JP6700223B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko 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 the execution condition (starting condition) is established when the game medium wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area. Pachinko that enhances amusement with a so-called variable display game that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter, display symbols) on a variable display device and determines whether to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained. Then, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of notice effects that make the player expect the display result to be the specific display mode are executed.

  As such a gaming machine, in a notice production, a game machine is proposed which superimposes and displays a variable display symbol on a production display showing the production content of the notice production (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2003-325876, A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the images displayed in a superimposed manner have no relation to the effect display, and there is a risk that the interest in the game will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily recognizing contents of effect display and improving amusement of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), which is provided with a variable display means for variably displaying identification information and derives a display result, and which is controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
When a predetermined image (for example, a display that suggests stepping up to the next step in a step-up notice) is superimposed on an image different from the predetermined image and is displayed, the different image becomes visible. And a notice effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect that can be displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes a specific effect),
In the notice effect, a success effect having a high ratio controlled in the advantageous state (for example, a success effect achieving a predetermined purpose as a specific effect) and a ratio controlled in the advantageous state lower than the success effect. There is a failure effect (for example, a failure effect that does not achieve a predetermined purpose),
The notice effect executing means,
The case of executing a successful demonstration, the predetermined image displayed by transmitting, when the direction outcome was informed (e.g. success effect by displaying continuously in a manner to reduce the transparently degree, suggesting After making the display opaque, confirm that step-up will be performed, etc.),
When performing the failure effect, the predetermined image displayed by transmitting, after displaying in a manner to reduce the transparently degree, to terminate the informational display from the display by excessive re DoToru (e.g. After making the suggestion display opaque and then making it transparent again, step-up is not performed, etc.),
In the notice production, the predetermined image can be displayed by being superimposed on an image different from the predetermined image (for example, the suggestion display can be displayed by being transmitted in a state of being transparent to the production display), and the different image can be displayed. The ratio of whether to execute the success effect or the failure effect is different depending on the mode of the image (for example, the effect display of any one of modes A to C may be performed, and the ratio of the success effect depending on the mode). Are different),
It is characterized by
Further, the timing of transmitting and displaying the predetermined image varies depending on the aspect of the different image,
You may do it.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the relevance between the images displayed in a superimposed manner and improve the enjoyment of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The advance notice effect executing means makes the mode of the degree of visual recognition of the predetermined image different according to the mode of the different image (for example, the character image to be displayed also regarding the timing when the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner is transmitted). May be different according to the aspect of),
You may do it.

  With such a configuration, the degree of visual recognition of a predetermined image is changed according to the aspect of different images, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The notice effect executing unit displays the predetermined image after the different image is displayed (for example, by performing a predetermined effect display and operating the display, the player achieves a predetermined purpose to be achieved). , And then display the decorative pattern that constitutes the reach by superimposing it on the effect display),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, since the predetermined image is displayed after the different images are displayed in a recognizable manner, the player can easily recognize the different images and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (3) above,
The different image can be changed to an image of a type with high expectation after being displayed once (for example, a specific effect in which the content of the effect display is changed to a mode with high expectation is executed),
You may do it.

  With such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained even when an image with low expectations is displayed.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The advance notice effect executing means operates the predetermined image according to the operation mode of the different image (for example, in accordance with an operation in which the character shown by the character image CHa as the effect display hits the door image CH to open it). And hit the door with the decorative pattern that is superimposed and displayed.),
You may do it.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the relevance of the images displayed in a superimposed manner and to improve the enjoyment of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a starting winning determination processing. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table. 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 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of specific production execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a specific production execution determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a timing chart when a specific effect is executed. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when the specific production is executed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment, 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 launching device and driven into it.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and is identified in the special symbol game as an example of the variable display game. Special symbols (also called "special symbols") that are possible plural types of identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  Symbol numbers corresponding to each of the plurality of types of special symbols are attached. As an example, each of the numbers indicating “0” to “9” is assigned a symbol number of “0” to “9”, and the symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number of “10”. Just do it. Below, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, the numbers indicating "0" to "9" and the symbol indicating "-"), or the types may be different. It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be respectively configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, "00" to "99". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 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, corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. In the decorative pattern display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions such as three, for example, decorative patterns that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special figure game, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, The variation (for example, vertical scroll display) of the decorative pattern is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. The fixed decorative design (final stop design) that is the variable display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A, or a special special game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the drawing game, a plurality of types of distinguishable decorative patterns that can be identified are variably displayed, and the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived (or simply referred to as “derived”). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means terminating the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the decorative symbol in a stop display (also called a complete stop display or a final stop display). . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, the variable speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The design may be displayed in a stopped state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion/contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern in a complete stop display for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing a slight shake or expansion/contraction.

  The decorative patterns that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). A corresponding design number is attached to each of the decorative designs. For example, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the decorative patterns are not limited to eight types, and may be of any type (eg, seven types or nine types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lost combination can be configured.

  After the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed until the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow from upper to lower sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol with the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative design with the smallest design number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least any one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from a symbol with a large symbol number to a symbol with a small symbol number. When the decorative design with the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design with the largest design number may be displayed subsequently.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning prize memory display area 5H is arranged. In the starting prize winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display is displayed that allows the number of variable displays held for a special game (special figure reserved memory number) to be specified. Here, in the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special drawing game, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on the start winning a prize by entering. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. If the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, etc., the variable display corresponding to the established starting condition is suspended. Done.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first special hold for displaying the special figure hold storage number in a specifiable manner at the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first reserved display device 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second reserved display device 25B displays the number of second special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The first special figure reservation storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reservation storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular. When simply saying "the number of special figure reservation storages", it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages and the total number of reservation storages. The first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are included, but the total reserved storage number is excluded).

  Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning 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.

  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 that 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 in a normally opened state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 2, for example. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”) or less, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the second special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”) or less, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region is changed to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a big prize hole.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the OFF state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the on state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state where the game ball cannot pass (entry) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, for example, the other starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the other winning opening are played by the playing ball. More prize balls will be paid out than when you pass (enter). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it will be impossible or difficult for the player to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening, and for the player. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, 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, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern (also called "general drawing" or "normal drawing") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called "normal figure game").

  Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reservations as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change 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. You may be asked. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game ball that has entered one of the general prize holes is 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.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (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 elastic force of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operating handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor of the ball launching 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 operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operation rod). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a push/pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). It may be configured as follows. It suffices that a trigger sensor that detects 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) that are 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 pair) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operating rod as viewed from the player side and are arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2. 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.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the variable display of the ordinary symbol is executed on the ordinary symbol display device 20. After the universal figure starting condition for is satisfied, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is based on the establishment of the universal figure starting condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol such as the ending of the previous universal figure game. The public figure game by is started.

