number of times may be different from the set value of 70 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of ST number (probability variation number) in the case of 16R probability variation big hit are set to the same value (both 70 times). However, the set value of the number of STs (probability variation number) in the case of the 8R probability variation big hit and the setting value of the ST number (probability variation number) in the case of the 16R probability variation big hit may be different values. Further, in the present embodiment, the setting value of the time saving number in the case of the 8R certainty variation big hit and the setting value of the hour saving number in the case of the 16R certainty variation big hit are set to the same value (both 70 times). The setting value of the number of hour-savings may be different from the setting value of the number of hour-savings in the case of 16R probability variation big hit. It should be noted that the CPU 103 determines that the 16R probability variable jackpot is a big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, and determines that the big hit type buffer value is "2". May be judged to be the 8R probability variation big hit. Further, when the set values of the ST number (probability variation number) and the time saving number are not different between the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the case of 16R probability variation big hit (when they are the same value), the process of step S312 (big hit type) The reading of the buffer value) may be omitted.

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main processing. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in FIG.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and mount the effect control board 12. The CTC (counter / timer circuit) registers are set. Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. When it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is not in the ON state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 occurs in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control such as a performance control command is performed from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I / O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. Capture the signal.

  The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  When it is determined in step S72 that the timer interrupt flag is in the on state (step S72; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer interrupt flag to turn it off (step S73). Command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis processing executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and controls corresponding to the produced control commands are performed.

  Following the command analysis processing in step S74, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control process processing (step S75). In the effect control process process of step S75, based on the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11, effect operations using various effect devices (for example, effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, The sound output operation from the speaker 8, the light emitting operation of the lamp 9, the driving operation of the production model, and the like) are performed for determination, determination, and setting.

  Following the effect control process processing of step S75, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect random number updating processing (step S76). In the production random number updating process in step S76, for example, at least a part of the production random numbers used on the side of the production control board 12 is updated by software. As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may update the numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 by software. Then, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process (step S74). In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored content of the effect control command reception buffer, and thereby receives the received command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15. It is determined whether there is any (step S501). When it is determined that there is no received command (step S501; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  When it is determined in step S501 that there is a received command (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the first starting mouth winning designation command (step S502). .. The effect control CPU 120 may confirm the MODE data of the received command and specify the type of the received command (see FIG. 3).

  When it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first start mouth winning award designation command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the first pending storage number notification waiting time (step S503). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a predetermined timer initial value as the reception waiting time of the first reserved storage number notification command in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

  When it is determined in step S502 that it is not the first starting mouth winning designation command (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is the second starting mouth winning designation command. Yes (step S504). When it is determined in step S504 that the command is the second start opening winning award designation command (step S504; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second reserved storage number notification waiting time (step S505). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set the command reception control timer to a predetermined timer initial value as the reception waiting time of the second reserved storage number notification command.

  When it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start mouth prize designation command (step S504; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the symbol designation command (step S506). ). When it is determined in step S506 that the received command is not the symbol designation command (step S506; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variation category command (step S507). When it is determined in step S507 that the received command is not the variable category command (step S507; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the first reserved storage number notification command (step S508). ). When it is determined in step S508 that the command is the first reserved memory number notification command (step S508; YES), the first reserved memory number notification waiting time is set, for example, by initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer. Is cleared (step S509).

  When it is determined in step S508 that it is not the first reserved storage number notification command (step S508; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is the second reserved storage number notification command. (Step S510). If it is determined in step S510 that the command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510; YES), the second reserved memory number notification waiting time is set, for example, by initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer. Is cleared (step S511).

  When it is determined to be a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506 (YES)), when it is determined to be a variation category command in step S507 (step S507 (YES)), step S503, step S505, After performing one of the processes of step S509 and step S511, the effect control CPU 120 sends the received command to the free space in the first start-winning-time receive command buffer 194A or the second start-winning-time receive command buffer 194B. It is stored in the empty area in step S512 (step S512). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120, when the received command is the first start mouth prize designation command, or the start mouth prize designation command immediately before the received command is the first start mouth prize designation command. In the case (when the second starting mouth winning designation command is not received after receiving the first starting winning combination designation command), the received command is stored in an empty area in the first starting winning combination reception command buffer 194A, When the received command is the second starting mouth winning designation command or when the starting mouth winning designation command immediately before the receiving command is the second starting mouth winning designation command (the second starting mouth winning designation command is received When the first start winning combination designation command is not received), the received command is sent to the second start winning combination reception command buffer 194. Stored in the free space in. Following the process of step S512, the process returns to the process of step S501.

  When it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second reserved storage number notification command (step S510; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is a variation pattern designation command. Yes (step S513). When it is determined that it is the variation pattern designation command (step S513; YES), the effect control CPU 201 stores the variation pattern designation command in the variation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S514). .. Following the process of step S514, the process returns to the process of step S501.

  When it is determined in step S513 that the received command is not the variation pattern designation command (step S513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting or the like according to each of the other received commands (step S515). For example, when the received command is the game state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the game state designation command to specify the current game state. Following the process of step S515, the process returns to the process of step S501.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process (step S75). In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prize time effect determination process (step S150). In the effect determination process at the time of winning, the CPU 120 for effect control first checks the contents stored in the start-up winning-time reception command buffer (first start-winning-time reception command buffer 194A or second start-winning-time reception command buffer 194B). , A process of determining whether or not a starting mouth winning designation command is received as a received command, and a process of determining a display mode pattern (a display mode of a hold display or a display mode of an active display corresponding to the hold display) And so on.

  Following the winning effect determination process (step S150), the effect control CPU 120 selects any of the processes of steps S170 to 177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Then run.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" which is the initial value. The variable display start waiting process displays an image based on whether the first variation start command (or the second variation start command), the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. It includes a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in the device 5. In the variable display start waiting process, when it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". The variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the setting for performing the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 (for example, , Processing for performing an effect control pattern corresponding to a fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time), setting of a fluctuation time timer value, etc., and for performing a display operation such as first hold display, second hold display, active display, etc. It includes a process of performing setting (for example, setting of an effect control pattern corresponding to the display operation). In the variable display start setting process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". Whether or not the variable time timer set in the variable display start setting process (step S171) has timed out in the variable display effect process (elapsed time after the variable display of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is started is the special figure variable time). It is included in the process. In the variable display effect processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" when the variable time timer times out.

  The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". The special figure hit waiting process, when the fixed decorative design is "miss", as a process to be executed when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the gaming state setting process, or when the fixed decorative design is "big hit" The process to be executed includes a process of setting for performing a fanfare effect (for example, setting of an effect control pattern corresponding to the fanfare effect). In the special figure hit waiting process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0" when the fixed decorative pattern is "miss", and when the fixed decorative pattern is "big hit", the effect process flag is changed. Update the value to "4".

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". The big hit start process is a process for determining whether or not a special winning opening opening notification command is received, and a process during opening when the special winning opening opening notification command is received (special variable winning in each round) It includes processing for performing settings (for example, setting of an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during opening) for performing an effect executed when the ball device 7 is in the open state. In the big hit start processing, when the special winning opening opening notification command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5".

  The in-round process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The process during the round is a process for determining whether or not a notification command after opening the special winning opening is received, and a process during closing when performing a notification command after opening the special winning opening (special variable winning in each round) It includes processing for performing settings (for example, setting of an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during closing) for performing an effect that is executed when the ball device 7 is in the closed state. In the processing during a round, when the notification command after opening the special winning opening is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6".

  The post-round process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". The post-round process is a process of determining whether or not a special winning opening opening notification command or a hit end designation command has been received, and a performance during opening as processing executed when a special winning opening opening notification command is received. Settings (for example, setting of effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during opening) and settings for performing ending effect as processing executed when a hit end designation command is received (for example, for ending effect It includes processing for performing a corresponding effect control pattern and setting of the ending effect execution time timer value). In the post-round processing, when the special winning opening opening notification command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5", and when the hit end designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7". To do.

  The post-big hit completion process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". Whether or not the ending effect execution time timer set in the post-round processing (step S176) has timed out (whether the elapsed time after the start of the ending effect execution on the image display device 5 has reached the set time). Whether to determine) or to set the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a high-accuracy high-base state as processing executed when the ending production execution time timer times out (provided in the production control flag setting unit 191) The high accuracy flag and the high base flag are set to the ON state), the number of STs and the number of shortening times are set, and the like. In the big hit end post-processing, when the ending effect execution time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

  FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the winning effect determination process (S150). In the effect determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 120 for effect control first stores the contents stored in the start winning command buffer (first start winning command buffer 194A or second start winning command buffer 194B). Is checked (step S151), and it is determined whether or not the first start mouth prize designation command is received as a new received command (step S152). When it is determined in step S152 that the first start winning combination designation command has not been received (step S152; NO), the effect control CPU 120 checks the stored contents in the second start winning combination reception command buffer 194B ( (Step S153), it is determined whether or not the second start mouth prize designation command is received as a new reception command (step S153). When it is determined in step S154 that the second start mouth winning award designating command is not received (step S154; NO), the winning effect determination process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S152 that the first start winning combination designation command is received (step S152; YES), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Then, it is determined whether or not the time saving state (high-accuracy high-base state) is present (step S152). When it is determined that it is not in the time saving state (step S155: NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes the first holding effect determination process (step S160). The first hold effect determination process is a process of determining a display mode pattern, that is, a display mode of the first hold display in the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL and an active display corresponding to the first hold display (the first hold display). 1) Processing for determining the display mode of the active display displayed by deleting the hold display) is included. Details will be described later.

  After executing the first hold effect determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination content of the first hold effect determination process (step S161). Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the display mode pattern determined in the first hold effect determination process (that is, the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL, the first hold display mode). The display mode of the active display corresponding to the hold display) is stored in association with the buffer number of the first pre-reading notice buffer 194C corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning prize in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A. ..

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first start based on the display mode (the determination content stored in step S161) of the hold display determined in the first hold effect determination process (step S160). The first hold addition process of adding a new hold display to the winning storage display area 5HL is executed (step S162). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first start winning award storage display area 5HL to display the hold display in the additional display mode stored in association with the buffer number of the first prefetching notice buffer 194C described above. By setting the control pattern as the usage pattern and transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the first hold effect The hold display in the display mode at the time of addition determined in the determination processing is added to the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL. Then, the winning effect determination process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S154 that the second start mouth prize designation command is received (step S154; YES), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Then, it is determined whether or not the time saving state (high accuracy high base state) is present (step S156). When it is determined that the time saving state (highly accurate high base state) is set (step S156: YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the second hold effect determination process (step S163). The second hold effect determination process is a process of determining a display mode pattern, that is, a display mode of the second hold display in the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR, and an active display corresponding to the second hold display. 2 Processing for determining the display mode of the active display displayed by deleting the hold display) is included. Details will be described later.

  After executing the second hold effect determination process (step S163), the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of step S163, step S164, and step S165, and ends the winning effect determination process. In addition, each processing of step S163, step S164, and step S165 related to the second starting mouth winning is similar to the processing of each of step S160, step S161, and step S162 related to the first starting mouth winning, Since it is possible to read "first" in each step as "second" and read the code corresponding to the read, the description is omitted.

  When it is determined that the time saving state is in step S155 (step S155: YES), or when it is determined that the time saving state is not in step S156 (step S156: NO), the hold addition process according to the start mouth winning award designation is executed. Yes (S166). Specifically, when the first start mouth prize designation command is received (step S152: YES, step S155: YES), the effect control CPU 120 causes a predetermined display mode pattern (display mode pattern “HP1” described later). ) Is decided, the decision contents are stored, and a new hold display is added to the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL based on the decision contents. Then, the winning effect determination process is ended. On the other hand, when the second start mouth winning award designation command is received (step S154: YES, step S156: NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines a predetermined display mode pattern (display mode pattern “HP1” described later). Then, the contents of the decision are stored, and a new hold display is added to the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR based on the contents of the decision. Then, the winning effect determination process is ended.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display mode pattern. Specifically, FIG. 27 shows a case where the winning is the second holding (the second holding in the first starting winning prize memory display area 5HL or the second holding in the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR). It is a display mode pattern.

  In FIG. 27, “display mode of hold display at second hold position” in the figure is a display mode of hold display at a position after additional display and before the first shift. Specifically, the display mode of the first hold display at a position two minutes before the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL is completed, or the second hold at a position two minutes before the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR is completed. It is a display mode of display. The "display mode of the hold display at the first hold position" in the figure is the display mode of the hold display at the position after the first shift and before the second shift. Specifically, the display mode of the first hold display at the position immediately before the completion of the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL, or the second hold at the position immediately before the completion of the second start prize winning memory display area 5HR. It is a display mode of display. The “display mode of active display” in the figure is a display mode of active display displayed in the active display area AHA after the second shift.

  In FIG. 27, for example, the display mode pattern “HP1” displays white as the hold display at the second hold position, white as the hold display at the first hold position, and white as the active display. Is a display mode pattern. The display mode pattern “HP2” is a display mode pattern in which white is displayed as the hold display at the second hold position, white is displayed as the hold display at the first hold position, and blue is displayed as the active display. . The display mode pattern “HP15” is a display mode pattern in which blue is displayed as the hold display at the second hold position, yellow is displayed as the hold display at the first hold position, and red is displayed as the active display. .

  The display mode patterns "HP3" to "HP14" and "HP16" to "HP20" are also as shown in FIG. Further, FIG. 27 shows the display mode pattern when the winning is the second pending, as described above. Regarding the case where the winning is the first pending, the third, the fourth winning, Is also the same.

  FIG. 28 is an example of the determination ratio of the display mode pattern. Specifically, it is an example of the determination rate of the display mode pattern (the display mode patterns “HP1” to “HP20” in FIG. 27) in the case where the second prize is held. It should be noted that the ROM 121 stores a plurality of types of display mode pattern determination tables according to the number of pending memories (whether the winning is the pending number) and the variation category (specific pattern / non-specific pattern). It may have been done.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the variation category command indicates a non-specific pattern (miss), the display mode pattern “HP1” is determined at a rate of 60%, and the display mode pattern “HP2” is at a rate of 10%. The display mode pattern “HP3” is determined at a rate of 8%, the display mode pattern “HP4” is determined at a rate of 5%, and the display mode pattern “HP5” is determined at a rate of 4%. The aspect pattern "HP6" is determined at a rate of 3%, the display aspect pattern "HP7" is determined at a rate of 3%, the display aspect pattern "HP8" is determined at a rate of 3%, and the display aspect pattern "HP9". Is determined at a rate of 1%, the display mode pattern “HP10” is determined at a rate of 1%, the display mode pattern “HP11” is determined at a rate of 1%, and the display mode pattern HP12 "is determined at the rate of 1%.

  Even when the variation category command indicates a specific pattern (miss), a non-specific pattern (big hit), or a specific pattern (big hit), the description is omitted because it is as shown in FIG. 28.

  According to FIG. 28, for example, when it is a big hit (when it is a non-specific pattern (big hit) or a specific pattern (big hit)), when it becomes a miss (when it is a non-specific pattern (miss) or a specific pattern (miss) It is difficult to determine any of the display mode patterns “HP1” to “HP4” (the active display is unlikely to be white or blue), and any of the display mode patterns “HP11” to “HP20” is determined. It is easy to get rid of (active display tends to turn red).

  Further, for example, when it is confirmed that a big hit is going to be reached via super-reach (when it is a specific pattern (big hit)), whether it is a big hit but whether it is a super-reach is not decided ( In comparison with a non-specific pattern (big hit), it is difficult to determine any of the display mode patterns “HP1” to “HP4” (the active display is unlikely to be white or blue), and the display mode patterns “HP11” to “HP11” to Any of “HP20” is easily determined (active display is likely to be red).