  In this public figure game, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, when the predetermined time which is the general figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, as the fixed ordinary symbol, 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 "ordinary 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.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, after the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended. In addition, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, for example, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the last special figure game or the jackpot gaming state being completed.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, when the variable display time as the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the variable display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (result of special symbol display) that results is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the result is "big hit", and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If so, the predetermined display result is a "small hit". Also, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, it becomes "miss".

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state in which a round advantageous to the player (also called "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state. The advantageous state is not limited to the big hit game state (not limited to the specific game state), and may include a special game state such as a time saving state or a probability variation state. In addition, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number (for example, "15") that is greater than the second round number (for example, "7"), and can be executed in the time saving state. The upper limit number of times of variable display is the first number (eg, “100”) larger than the second number (eg, “50”), and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (eg, 1/50). 1 probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times it is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is larger than the second consecutive chan number (for example, "5") It may include that a game situation that is more advantageous to the player, such as a part or all of the number of consecutive chans (for example, “10”), is obtained.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this 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 numbers “2” are the small hit symbols. , The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbols common to both special symbol games may be the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes the "big hit" as the specific display result, in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time. The special winning opening is opened for a period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is brought into the first state (open state), which is advantageous for the player, is executed.

  The special winning a prize sphere device, by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closing the special winning a prize, the big award entrance door which opened the big award winning prize during the execution of the round. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state), which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15"). Even before the number of times the round has been executed reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round may be ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won in the special winning opening). .

  Among the rounds in the big hit game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also called a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5" and "7" which are big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are usually open round big hit symbols and the number "5" The special design that indicates is a short-term open round jackpot design. In the special opening game, the special opening winning jackpot of the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 in the jackpot gaming state (normal opening jackpot state) as the normal opening round specific game state that is controlled after the jackpot pattern is released. The door opens the special winning opening until a predetermined upper limit time (29 seconds, for example), which is the first period, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, a round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state), which is advantageous for the player, is executed. The normal open jackpot state is also called the first specific game state.

  Short-term open round as a definite special symbol in the special figure game Short-term open round controlled after the big hit symbol is derived. The second period (for example, 0) in which the upper limit time (upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened by the special winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state, is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. . 1 second). It should be noted that in the short-term open big hit state, the opening period of the special winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and other controls may be performed in the same manner as in the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-time open jackpot state, the number of rounds executed may be the second round number (eg, “2”) smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open jackpot state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of payout balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins the big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.1 seconds or the like), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit game state in which the payout (prize ball) is not substantially obtained. The short-term open jackpot state is also called the second specific game state.

  In addition, the big hit game state as a short-term open round specific game state is not limited to one in which the period of opening the special winning opening is shorter than that of the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific playing state. For example, opening of the special winning opening The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open-round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, the upper limit number of times (for example, 2 times) for opening the special winning opening is It may be smaller than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal opening round specific game state. That is, in the big hit game state as the short-term open round specific game state, the period during which the big winning opening is changed to the first state where the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal open round specific game state. It is only necessary that at least one of the short second period and the second round number in which the number of rounds executed is smaller than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. ..

  After the special symbol indicating the number "2" which is the small hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, it is controlled to the small hit game state as the special game state. In this small hitting game state, as in the short-term open big hitting state, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball device 7 to change the special winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hitting game state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is repeatedly executed for the second period.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and Of the special figure games using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B, corresponding to the start of any special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Then, from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative design in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state is a decorative pattern which is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation pattern”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative patterns form a whole or a part of the big hit combination and are changing in synchronization. Specifically, in part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, etc.), in advance. The remaining decorative pattern display area (for example, "medium" decoration) that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern (for example, the decorative pattern indicating the alphanumeric character "7") that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the display state where the decorative pattern is changing in the pattern display area 5C or the like, or the decorative pattern is a big hit in all or part of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R It is a display state in which all or a part of the combination is configured and is changing in synchronization.

  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 effect operation such as the display of the character image, the change of 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 effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. are put in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also called "reliability" or "big hit reliability") is different in each reach mode. That is, it is possible to change the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are preset. When the reach mode of the super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit expectation degree) becomes higher than that when the reach mode of the normal reach appears. Further, as will be described later in detail, in this embodiment, types of super-reach effects such as super-reach A, super-reach B, and super-reach C are prepared in advance.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. A variable display effect for notifying the player may be executed by a variable display mode of the decorative pattern. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-run" can be executed. Whether or not the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-relation” is executed should be determined in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of "slip", after changing the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, After temporarily displaying the decorative designs in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2" of the temporarily displayed decorative design display areas) By changing the decorative pattern again in the decorative pattern display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative pattern display area 5L and the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R), the display is stopped. The effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of "slip", a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is changed to the reach state by executing the variable display again for the decorative pattern of No., and when the decorative pattern forming the non-reach combination is not stopped and the stop pattern is displayed. is there.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", the variable display is started after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special drawing game being satisfied once. Before the finalized decorative design as a result is derived and displayed, after temporarily displaying the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, The effect display in which the decorative patterns are changed again (pseudo continuous fluctuation) in all the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display, excluding the initial fluctuation from the start of variable display of decorative patterns until the first temporary stop of all decorative patterns. This is the number of times the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo-run chances The decorative pattern forming the is temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. After that, a pseudo continuous variation (revariable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of "pseudo-repeating", the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once because the pseudo-repeating change (re-change) is performed once to three times. Based on this, the variable display of the decorative pattern can be displayed as if it was started two to four times in succession. It should be noted that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-fluctuations) in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” may be performed more than once to three times, for example, four times or five times.

  As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of such a decorative pattern, in addition to “slip” and “pseudo-relation”, for example, “developing opportunity eye”, “developing opportunity eye end”, “chance eye stop slip” Various performance operations such as the above may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of "development opportunity eye", from the start of variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, "left", "middle", "right" In all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative patterns constituting the development opportunity eyes included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and then the variable display state of the decorative patterns is reached. As a predetermined reach effect is started. As a result, when the decorative pattern forming the development opportunity is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state. Expectations are increased.