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a loss will occur via super-reach (when it is a specific pattern (loss)), whether it is a loss and whether or not super-reach is also determined ( In comparison with a non-specific pattern (miss), it is difficult to determine any of the display mode patterns “HP1” to “HP4” (the active display is unlikely to be white or blue), and the display mode patterns “HP11” to “HP11”. Any of “HP20” is easily determined (active display is likely to be red).

  That is, if the active display is red, a big hit or super reach is likely to occur. According to FIG. 28, the jackpot expectation and the super reach expectation according to the display mode of the active display are in the order of red> yellow> blue> white.

  Further, according to FIG. 27, it is determined that the active display is blue or more (blue or yellow or red) when the hold display is blue, and the active display is yellow or more (yellow or red) when the hold display is yellow. ) Is confirmed, and when the hold display is red, it is confirmed that the active display is red. Therefore, the jackpot expectation and the super-reach expectation according to the display mode of the hold display are in the order of red> yellow> blue> white as in the display mode of the active display.

  The first hold effect determination process (step S160) and the second hold effect determination process (step S163) of the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIG. 26 have been described as processes for determining the display mode pattern. However, when the winning is the second hold, "display mode of the hold display at the second hold position", "display mode of the hold display at the first hold position", and "active display mode" Any of the plurality of types of display mode patterns (display mode patterns “HP1” to “HP20” in FIG. 27) in which is set is determined using a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode pattern. (For example, it is determined by the determination rate as shown in FIG. 28). The random number value for determining the display mode pattern may be updated in, for example, the effect random number updating process (step S76).

  The same applies when the winning is not the second pending one. For example, when the winning is the first hold, there are a plurality of types of display mode patterns (not shown) in which the "hold display display mode at the first hold position" and the "active display display mode" are set. Any one of them is determined using a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode pattern (the determination ratio is not shown). An example of a display mode pattern when the winning is the first hold is a display mode pattern in which white is displayed as the hold display at the position of the first hold and white is displayed as the active display, or the first hold is displayed. The display mode pattern is such that blue is displayed as the hold display of the position and red is displayed as the active display.

  When the winning is the third hold, "display mode of the hold display at the third hold position", "display mode of the hold display at the second hold position", and "hold display at the first hold position" Of the plurality of types of display mode patterns (not shown) in which the “display mode of display” and the “display mode of active display” are set are determined using a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode pattern. (Determination rate is not shown). An example of the display mode pattern when the prize is the third hold is that white is displayed as the hold display at the third hold position, and white is displayed as the hold display at the second hold position. A display mode pattern in which white is displayed as the hold display at the first position and white is displayed as the active display, and blue is displayed as the hold display at the third hold position, and hold display at the second hold position. Is displayed, yellow is displayed, red is displayed as the hold display at the first hold position, and red is displayed as the active display.

  When the winning is the fourth hold, "display mode of the hold display at the fourth hold position", "display mode of the hold display at the third hold position", and "hold display at the second hold position" Display mode ”,“ display mode of hold display at first hold position ”, and“ display mode of active display ”, any one of a plurality of display mode patterns (not shown) is displayed. It is determined using a random number value (not shown) for determining the aspect pattern (the determination ratio is not shown). An example of the display mode pattern when the winning is the fourth hold is that white is displayed as the hold display at the fourth hold position and white is displayed as the hold display at the third hold position. A display mode pattern in which white is displayed as the hold display at the second position, white is displayed as the hold display at the first hold position, and white is displayed as the active display, or a hold display at the fourth hold position Blue is displayed, yellow is displayed as the hold display at the third hold position, yellow is displayed as the hold display at the second hold position, and red is displayed as the hold display at the first hold position. , A display mode pattern for displaying red as an active display, and the like.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a “miss” by, for example, reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not (step S522). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 uses the first variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process of step S170 is that the variable display result is “miss”. If there is, it is determined to be “miss”. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 is the second variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a variable display result of 16R probability variation big hit, or variable display. When the result is the third variable display result notification command for notifying that the 8R certainty variation jackpot will be achieved, it is determined that it is not "miss".

  When it is determined to be “miss” in step S522 (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the change pattern designating command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and thereby specifies the specified fluctuation. A non-reach variation pattern (that is, "PA1-1", "PA2-1", "PA2-2", "PA2-" in FIG. 5) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach (miss)". 3 ”) is determined (step S523).

  When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of fixed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) that form a non-reach combination (step S524). ). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, the numerical data indicating the random number value for the left definite symbol determination updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. By referring to the predetermined left fixed design determination table, the left fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative design display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 of the fixed decorative design is determined.

  Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right fixed symbol updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the predetermined right fixed symbol determination table stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. By referring to, the right fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative design display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 of the fixed decorative design is determined. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right fixed decorative design is different from the symbol number of the left fixed decorative design by the setting in the right fixed symbol determination table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-decision symbol determination updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the predetermined medium-determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to, etc., the middle fixed decorative design which is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative designs is determined. In the process of step S524, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that is the predetermined chance eye symbol may be determined corresponding to the case where the variable symbol announcement is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S523 that it is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S523; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols (final stop symbol) that constitutes the reach combination (step S525). . As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left and right fixed symbols, which is updated by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. By referring to the predetermined left and right finalized symbol determination table, the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the finalized decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative pattern with the same design number is determined. Furthermore, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium fixed symbol determination updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is displayed. By referring to the determined decorative design, the medium fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  In addition, in the case where the fixed decorative design is a big hit combination, as in the case where the design number of the medium fixed decorative design is the same as the design number of the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design, an arbitrary value ( For example, "1") may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design so that the fixed decorative design does not become a big hit combination but becomes a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, the difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and the medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the determined difference may be set. ..

  When it is determined in step S522 that the game is not a "miss" (step S522; NO), that is, when it is a "big hit (16R sure change big hit, 8R sure change big hit)", the effect control CPU 120 makes a final decoration that constitutes a big hit combination. A combination of symbols (final stop symbols) is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol which is updated by a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determination symbol determination table or the like, the symbols are stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. Decorative designs with the same design number are determined.

  In addition, when determining the combination of the fixed decoration symbols in step S528, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit type (16R certainty variation big hit, 8R certainty variation big hit), presence or absence of promotion effect, and the like. You may decide a design.

  As a specific example, for example, a jackpot combination dedicated to 16R certainty variation jackpots (for example, three identical odd-numbered decorative patterns are lined up) and a jackpot combination dedicated to 8R certainty variation jackpots (for example, even numbered identical decorative patterns are In the aspect in which 3 pieces are arranged side by side, in the case of 16R certainty variation big hit, either the big hit combination dedicated to the 16R certainty variation big hit or the combination of the big hits dedicated to the 8R certainty variation big hit may be determined as the final decorative pattern. . At this time, when the jackpot combination dedicated to the 8R certainty variation jackpot is determined as the fixed decorative pattern, it is sufficient to notify that the 16R certainty variation jackpot is the 8R round completion as promotion production. On the other hand, in the case of the 8R certainty variation big hit, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the combination of the 8R certainty variation big hits is a big hit.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the 2R certainty variation big hit (probability) is not provided, but in the case of providing the 2R certainty variation big hit (collision), the combination of the fixed decorative design (final stop symbol) corresponding to the 2R certainty variation big hit (collision probability) is determined. You may.

  After performing any of the processes of step S524, step S525, and step S528, the effect control CPU 120 executes the background determination process (step S529a). The details of the background determination process will be described later. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a first notice determination process (step S529b). Details of the first notice determination process will be described later. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a second notice determination process (step S529c). Details of the second notice determination process will be described later.

  After executing the second advance notice determination process of step S529c, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold digestion process (step S530). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for performing display operations such as hold display and active display corresponding to the fluctuation. More specifically, when the variation of the decorative design is started in conjunction with the first special drawing game (when the variable display of the decorative design this time is linked to the first special drawing game), the effect control CPU 120 Is the display mode pattern (that is, the display mode of the first hold display stored in step S161 or the first hold display stored in step S161) determined in the first hold effect determination process (step S160) of the winning effect determination process (step S150). According to the display mode of the corresponding active display), the effect control pattern for displaying the hold display after the shift or the active display is set as the usage pattern. When there are a plurality of display objects (hold display, active display), a production control pattern for displaying each hold display or active display after the shift is set as a usage pattern. Further, when the variation of the decorative design is started in association with the second special drawing game (when the variable display of the decorative design this time is linked to the second special drawing game), the effect control CPU 120 wins the prize. The display mode pattern determined in the second hold effect determination process (step S163) of the time effect determination process (step S150) (that is, the display mode of the second hold display stored in step S164 and the active state corresponding to the second hold display). In accordance with (display mode of display), an effect control pattern for displaying a hold display or an active display after shifting is set as a usage pattern. When there are a plurality of display objects (hold display, active display), a production control pattern for displaying each hold display or active display after the shift is set as a usage pattern.

  After executing the hold digestion process of step S530, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation as a usage pattern (step S532). That is, the effect control CPU 120 causes the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the background (spring background, summer background, autumn background, winter) determined by the background determination processing (step S529a). An effect control pattern corresponding to one of the backgrounds) is set as a usage pattern. If it is determined in the first notice determination process (step S529b) that the first notice is to be executed, the effect control pattern corresponding to the first notice to be executed is set as the usage pattern, and the second notice determination process ( When it is determined in step S529c) to execute the second notice, the effect control pattern corresponding to the second notice to be executed is set as the usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S532, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the initial value of the effect control process timer of the process data of the effect control pattern set in step S532 (step S534), and starts the effect control process timer. (Step S535), the production device (production component) such as the image display device 5 is controlled according to the contents of the process data (step S536). As a result, control of effect operation (variable display effect of decorative design, reach effect, etc.) according to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command, and scroll display (moving display) of the background determined by the background determination processing are performed. Control is started. The background scroll display will be described later. Further, if it is determined by the first notice determination process to execute the first notice, control of the display of the first notice to be executed is also started, and it is determined that the second notice is executed by the second notice determination process. In this case, the control of the display of the second notice to be executed is also started.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time shown in FIG. 5) specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command in the fluctuation time timer (step S537).

  After executing the process of step S537, the effect control CPU 120 consumes the command stored in the first start winning combination reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning combination reception command buffer 194B (step S538). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 has the smallest command among the commands stored in the first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A when the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. The command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number (buffer number “1”) is deleted, and the command number to be deleted in the first start prize-winning command buffer 194A is larger than the buffer number of the command to be deleted. The commands stored in the corresponding areas are shifted while maintaining the winning order. When the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the second special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 has the smallest buffer number among the commands stored in the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B ( The command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "1") is deleted, and the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the command to be deleted is received in the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B. The respective commands stored in are shifted while maintaining the winning order. Further, in the process of step S538, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the information stored in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C or the second prefetching notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like is stored according to the deletion or shift of the command. It is also deleted and shifted. Further, in the process of step S538, the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores a command to be deleted (a symbol designating command for the variation, a variation category command, etc.) in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  Following the processing of step S538, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" which is the value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (step S539), and ends the variable display start setting processing. .

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing each background displayed on the image display device. 30A is a spring background image (hereinafter, also referred to as a spring background image and a spring background), FIG. 30B is a summer background image (hereinafter, also referred to as a summer background image and a summer background), and FIG. 30C. Shows a background image of autumn (hereinafter also referred to as an autumn background image, autumn background), and FIG. 30D shows a background image of winter (hereinafter also referred to as winter background image, winter background). In this embodiment, the spring background, the summer background, the autumn background, and the winter background are changed in this order, and the spring background is returned after the winter background (the same as the actual season). Further, in the present embodiment, each background is scroll-displayed in the left-right direction (width direction). That is, the spring background image displayed at a certain moment is the range surrounded by the broken line shown in FIG. 30 (A), and the range moves in the left-right direction over time. As a result, the spring background image is scroll-displayed in the left-right direction. The same applies to the summer background image, autumn background image, and winter background image.

  FIG. 31 is an example of the determination rate of the background. FIG. 31A shows the determination rate of the background when the current background (set background) is the spring background. It should be noted that which background is the current background may be stored (for example, set (updated) when the background is transferred) in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like). .. According to the example shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the number of continuations of the variable display game (the number of rotations after the transition to the current spring background) is 1 to 9 times after the start of this spring background, the spring background ( The spring background setting is maintained without shifting to the summer background) at a rate of 97%, and the summer background (the summer background is set instead of the spring background) is determined at a rate of 3%. When the number of continuations is 10 to 29, the spring background is determined at a rate of 95% and the summer background is determined at a rate of 5%. When the number of continuations is 30 or more, the spring background is determined at a rate of 80% and the summer background is determined at a rate of 20%. The number of continuations may be stored in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like) (for example, initialized when the background is transferred and updated for each variable display game).

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a background determination table that is referred to when the current background is a spring background, and in the background determination table, the number of continuations is ranged (1 to 9, 10 to 29, 30 times). In addition to the above), for each of the spring background / summer background, a numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for background determination so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. Should be assigned. Note that the random number value for determining the background may be updated in the random number updating process for rendering (step S76), for example.

  FIG. 31B shows the determination rate of the background when the current background (set background) is the summer background. According to the example shown in FIG. 31B, when the number of continuations of the variable display game after the start of the summer background this time (the number of rotations after the transition to the current summer background) is 1 to 9, the summer background ( 97% is determined to maintain the setting of the summer background without shifting to the autumn background, and 3% is determined to fall background (the effect of setting the autumn background instead of the summer background). When the number of continuations is 10 to 29, the summer background is determined at a rate of 95% and the autumn background is determined at a rate of 5%. When the number of continuations is 30 or more, the summer background is determined at a rate of 80% and the autumn background is determined at a rate of 20%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a background determination table that is referred to when the current background is a summer background, and in the background determination table, the number of continuations is ranged (1 to 9, 10 to 29, 30 times). In addition to the above), for each of the summer background / autumn background, a numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for background determination so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. Should be assigned.

  FIG. 31C shows the determination rate of the background when the current background (set background) is the autumn background. According to the example shown in FIG. 31 (C), when the number of continuations of the variable display game after the start of the present autumn background (the number of rotations after the transition to the current autumn background) is 1 to 9 times, the autumn background ( The percentage of maintaining the setting of the autumn background without shifting to the winter background) is determined by 95%, and the percentage of the winter background (setting of the winter background instead of the autumn background) is determined by 5%. When the number of continuations is 10 to 29 times, the autumn background is determined at a rate of 92% and the winter background is determined at a rate of 8%. When the number of continuations is 30 or more, the autumn background is determined at a rate of 75% and the winter background is determined at a rate of 25%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a background determination table that is referred to when the current background is the autumn background, and the background determination table is classified by the range of the number of continuations (1 to 9, 10 to 29, and 30 times). In addition to the above), for each of the autumn background / winter background, a numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for background determination so as to have the determination ratio shown in FIG. 31C. Should be assigned.

  FIG. 31D shows the determination rate of the background when the current background (set background) is the winter background. According to the example shown in FIG. 31D, when the number of continuations of the variable display game after the start of the present winter background (the number of rotations after the transition to the current winter background) is 1 to 9, the winter background ( The percentage of maintaining the setting of the winter background without shifting to the spring background) is determined by 98%, and the percentage of the spring background (changing the spring background instead of the winter background) is determined by 2%. When the number of continuations is 10 to 29, the winter background is determined at a rate of 96% and the spring background is determined at a rate of 4%. When the number of continuations is 30 or more, the winter background is determined at a rate of 85% and the spring background is determined at a rate of 15%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a background determination table that is referred to when the current background is the winter background, and in the background determination table, the number of continuation times is varied according to the range (1 to 9, 10 to 29, and 30 times). In addition to the above), for each of the winter background / spring background, a numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for background determination so as to have the determination ratio shown in FIG. 31D. Should be assigned.