  Also, in the variable display effect of "end of development opportunity", after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, all of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are displayed. The effect display is performed in which the decorative pattern of a predetermined combination as the development opportunity item is derived and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of "Slip after chance stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "Pseudo run", from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result. , "Left", "Middle", "Right" in the decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R in all, after temporarily displaying the decorative pattern of the miss combination (special combination) which is the pseudo consecutive chance, Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo-run" in which the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative pattern is changed again in a part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. By doing so, effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  Unlike the reach effect or variable display effects such as "slip" or "pseudo-relation", the decorative effect is displayed during variable display, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, image display or voice output as a message, lamp There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern may reach the reach state due to a production operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. In some cases, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. The demonstration operation that is the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative pattern after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. May be executed (started) before the state becomes the reach state (before the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R). Further, the notice effect for notifying that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include what is executed after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state. For example, a notice effect such as a notice of a display system such as “step-up display” may be set to be executable. The demonstration operation that is the notice effect may be one that does not cause a change in the variable display time of the special symbol (special symbol variation time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the notice production of "step-up display", during the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, in the display area of the image display device 5, a plurality of types of prepared effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order. In some cases, an effect operation is performed in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in multiple stages. In the "step-up display" notice effect, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, the effect image first displayed in a predetermined order) is displayed, The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without being switched. Further, instead of the effect display in which the effect images are switched and displayed, or in addition to such effect display, for example, by the effect operation of operating the movable member for effect in a plurality of kinds of operation modes in a predetermined order, the effect mode is changed. You may make it the production|generation operation which changes in multiple steps (step-up).

  The notice effect that can be stepped up like this is a special symbol or a decorative symbol that is executed in response to one start prize (one game ball has entered the first start prize hole or the second start prize hole). Is a kind of advance notice effect that is executed during variable display, and is also called a step-up advance notice effect in which the mode of advance notice (effect contents by display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) changes in multiple stages (step up) It Generally, the greater the number of changing stages (the number of steps), the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit"). In addition, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice production, or the production mode at each step, it will be a "probable variation big hit", a specific reach production will be executed, "non-probability variation jackpot" to "probability variation jackpot" It is also possible to announce at least one of the promotion to. The subject to be notified may also change depending on the number of changes (step number). For example, it may be "reach confirmed" when the second step is reached, "super reach confirmed" when the third step is reached, and "big hit confirmation" when the fourth step is reached. As the change (step-up) of the form of the advance notice, different character images may be displayed in order, or step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. In other words, it is only necessary that the player can recognize that the state of the means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) for giving advance notice is changed stepwise. In this embodiment, a specific effect described later is executed as the notice effect executed after the variable display state of the decorative pattern reaches the reach state (more specifically, the super reach).

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

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, when a 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 has been executed, or without the reach effect, 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".

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, if the normal jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, or without reaching effect, a predetermined normal jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations (“indeterminate variation jackpot combination (Also referred to as “”) is fixedly displayed. The fixed decorative pattern which is usually a combination of big hits is, for example, the symbol number variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the image display device "1". ~ Of the decorative patterns of "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the even number "2", "4", "6", "8" is "left", "middle", "right" It suffices that the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ordinary symbols having the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that make up the normal jackpot combination are called normal symbols (also referred to as “uncertain variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game becomes the normal big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “indeterminate change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "non-probable change" big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the time reduction control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, initialization processing after power-on). The same control as in the state (1) is executed. In the time saving control, one of a condition that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the jackpot gaming state is ended and that the variable display result is “big hit” is established first. Sometimes you just need to quit.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, if the probability variation big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the same reach effect as in the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "normal" is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a combination of a plurality of jackpots Among them, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative symbol that is a combination of the probability variation big hits is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 ~ Of the decorative patterns of "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the odd number "1", "3", "5", "7" is "left", "middle", "right" It suffices that the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Decorative symbols having odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" that constitute the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game, the fixed decorative symbol which is usually the big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol.

  Regardless of whether the fixed decorative design is a normal big hit combination or a probability variation big hit combination, the variable display mode in which the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game is a "big hit". In this case, it is referred to as a variable display mode of "probability change" (also referred to as "big hit type"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "probable change" big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after that, stochastic variation control (probability change control) is performed together with time saving control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) is a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control may be finished when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled again after the big hit game state ends. Note that, like the time saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is finished when the "probability variation falling" determination is made to end the probability variation control in the probability variation falling lottery executed every time the special figure game is started after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Good.

  When the time saving control is performed, the control for shortening the variation time of the regular symbol in the regular symbol game by the regular symbol display 20 (general symbol variation time) than in the normal state, or the variation of the regular symbol in each regular symbol game Control for improving the probability that the display result will be "Public hit" compared to that in the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on that the variable display result is "Public hit" In order to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port, such as a control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control longer than in the normal state, and a control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. By increasing the possibility that the starting condition will be satisfied, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. 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 starting winning opening being in the expanded opening state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes "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 game 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 probability variation state or a highly accurate state. The gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control may be referred to as a "probability variation state" in particular, and may be referred to as a time variation with probability reduction state in order to distinguish it from the high accuracy low base state. On the other hand, the certainty variation state in which only the certainty variation control is performed and neither the time saving control nor the high opening control is performed (the highly accurate low base state) may be referred to as the no-time saving certainty variation state in order to distinguish from the highly accurate high base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low accuracy high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time saving control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low accurate low base state. When at least one of time saving control and probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be frequently executed, and the probability that the variable display result in each special figure game is a "big hit" As a result of being increased, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state that is advantageous to the player and different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, when a short-term open round big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, or a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed. In this case, the variable display state of the decorative design may not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative designs predetermined as the opening opportunity may be stopped and displayed. In addition, as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the short open round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. At a later time, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination (a fixed decorative pattern that is a chance eye corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the fixed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round big hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "attack probability" (also referred to as "sudden probability big hit" or "sudden probability big hit"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "hit" big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the time variation control and the probability variation control may be performed.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "small hit", and the small hit game state is controlled. After the end, the game state is not changed, and the variable display result is continuously controlled to the state before the small hit. However, if the special drawing game in which the variable display result is “small hit” is executed and the number of executions of the special drawing game in the special game state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit game state, The special game state may end and the normal state may occur.

  When the special winning design that constitutes the opening chance eye is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative design, and the special winning opening is in the open state, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" There are times when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state based on that, and when it is controlled to a small hit game state based on that the variable display result is "small hit". On the other hand, the reason why the special winning opening is opened after the fixed decorative pattern forming the reach combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative pattern is that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" Only when it is controlled to the short-term open big hit state based on this. Therefore, the fixed decorative pattern constituting the opening chance eye corresponds to being controlled to both the short-term open big hit state and the small hit game state, while the fixed decorative pattern of the reach combination is the short-term open big hit state. It corresponds to being controlled by.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern in which the confirmed decorative pattern is the non-probable-variable big-hit combination or the probable-variable big-hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols which are usually the jackpot combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left” ], "middle", "right" each decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R is changed again with the same decorative pattern being aligned, and a decorative pattern (probably variable pattern) that is a combination of certain odds and big hits, and a regular big hit Any of the decorative patterns (normal patterns) to be combined is stopped and displayed as the final decorative pattern (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probable change", as the re-lottery effect, the decorative symbol that is usually the jackpot combination is changed after re-changing the ornamental pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed. The re-lottery winning selection effect is displayed in which the display is derived. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the type of jackpot is "probable variation", as the re-lottery effect, the definite ornament that becomes a probable variation jackpot combination after re-changing the decorative pattern that has been temporarily stopped is displayed. The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the symbols may be executed, or the re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the fixed decorative pattern which is usually a big hit combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit game state or during the execution of a round in the big hit game state, the next round starts after one of the rounds has ended in the big hit game state During the big hit, which is a certainty change notification production of whether to control to the certainty change state during the period from the end of the last round in the big hit game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. Promotion production may be executed. It should be noted that a notification effect similar to the promotion effect during the big hit may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the big hit game state. The jackpot mid-promotion production that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state is sometimes called "ending promotion production".