  In addition, a plurality of background determination tables (a background determination table that is referenced when it is a spring background, a background determination table that is referenced when it is a summer background, a background determination table that is referenced when it is an autumn background, and a winter background Instead of the (background determination table referred to in some cases), one large background determination table including information of all background determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In the background determination process (step S529a) of the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIG. 29, the background is determined based on the current background and the number of times of continuation. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the background determination table corresponding to the current background, and compares the determination value corresponding to the current number of continuations in the background determination table with the random number for background determination. By doing so, the background is determined. The current background may be stored (for example, updated when the background is transferred) in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like). Further, the current number of continuations may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like) (for example, initialized when the background is transferred and updated for each variable display game).

  FIG. 32 is an example of a determination rate of whether or not to execute the first notice. FIG. 32A shows a determination rate of whether or not to execute the first notice. In FIG. 32 (A) (also in FIG. 32 (C), FIG. 33, and FIG. 35), the fluctuation pattern “PA2-X” represents the fluctuation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3”, and the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1”. “PA3-X” represents the fluctuation patterns “PA3-1” to “PA3-2”, the fluctuation pattern “PA4-X” represents the fluctuation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4”, and the fluctuation pattern “PA4-X”. “PA5-X” represents fluctuation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4”, fluctuation pattern “PB3-X” represents fluctuation patterns “PB3-1” to “PB3-2”, and fluctuation pattern “PB3-2”. "PB4-X" represents the fluctuation patterns "PB4-1" to "PB4-4", and the fluctuation pattern "PB5-X" represents the fluctuation patterns "PB5-1" to "PB5-4".

  According to the example shown in FIG. 32 (A), the common background (regardless of whether the current background is the spring background, the summer background, the autumn background, or the winter background) and the execution of the first notice based on the variation pattern No / execution is determined. That is, when the variation pattern is “PA1-1” or “PB1-1”, the non-execution is determined at a rate of 100% and the execution is determined at a rate of 0%. When the variation pattern is “PA2-X”, the non-execution is determined at a rate of 90%, and the execution is determined at a rate of 10%. When the variation pattern is “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”, the non-execution is determined at a rate of 50% and the execution is determined at a rate of 50%. When the variation pattern is “PA4-X” or “PA5-X”, no execution is determined at a rate of 15%, and execution is determined at a rate of 85%. When the variation pattern is “PB4-X” or “PB5-X”, no execution is determined at a rate of 5%, and execution is determined at a rate of 95%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a first notice execution presence / absence determination table, and in the first notice execution presence / absence determination table, for each variation pattern (variation pattern “PA1-1” or “PB1-1”, “PA2-X”). , "PA3-X" or "PB3-X", "PA4-X" or "PA5-X", "PB4-X" or "PB5-X"), with or without execution, respectively. 32, the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value (not shown) for determining the first notice execution presence / absence may be assigned so as to have the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  FIG. 32 (B) shows an effect executed as the first notice. In FIG. 32B, the execution position is a display position of each effect displayed as the first notice. In this embodiment, the vicinity of the lower right center of the display area of the image display device 5 is the execution position of the step-up notice effect. The step-up notice effect includes a step-up notice effect (SU1), a step-up notice effect (SU2), and a step-up notice effect (SU3). The step-up notice effect (SU1) is an effect of displaying a small window (a small size window) as the first step in the lower right center of the display area of the image display device 5. The step-up notice effect (SU2) is an effect of displaying a middle window (medium-sized window) as a second step in the vicinity of the lower right center of the display area of the image display device 5 as a second step. is there. The step-up notice effect (SU3) is a small window as the first step, a middle window as the second step, and a large window (large size as the third step) near the lower right center of the display area of the image display device 5. Is the effect of displaying the window.

  Further, the entire display area of the image display device 5 is the execution position of the group fall notice effect. The group fall notice production includes a group fall notice production (short) and a group fall notice production (long). In the group drop notice effect (short), the same type or a plurality of types of characters as the “group” are dropped for a first time (for example, 3 seconds in the present embodiment) in the entire display area of the image display device 5. It is a production. The group-fall notice effect (long) is a second group of characters of the same type or a plurality of types as a “group” in the entire display area of the image display device 5 for a second time period longer than the first time period (for example, 5 in this embodiment). It is the effect of dropping it for (seconds).

  In FIG. 32B, the execution start timing is the execution start timing of each effect. In the present embodiment, one second after the start of variation (start of variable display of decorative patterns) is the execution start timing of the step-up notice effect (display start timing of the small window). Further, 2 seconds after the start of the fluctuation is the execution start timing of the group-fall notice effect.

  Note that the execution end timing of the step-up notice effect differs depending on the type of step-up notice effect (step-up notice effect (SU1), step-up notice effect (SU2), step-up notice effect (SU3)). In the present embodiment, the execution end timing of the step-up notice effect (SU1) is set to 3 seconds after the start of variation, the execution end timing of the step-up notice effect (SU2) is set to 5 seconds after the start of variation, and the step-up notice effect ( The execution end timing of SU3) is set to 7 seconds after the start of fluctuation. In addition, since the group fall notification effect (short) is executed for 3 seconds from 2 seconds after the start of fluctuation, the execution end timing of the group drop notification effect (short) is 5 seconds after the start of fluctuation. Since the group fall notification effect (long) is executed for 5 seconds from 2 seconds after the start of fluctuation, the execution end timing of the group drop notification effect (long) is 7 seconds after the start of fluctuation.

  According to FIG. 32 (B), each of the step-up notice effect (SU1), the step-up notice effect (SU2), and the step-up notice effect (SU3) can be executed in any background. That is, the type of step-up notice effect executed is the same regardless of the type of background. Further, each of the group fall notice effect (short) and the group fall notice effect (long) can be executed in any background. That is, the type of group-fall notice effect that is executed is the same regardless of the type of background.

  Further, according to FIG. 32B, the execution positions of the step-up notice effect (SU1), the step-up notice effect (SU2), and the step-up notice effect (SU3) are all display areas of the image display device 5. It is near the lower right of the center of. That is, the execution position of the step-up notice effect is the same regardless of the type of the step-up notice effect. Further, the execution position of each of the group fall notice effect (short) and the group fall notice effect (long) is in the entire display area of the image display device 5. The execution position of the group fall notice effect is the same regardless of the type of group fall notice effect.

  Further, according to FIG. 32B, the execution start timings of the step-up notice effect (SU1), the step-up notice effect (SU2), and the step-up notice effect (SU3) change regardless of the background. One second after the start. That is, the execution position of the step-up notice effect is the same regardless of the type of the step-up notice effect or the type of the background. In addition, the execution start timing of each of the group fall notice effect (short) and the group fall notice effect (long) is 2 seconds after the start of fluctuation in any background. That is, the execution start timing of the group-fall notice effect is the same regardless of the type of group-fall notice effect and the type of background.

  FIG. 32C shows the determination rate of the first notice pattern. 32C, the first notice pattern "D1YP1-1" is the first notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect (SU1) shown in FIG. 32B. The first notice pattern “D1YP1-2” is the first notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect (SU2) shown in FIG. 32 (B). The first notice pattern “D1YP1-3” is the first notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect (SU3) shown in FIG. 32 (B). The first notice pattern “D1YP2-1” is a first notice pattern for executing the group fall notice effect (short) shown in FIG. 32 (B). The first notice pattern “D1YP2-2” is the first notice pattern for executing the group fall notice effect (long) shown in FIG. 32 (B).

  According to the example shown in FIG. 32 (C), the background is common (regardless of whether the current background is the spring background, the summer background, the autumn background, or the winter background), and the first notice pattern is based on the variation pattern. It is determined. That is, when the variation pattern is "PA2-X", "D1YP1-1": "D1YP1-2": "D1YP1-3": "D1YP2-1": "D1YP2-2" are 90: 10: 0. It is determined at a ratio of 0: 0. When the variation pattern is “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”, “D1YP1-1”: “D1YP1-2”: “D1YP1-3”: “D1YP2-1”: “D1YP2-2” is 50. : 48: 1: 1: 0. When the variation pattern is “PA4-X” or “PA5-X”, “D1YP1-1”: “D1YP1-2”: “D1YP1-3”: “D1YP2-1”: “D1YP2-2” is 20. : 20: 20: 20: 20. When the variation pattern is "PB4-X" or "PB5-X", "D1YP1-1": "D1YP1-2": "D1YP1-3": "D1YP2-1": "D1YP2-2" is 5 : 5: 25: 30: 35.

  For example, in the ROM 121, a first notice pattern determination table is stored, and in the first notice execution pattern determination table, each variation pattern (variation pattern “PA1-1” or “PB1-1”, “PA2-X”, "PA3-X" or "PB3-X", "PA4-X" or "PA5-X", "PB4-X" or "PB5-X") for each of the first notice patterns A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value (not shown) for determining the first notice pattern may be allocated so that the determination ratio shown in 32 (C) is obtained. The random number value for determining the first notice pattern may be updated in, for example, the effect random number updating process (step S76).

  According to FIG. 32 (C), regarding the step-up notice effect, the jackpot expectation degree and the super-reach expectation degree are “D1YP1-3” (step-up notice effect (SU3)) ”>“ D1YP1-2 (step-up notice "Production (SU2))"> "D1YP1-1 (step-up notice presentation (SU1))">. Further, the step-up notice effect is executed near the lower right center of the display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. That is, the execution position of the step-up notice production is the same regardless of the jackpot expectation or the super reach expectation. Also, according to FIG. 32 (C), regarding the group drop notice effect, the big hit expectation degree and the expectation degree of super reach are "D1YP2-2 (group fall notice effect (long))"> "D1YP2-1 (group fall Notice production (short)). In addition, the group fall notice effect is executed in the entire display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. In other words, the execution position of the group fall announcement effect is the same regardless of the jackpot expectation or the super reach expectation.

  In the first notice determination process (step S529b) of the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIG. 29, a decision regarding the first notice is made based on the variation pattern. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 first refers to the first notice execution presence / absence determination table, and determines the determination value corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the first notice execution presence / absence determination. By comparing with the random number value, it is determined whether or not to execute the first notice. Then, when it is determined to execute the first notice, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the first notice pattern determination table, and determines the determination value corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and the first notice. The first notice pattern is determined by comparing the random number value for pattern determination.

  In addition, the decision manner of the decision regarding the first notice is a decision manner in which the content of the first notice is decided step by step (determined by two times of lottery) (whether or not to execute the first notice first as described above). It is not limited to a determination mode in which the content of the first notice is decided when the decision is made and the first notice is executed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may simultaneously determine whether to execute the first notice and the content of the first notice (determined by one lottery). For example, by providing a first notice pattern indicating that the first notice is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 may simultaneously determine whether to execute the first notice and the content of the first notice.

  FIG. 33 is an example of a determination rate of whether or not to execute the second notice. FIG. 34 is an example of the display time of the second notice. In addition, in FIG. 34 (also in FIG. 39), “a” in the figure indicates the display in the upper left portion of the petals of cherry blossoms, and “b” in the figure indicates the display in the lower left portion of the horsetail, “C” indicates a display on the upper right part of the carp streamer.

  FIG. 33A shows the determination rate of whether or not to execute the second notice. According to FIG. 33 (A), the common background (regardless of whether the current background is the spring background, the summer background, the autumn background, or the winter background), the second notice is not executed based on the variation pattern / Execution is decided. That is, when the variation pattern is “PA1-1” or “PB1-1”, the non-execution is determined at a rate of 100% and the execution is determined at a rate of 0%. When the variation pattern is “PA2-X”, the non-execution is determined at a rate of 80% and the execution is determined at a rate of 20%. When the variation pattern is “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”, the non-execution is determined at a rate of 50% and the execution is determined at a rate of 50%. When the variation pattern is “PA4-X” or “PB4-X”, no execution is determined at a rate of 10%, and execution is determined at a rate of 90%. When the variation pattern is “PA5-X” or “PB5-X”, no execution is determined at a rate of 5%, and execution is determined at a rate of 95%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a second notice execution presence / absence determination table, and in the second notice execution presence / absence determination table, for each variation pattern (variation pattern “PA1-1” or “PB1-1”, “PA2-X”). , "PA3-X" or "PB3-X", "PA4-X" or "PB4-X", "PA5-X" or "PB5-X"), with or without execution, respectively. The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value (not shown) for determining the second notice execution presence / absence may be assigned so that the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  FIG. 33 (B) shows a mini character (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as “mini character”) displayed as the second notice. In FIG. 33 (B), the display position is the display position of each mini character displayed as the second notice. In the present embodiment, the upper left portion, the lower left portion, and the upper right portion of the display area of the image display device 5 are the display positions of the mini characters. Note that, as described above, the background displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is scrolled (moved and displayed), while the display position of the mini-character is the upper left portion, the lower left portion, or the upper right portion of the display area of the image display device 5. It is fixed like a part. That is, the display position of the mini character is not affected by the scroll of the background.

  In FIG. 33B, the display start timing is the display start timing of each mini character. In the present embodiment, the display start timing of the mini character is 1 second, 2 seconds, or 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation (variable display of the decorative pattern).

  According to FIG. 33 (B), the displayed mini character differs depending on the type of background. Specifically, if it is a spring background (when the set background is a spring background. Specifically, like the previous time, this time also becomes a spring background, last time it is a winter background and this time it is a spring background. In this case, the petals of cherry blossoms (images showing petals of cherry blossoms), horsetails (images showing horsetails), and carp streamers (images showing carp streamers) can be displayed. When it is a summer background (when the set background is a summer background. Specifically, this includes not only the case where this time is the summer background as in the previous case, but also the case where the previous time is the spring background and this time is the summer background. ), Lanterns (images showing lanterns), shaved ice (images showing shaved ice), and fireflies (images showing fireflies) can be displayed. If it is an autumn background (when the set background is an autumn background. Specifically, this includes not only the case where this time is the autumn background as in the previous case, but also the case where the previous time is the summer background and this time is the autumn background. ) Can display a beetle (an image showing a worm), ginkgo biloba (an image showing a ginkgo biloba), and a red dragonfly (an image showing a red dragonfly). When it is a winter background (when the set background is a winter background. Specifically, this includes not only the case where this time is the winter background as in the previous case, but also the case where the previous time is the autumn background and this time is the winter background. ), A snowflake (an image showing a snowflake), a mandarin orange (an image showing a mandarin orange), and a ski jump (an image showing a ski jump) can be displayed.

  Also, according to FIG. 33 (B), the display position of the mini-character differs depending on the displayed mini-character. Specifically, the cherry blossom petals in the spring background, the lanterns in the summer background, the ground beetle in the autumn background, and the snowflakes in the winter background are displayed in the upper left part. Spring background horsetail, summer background shaved ice, autumn background ginkgo biloba, and winter background mandarin orange are displayed in the lower left part. The streamer streamer in the spring background, the firefly in the summer background, the red dragonfly in the autumn background, and the ski jump in the winter background are displayed in the upper right part.

  Further, according to FIG. 33B, the display start timing of the mini-character differs depending on the display position. Specifically, when the display position is in the upper left part (when the cherry blossom petals in the spring background, the lanterns in the summer background, the beetle in the autumn background, and the snowflake in the winter background are displayed), the display start timing changes. One second later. When the display position is in the lower left part (when spring background horsetail, summer background shaved ice, autumn background ginkgo leaves, and winter background mandarin orange are displayed), the display start timing is 2 seconds after the start of fluctuation. .. When the display position is in the upper right part (when a spring background carp streamer, a summer background firefly, an autumn background red dragonfly, and a winter background ski jump are displayed), the display start timing is 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation. ..

  FIG. 33C shows the contents of the second notice pattern. For example, the second notice pattern “D2YP1-1” is the second notice pattern displaying the petals of cherry blossoms. That is, according to the second notice pattern “D2YP1-1”, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), cherry blossom petals are displayed in the upper left portion one second after the start of fluctuation. The second notice pattern “D2YP1-2” is a second notice pattern displaying a horsetail. That is, according to the second notice pattern “D2YP1-2”, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the horsetail is displayed in the upper left portion two seconds after the start of fluctuation. The second notice pattern “D2YP1-3” is a second notice pattern displaying cherry blossom petals and horsetails. That is, according to the second notice pattern “D2YP1-3”, as shown in FIG. 34 (C), the petals of cherry blossoms are displayed in the upper left part one second after the start of the fluctuation, and the lower left part is marked two seconds after the start of the fluctuation. Is displayed. The second notice pattern “D2YP1-4” is a second notice pattern displaying a carp streamer. That is, according to the second notice pattern “D2YP1-4”, as shown in FIG. 34 (D), a carp streamer is displayed in the upper right portion 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The second notice pattern “D2YP1-5” is a second notice pattern displaying cherry blossom petals, horsetails, and carp streamers. That is, according to the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5”, as shown in FIG. 34 (E), the petals of cherry blossoms are displayed in the upper left portion one second after the start of the fluctuation, and the lower left portion is marked two seconds after the start of the fluctuation. Is displayed, and a carp streamer is displayed in the upper right part 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The same applies to the other second notice patterns (the second notice patterns “D2YP2-1” to “D2YP4-5”).

  The display end timing (erasing timing) of the mini character is one second after the display start timing of the mini character displayed last. For example, in the case of the second notice pattern “D2YP1-1”, the display end timing of the petals of cherry blossoms is 2 seconds after the start of the variation 1 second after the start timing of the display of the petals of the cherry blossoms (1 second after the start of the variation). (See FIG. 34A). In the case of the second notice pattern “D2YP1-2”, the display end timing of the horsetail is 3 seconds after the start of the fluctuation after 1 second has elapsed from the display start timing of the horsetail (2 seconds after the start of the fluctuation) (see FIG. See B)). In the case of the second notice pattern “D2YP1-3”, the display end timing of the cherry blossom petals and horsetails is 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation after 1 second has elapsed from the display start timing of the horsetail (2 seconds after the start of fluctuation) ( See FIG. 34 (C). In the case of the second notice pattern "D2YP1-4", the display end timing of the carp streamer is 4 seconds after the start of the fluctuation 1 second after the start time of the display of the carp streamer (3 seconds after the start of the fluctuation) (Fig. 34 ( See D)). In the case of the second notice pattern "D2YP1-5", the display end timing of the cherry blossom petals, horsetails, and carp streamers is 4 seconds after the start of fluctuation 1 second after the start of display of carp streamers (3 seconds after the start of fluctuation). Yes (see FIG. 34E). Note that FIG. 34F will be described later.

  FIG. 35 is an example of the determination rate of the second notice pattern. FIG. 35 (A) shows a case of a spring background (when the set background is a spring background. Specifically, like the previous time, this time also becomes a spring background, and last time it is a winter background and this time is spring. The case where the background is included) is also shown. According to the example shown in FIG. 35A, when the variation pattern is "PA2-X", "D2YP1-1": "D2YP1-2": "D2YP1-3": "D2YP1-4": "D2YP1". -5 "is determined at a ratio of 100: 0: 0: 0: 0. When the variation pattern is “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”, “D2YP1-1”: “D2YP1-2”: “D2YP1-3”: “D2YP1-4”: “D2YP1-5” is 50. : 30: 20: 0: 0. When the variation pattern is “PA4-X” or “PB4-X”, “D2YP1-1”: “D2YP1-2”: “D2YP1-3”: “D2YP1-4”: “D2YP1-5” is 10 : 10: 10: 30: 30: 40. When the variation pattern is “PA5-X” or “PB5-X”, “D2YP1-1”: “D2YP1-2”: “D2YP1-3”: “D2YP1-4”: “D2YP1-5” is 5 : 5: 5: 35: 50.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a second notice determination table that is referred to when the set background is the spring background, and in the second notice determination table, the change pattern is classified by variation pattern (variation pattern “PA1-1” or "PB1-1", "PA2-X", "PA3-X" or "PB3-X", "PA4-X" or "PB4-X", "PA5-X" or "PB5-X") For each of the second notice patterns “D2YP1-1” to “D2YP1-5”, the random number value (not shown) for determining the second notice pattern is set so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with is assigned. The random number value for determining the second notice pattern may be updated, for example, in the effect random number updating process (step S76).

  FIG. 35B shows a case where the background is a summer background (when the set background is a summer background. Specifically, like the previous case, this time also becomes a summer background, and last time it is a spring background and this time is summer. The case where the background is included) is also shown. According to the example shown in FIG. 35B, when the variation pattern is "PA2-X", "D2YP2-1": "D2YP2-2": "D2YP2-3": "D2YP2-4": "D2YP2". -5 "is determined at a ratio of 100: 0: 0: 0: 0. When the variation pattern is “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”, “D2YP2-1”: “D2YP2-2”: “D2YP2-3”: “D2YP2-4”: “D2YP2-5” is 50. : 30: 20: 0: 0. When the variation pattern is “PA4-X” or “PB4-X”, “D2YP2-1”: “D2YP2-2”: “D2YP2-3”: “D2YP2-4”: “D2YP2-5” is 10 : 10: 10: 30: 30: 40. When the variation pattern is “PA5-X” or “PB5-X”, “D2YP2-1”: “D2YP2-2”: “D2YP2-3”: “D2YP2-4”: “D2YP2-5” is 5 : 5: 5: 35: 50.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a second notice determination table that is referred to when the set background is the summer background. In the second notice determination table, the second notice determination table is changed for each variation pattern (variation pattern “PA1-1” or "PB1-1", "PA2-X", "PA3-X" or "PB3-X", "PA4-X" or "PB4-X", "PA5-X" or "PB5-X") For each of the second notice patterns “D2YP2-1” to “D2YP2-5”, the random number value (not shown) for determining the second notice pattern is set so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with is assigned.

  FIG. 35C shows the case where it is an autumn background (when the set background is an autumn background. Specifically, as in the case of the previous time, this time also becomes the autumn background, and last time it is the summer background and this time it is the autumn background. The case where the background is included) is also shown. According to the example shown in FIG. 35C, when the variation pattern is "PA2-X", "D2YP3-1": "D2YP3-2": "D2YP3-3": "D2YP3-4": "D2YP3". -5 "is determined at a ratio of 100: 0: 0: 0: 0. When the variation pattern is “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”, “D2YP3-1”: “D2YP3-2”: “D2YP3-3”: “D2YP3-4”: “D2YP3-5” is 50. : 30: 20: 0: 0. When the variation pattern is “PA4-X” or “PB4-X”, “D2YP3-1”: “D2YP3-2”: “D2YP3-3”: “D2YP3-4”: “D2YP3-5” is 10 : 10: 10: 30: 30: 40. When the variation pattern is "PA5-X" or "PB5-X", "D2YP3-1": "D2YP3-2": "D2YP3-3": "D2YP3-4": "D2YP3-5" is 5 : 5: 5: 35: 50.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a second notice determination table that is referred to when the set background is the autumn background. In the second notice determination table, the second notice determination table is used for each variation pattern (variation pattern “PA1-1” or "PB1-1", "PA2-X", "PA3-X" or "PB3-X", "PA4-X" or "PB4-X", "PA5-X" or "PB5-X") For each of the second notice patterns “D2YP3-1” to “D2YP3-5”, the random number value (not shown) for determining the second notice pattern is set so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with is assigned.

  FIG. 35D shows the case where it is a winter background (when the set background is a winter background. Specifically, similarly to the previous time, this time also becomes the winter background, and last time it is the autumn background and this time it is the winter background. The case where the background is included) is also shown. According to the example shown in FIG. 35D, when the variation pattern is "PA2-X", "D2YP4-1": "D2YP4-2": "D2YP4-3": "D2YP4-4": "D2YP4". -5 "is determined at a ratio of 100: 0: 0: 0: 0. When the variation pattern is “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”, “D2YP4-1”: “D2YP4-2”: “D2YP4-3”: “D2YP4-4”: “D2YP4-5” is 50. : 30: 20: 0: 0. When the variation pattern is “PA4-X” or “PB4-X”, “D2YP4-1”: “D2YP4-2”: “D2YP4-3”: “D2YP4-4”: “D2YP4-5” is 10 : 10: 10: 30: 30: 40. When the variation pattern is “PA5-X” or “PB5-X”, “D2YP4-1”: “D2YP4-2”: “D2YP4-3”: “D2YP4-4”: “D2YP4-5” is 5 : 5: 5: 35: 50.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a second notice determination table that is referred to when the set background is the winter background. In the second notice determination table, variation patterns (variation patterns “PA1-1” or "PB1-1", "PA2-X", "PA3-X" or "PB3-X", "PA4-X" or "PB4-X", "PA5-X" or "PB5-X") For each of the second notice patterns “D2YP4-1” to “D2YP4-5”, a random number value (not shown) for determining the second notice pattern is set so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with is assigned.

  It should be noted that a plurality of second notice determination tables (a second notice determination table referenced when the background is spring, a second notice determination table referenced when the background is summer, a second notice determination table referenced when the background is autumn) (2) advance notice determination table, instead of the second advance notice determination table referred to when the winter background), one large second advance notice determination table including information of all the second advance notice determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Good.

  According to FIG. 35 (A) to FIG. 35 (D), the jackpot expectation and the super-reach expectation are “D2YP1-5” = “D2YP2-5” = “D2YP3-5” = “D2YP4-5”> "D2YP1-4" = "D2YP2-4" = "D2YP3-4" = "D2YP4-4"> "D2YP1-3" = "D2YP2-3" = "D2YP3-3" = "D2YP4-3"> "D2YP1" -2 "=" D2YP2-2 "=" D2YP3-2 "=" D2YP4-2 ">" D2YP1-1 "=" D2YP2-1 "=" D2YP3-1 "=" D2YP4-1 ". In other words, the jackpot expectation and the super-reach expectation differ depending on which display position the mini character is displayed, regardless of the type of background.

  That is, when the mini-character is displayed in three places, the upper left portion, the lower left portion, and the upper right portion (in the case of any of "D2YP1-5", "D2YP2-5", "D2YP3-5", and "D2YP4-5"). Expectation> when the mini character is displayed at one place in the upper right part (either of “D2YP1-4”, “D2YP2-4”, “D2YP3-4”, or “D2YP4-4”)> Expectation when the mini-character is displayed in two places, the upper left part and the lower left part (in case of any of "D2YP1-3", "D2YP2-3", "D2YP3-3", and "D2YP4-3")> mini-character> Is displayed in one place in the lower left part (either of "D2YP1-2", "D2YP2-2", "D2YP3-2", or "D2YP4-2")> Mini-chara in the upper left part In one place Where indicated the expected degree of ( "D2YP1-1", "D2YP2-1", "D2YP3-1", either case of "D2YP4-1").

  Also, paying attention to the individual display positions (upper left portion, lower left portion, upper right portion), as described above, when the mini character is displayed at one place in the lower left portion (“D2YP1-2”, “D2YP2-2”, In the case of "D2YP3-2" or "D2YP4-2"), the degree of expectation is when the mini character is displayed at one place in the upper left portion ("D2YP1-1", "D2YP2-1", "D2YP3-". 1 "or" D2YP4-1 "), and when the mini character is displayed at one location in the upper right part (" D2YP1-4 "," D2YP2-4 "," D2YP3 "). -4 "or" D2YP4-4 ") is higher than the expectation when the mini character is displayed at one place in the lower left part, so the expectation of each display position is the upper right. Part> Lower left part> Upper left Minute of an order.

  In the following description, of the three display positions (upper left part, lower left part, upper right part) where the mini character can be displayed, the upper right part which is the display position with the highest (strong) expectation is referred to as “strong display position”, Each of the mini characters (carp streamer, firefly, red dragonfly, ski jump) displayed at the strong display position (upper right part) may be referred to as a “strong character”. In addition, of the three display positions where the mini character can be displayed, the upper left part, which is the display position with the lowest (weak) expectation, is referred to as the “weak display position”, and each of the display positions at the weak display position (upper left part). Mini characters (cherry blossom petals, lanterns, beetles, snowflakes) are sometimes called "weak characters." Further, among the three display positions where the mini character can be displayed, the lower left part, which is the display position where the degree of expectation is lower than the strong display position (upper right part) and higher than the weak display position (upper left part), is referred to as the “middle display position”. Each of the mini characters (horsetail, shaved ice, fallen leaves of ginkgo, mandarin orange) displayed at the middle display position (lower left portion) may be referred to as a "medium character".

  Therefore, even if the player does not know whether the displayed mini character is a strong character, a medium character, or a weak character, the display position where the mini character is displayed is the strong display position or the medium display position. It is possible to recognize the jackpot expectation and the super-reach expectation depending on whether there is a weak display position or a weak display position. In other words, without knowing the expectation of the jackpot or the expectation of super reach of each mini character, the expectation of the jackpot or the expectation of super reach can be recognized depending on the display position of the mini character. Like

  The player does not have to remember the expectation of each mini character (whether it is a strong character, medium character, or weak character), and the expectation of each display position (strong display position, middle display position, weak display position). ) Is required, it is particularly effective when the number of display positions is smaller than the number of mini characters as in the present embodiment.

  In the second notice determination process (step S529c) of the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIG. 29, a decision regarding the second notice is made based on the background and the variation pattern. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 first refers to the second notice execution presence / absence determination table, and determines the determination value corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the second notice execution presence / absence determination. By comparing with the random number value, it is determined whether or not to execute the second notice. When it is determined to execute the second notice, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the second notice pattern determination table corresponding to the background, and determines the determination value corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. , The second notice pattern is determined by comparing the random number value for determining the second notice pattern.

  In addition, when it is determined to execute the second notice, the effect control CPU 120 determines the second notice and the display position to be displayed by determining any of the second notice patterns shown in FIG. 35. Instead of this, the display position for displaying the second notice may be determined, and the second notice may be determined according to the background corresponding to the determined display position. Specifically, first, in the ROM 121, instead of the plurality of second notice pattern determination tables according to the background, the second notice determination table common to the background is stored. The second notice determination table common to the backgrounds is classified according to the variation pattern (variation pattern “PA1-1” or “PB1-1”, “PA2-X”, “PA3-X” or “PB3-X”, “PA4-”. X "or" PB4-X "," PA5-X "or" PB5-X ")," D2YPN-1 "," D2YPN-2 "," D2YPN-3 "," D2YPN-4 "," For each of the “D2YPN-5”, a numerical value (determination) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the second notice pattern so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. 35 (for example, FIG. 35A) is obtained. Value) should be assigned. “D2YPN-1” is a pattern in which the display position is the upper left portion (weak display position), “D2YPN-2” is a pattern in which the display position is the lower left portion (middle display position), and “D2YPN-3” is the display position. Is the upper left part (weak display position) and the lower left part (middle display position), "D2YPN-4" is the display position is the upper right part (strong display position), and "D2YPN-5" is the display position is the upper left part. The pattern is a portion (weak display position), a lower left portion (middle display position), and an upper right portion (strong display position). Further, the ROM 121 stores the second notice in association with the display position and the background (for example, as shown in FIG. 33B, the petals of cherry blossoms are stored in association with the upper left portion and the spring background, and the upper left portion is stored. The lantern is stored in association with the part and the summer background, and the shaved ice is stored in association with the lower left part and the summer background.