  In the big hit middle promotion production, even if the fixed decorative pattern is usually a big hit combination, there is a big success promotion promotion that notifies that there is a promotion that the game state is a probable state, and that there is no promotion that is a probable state. There is a promotion failure promotion during a big hit to inform. For example, in the jackpot promotion promotion, the decorative design is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal design or the probability variation design is stopped and displayed as the performance display result, or the decorative design is variably displayed. By displaying different effect images, it is sufficient to notify the player of the presence or absence of promotion in a probable state so that the player can recognize.

  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. It has a function of outputting a control command as an example of the command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. 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 a predetermined display symbol 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 controlling the lighting/turning off/coloring of 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 production 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 and the speakers 8L and 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 effects all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting/extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for use to execute 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 causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing 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, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected with wirings for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting 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. Anything you have is acceptable. 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 holding display device 25A, the second holding display device 25B, the public figure holding 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. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It also includes a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, 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 game control program to perform a control operation, and a 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 to temporarily store various data, and the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives 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.

  The random number circuit 104 may be any one that counts numerical data indicating a part or all of various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, to regularly or irregularly update various numerical data by software, thereby making a part of various random number values. You may make it count the numerical data which show. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or a calculation process on all or part of the numerical data. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, table data forming a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns are configured. The table data and the like to be stored are stored.

  FIG. 3 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The super reach variation pattern has reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "miss".

  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, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). It In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after the power failure or the like. Further, the data according to the control state and the data showing the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data showing the progress state of the game. Such a RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The I/O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is for inputting various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

  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, a display control unit 123 that executes a process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. 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 the 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 fluctuation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored fluctuation data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I/O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 performs an I/O operation. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect 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.

  Wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control substrate 13, in the production control board 12. To the lamp control board 14, wirings for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating the lamp data are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action of the player for the stick controller 31A is transmitted from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information 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 tables used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, in the ROM 121, table data forming a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, decisions, and settings, pattern data forming various effect control patterns, and the like are stored. Remembered

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the effect model). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is made up of data or the like indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress status of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special figure change time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns may be stored.

  The special figure variation time production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from the start of variation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the definite display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result is displayed. , The variable display operation of decorative design, reach effect, production display operation in re-lottery effect, or various effect display operation without variable display of decorative pattern, etc. Has been done. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the effect operation which is the advance notice effect executed corresponding to the advance notice patterns prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents thereof. The special figure variation time production control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns in which the production mode in each reach production is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach production.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special figure change effect control pattern) based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command when, for example, variably displaying the decorative pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as an effect effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data forming the applicable effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the applicable effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. 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, 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. .. 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.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  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 processing is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting 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. As a result, 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 processing. 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. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to cause the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the 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, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform operation control, setting of opening/closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7, and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED, etc.) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process processing, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the movable in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It enables the setting of tilting motion of winglets.

  After executing 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 process, one of the output ports included in the I/O 105, which corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102, is output to the effect control board 12. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn the production control INT signal on for a predetermined time and then to the off state. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

  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 processing is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting 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. As a result, 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 processing. 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 a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to cause the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Then, by executing a predetermined main side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information, etc., which are supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, are output.

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform operation control, opening/closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7, and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED, etc.) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process processing, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the movable in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It enables the setting of tilting motion of winglets.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes the command control process to transmit the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, one of the output ports included in the I/O 105, which corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102, is output to the effect control board 12. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for a predetermined time and then to the off state. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S101 of FIG. 4 as the start winning determination processing.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) is set (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to 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 RAM 102, for example. When the number of first special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to "1" (step S203).

  Normally, when the first starting opening switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), and when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes). Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is determined (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure pending storage number by reading the second pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second pending storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the number of second special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to "2" (step S206).

  After performing either of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the special figure reservation storage number corresponding to the starting port buffer value that is the stored value of the starting port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). 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. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result or the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type from the numerical value data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating is extracted (step S209). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether or not the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game is controlled as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state, and the variable display result is a "small hit" and the small hit. It is a random number value used to determine whether to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "65535", for example. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative pattern when the variable display result is "big hit", to be "non-probable variation", "probable variation", or "probability". It is a random number value used for this purpose, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example. By executing the processing of step S209, the CPU 103 displays numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used to determine the variable display mode including the variable display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol and the variable display time. Extract.

  Numerical data indicating each random 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 corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. When the value is "2", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 6(B).

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6(A), the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. The pending data of the special figure game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) which has been started but is not yet stored is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning number (game ball detection order) into the first start winning opening with the reservation number, and sets the first start condition for the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the special figure display result random number MR1 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like and the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2, etc., as the reserved data, and the stored number of the predetermined upper limit. It is stored until the value (for example, “4”) is reached. The pending data thus stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A indicates that execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game is displayed. Based on the (result), it becomes the holding information that enables it to be determined whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 6B shows that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) is given. The pending data of the special figure game that has occurred but has not yet started (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening with the reservation number, and sets the second start condition for the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the special figure display result random number MR1 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like and the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2, etc. It is stored until it reaches (for example, “4”). The pending data thus stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B indicates that execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game is displayed. Based on the (result), it becomes the holding information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In addition, with the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening, the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing (entering) of the gaming ball. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning due to this may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, start port data indicating which of the first start winning port and the second start winning port the game ball has passed (entered) is included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  Following the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 5, the transmission setting of the starting mouth winning designation command according to the starting mouth buffer value is performed (step S211). 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. In order to send the first start winning award designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A is established Set. 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 mouth prize designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B is established . The start-up winning award designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed.

  After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the reservation storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the first special figure reservation storage number for the effect control board 12 is stored. The setting is made to transmit either the first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the number of the second reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number (step S212). The reservation storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed. It should be noted that a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command. That is, the total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the processing of step S212, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S213). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S213; "1"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S213; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215). The start winning determination process ends. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid starting winning of a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 4, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the special drawing game is started by the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not to make the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, It is decided (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol or Either a small hit pattern or a lost pattern) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is predetermined.

  The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, based on the result of pre-determining whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes a process of deciding one of a plurality of types. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used for determining the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, "1" to " It takes a value in the range of "251". When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

  By the special symbol normal process of step S110 and the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the variation pattern including the variable display time of the fixed special symbol or the special symbol and the decorative symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process or the variation pattern setting process uses the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, using the special symbol or the decorative symbol. It includes a process for determining the variable display mode of.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the process for setting for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts changing It includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is the stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is subtracted from or added to 1, and the first special symbol display device. Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time can be measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 is the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure may be controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol 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 executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (displayed). It includes a process for making settings for the setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., there is processing to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and set the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set depending on whether the big hit type is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probable change". As an example, the big hit type corresponds to "non-probability change" or "probability change", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "29 seconds", and the maximum winning number is the maximum number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times the mouth is opened to "15 times", it is sufficient to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, in response to the jackpot type "Sudden", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "0.1 seconds", and the number of opening of the special winning opening that is the upper limit of the number of rounds By setting "15 times", the short-term open big hit state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, after the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". ..

  The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big hit opening post processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the maximum winning opening maximum number of times, reached the maximum winning opening maximum value In this case, a process for making settings for transmitting a big hit end designation command is included. When the number of rounds executed has not reached the maximum winning opening maximum number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum winning opening maximum number is reached, the special drawing is opened. The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit ending process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It includes a process of waiting until the time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time saving control in response to the end of the big hit game state. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the variable display result being "small hit". As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is open is set as in the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability". It is only necessary to set "0.1 seconds" and to set the number of times of opening the special winning opening to "15 times" to set the small hitting game state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9".

  The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included is included. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the drive signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82 may be executed.

  The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". In this small hitting end processing, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. It includes the process of waiting until the time elapses. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the state of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are not changed, and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0".

  When the number of the second special figure reservation storage is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; No), the reservation stored corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out as data (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value, and the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure reserved storage number. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151B are shifted upward by one entry. Yes (step S233). In addition, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter in the RAM 102 may be updated to be subtracted by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S235). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first pending storage number count value stored in the first pending storage number counter may be read from the RAM 102, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0". Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be used. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls have entered (passed) and the starting prize has been generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated, and the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only needs to be decided.

  When the number of the first special figure reservation storages is other than "0" in step S235 (step S235; No), the reservation stored corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A. Numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out as data (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation.

  Following the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updated, and the first special figure reserved storage is also updated. The reservation data indicated by the random number values MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A are shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter in the RAM 102 may be updated by subtracting one. At this time, the fluctuation special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After performing any of the processing of steps S234, S238, as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit" or "miss" The special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 8A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 8B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current game state.

  The first special symbol display result determination table 130A, the variable display result before the fixed special symbol which is a variable display result in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B, the variable display result before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit", and whether to control the variable display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the special figure is displayed depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state), or the certainty changed state (high certainty state). A numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for result determination is assigned to the special figure display results of "big hit", "small hit", and "miss". In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a disturbance for determining the special figure display result is determined depending on whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state), or the probability variation state (high certainty state). The numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss".

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the "big hit". "Is the determination data assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the game state is the probability changing state (high accuracy state), it is the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state). More decision values than the above are assigned to the special jackpot display result of "big hit". Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as compared with the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special figure display result is set as “big hit” and the big hit game The probability of being determined to control the state increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probable variation state, compared to the normal state and the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is high.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of "30000" to "30350") are assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, no decision value is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". With such a setting, when the variable display result is determined based on the satisfaction of the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, When the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied, the special figure display result is displayed. It is possible to make different the proportion determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state as "small hit".

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not decided to control the special figure display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state. In a gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as the state (high-accurate high-base state), frequent occurrence of the small hitting game state where it is difficult to obtain the winning ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to the extension of the game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B as well, a determined value within a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table 130A is assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. Good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than that in the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. In this way, when the high base state such as the time saving state or the probability changing state is lower than the low base state such as the normal state or the probability changing state without the time saving, the proportion determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state is lower. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result determination table may be referenced to determine the special figure display result.

  Following the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is set to “big hit”, “small hit”, or “miss”. By comparing with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit" or "miss" (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current game state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state. Whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" is determined by using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the normal state or the time saving state, the game state in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B is The table data corresponding to the normal state or the time saving state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to this. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state in the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B is The table data corresponding to the case of the probability change state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to this.

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined that the "big hit" (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the ON state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (step S243).

  The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types based on the jackpot type determination random number MR2 when it is determined to control the jackpot type to be the jackpot gaming state with the special map display result being "jack". Is a table that is referred to for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second symbol). The numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type depending on whether it is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B) is a plurality such as "non-probability variation", "probability variation", "probability". It is assigned to the jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, the assignment of the determination value to the jackpot type of “probability” differs depending on whether the variation special map is the first special diagram or the second special diagram. That is, when the variation special map is the first special figure, the determined value of the predetermined range (the value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”, while the variation special figure is Is the second special map, the determined value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types on the basis that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied With, it is possible to make the jackpot type “probably” determined differently. Particularly, in the special drawing game using the second special drawing, since it is not decided that the big hit type is set to "probability" and the short hit open big hit state is controlled, for example, by the high open control accompanying the time saving control, the normal variable winning ball device is provided. In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent short-term open jackpot condition where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent the deterioration of the game interest due to the extension of the game. .

  Even in the case where the variation special map is the second special chart, a determined value in a predetermined range different from that in the case where the variation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type of "probability". Good. For example, when the variation special map is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than that in the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type “probability”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data.

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. Depending on which of the determination values assigned to the jackpot types “probability change” and “probability”, which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be decided is determined (step S244).

  By determining the type of jackpot in the process of step S244, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is either a gaming state or a probability variation state in which the player has a higher advantage than the gaming state. Whether or not to control is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type thus determined, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the decided jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is "non-probable change", the big hit type buffer value may be "0", if it is "probable change", it may be "1", and if it is "probable", it may be "2".

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; No), it is determined whether the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S246). Then, when it is determined that it is a "small hit" (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that it is not a "small hit" (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processing of steps S245 and S247, whether to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state Predetermination result of whether or not, further, corresponding to the determination result of the big hit type in the case of a big hit game state, set a fixed special symbol (step S248). As an example, when it is determined that the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S246, the special symbol display result is a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result of “miss”. The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is "small hit", the small hit is made in correspondence with the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is "small hit". The special symbol indicating the number "2" which is the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. When it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S241, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, and “7” according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. "One of the special symbols indicating the number" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, in accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", the special symbol indicating the number "3" which is the normal jackpot symbol among the normally open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. In addition, in accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is "probable variation", a special symbol showing the number "7" which is the probable variation jackpot symbol in the normally open round jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is "actual", the special symbol indicating the number "5" which is the short-term open jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After setting the confirmed special symbol in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal process is ended. . If the number of pending storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S250), the 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 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. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the jackpot flag is on (step S261; Yes), the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A is selected as the use table for determining one of the plurality of types of variation patterns. Set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “probability” (step S263).