  When it is determined to execute the second notice, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the second notice pattern determination table common to the background, and determines the determination value corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the second notice pattern. A display position (any one of "D2YPN-1", "D2YPN-2", "D2YPN-3", "D2YPN-4", and "D2YPN-5") is determined by comparing with a random number value for determination. To do. And CPU120 for production control may determine the 2nd notice according to the background corresponding to the determined display position. For example, when "D2YPN-1 (upper left part)" is determined, when the background is spring, the petals of cherry blossoms corresponding to the spring background corresponding to "D2YPN-1 (upper left part)" are determined, and when it is the summer background. The Japanese paper lantern is determined according to the summer background corresponding to "D2YPN-1 (upper left part)", and when it is the autumn background, the beetle corresponding to the autumn background corresponding to "D2YPN-1 (upper left part)" is determined, and winter. When it is the background, a snowflake corresponding to the winter background corresponding to “D2YPN-1 (upper left portion)” may be determined.

  In addition, the decision manner of the decision regarding the second notice is a decision manner in which the content of the second notice is decided stepwise (determined by two times of lottery) (as described above, whether or not to execute the second notice first) It is not limited to a determination mode in which the content of the second notice is determined when the determination is made and the second notice is executed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may simultaneously determine whether to execute the second notice and the content of the first notice (determined by one lottery). For example, by providing a second notice pattern that the second notice is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 may simultaneously determine whether to execute the second notice and the content of the second notice.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect display process during variable display (step S172). In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect control process timer (step S601) and also subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S602).

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the effect control process timer has timed out (step S603). When the effect control process timer times out (step S603; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the setting value of the effect control process timer of the next process data in the effect control pattern set in step S532, and effects. The control process timer is started (step S604), and the effect device (effect part) such as the image display device 5 is controlled according to the content of the next process data (step S605).

  If the effect control process timer has not timed out (step S603; NO), or after the process of step S605, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the variable time timer has timed out (step S606). When the variable time timer times out (step S606; YES), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure per wait process (step S607). ), The display process during variable display is ended. When the variable time timer has not timed out (step S606; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display effect effect process without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  By performing the variable display effect process (step S172), the background (spring background, summer background) determined in the background determination process (step S529a) in the image display device 5, for example, until the change time times out. , Either an autumn background or a winter background) is scroll-displayed, and an effect operation (variable display effect of decorative design, reach effect, etc.) is performed in accordance with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. If it is determined in the first notice determination process (step S529b) that the first notice is to be executed, the first notice is given, and in the second notice determination process (step S529c), it is decided to execute the second notice. If so, the second notice is given.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a display operation example in the image display device 5. FIG. 37 shows the display contents of the display area of the image display device 5 in a variation started when a certain reserved memory (referred to as reserved memory Ma in FIG. 37) is consumed. 37 (A) to 37 (F), the display contents are arranged in time series. When the reserved memory Ma is consumed, the spring background is determined (set) in the background determination process (step S529a), and the first notice pattern “D1YP1-3” is determined in the first notice determination process (step S529b). It is assumed that the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5” has been decided in the second notice decision processing (step S529c).

  The first notice pattern "D1YP1-3" is the first notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect (SU3) (see FIG. 32 (C)), and in FIG. 1 second later, a small window ("How are you doing?" Dialog) is displayed, 3 seconds after the fluctuation starts, a middle window ("Is there something good?" Dialog) is displayed, and 5 seconds after the fluctuation starts It is assumed that a large window (displaying a dialogue saying "I feel like that!") Is displayed and all windows displayed 7 seconds after the start of fluctuation are collectively deleted. The second notice pattern “D2YP1-5” is a second notice pattern displaying cherry blossom petals, horsetails, and carp streamers (see FIG. 33 (C)).

  FIG. 37 (A) shows the display contents at the start of fluctuation (time T0 in FIG. 34 (E)) due to the consumption of the pending storage Ma. In FIG. 37A, the spring background is displayed based on the determination of the background determination process. Specifically, in FIG. 37 (A), the spring background in the range of the broken line in FIG. 30 (A) is displayed. Note that, in FIG. 37 (A), for convenience of description, the spring background in the broken line range in FIG. 30 (A) is displayed, but the range of the spring background displayed at the start of fluctuation (summer background, autumn background, winter background). The same applies) is not limited to the broken line range in FIG. 30A (the displayed range varies depending on the timing at the start of fluctuation). Further, in FIG. 37 (A) (FIG. 37 (B) to FIG. 37 (F) and FIG. 38 (A) to FIG. 38 (F) are the same), the arrow “↓” shown in the display area of the image display device 5. Indicates that the decorative pattern is changing.

  FIG. 37 (B) is a scene following FIG. 37 (A). Specifically, FIG. 37 (B) shows the display contents immediately after 1 second has elapsed from the start of fluctuation (immediately after “1” in FIG. 34 (E), that is, immediately after 1 second has elapsed from time T0). In FIG. 37 (B), the spring background in the range on the right side of the broken line range in FIG. 30 (A) is displayed by scroll display. Further, based on the first notice pattern "D1YP1-3", a small window is displayed near the lower right of the screen. In addition, based on the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5”, cherry blossom petals are displayed at the upper left of the screen.

  FIG. 37 (C) is a scene following FIG. 37 (B). Specifically, FIG. 37C shows the display content immediately after 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation (immediately after “2” in FIG. 34E, that is, immediately after 2 seconds have elapsed from time T0). In FIG. 37 (C), the spring background in the broken line range in FIG. 30 (A) is displayed by scroll display. Further, based on the first notice pattern "D1YP1-3", a small window is displayed near the lower right of the screen. Further, based on the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5”, cherry blossom petals are displayed on the upper left of the screen and horsetail is displayed on the lower left of the screen.

  FIG. 37 (D) is a scene following FIG. 37 (C). Specifically, FIG. 37D shows the display content immediately after the lapse of 3 seconds from the start of the fluctuation (immediately after “3” in FIG. 34E, that is, immediately after the lapse of 3 seconds from the time T0). In FIG. 37 (D), the spring background in the range on the left side of the broken line range in FIG. 30 (A) is displayed by scroll display. Further, based on the first notice pattern "D1YP1-3", a middle window is displayed in the vicinity of the lower right corner of the screen so as to overlap the small window. Further, based on the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5”, cherry blossom petals are displayed at the upper left of the screen, horsetail is displayed at the lower left of the screen, and carp streamers are displayed at the upper right of the screen.

  FIG. 37 (E) is a scene following FIG. 37 (D). Specifically, FIG. 37 (E) shows the display content immediately before the elapse of 4 seconds from the start of the fluctuation (immediately before “4” in FIG. 34 (E), that is, immediately before the elapse of 4 seconds from the time T0). In FIG. 37 (E), the spring background in the broken line range in FIG. 30 (A) is displayed by scroll display. Further, based on the first notice pattern "D1YP1-3", a middle window is displayed in the vicinity of the lower right corner of the screen so as to overlap the small window. Further, based on the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5”, cherry blossom petals are displayed at the upper left of the screen, horsetail is displayed at the lower left of the screen, and carp streamers are displayed at the upper right of the screen. The cherry blossom petals, horsetails, and carp streamers are erased 4 seconds after the start of fluctuation (“4” in FIG. 34E, that is, 4 seconds after time T0).

  FIG. 37 (F) is a scene following FIG. 37 (E). Specifically, FIG. 37 (F) shows the display contents immediately after the lapse of 5 seconds from the start of fluctuation. In FIG. 37 (F), the spring background in the range on the right side of the broken line range in FIG. 30 (A) is displayed by scroll display. Further, based on the first notice pattern "D1YP1-3", a small window and a large window are displayed in the vicinity of the lower right corner of the screen so as to overlap with the small window. The small window, the medium window, and the large window are erased 7 seconds after the start of fluctuation.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing another display operation example in the image display device 5. FIG. 38 shows the display contents of the display area of the image display device 5 in the fluctuation started when a certain reserved memory (referred to as reserved memory Mb in FIG. 38) is consumed. 38 (A) to 38 (F) show the display contents arranged in time series. When the reserved memory Mb is exhausted, the summer background is determined (set) in the background determination process (step S529a), and the first notice pattern “D1YP1-3” is determined in the first notice determination process (step S529b). It is assumed that the second notice pattern “D2YP2-5” has been decided in the second notice decision processing (step S529c). The second notice pattern “D2YP2-5” is a second notice pattern displaying lanterns, shaved ice, and fireflies (see FIG. 33 (C)).

  FIG. 38 (A) shows the display contents at the start of fluctuation due to the consumption of the reserved memory Mb. In FIG. 38 (A), the summer background is displayed based on the determination of the background determination processing. Specifically, in FIG. 38A, the summer background in the broken line range of FIG. 30B is displayed.

  FIG. 38 (B) is a scene following FIG. 38 (A). Specifically, FIG. 38 (B) shows the display content immediately after 1 second has elapsed from the start of fluctuation. In FIG. 38B, the summer background in the range on the right side of the broken line range in FIG. 30B is displayed by scroll display. Further, based on the first notice pattern "D1YP1-3", a small window is displayed near the lower right of the screen. Further, based on the second notice pattern "D2YP2-5", Japanese lanterns are displayed on the upper left of the screen.

  FIG. 38 (C) is a scene following FIG. 38 (B). Specifically, FIG. 38C shows the display content immediately after the elapse of 2 seconds from the start of fluctuation. In FIG. 38 (C), the summer background in the range of the broken line in FIG. 30 (B) is displayed by scroll display. Further, based on the first notice pattern "D1YP1-3", a small window is displayed near the lower right of the screen. Further, based on the second notice pattern “D2YP2-5”, Japanese lanterns are displayed on the upper left of the screen, and shaved ice is displayed on the lower left of the screen.

  FIG. 38 (D) is a scene following FIG. 38 (C). Specifically, FIG. 38D shows the display content immediately after the lapse of 3 seconds from the start of fluctuation. In FIG. 38 (D), the summer background in the range on the left side of the broken line range in FIG. 30 (B) is displayed by scroll display. Further, based on the first notice pattern "D1YP1-3", a middle window is displayed in the vicinity of the lower right corner of the screen so as to overlap the small window. Further, based on the second notice pattern “D2YP2-5”, Japanese lanterns are displayed on the upper left of the screen, shaved ice is displayed on the lower left of the screen, and fireflies are displayed on the upper right of the screen.

  FIG. 38 (E) is a scene following FIG. 38 (D). Specifically, FIG. 38 (E) shows the display contents immediately before the elapse of 4 seconds from the start of fluctuation. In FIG. 38 (E), the summer background in the broken line range in FIG. 30 (B) is displayed by scroll display. Further, based on the first notice pattern "D1YP1-3", a middle window is displayed in the vicinity of the lower right corner of the screen so as to overlap the small window. Further, based on the second notice pattern “D2YP2-5”, Japanese lanterns are displayed on the upper left of the screen, shaved ice is displayed on the lower left of the screen, and fireflies are displayed on the upper right of the screen. Lanterns, shaved ice, and fireflies will be erased 4 seconds after the start of fluctuation.

  FIG. 38 (F) is a scene following FIG. 38 (E). Specifically, FIG. 38 (F) shows the display contents immediately after the lapse of 5 seconds from the start of fluctuation. In FIG. 38 (F), the summer background in the range on the right side of the broken line range in FIG. 30 (B) is displayed by scroll display. Further, based on the first notice pattern "D1YP1-3", a small window and a large window are displayed in the vicinity of the lower right corner of the screen so as to overlap with the small window. The small window, the medium window, and the large window are erased 7 seconds after the start of fluctuation.

  Subsequently, the display time of the second notice will be further described. Although it has been described that the display end timing (erase timing) of the mini-character is one second after the display start timing of the mini-character displayed last (see FIGS. 34 (A) to 34 (E)), the display of the mini-character The end timing does not have to be 1 second after the display start timing of the last displayed mini character. For example, the display end timing of the mini character may be X seconds after the display start timing of the last displayed mini character (X is shorter than 1 second or longer than 1 second). Further, for example, the display end timing of the mini character does not have to be based on the display start timing of the mini character displayed last. That is, when a plurality of mini characters are displayed, it is not necessary to collectively erase the displayed plurality of mini characters. For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (F), each mini-character may be deleted after 1 second has elapsed from the display start timing of each mini-character. That is, in FIG. 34 (E), the petals of cherry blossoms displayed 1 second after the start of fluctuation and the horsetails displayed 2 seconds after the start of fluctuation are collectively deleted when the carp streamers are deleted (4 seconds after the start of fluctuation). However, as shown in FIG. 34 (F), the petals of cherry blossoms displayed 1 second after the start of fluctuation are erased at the time of displaying the Tsukushi (2 seconds after the start of fluctuation) and displayed 2 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The tatsukushi may be deleted when the carp streamer is displayed (3 seconds after the start of fluctuation).

  Although FIG. 34 (F) shows a mode in which the displayed mini character is deleted and the next mini character is displayed at the same time (a plurality of mini characters are not displayed at the same time), the displayed mini character is deleted and the next mini character is displayed at the same time. You don't have to. For example, the displayed mini character may be deleted before the next mini character is displayed. As an example, in FIG. 34 (F), the petals of the cherry tree are erased 1.8 seconds after the fluctuation starts (0.2 seconds before the display of the horsetail), and the horsetail is deleted 2.8 seconds after the fluctuation starts (the display of the carp streamer). May be deleted 0.2 seconds before). Further, for example, the displayed mini character may be deleted after the next mini character is displayed. As an example, in FIG. 34 (F), the petals of the cherry tree are erased 2.5 seconds after the fluctuation starts (0.5 seconds after the display of the horsetail), and the horsetail is 3.5 seconds after the fluctuation starts (the display of the carp streamer). May be erased 0.5 seconds later).

  That is, either the display start time or the display start time may be different, or the display time (the displayed length) may be different, depending on the degree of expectation of the mini character (display position). Even if the mini characters (display position) have the same degree of expectation, either the display start time or the display start time may be different depending on the type of the mini character. Different) may be different. For example, the horsetail and the shaved ice in FIG. 33 may be different.

  Next, the display time of the second notice in the case of pseudo-continuous fluctuation will be further described. FIG. 39 is an example of the display time of the second notice (mini-character) in the case of pseudo-continuous fluctuation. Specifically, in FIGS. 39A to 39D, when the variable display is performed twice (variation patterns are “PA4-4”, “PA5-4”, “PB4-4”, and “PB5-4”). 5)), the display time of the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5 (sakura petals, horsetails, carp streamers)” in FIG. 5) is displayed.

  When the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5” is determined when the re-variable display is performed twice, the first variable display, the second variable display (first re-variable display), the third time In the variable display (second re-variable display), for example, a mini character may be displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (A).

  FIG. 39 (A) shows that in the first variable display, the cherry blossom petals are displayed in the upper left portion for one second after one second to two seconds after the first variable display starts changing. In the display (first re-variable display), the cherry blossom petals are displayed in the upper left part for 1 second to 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation of the second variable display, and 2 seconds to 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation. In the third variable display (second re-variable display) that the horsetail will be displayed in the lower left part for the next one second, in the third variable display (second re-variable display), one second to four seconds later, three seconds , The petals of cherry blossoms are displayed in the upper left part, the horsetail is displayed in the lower left part for 2 seconds to 4 seconds after the start of fluctuation, and the carp streamers in the upper right part for 3 seconds to 4 seconds after the start of fluctuation. Is displayed.