  When it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A sets the variation pattern to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type. Based on the table, the table is referred to in order to determine any one of the plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (decision) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “probability”. Value) is assigned to any of the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, the variation pattern PB4-3, and the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the proportion determined by each variation pattern is different depending on which of the plurality of types is determined as the jackpot type. . For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probable variation”, the determination values of the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4-3 are set. The allocation is different. As a result, it is possible to change the proportion of the same variation pattern determined according to the determination result of which of the plurality of types of big hits.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determination values are assigned to different variation patterns according to which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probable variation”, the determined value is assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4-3. On the other hand, the determined values are not assigned to the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable”, the determined values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3, while the variation patterns PA4-1 and PB4 are assigned. The determined value is not assigned to -1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4-3. As a result, when the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is controlled to "probability", the fluctuation pattern is determined to be different from that of the normal open big hit state. be able to.

  In addition, when the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, or “probability”, it depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable variation state, or a time saving state. Therefore, the determination value may be assigned differently to each variation pattern. As a result, it is possible to change the rate of determining the same variation pattern depending on which of the plurality of types the gaming state is. Further, when the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, or “probability”, depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable variation state, or a time saving state. Thus, the determined value may be assigned to different variation patterns. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined according to which of the plurality of types the gaming state is. In this embodiment, more determination values are assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1 indicating the variation pattern of normal reach when the jackpot type is “non-determined variation” than when the jackpot type is “determined variation”. . Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the jackpot type is more likely to be a “probable change” than a “non-probable change”, which makes it possible for the player to hold expectations. The interest can be improved. In addition, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern PB4-2 performing the reach effect of the super reach B is better than the variation pattern PB4-1 performing the reach effect of the super reach C. More decision values are assigned to the variation pattern PB4-3 that performs the reach effect of the super reach A than to the variation pattern PB4-2, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (see variation time in FIG. 3). .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 10 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 11B is selected as the use table for determining one of the plurality of variation patterns. And set (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. 11C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. It is selected and set (step S266). For example, by determining whether or not the time saving flag provided in the RAM 102 is ON, it is specified whether the gaming state is in the time saving control in which the time saving control is performed in the probability changing state or the time saving state (step S267). ).

  The loss variation pattern determination table 132C selects one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “miss”. It is a table that is referred to for determining whether or not.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, the determined values are varied so that the rate determined for each variation pattern is different depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time-saving control is performed in the probability variation state or the time-saving state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. As a result, the rate of determination of the same variation pattern can be made different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state. With the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there is a portion where determination values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time-saving control is performed in the probability variation state or the time-saving state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state or the time saving control in the time saving state. Note that in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, a larger number of determinations are assigned than the determination value assigned to the variation pattern for the reach effect of super reach. Values are assigned to non-reach variation patterns. Therefore, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the expectation of a big hit is high. In addition, in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, the reach effect of the super reach B is better than the variation pattern PB2-1 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C. The variation pattern PB2-2 that performs the change pattern PB2-3 that performs the reach effect of the super reach A is greater than the variation pattern PB2-2, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (the variation time in FIG. 3). The decision value is assigned so that it becomes less. Therefore, as the reach effect of the super reach with a long variation time is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention also to the type of reach effect to be executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 10, the usage table is based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the fluctuation random number buffer or the like. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set to, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the satisfaction of the first starting condition. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the satisfaction of the second start condition, By using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 that is used for determining the fluctuation pattern and is updated by the common random counter or the like, the common processing module can determine the fluctuation pattern into any of a plurality of types.

  When the big hit flag is on, table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data forming the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the fluctuation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine one of the variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result that the special figure display result is “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number MR3 is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine a variation pattern prepared in advance in response to the determination result that the special figure display result is “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S269, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach". That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is the reach state when the variable display result is “miss”.

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S269, the special figure variation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the variation pattern is set (step S270). The special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. Is.

  After performing the process of step S270, the special character game using the first special character on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special character on the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special character designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special figure games using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Following the processing of step S273, settings are made for transmitting various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to enter a game state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted to the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to enter a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  Here, the first fluctuation start command is a command that specifies fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. The gaming state designation command is a command that designates the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, every time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 sends a game state designating command to the effect control board 12, the first state. The fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command is sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command. The game state designation command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S273), and the variation pattern setting process is ended.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and also the CTC (counter/timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on. 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. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated 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, among the input ports included in the I/O 125, a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15 receives a control signal to be a production control command. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, 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.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state and the command analysis process is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, a model for effect. With respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, such as the drive operation in, the determination, the determination, the setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11.

  Following the effect control process processing, effect random number updating processing is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 are updated by software as various random number values used for effect control.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122 or the like, for example. To do.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received, and whether or not the variable display of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is started. It includes a process for determining.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol being started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. In order to perform variable display and other various production operations, it includes processing for determining a fixed decorative pattern and various production control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result. Moreover, the variable display start setting process of step S171 includes a process of setting to execute the specific effect. As described above, the specific effect in this embodiment is executed after the reach state (more specifically, the super reach) is executed, and the notice that the variable display result may be a “big hit” is announced. It is a production. Specifically, the specific effect in this embodiment includes a success effect that achieves a predetermined purpose and a failure effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose. When the success effect is executed, the variable effect is changed. When the display result is “big hit” and the failure effect is executed, the variable display result is “out”. In the specific effect, first, a predetermined effect display is performed, and the display is operated to make it possible for the player to recognize the predetermined purpose to be achieved (as shown in FIG. 18A, the door image is displayed). CH and the character image CHa are displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18(B), after the character performs an operation to open the door), the decorative pattern forming the reach is superimposed and displayed on the effect display. To do. At this time, the decorative pattern is displayed, for example, in a transparent manner so that the effect display can be visually recognized through the decorative pattern to be superimposed and displayed. Then, by making the decorative pattern displayed in an overlapping manner the same operation as the effect display, the operation of the effect display can be easily recognized and whether or not the purpose has been achieved (a success effect or a failure effect. After displaying (result), the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner is made opaque, and it is notified whether or not the variable display result is "big hit". In the variable display start setting process of step S171, settings are made as to whether or not to execute such a specific effect, and if so, whether to execute a success effect or a failure effect.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the effect display during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 reads out various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and various values during variable display of the decorative pattern. Effect control. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to, etc., the fixed decorative design as the final stopped design which is the variable display result of the decorative design is completely stopped and displayed. If the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command When the time has elapsed, the variable display result can be confirmed by autonomously deriving and displaying the fixed decorative design on the side of the effect control board 12 without depending on the effect control command from the main board 11. When the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is "6" which is a value corresponding to the big hit mid effect processing. To update. On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Is updated to "4". When the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "miss", and the value of the effect process flag is the initial value. Update to "0".

  The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The game effect lamp 9 is operated by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 to output sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hitting game state such as turning on/off/blinking the decoration LED is executed. Further, in the small hitting mid-stage effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" which is a value corresponding to the small hitting end effect. .

  The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit completion effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and an effect image based on the setting contents is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. The game effect lamp 9 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 to output sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control at the end of the small hitting game state such as turning on/off/blinking the decoration LED is executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

  The big hit midfield effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the display screen of the image display device 5. Alternatively, by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13 to output sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 to the game effect lamp 9 or decoration. Various effect control in the big hit game state such as turning on/off/blinking the LED for use is executed. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and causes an effect image based on the setting content to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L, 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 for the game effect lamp 9 or for decoration Various effect control at the end of the big hit game state such as turning on/off/blinking the LED is executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting processing shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, and the special figure display result is “missed”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S521; Yes), the specified fluctuation pattern is read by, for example, reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is set to "non-reach" (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left confirmed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left confirmed stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. For example, by referring to the symbol determination table, the left confirmed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the confirmed decorative symbols is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right fixed symbol which is updated by a random counter provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thereby, the right fixed decorative design which is stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative design display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative designs. At this time, it may be determined such that the design number of the right fixed decorative design is different from the design number of the left fixed decorative design by the setting in the right fixed design determination table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-decision symbol determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the final fixed decorative design is determined to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 of the final decorative design. In the process of step S523, 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 notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that it is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which is the final stop symbol forming the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left/right fixed symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right/left fixed in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like is determined. By referring to the symbol determination table, etc., the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols are the same. Determine the decorative pattern of. Furthermore, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-determined symbol determination, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and by referring to a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Of the fixed decorative patterns, the medium fixed decorative design that is stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, in the case where the 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 is set. (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 S521 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S521; No), if the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is "small hit" or other cases (step S525). When it is determined to be a "probability" or a "small hit" (step S525; Yes), for example, a final decoration that is the final stop pattern corresponding to the "probable" or "small hit" such as the opening opportunity. The combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, corresponding to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol that constitutes any one of the plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance chance determination, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the fixed decorative patterns forming any of the opening chance eyes.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is a "non-probable change" or a "probable change" other than "probability" or "small hit" (step S525; No), the final decorative design which is the final stop design constituting the big hit combination is set. The combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random counter of the RAM 122 or the like is extracted, and subsequently, a predetermined jackpot confirmed symbol previously stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the decision table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probable variation" or "probable variation", whether or not promotion production during the jackpot, and the like, a different decorative pattern may be determined to be a fixed decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, one of the plurality of normal symbols is selected as a decorative design, and the non-probable variation jackpot combination is determined to be a determined decorative design. Good. Further, when the jackpot type is "probability variation", any one decorative pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation patterns, and a definite variation jackpot combination or a definite variation jackpot combination is formed. You can decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a fixed decorative design of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled in the re-lottery effect during variable display is not given, and it is executed corresponding to the big jackpot game state. It is only necessary to be informed that it is controlled in the probable state by a promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when the confirmed decorative pattern of the probability variation big hit combination is determined, in the re-lottery effect during variable display, or without executing the re-lottery effect, a notification that the probability variation state is controlled is given.

  After executing the processing of step S524 or S527, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a variation pattern of super reach (step S528). In the process of step S528, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined in step S528 that the variation pattern is the super reach (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect execution setting process for executing the specific effect (step S529).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S529 of FIG. 13 as the specific effect execution setting process. In the specific effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first refers to the specific effect execution determination table shown in FIG. Determine the presence or absence.

  FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a configuration example of the specific effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, different determination rates are set for “variable display results” for “execution performed” and “non-execution” for not performing specific production. There is. As shown in FIG. 15(A), the specific effect execution determination table in this embodiment is set such that the case where the specific effect is executed is more likely to be a big hit than the case where it is not executed. ing. When it is determined that "no execution" is performed without executing the specific effect, the specific effect is not executed and the super reach effect corresponding to each variation pattern of super reach A to C is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after executing the process of step S901, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the specific effect is executed in step S901, that is, whether or not the specific effect is executed (step S902). When the specific effect is executed (step S902; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution mode of the specific effect with reference to the specific effect execution mode determination table shown in FIG. 15B (step S903). The specific effect execution setting process ends. On the other hand, if there is no specific effect execution (step S902; No), the specific effect execution setting process ends as it is.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a configuration example of the specific effect execution mode determination table. In this embodiment, there are a “success effect” executed when the variable display result is “big hit” and a “failure effect” executed when the variable display result is “out”. The success or failure effect of the mode corresponding to the variation pattern is set at the determined rate. Specifically, in the case of the variation pattern of “super reach C (out)”, the failure effect of aspect C is performed. In this embodiment, a character C appears, operates to achieve a predetermined purpose, and displays that the predetermined purpose could not be achieved as a result of the effect. Further, for example, in the case of the variation pattern of “super reach A (big hit)”, the success effect of aspect A is performed. In this embodiment, the character A appears, operates to achieve a predetermined purpose, and displays that the predetermined purpose has been achieved as a result of the effect. As described above, in this embodiment, the character appears in a manner corresponding to the type of super reach. In the example shown in the figure, an example in which the success effect is always performed when the variable display result is “big hit” and the failure effect is always performed when the variable display result is “out” However, even if the variable display result is “out”, the success effect may be set. Further, even when the variable display result is "big hit", the failure effect may be set to be performed. According to this, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness. The mode of the specific effect is not limited to the case where different characters are displayed according to the type of super reach such as the character A and the character B, but the characters of the same mode are displayed, All or part of the color may be different. Further, although the character forms are the same, the motion for achieving the purpose may be different. Further, the types of objectives to be achieved may be different, and in addition, the objectives to be achieved and the operations performed to achieve them may be different.

  Note that, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which after determining whether or not to execute the specific effect in step S901 of FIG. 14, the execution mode is separately determined in the process of step S903, but in the process of step S901. You may decide at the same time. Note that, as described above, the specific effect in this embodiment is executed after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state (more specifically, the super reach), unlike the reach effect of the super reach. Although it is performed as a notice production, it may be performed as a reach production of super reach. In this case, the processes of steps S528 and S529 of FIG. 13 may not be executed. It is sufficient that the specific effect in the form corresponding to the type of super reach is executed as a part of the reach effect of super reach.

  Returning to FIG. 13, after performing any of the processes of step S529, step S523, and step S526, or when it is determined in step S528 that it is not the variation pattern of the super reach (step S528; No), the effect control CPU 120 Performs execution setting of other effects during variable display (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing a changing notice effect different from the specific effect may be performed. The fluctuating notice effect is a notice effect that notices the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" during the variable display of the decorative pattern executed corresponding to the special drawing game where the start condition is satisfied. Good.