  Further, instead of the display mode shown in FIG. 39 (A), a mini character may be displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (B), FIG. 39 (C), or FIG. 39 (D). 39 (A) and 39 (B) are modes in which all the displayed mini-characters are collectively erased after 1 second has elapsed from the display start timing of the last displayed mini-character. On the other hand, FIG. 39 (C) and FIG. 39 (D) are modes in which the displayed mini characters are individually erased. In addition, in FIGS. 39A and 39C, the mini character (cherry petals) displayed in the first variable display is displayed at the same start timing as in the first variable display in the second variable display, and is displayed in the second time. In this mode, the mini-characters (sakura petals, horsetails) displayed in the variable display are displayed at the same start timing as in the second display in the third variable display. On the other hand, in FIGS. 39 (B) and 39 (D), the mini character (cherry petals) displayed in the first variable display starts to be displayed from the time when the second variable display starts changing, and the second variable display starts. This is a mode in which the displayed mini character (cherry blossom petals, horsetail) is started to be displayed from the start of the third variable display change.

  Note that, in FIG. 39, the case where the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5 (cherry blossom petals, horsetails, carp streamers)” is determined in the re-variable display twice has been described, but the same applies to other cases. For example, when the second notice pattern “D2YP1-1 (cherry blossom petals)” is determined in the second re-variable display, in each of the first, second, and third variable display, one second after the start of variation. The petals of cherry blossoms may be displayed in the upper left portion for one second after ~ 2 seconds. In addition, the petals of cherry blossoms are not displayed in the first and second variable displays, and the petals of cherry blossoms are displayed in the upper left part for one second after one second to two seconds after the start of variation in the third variable display. You may.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment switches at least the first aspect and the second aspect with the rendering means (for example, the spring background, the summer background, the autumn background, and the winter background shown in FIG. 30 are switched. Possible background determination processing of step S529a shown in FIG. 29, processing of step S532 for setting a production control pattern corresponding to the background determined by the background determination processing as a usage pattern), and notice corresponding to the production mode A notice display means capable of displaying a display (for example, a mini character displayed as the second notice shown in FIG. 33B) (for example, the second notice determination process of step S529c shown in FIG. 29, the second notice determination) The production control pattern corresponding to the second notice determined by the process is set as a use pattern), and the notice table Means displays expectation notice displayed regardless whether it is a representation embodiment of the first aspect and the second aspect (for example, expectations etc. jackpot expectations and super reach) to the position corresponding to. For example, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 35, when a weak character is determined, the weak character is displayed at the weak display position (upper left portion) corresponding to the weak character regardless of the background type, and the medium character is determined. The middle character is displayed at the middle display position (lower left part) corresponding to the middle character regardless of the background type, and when the strong character is determined, the strong display position corresponding to the strong character regardless of the background type. A strong character is displayed in (upper right part).

  According to such a configuration, even if the notice display is performed in a different background, the degree of expectation can be recognized based on the displayed position.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is capable of executing a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a group drop notice effect, etc. displayed as the first notice shown in FIG. 32B) (eg, FIG. 29). Further, the first notice determination process of step S529b shown in FIG. 7, the process of step S532 for setting the effect control pattern corresponding to the first notice determined by the first notice determination process as a use pattern, and the like, and a notice display (mini-character) Etc. are harder to recognize than notice effects (step-up notice effects, group fall notice effects, etc.). That is, the mini character is displayed in the upper right portion, the upper right portion, and the upper right portion of the display area (see FIG. 33 (B), FIG. 37, and FIG. 38). The step-up notice effect is performed near the lower right of the center of the display area (see FIG. 32B, FIG. 37, and FIG. 38). The group drop effect is performed in the entire display area (see FIG. 32 (B)). Therefore, in the displayed (executed) position and area, the notice display (mini-character, etc.) is more difficult to recognize than the notice effect (step-up notice effect, group drop notice effect, etc.). In addition, the display time of the mini character is 3 seconds at maximum (1 second to 4 seconds after the start of fluctuation) (see FIG. 34 (E), FIG. 37, and FIG. 38). The execution time of the step-up notice production is 2 seconds (1 second to 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation) when it ends in the small window, but 4 seconds (1 second after the start of fluctuation to the middle window). After 5 seconds, it takes 6 seconds (1 to 7 seconds after the start of fluctuation) to advance to the large window (see FIGS. 37 and 38). The execution time of the group fall announcement effect is 3 seconds (2 seconds to 5 seconds after the start of fluctuation) even for the group fall announcement effect (short) (see FIG. 32 (B)). Therefore, at the time of display (execution), the notice display (mini-character etc.) is more difficult to recognize than the notice effect (step-up notice effect, group drop notice effect, etc.).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

  Regarding all of the elements of position, area, and display (execution) time, I explained that the notice display is harder to recognize than the notice effect. It should be difficult to do. For example, even if the notice display is more difficult to recognize for some (one or two) elements of the position, the area, and the display (execution) time than the notice effect, and the others are not, It is enough that the notice display is more difficult to recognize than the notice effect, as a whole. Further, for example, judging from factors other than the position, the area, and the display (execution) time, the notice display may be more difficult to recognize than the notice effect. For example, the notice display may be more difficult to recognize than the notice effect due to the inconspicuousness of colors, patterns, shapes, and the like. Further, the notice display may be more difficult to recognize than the notice effect depending on the presence or absence and the degree of the motion. In addition, the notice display may be more difficult to recognize than the notice effect, depending on the presence or absence of things (voice, light emission, movement of a structure, etc.) that are performed at the same time. Depending on the appearance frequency, the notice display may be more difficult to recognize than the notice effect. For example, by making the appearance frequency of the notice display less than the appearance frequency of the notice effect (by reducing the chance of seeing in the unit time), the notice display is more difficult to recognize than the notice effect. Good. Alternatively, the appearance frequency of the notice display may be set higher than the appearance frequency of the notice production so that the notice production rarely appears than the mediocre notice display, and the player's sense of one appearance is increased. The notice display may be more difficult to recognize than the notice effect.

  In the gaming machine 1, at least one of the first mode and the second mode can be scroll-displayed (for example, any of the spring background, summer background, autumn background, and winter background can be scroll-displayed), and the notice display The means displays the notice display at a predetermined position corresponding to the degree of expectation regardless of whether at least one of the first aspect and the second aspect is scroll-displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 37, the spring background is displayed). Regardless of the scroll display of, the weak character (cherry blossom petals) is displayed at the weak display position (upper left part), the middle character (tsubushi) is displayed at the middle display position (lower left part), and the strong character (carp streamer) is strongly displayed. It is displayed at the position (upper right part), and as shown in Fig. 38, the weak character (lantern) is displayed at the weak display position (upper left part) and the middle character (shaved ice) regardless of the scroll display of the summer background. It is displayed on the center display position (lower left part), and displays it on the strength of character (firefly) the strength of the display position (upper right portion).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the effect of scrolling the background and causing the one displayed in the upper left to be displayed in the upper right. Further, since it is sufficient to display the mini-character notice in a fixed place regardless of the background scrolling state, the processing can be reduced.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the notice display means can display a plurality of notice displays in one variable display. For example, when any of the second notice pattern “D2YP1-3”, the second notice pattern “D2YP2-3”, the second notice pattern “D2YP3-3”, and the second notice pattern “D2YP4-3” is determined. Shows two mini characters (weak character and medium character) in one variable display (see FIG. 33 (B)). When any of the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5”, the second notice pattern “D2YP2-5”, the second notice pattern “D2YP3-5”, and the second notice pattern “D2YP4-5” is determined. Shows three mini characters (weak character, medium character, strong character) in one variable display (see FIG. 33 (B)).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

  Further, when displaying a plurality of notice displays in one variable display, the gaming machine 1 displays the notice displays in order from the position with the lowest expectation. For example, when the second notice pattern “D2YP1-3” is determined, the weak character (cherry blossom petal) is displayed at the weak display position (upper left portion), and then the middle character (tsukushi) is displayed at the middle display position (lower left portion). ) Is displayed (see FIGS. 33C and 34C). When the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5” is determined, the weak character (cherry blossom petal) is displayed at the weak display position (upper left portion), and then the middle character (tsukushi) is displayed at the middle display position (lower left portion). ) Is displayed, and a strong character (carp streamer) is displayed at the strong display position (upper right portion) (see FIGS. 33 (C) and 34 (E)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect from being reduced. For example, if it is displayed at a plurality of positions at the same time, or if it is displayed in the order of high expectation, the effect of effect is reduced because the position of interest is not fixed, but if displayed in the order of low expectation, It is possible to prevent deterioration of the effect as described above. Further, if the players are displayed in the descending order of expectation, the player's interest can be appropriately maintained.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various performance operations including the performance image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, and the like. Can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, whether it is super reach (loss) (variation pattern “PA4-X” or “PA5-X”) or super reach (big hit) (variation pattern “PB4-X” or “PAB4-X”). PB5-X ”), the determination rate of whether or not to execute the first notice is different (see FIG. 32A). However, as in the second notice, is it super-reach α (variation pattern“ PA4-X ”or“ PB4-X ”) or super-reach β (variation pattern“ PA5-X ”or“ PB5-X ”) May be different. The same applies to the determination rate of the first notice pattern.

  According to such a configuration, whether or not to execute the first notice in addition to the second notice differs depending on whether it is super-reach α or super-reach β. Can be strongly suggested. As in the above embodiment, when the first notice is executed or not depending on whether it is a super-reach (miss) or a super-reach (big hit), whichever of the first notice and the second notice is used. It is possible to suitably suggest whether it will be a super reach or a big hit.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination rate of whether or not to execute the second notice is different depending on whether it is super reach α or super reach β (see FIG. 33A), but the same as the first notice. The determination rate of whether or not to execute may be different depending on whether it is super reach (loss) or super reach (big hit). The same applies to the determination rate of the second notice pattern.

  According to such a configuration, whether or not to execute the second notice in addition to the first notice is different depending on whether it is a super-reach (miss) or a super-reach (big hit). Can be more strongly suggested. In the case where the execution of the second notice is different depending on whether it is the super reach α or the super reach β as in the above-described embodiment, which of the super reach the first notice and the second notice is It can be suitably suggested whether or not it will be a big hit.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined to execute the first notice, either the step-up notice effect or the group-fall notice effect is executed (see FIG. 32), but the step-up notice effect and the group-fall notice effect are executed. Both of the lower notice productions may be executed. For example, a first notice pattern in which a step-up notice effect (SU1) and a group fall notice effect (short) are executed, and a first notice pattern in which a step-up notice effect (SU2) and a group fall notice effect (long) are executed. A notice pattern may be provided.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

  Further, although it is determined at the same time whether to execute the step-up notice effect or the group-fall notice effect (see FIG. 32), each may be decided separately. For example, when it is determined whether or not to execute the step-up notice effect, and when it is decided to execute it, either SU1 to SU3 is determined, and the group-fall notice effect is executed independently of whether or not the step-up notice effect is executed. Either short or long may be determined when it is determined whether to execute or not and execution is determined.

  With such a configuration, the number of patterns can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, whether or not to execute the first notice and the content of the first notice (first notice pattern) are determined irrespective of the background (see FIG. 32). The presence or absence of execution and the content of the first notice may be determined.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the first notice, the step-up notice effect and the group-fall notice effect are illustrated (see FIG. 32B), but other effects (for example, full-screen display effect, cut-in effect, role) Object fall effect).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

  In the above embodiment, a weak character (weak display position (upper left part)), a middle character (middle display position (lower left part)), and a strong character (strong display position (upper right part)) are simultaneously drawn by lottery (that is, these are combined. Although any of the second notice patterns is drawn (see FIGS. 33 and 35), weak characters (weak display position (upper left part)), middle characters (middle display position (lower left part)), strong characters ( The contents of the strong display position (upper right part) (display / non-display, displayed mini characters) may be independently drawn by lottery.

  With such a configuration, the number of patterns can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the ratios of displaying the weak character, the middle character, and the strong character are the same regardless of the background (see FIG. 35), but the ratios of displaying the weak character, the middle character, and the strong character. May be different depending on the background. That is, for example, the determination rate of the second notice pattern referred to when the background is spring (FIG. 35 (A)) and the determination rate of the second notice pattern referred to when the background is summer (FIG. 35 (B)). )) May have different values.

  With such a configuration, the expectations of the weak character, the middle character, and the strong character are different depending on the background, so that the interest of the player can be improved. Even if the expectations of weak, medium, and strong characters are different depending on the background, the weak characters are displayed in the weak display position (upper left part), and the middle characters are displayed in the middle display position (lower left part). Since the strong character is displayed in the strong display position (upper right part), it is recognized whether the displayed mini character is a weak character, medium character, or strong character (the background and the position where the mini character is displayed are You can recognize the degree of expectation).

  In the above embodiment, in the pseudo continuous variation, the second notice is displayed according to each variable display (see FIG. 39), but the second notice may not be displayed according to each variable display. For example, all the mini characters according to the second notice pattern are displayed in the first variable display, and displayed in the first variable display while the second and subsequent variable displays (revariable display after the first time) are being performed. It is possible to keep displaying the mini-characters that have been displayed, or to erase all the mini-characters displayed in the first variable display before the second variable display (first re-variable display) and not display them again. You can Alternatively, only after the last variable display (for example, the first re-variable display in the variation pattern in which the re-variable display is performed once, the second re-variable display in the variation pattern in which the re-variable display is performed twice) is performed. It is also possible to start displaying the mini characters according to the second notice pattern and not display any of the mini characters in the variable display before that.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the processing in the pseudo continuous variation. In addition, in the pseudo continuous variation, the weak character is displayed weakly even if the second notice is displayed according to each variable display, or if the second notice is not displayed according to each variable display. It is displayed at the position (upper left part), the middle character is displayed at the middle display position (lower left part), and the strong character is displayed at the strong display position (upper right part), so the degree of expectation is recognized by the position where the mini character is displayed. can do.

  Note that, although FIG. 39 illustrates the operation mode of the second notice (display of the mini character) in the pseudo-continuous change, the operation mode of the first notice (step-up notice effect, group drop notice effect) in the pseudo-regular change. Is also the same.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the pseudo continuous fluctuation. Note that, in FIG. 39, the mini-character's expectation level is not lowered in each variation of the pseudo-relation, but the step-up notice effect (also in the group fall notice effect) is not lowered in each variation of the pseudo-reaction. May be. For example, when a small window is displayed in the first variable display, at least a small window is displayed after the second variable display, and when a middle window is displayed in the second variable display, at least a middle window is displayed after the third variable display. You may display up to the window. This can prevent the player from being discouraged.

  In the above embodiment, the display start timing of the weak character is 1 second after the fluctuation starts, the display start timing of the medium character is 2 seconds after the fluctuation start, and the display start timing of the strong character is 3 seconds after the fluctuation start ( 33B), the display start timing is not limited to this. For example, when a weak character and a medium character are displayed (for example, the second notice pattern “D2YP1-3”, etc.), the display starts in the order of weak character → medium character, and the weak character, medium character, and strong character are displayed. When is displayed (for example, the second notice pattern “D2YP1-5”), the display may be started in the order of weak character → medium character → strong character.

  According to such a configuration, the players are displayed in the descending order of expectation, so that the player's interest can be appropriately maintained. Even if the display start timings for weak characters, medium characters, and strong characters are not regular intervals and are complicated, weak characters are displayed at the weak display position (upper left part) and medium characters are displayed at the middle display position (lower left part). Since the displayed strong character is displayed at the strong display position (upper right portion), the degree of expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  However, if the weak and medium characters are displayed at the same time, or if the medium character is displayed in the order of weak character, or if the medium character and the strong character are displayed at the same time, or if the strong character is followed by the middle character. It may be so arranged that the weak character, the medium character, and the strong character are displayed at the same time.

  Even if the weak character, medium character, and strong character are not displayed in this order, the weak character is displayed in the weak display position (upper left part), the medium character is displayed in the middle display position (lower left part), and the strong character is in the strong display position. Since it is displayed in the (upper right part), the degree of expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, regarding the second notice, when only the strong character (for example, carp streamer) is displayed (for example, when the second notice pattern “D2YP1-4” is determined), the weak character (for example, , Cherry blossom petals) and medium characters (eg Tsukushi) are displayed (eg, when the second notice pattern “D2YP1-3” is determined), the expectation level is higher (see FIG. 35). ), The expectation may be higher when the weak character and the medium character are displayed than when only the strong character is displayed.

  Even with this configuration, weak characters are displayed in the weak display position (upper left part), medium characters are displayed in the middle display position (lower left part), and strong characters are displayed in the strong display position (upper right part). Therefore, the degree of expectation can be recognized based on the position where the mini character is displayed. However, as shown in FIG. 35, when only the strong character is displayed (displayed only in the strong display position), compared with the case where the weak character and the middle character are displayed (displayed in the weak display position and the middle display position). Also, the higher the expectation, the more attention can be paid to whether or not the strong character is displayed (displayed at the strong display position).

  In addition, a plurality of types of second notice patterns having the same type as the finally displayed mini characters and different display orders may be prepared. For example, as the second notice pattern in which weak characters, medium characters, and strong characters are finally displayed, the second notice pattern is displayed in the order of weak character → medium character → strong character, and weak character → strong character → medium character. The second notice pattern displayed in the order of, the second notice pattern displayed in the order of medium character → weak character → strong character, the second notice pattern displayed in the order of medium character → strong character → weak character, Six types of second notice patterns displayed in the order of character → weak character → medium character and second notice pattern displayed in order of strong character → medium character → weak character may be prepared.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Even if the number of the second notice patterns is large and complicated, weak characters are displayed in the weak display position (upper left part), medium characters are displayed in the middle display position (lower left part), and strong characters are displayed in the strong display position. Since it is displayed in the (upper right part), the degree of expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  In addition, a plurality of types of second notice patterns having the same number as the type of the finally displayed mini character and different display order may be prepared, and the degree of expectation may be changed according to the display order. For example, some or all of the above six types may have different expectations.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Even if the display order of the weak, medium, and strong characters cannot be specified because the weak, medium, and strong characters cannot be distinguished, the weak characters are displayed in the weak display position (upper left part) and Is displayed in the middle display position (lower left part), and the strong character is displayed in the strong display position (upper right part), so it is possible to recognize the degree of expectation by the display order of the weak display position, the middle display position, and the strong display position. it can.

  The second notice pattern is not limited to that shown in FIG. For example, a second notice pattern in which a weak character (for example, cherry blossom petals) and a strong character (for example, Koinobori) are displayed, or a medium character (for example, Tsukushi) and a strong character (for example, Koinobori) are displayed. 2 A notice pattern may be provided.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Even if the number of the second notice patterns is large and complicated, weak characters are displayed in the weak display position (upper left part), medium characters are displayed in the middle display position (lower left part), and strong characters are displayed in the strong display position. Since it is displayed in the (upper right part), the degree of expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  The mini-character may be moving or immovable. Also, some may move and some may not. For example, a carp streamer fluttering in the wind may be displayed in the upper right portion of the spring background, or a swaying beetle may be displayed in the upper left portion of the autumn background.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Even if the mini character is difficult to recognize due to the presence or absence of movement, the weak character is displayed in the weak display position (upper left part), the middle character is displayed in the middle display position (lower left part), and the strong character is displayed in the strong display position. Since it is displayed in the (upper right part), the degree of expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, there is one type of mini character corresponding to one background and one display position (see FIG. 33B), but there are two or more types of mini character corresponding to one background and one display position. May be For example, the mini character corresponding to the lower left part of the spring background may be two types, horsetail and dandelion. In addition, when setting a mode in which two or more types of mini characters are associated with one background and one display position, one of the two or more types of mini characters is selected by lottery and displayed at the display position of the background. Good. For example, when the horsetail and the dandelion are made to correspond to the lower left part of the spring background, one of the horsetail and the dandelion may be selected by lottery and displayed in the lower left part of the spring background. Moreover, you may select and display in order. For example, horsetail and dandelion may be selected alternately and displayed in the lower right part of the spring background.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Even if the types of mini characters that can be displayed are many and complicated, weak characters are displayed in the weak display position (upper left part), medium characters are displayed in the middle display position (lower left part), and strong characters are displayed in the strong display position. Since it is displayed in the (upper right part), the degree of expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  Further, in a case where two or more types of mini-characters are associated with one background and one display position, the player may be allowed to select a mini-character that can be displayed in advance. For example, two sets of mini characters that can be displayed in each background and each display position (mini character A set: weak character A of spring background, medium character A of spring background, strong character A of spring background, weak character A of summer background, summer Background medium character A, summer background strong character A, autumn background weak character A, autumn background medium character A, autumn background strong character A, winter background weak character A, winter background middle character A, winter background A mini character set consisting of 12 mini characters of strong character A. Mini character B set: weak character B on spring background, medium character B on spring background, strong character B on spring background, weak character B on summer background, summer background Middle character B, summer background strong character B, autumn background weak character B, autumn background middle character B, autumn background strong character B, winter background weak character B, winter background middle character B, winter background Mi consisting of 12 mini characters of strong character B Character Set.) Is prepared, and the player's operation (e.g., in response to depression of the push button 31B), may be selected to Minikyara set to use.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Also, for example, even if an unfamiliar mini character belonging to the mini character set selected by another person is displayed, the weak character is displayed in the weak display position (upper left part), the middle character is displayed in the middle display position (lower left part), Since the strong character is displayed at the strong display position (upper right part), the degree of expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the mini-character belongs to any of a mini-character only for the spring background, a mini-character only for the summer background, a mini-character only for the autumn background, and a mini-character only for the winter background (see FIG. 33 (B)). There may be a mini character that can be displayed in the background. For example, the sun may be a mini character that can be displayed in the upper left portion of the spring background and the summer background. In addition, as the mini characters that can be displayed in the upper right portion of the spring background, the summer background, the autumn background, and the winter background, those not related to the season (for example, a cat, a car, etc.) may be displayed.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Even if the displayed mini character is a mini character dedicated to a certain background or a mini character common to the background, the weak character is displayed in the weak display position (upper left part) and the middle character is displayed in the middle display position (lower left part). ) And the strong character is displayed at the strong display position (upper right portion), the expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  Further, there may be a mini character for which the pseudo-continuous variation is fixed (a mini character that can be selected only when the variation pattern has the pseudo-continuous variation). There may be a mini-character that confirms a big hit (a mini character that can be selected only when the change pattern of a big hit). There may be special mini characters other than the above.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Even if the displayed mini-characters are special mini-characters (for example, pseudo-variation-fixed mini-characters and jackpot-fixed mini-characters), weak characters are displayed in the weak display position (upper left part) and middle characters are displayed in the middle. Since it is displayed at the position (lower left part) and the strong character is displayed at the strong display position (upper right part), the degree of expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the mini-characters are displayed in the form as drawn on the card (the form in which the respective mini-characters are drawn solidly) (see FIGS. 37 and 38). The display mode is not limited to this. For example, in FIG. 37 (B), the plain part of the petals of cherry blossoms may be made transparent so that the petals of cherry blossoms are directly displayed on the background.

  Even with this configuration, weak characters are displayed in the weak display position (upper left part), medium characters are displayed in the middle display position (lower left part), and strong characters are displayed in the strong display position (upper right part). Therefore, the degree of expectation can be recognized based on the position where the mini character is displayed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the display position of the mini character is such that the upper left part is the weak display position, the lower left part is the middle display position, and the upper right part is the strong display position, but each display position (upper left part, lower left part, upper right part) The correspondence relationship between and weak medium strong (weak display position, medium display position, strong display position) is not limited to this. For example, the upper left portion may be the weak display position, the upper right portion may be the middle display position, and the lower left portion may be the strong display position.

  Even with such a configuration, weak characters are displayed in the weak display position, medium characters are displayed in the medium display position, and strong characters are displayed in the strong display position, so the position where the mini character is displayed is weak. The degree of expectation can be recognized depending on whether it is the display position, the middle display position, or the strong display position.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the three display positions for displaying the mini character are the upper left part, the lower left part, and the upper right part, but the three display positions for displaying the mini character are the upper left part, the lower left part, and the upper right part. Not limited. For example, the three display positions for displaying the mini character may be a lower left portion (for example, a weak display position), a lower right portion (for example, a middle display position), and an upper left portion (for example, a strong display position), It may be a lower left portion (for example, a weak display position), a central lower portion (for example, a middle display position), or a lower right portion (for example, a strong display position).

  Even with such a configuration, weak characters are displayed in the weak display position, medium characters are displayed in the medium display position, and strong characters are displayed in the strong display position, so the position where the mini character is displayed is weak. The degree of expectation can be recognized depending on whether it is the display position, the middle display position, or the strong display position.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the display positions of the mini characters are three, but the display positions of the mini characters may be two or four or more. For example, the display position of the mini-character may be two positions of an upper left portion (for example, a weak display position) and an upper right portion (for example, a strong display position), or an upper left portion (for example, a weak display position) and a lower left portion ( For example, it may be four positions of a middle display position), an upper right portion (for example, a strong display position), and a lower right portion (for example, a strongest display position). Note that the strongest character (for example, the above-mentioned jackpot-determined mini character) may be displayed at the strongest display position.

  Even with such a configuration, since each mini-character is displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation, the expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini-character is displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the mini-character is not displayed at the display position, the background is simply displayed in the area of the display position, which does not indicate that the area is the display position of the mini-character (FIG. 37). , FIG. 38), it may be possible to indicate that the area is the display area of the mini character when the mini character is not displayed at the display position. For example, a mark indicating that the display region is a mini character is displayed in the region (a mark may be displayed as a display in the display region of the image display device 5, or a mark may be displayed at a position on the corresponding glass. Good). The mark may be displayed immediately before displaying the mini character. Further, the mark may be displayed even when the mini character is displayed. The mark may be a character or a symbol, or may be a frame surrounding the corresponding position.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the display position of the mini character.

  In addition, the degree of expectation of each display position may be shown visually. For example, the weak display position may be shown in blue, the middle display position may be shown in yellow, and the strong display position may be shown in red. Further, the degree of expectation may be indicated by the size (for example, the area size of the weak display position <the area size of the medium display position <the area size of the strong display position).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to easily identify which display position is the weak display position, the middle display position, or the strong display position, and thus it is possible to more clearly recognize the degree of expectation.

  Further, the positions of the weak display position, the medium display position, the strong display position, and the like may be changed according to the background, and the expectation degree of each display position may be visually shown.

  According to such a configuration, even if the arrangement of the weak display position, the middle display position, the strong display position, etc. is different for each background, for example, which display position is the weak display position, the middle display position, and the strong display position. Since the position can be easily identified, the degree of expectation can be easily recognized.

  In the above embodiment, the number of rotations (the number of continuations) after shifting to the current background is divided into three ranges of 1 to 9, 10 to 29, and 30 or more to shift the background. Although the determination rate of whether or not to vary is different for each section (see FIG. 31), the three ranges are not limited to the above. Also, the three ranges may be different for each current background.

  With such a configuration, the average number of stays (expected value of the number of rotations staying in the background) can be appropriately set for each background.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the average number of stays in the winter background> the spring background, the average number of stays in the summer background> the average number of stays in the autumn background is set (see FIG. 31). Not limited to. For example, the average number of stays of all the backgrounds may be the same, or the average number of stays of all the backgrounds may be different from each other.

  With such a configuration, the average number of stays can be set appropriately for each background.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, there is a case where the winter background shifts to the spring background and then the spring background shifts to the summer background immediately (see FIG. 31A). The background may not be changed to the summer background. For example, when the number of continuations is 1 to 5, the spring background (the effect of maintaining the setting of the spring background without shifting to the summer background) may be determined at a rate of 100%. Similarly, it may be possible to move from the spring background to the summer background and not to move from the summer background to the autumn background for a while, or to move from the summer background to the autumn background and not to move from the autumn background to the winter background for a while. Alternatively, the background may be changed from the autumn background to the winter background and may not be changed from the winter background to the spring background for a while.

  With such a configuration, the background after the transition can be shown for at least the predetermined period (number of times).

  A predetermined background (eg, spring background) may be displayed when the power is turned on. Thereby, for example, a predetermined background can be displayed on all the units at the start of business. The predetermined background at power-on may be switchable by setting.

  With such a configuration, for example, the same background can be displayed every four units at the start of business, or the background that matches the current season can be displayed on all the units. Note that, for example, by storing the current date and time and each background in association with each other, the background that matches the current season is automatically displayed according to the time when the power is turned on (using the RTC). You can This can save the trouble of setting.

  Further, when the power is turned on, any background selected by lottery may be displayed.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to save the trouble of setting. In addition, various backgrounds are displayed at the start of business, which can enhance interest.

  In addition, after the big hit ends, a predetermined background (eg, spring background) may be displayed.

  With such a configuration, the background after the big hit may be different from the background when the big hit occurs, but this makes it possible to refresh the mood of the player before and after the big hit. The same is true after the end of the probability variation state (or after the end of the time saving state). After the big hit, the background before the big hit may be taken over. As a result, the same background as before the big hit is displayed, so that the player can feel the big hit in a feeling (sense).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the background is a spring background, a summer background, a winter background, an autumn background (see FIG. 30, FIG. 31, etc.), but may be another background. For example, each of a plurality of battlefields (fronts) in the war between the army and the army may be the background (for example, battlefield a background, battlefield b background, battlefield c background, battlefield d background, battlefield e background, etc.). It should be noted that in each background, a mini character related to each background may be displayed. For example, in the background of battlefield a, weapons of both forces appearing in battlefield a may be displayed as mini characters, and in the background of battlefield b, weapons of both forces appearing in battlefield b may be displayed as mini characters.

  Even with such a configuration, the same effects as those described above can be obtained.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the background moves in order (circularly) (see FIG. 31), but it does not always have to move in order. For example, when a battlefield a background, a battlefield b background, a battlefield c background, a battlefield d background, and a battlefield e background exist, the battlefield b background, the battlefield a background, the battlefield c background, the battlefield d background, and the battlefield e background exist. It may be transferable, or may be transferred from the battlefield e background to any of the battlefield a background, the battlefield b background, the battlefield c background, and the battlefield d background.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. In addition, regardless of whether the background moves in order (when it moves regularly) or when it does not move in order (when it moves irregularly), each mini character corresponds to its expectation. Since it is displayed at the display position, the expectation can be recognized from the position where the mini character is displayed.

  Alternatively, a plurality of sets of backgrounds may be prepared so that the background set to be used can be selected according to the operation of the player (for example, pressing the push button 31B). For example, three sets of backgrounds (background A set: battlefield a background, battlefield b background, battlefield c background, battlefield d background, battlefield e background, background set consisting of five types of backgrounds. Background B set: army base background , Background set consisting of Kou command room background, Kou protagonist private background, background C set: background set consisting of Otsu military base background, Otsu command room background, Otsu protagonist private background.) Alternatively, the background set to be used may be selected by pressing the push button 31B.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Also, for example, even if an unfamiliar mini-character belonging to a background set selected by another person is displayed, since each mini-character is displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation, the degree of expectation depends on the position where the mini-character is displayed. Can be recognized.

  Alternatively, a background (or a background set) corresponding to the gaming state may be prepared and a background (or a background belonging to the background set) depending on the gaming state may be displayed. For example, a background (or background set) for low base time and a background (or background set) for high base time are prepared, and a background (or background) depending on whether the base is low or high. The background belonging to the set) may be displayed, or the background (or background set) for low accuracy (normal) time and the background (or background set) for high accuracy time may be prepared and A background (or a background belonging to the background set) depending on whether it is accurate or accurate may be displayed. The background according to the game state can also be called a mode (zone) according to the game state.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Further, even when the background corresponding to the game state is displayed, since each mini character is displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation level, for example, it is unfamiliar to belong to the background corresponding to a certain game state. Even if the mini character is displayed, the degree of expectation can be recognized based on the position where the mini character is displayed.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the transfer to another background is performed by lottery (see FIG. 31), but the transfer to another background is not limited to this. For example, instead of or in addition to the lottery, the background may be changed to another background in response to the operation of the player (for example, pressing the push button 31B).

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Even if the background changes in response to the player's action, since each mini character is displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation, for example, an unfamiliar mini character belonging to the background selected by another person Even if is displayed, the degree of expectation can be recognized from the position where the mini character is displayed.

  Further, instead of or in addition to the above, the background may be changed to another background depending on the reach effect (variation category or the like). For example, when the variable display of the super reach β (miss) after the transition to the current background is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, a fixed number of times of 1 or more, or the number of lottery), a lottery is performed (or a lottery is performed). Alternatively, the background may be changed to another background. Further, when the variable display is performed by the variation pattern of the super reach β (big hit), a lottery may be performed to shift to another background. The background that shifts according to the reach effect may be a dedicated background.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Further, even if the background changes in accordance with the reach effect, since each mini character is displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation level, for example, it belongs to a dedicated background that changes in accordance with the reach effect. Even if an unfamiliar mini character is displayed, it is possible to recognize the degree of expectation by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  Further, instead of or in addition to the above, the background may be changed to another background depending on the pre-reading result. For example, when there is a start winning which is a variable category (specific pattern) of super reach, the background may be changed to another background. It should be noted that the background moved according to the prefetch result may be changed to another background (including the original background) after the variable display of the target of the prefetch is completed. Further, the background to be transferred according to the prefetch result may be a dedicated background. The background that shifts according to the pre-reading result can also be called a mode (zone) depending on the pre-reading result.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Further, even if the background changes depending on the look-ahead result, since each mini-character is displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation level, for example, it belongs to a dedicated background that changes according to the look-ahead result. Even if an unfamiliar mini character is displayed, it is possible to recognize the degree of expectation by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  Further, instead of or in addition to the above, the background may be changed to another background depending on time (using RTC). For example, the background may be changed to another background when a predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined time comes. It should be noted that the background that has changed according to time may be changed to another background (including the original background) after a predetermined time has elapsed. The background that shifts according to time may be a dedicated background. The background that shifts according to time can also be referred to as a mode (zone) depending on time.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. Even if the background changes over time, since each mini-character is displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation level, for example, it is unfamiliar to belong to a dedicated background that changes over time. Even if the mini character is displayed, the degree of expectation can be recognized based on the position where the mini character is displayed.

  Note that the rules for mini characters may not be applied to special backgrounds (zones). For example, in the mode (zone) corresponding to the look-ahead result, the mini-chara may be displayed at the same display position, the expectation may be the same, or the mini-character may not be displayed in the first place.

  With such a configuration, the interest can be improved. In addition, it is possible to freely set the effect to be executed in a special background without being influenced by the mini character.

  According to FIG. 37 (FIG. 38), the background scrolls from a state in which the center of the left and right is displayed (for example, FIG. 37A) to a state in which the right end is displayed after one second (for example, FIG. 37B). However, the scrolling speed is not limited to this. Further, the background may not always scroll (there may be a stop time). For example, after being positioned in the center of the left and right, it may be temporarily stopped for a few seconds, and then stopped for a few seconds, and then scrolling may be restarted.

  Even if the scroll speed is fast or slow, or if you do not always scroll, each mini-character will be displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation, so you can recognize the expectation by the position where the mini-character is displayed can do.

  Further, according to FIG. 30, the movement width by scrolling (the width of a part of the background seen at a certain moment with respect to the entire width of the background seen by scrolling. The ratio of the width) is about 85%, but the width of movement by scrolling is not limited to this.

  Regardless of whether the width of movement by scrolling is large or small, since each mini-character is displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation, the expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini-character is displayed.

  Also, according to FIGS. 37 and 38, the background scrolls alternately in the left and right directions, but it does not necessarily have to scroll alternately. For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (A) → FIG. 37 (B) → FIG. 37 (A) → FIG. 37 (D), in addition to the case of scrolling alternately from the left and right center, FIG. 37 (A) → FIG. 37 (B) ) → FIG. 37 (A) → FIG. 37 (B), there may be a case of scrolling again in the same direction from the center in the left and right direction.

  Even if the background does not scroll alternately, each mini-character is displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation, so that the expectation can be recognized from the position where the mini-character is displayed.

  Further, although the background scrolls in the left-right direction according to FIG. 30, it may scroll in either the left-right direction. For example, a background in which both ends are connected (for example, a landscape that flows sideways as seen from a window provided in a passenger seat on the Yamanote Line, or a scene seen when a rotating merry-go-round is seen from a fixed position near the merry-go-round. A background having periodicity may be prepared and scrolled (that is, rotated) in either the left or right direction. However, the scroll direction (rotation direction) may be switched depending on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, after several rotations, a predetermined time has elapsed, and lottery). Also, instead of or in addition to the left-right direction, scrolling may be performed in the up-down direction. Further, in place of or in addition to the above, movement in the depth direction (for example, a forward view seen from a window provided in front of a driver's seat on the Yamanote line or a forward view seen from a wheelhouse of a ship navigating the open ocean is cyclical). And so on).

  Regardless of the scroll mode, each mini-character is displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation, so that the expectation can be recognized from the position where the mini-character is displayed.

  Further, according to FIG. 30, all the backgrounds are scroll-displayed, but one or more backgrounds that are scroll-displayed (including a background that is temporarily stopped) and one or more backgrounds that are not scroll-displayed may be prepared. Alternatively, only the background that is not scroll-displayed may be prepared.

  Even if the background is scrolled or not, since each mini character is displayed at the display position corresponding to each expectation, the expectation can be recognized by the position where the mini character is displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37 (FIG. 38), the display positions of the first notice (notice effect) and the second notice (notice display) do not overlap, but when the display positions overlap, the first notice is made. May be prioritized. Specifically, for example, the step-up notice effect may be executed on the front side (front side) of the mini character. That is, in this way, the notice display (mini-character etc.) may be made less recognizable than the notice effect (step-up notice effect, group drop notice effect, etc.).

  In the present embodiment, in relation to the above, it is difficult to recognize that the degree of recognition is relatively weak (low) as compared with other cases, or the degree of recognition is absolutely possible without being compared with other cases. In addition to weak (low) cases, it may include cases in which no recognition is possible. For example, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, a weak character is displayed in the lower right portion (note that the lower right portion is the weak display position) by the step-up notice effect executed in the lower right portion. You may not be able to recognize that the On the other hand, the step-up notice effect may be displayed semi-transparently so that the mini-character is displayed in the lower right part, or as described above, it is performed simultaneously (voice. , Light emission, movement of the structure, etc.) may suggest that the mini character is displayed in the lower right portion even if the mini character is not actually recognized.

  In addition, which one is prioritized may be determined according to the high degree of expectation. For example, the middle character (that is, the display at the middle display position) has priority over the step-up notice effect (SU1) and the group fall notice effect (short), and the strong character (that is, the display at the strong display position). May further take precedence over the step-up notice effect (SU2). As a result, the player can be notified as necessary, such as when the degree of expectation is high.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display mode pattern regarding the hold display or the active display is determined at the time of winning, but the method of determining the display mode of the hold display or the active display is not limited to this. For example, the display mode pattern regarding the hold display may be determined at the time of winning, and the display mode of the active display may be determined at the time of change. Further, for example, the display mode of the hold display before the first shift may be determined at the time of winning, and the display mode of the hold display or the active display after the shift may be determined each time the shift is performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the variation category determination table for high base / big hit (see FIG. 19D) indicates that the number of pending storages is “0” and the number of pending storages is “1” to “4”. However, like the variation category determination table for base / big hit (see FIG. 19C), it is not necessary to divide by the number of reserved storages (the number of reserved storages “0” to “0”). 4 ”may be common).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the pending data (holding information) is stored in the first special figure pending storage unit 151A and the second special figure pending storage unit 151B, it is stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 151B. Although the reserved data is consumed preferentially (see FIG. 17), among the reserved data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit 151S and the second special figure pending storage unit 151B, the winning order is reserved first. The data may be digested. For example, a distribution device may be provided, and the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be alternately prized so that the reserved data is consumed in the winning order.

  In addition, the method of grasping the fact that the low-probability / low-base state is changed on the side of the effect control board 12 is not particularly limited. For example, on the effect control board 12 side, as with the main board 11 side, the number of STs (the number of probable changes) and the number of shortening times may be managed (counted). Further, the number of STs or the number of times of shortening may be transmitted from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side as an effect control command. Moreover, you may transmit the game state designation | designated command (designation of the transition to a low-probability low base state) from the main board 11 side to the production | generation control board 12 side.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” is not limited to the relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B: C = 70%: 20%: 10, and FIG. As shown in (C) and FIG. 33 (A), the relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0% and A: B: C = 70%: 30%: 0 (that is, It is a concept that also includes those with 100% or 0% allocation).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of rounds is two, that is, eight and sixteen, but the number of rounds may be three or more. For example, there may be three types of 4R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and 16R probability variation big hit. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine in which only the probability jackpot type is provided as the jackpot type is shown, but the gaming machine may include an uncertain variation jackpot (normal jackpot) as the jackpot type.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode has been described in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating “0” to “9” and symbols indicating “−” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. Is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the special symbol that is variably displayed may be different from the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the changing plural types of special symbols may be displayed as a variable display result, or may not be specially derived and displayed as a variable display result among the changing plural types of special symbols. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which the variable display is executed using only one type of special symbol may be adopted. As a variable display using one kind of special symbol, for example, the one kind of special symbol may be blinked (lighting / lighting off may be alternately repeated). That is, the variable display may be repeated lighting and extinguishing. And, even in this case, the special symbol of the one type may be displayed (lit) at the end, or the symbol different from the one type may be displayed at the end. May be The same applies to the variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

  Moreover, in the above embodiment, the big hit game state is controlled based on the big hit symbol being displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, but it is controlled to the big hit game state. The embodiment to be performed is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second starting winning opening or inside the second starting winning opening, and a big hit game state is controlled based on the fact that a game ball has entered (passed through) the specified area. You can stay in it.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the type of big hit is determined based on the value of the random number MR2 for determining the type of big hit, but the condition for determining the type of big hit is not limited to this. For example, a specific area may be provided in the vicinity of the special winning opening or inside the special winning opening, and the type of the big hit may be determined based on the game ball entering (passing through) the specific area. ..

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of pseudo-relation, one change pattern designating command when starting the change. Although the example in which the change pattern is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the change time and change mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence / absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first case if the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time of (after 2 stop) or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control board 12 side may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of two commands, and the production control board 12 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the main board 11 is stored with the random number determination tables (the display result determination table, the jackpot type determination table, and the variation category determination table), and the random numbers are extracted on the main substrate 11 at the time of the start winning. Based on the random number values (MR1 to MR3), the main board 11 refers to the random number determination table to determine the random value (determine whether or not to be a big hit, and determine the variation category, and when it is a big hit). Is a jackpot type determination), the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined by the main board 11, and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The manner of executing the prefetching notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the random number determination table is stored in the effect control board 12, and the random number value itself is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (for example, an effect control command capable of specifying the random value from the main board 11). To the effect control board 12, the effect control board 12 receives the random number value itself extracted in the main board 11, and refers to the random number value determination table based on the received random value to obtain the random value. It is also possible to execute the judgment process of No. and execute the prefetching notice effect based on the judgment result of the judgment process. That is, the random number value determination process may be performed in the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed by both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and perform the random number value determination process, and may also receive the determination result determined by the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives the random number values (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not to be a big hit, and if it is a big hit, determines the type of big hit, and at the same time, outputs the random number value. You may make it receive the determination result of the variation category determined by the main board 11 based on (MR3). That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

  Further, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of each random number or by changing the update range of each random number.

  Further, for example, to a gaming machine that gives a game score for use in a game by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by recorded information on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention can be applied. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area.

  Further, in the above description, it has been described that the ROM 101 stores data that configures a plurality of determination tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. It does not necessarily have to be stored in a table format (including structures, arrays, etc.). That is, the judgment values (decision values) to be compared with the extracted random number values may be stored together in the ROM 101, or may be distributed (spotted) and stored in a plurality of locations in the ROM 101. Alternatively, a mathematical expression or program that outputs a result (for example, big hit or loss in the example of FIG. 6) when the extracted random number value is input may be stored in the ROM 101. The same applies to the determination table and the like stored in the ROM 121.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is shown as a game machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus when the stop symbol combination is a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus).

  For example, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above, and a production means capable of switching production modes (for example, background, mode, etc.) between at least the first mode and the second mode, and the production mode. A notice display unit capable of displaying a notice display corresponding to the notice display unit, wherein the notice display unit expects the notice display regardless of whether the presentation mode is the first aspect or the second aspect. Expectation to be a small role (strongest cherry, strongest watermelon, special replay, etc.), expectation to be a high-accuracy mode such as bonus, expectation to become bonus etc., expectation that bonus etc. will be promoted to higher rank bonus, etc. Expectation that the number of games such as bonuses will be added, expectation that bonuses will continue, expectation that the continuation rate of bonuses will improve, expectation to stay in heaven mode where the number of ceiling games until bonuses are small It may be a slot machine to be displayed in a position corresponding to the like). That is, in two or more rendering modes (not necessarily all rendering modes), at least one notice display is displayed at a position corresponding to the degree of expectation (for example, the upper left or upper right of the liquid crystal screen). If

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... 1st start winning prize memory display area 5HR ... 2nd starting winning prize memory display area 5H ... Starting prize Memory display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First starting opening switch 22B ... Second starting opening switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing a game,
A display unit capable of switching the background image between at least the first background image and the second background image;
The display means is capable of displaying a first notice image, a second notice image, and a specific notice image, which indicate the degree of expectation that the player is in an advantageous state
In the first notice image, the first predetermined notice image displayed in the first display area of the display unit when the first background image is displayed, and when the first background image is displayed. A first specific notice image displayed in the second display area of the display means,
The expectation when the first predetermined notice image is displayed in the first display area is the predetermined expectation,
The degree of expectation when the first specific notice image is displayed in the second display area is a specific degree of expectation higher than the predetermined degree of expectation,
The second notice image includes a second predetermined notice image displayed in the first display area when the second background image is displayed and the second predetermined notice image when the second background image is displayed. There is a second specific notice image displayed in the 2 display area,
The degree of expectation when the second predetermined notice image is displayed in the first display area is the predetermined degree of expectation,
Expectations when said second specific warning image is displayed on the second display area, Ri the specific expectation der,
The specific notice image is
Displayed in a display area different from the first display area and the second display area and larger than the first display area and the second display area,
It can be displayed both when the first background image is displayed and when the second background image is displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.