  As the changing notice effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing when the variable display is started or during execution. The variable display result becomes a "big hit" by executing the effect of a predetermined mode including a part or all of the effect of the mode and the effect of the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A one-shot notification mode for immediately notifying (definitively notifying) of this may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit”, for example, settings may be made to execute the effect in a predetermined mode for bustling. More specifically, it suffices to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode, such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 lights up, or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

  After that, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special figure variation time effect control patterns prepared corresponding to, for example, the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command or the specific effect determined in step S529. And set it as the usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S532). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special figure variation time effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, The variation of the decorative design may be started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is the value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S534), and then the variable display start setting processing is ended.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display during effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. When the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 12 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like, whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed. (Step S801). CPU120 for production control updates the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S804). ). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step S804; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect, such as displaying a background image for the reach effect (step S805).

  After performing the process of step S805, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a specific effect period (step S806). The start of the specific effect period is the execution timing of the specific effect determined in the process of step S529 in FIG. 13, and the length of the effect period is determined by the specific effect determined in the process of step S529. It may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S531. When it is determined that it is the specific effect period (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control of the specific effect (step S807). As a result, the specific effect is executed as shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after execution of the process of step S807, or when it is determined that it is not the specific effect period (step S806; No) or when it is not the reach effect period (step S804; No), the effect control CPU 120 In addition, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, etc., in addition, control for executing the effect in the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern is performed (step S808), The production process during variable display is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed in step S801 (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol fixing command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S809). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S809; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and stands by.

  When the symbol determination command is received in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. In the variable display of the symbols, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) which is the display result (step S810). Then, a predetermined fixed time is set as the big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S811). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure winning waiting process (step S812), and ends the variable display effect effect process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, a description will be given of an elapse of time when the specific effect is executed and an example of an effect operation when the specific effect is executed. FIG. 17 shows a timing chart when the specific effect is executed. Specifically, FIG. 17(A) is a timing chart when the specific effect of the successful effect is executed, and FIG. 17(B) is a timing chart when the specific effect of the failed effect is executed. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, it is assumed that the super reach effect of super reach A is performed (that is, the specific effect of aspect A is performed).

  As shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, when the variable display is started (change start), the reach state is reached, and the reach effect of super reach is disclosed. Then, in the specific effect period, the specific effect is started, and first, as shown in FIG. 18A, after the door image CH and the character image CHa of the aspect A are displayed, as shown in FIG. 18B. An operation is performed in which the character indicated by the character image CHa of the aspect A hits the door image CH to open it. This informs the player that the goal to be achieved is the goal of "opening the door" (object notification in FIG. 17). It should be noted that the purpose notification is not limited to being performed by an image, but may be performed by voice or text. Alternatively, a combination of a plurality of these may be used. Furthermore, the degree of expectation may be different depending on which mode (image, voice, character, or combination thereof) of the purpose notification. Further, in the state of FIG. 18(A), the left and right decorative designs forming the reach state may be made transparent. In addition, the left and right decorative patterns may be operated (not required to be in a stopped state) so that the player can recognize that the variable display is being performed. Further, in a corner area of the image display device 5 or the like, a pattern having a size smaller than the decorative pattern may be displayed so that the variable display can be easily recognized. Even with the same type of super reach, there may be a plurality of timings at which the purpose notification is performed, and the type and mode of the effect to be executed may be different depending on which timing the purpose notification is performed. The chance up effect may be executed accordingly.

  Thus, after informing the player of the target to be achieved, the decorative pattern forming the reach state is made transparent, and as shown in FIG. 18C, the door image CH and the character image CHa of the mode A (production) (Display)). In the illustrated example, since the decorative pattern forming the reach state is "5", "5" as the middle pattern is displayed so as to be superimposed on the effect display. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18(D), an operation in which the character represented by the character image CHa of aspect A hits the door image CH to open it is performed, and the character image CHa is superimposed and displayed in accordance with this operation. The decorative pattern is also tapped on the door. In this way, since the same operation as the effect display that is displayed over the decorative pattern is performed, the content of the effect can be easily recognized and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Note that the left and right decorative designs may also be operated, or may be operated in the same manner as the middle design. Further, the operation may be different from the middle pattern. Then, when the operation shown in FIG. 18(D) is repeatedly performed and it is a successful effect (FIG. 17(A)), as shown in FIG. 18(E), the door shown in the door image CH is By releasing it, the player is informed that the effect result is a successful effect, and the decorative pattern that is transparently displayed becomes opaque. Then, as a variable display result, "big hit" is derived and displayed, and the variable display ends (variation stop).

  On the other hand, after the operation shown in FIG. 18D is repeatedly performed, in the case of a failure effect (FIG. 17B), as shown in FIG. The decorative pattern is once opaquely displayed. Then, it is transparently displayed again (decorative re-transmission of FIG. 17(B)), and as shown in FIG. 18(G), it is displayed that the production result is failure production (in FIG. 17(B)). Performance result notification). In the example shown in FIG. 18(G), the decorative pattern that is displayed in a superimposed manner moves in the direction opposite to the moving direction of the character image CHa of the aspect A of the effect display, and the character of the aspect A falls down. The action indicates that the door is not opened, that is, the goal is not achieved. Although the illustrated example shows an example in which the mode (color) of the displayed character changes, it does not have to change. After that, the decorative pattern that has been superimposed and displayed is erased from the screen (image display device 5), and as shown in FIG. 18(H), a decorative pattern that is not a pattern constituting the reach state is newly displayed and variable. As a display result, "disappearance" is derived and displayed, and the variable display ends (variation stop). In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern forming the reach state is only "5", but the reach state is achieved by two types of decorative patterns such as "5" and "6", for example. As described above, there may be a reach effect such as a so-called double reach (which may have three types of triple reach) in which a plurality of decorative patterns forming the reach state are provided. In this case, for example, "6" may be superposed after the decorative design of "5" forming the reach state is superposed to make a failure effect. According to this, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the failure effect is once executed. As shown in FIGS. 18(E) and 18(H), after the "big hit" or "off" screen is displayed, the specific effect is finished and the normal screen is displayed, which is the fixed variable display result. A decorative pattern is displayed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

(1) As the specific effect, the effect control CPU 120 may cause the variable display result to be a “big hit” after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state (more specifically, the super reach). A specific effect is executed as a notice effect for informing. Specifically, in the specific effect, as shown in FIGS. 18(A) and 18(B), a predetermined effect display is performed, and the decorative pattern forming the reach is displayed so as to be superimposed on the effect display. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18(C), the decorative pattern is displayed, for example, in a transparent manner so that the effect display can be visually recognized through the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(E), FIG. 18(F), or (H), the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner is made opaque, and it is informed whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. According to this, it is possible to enhance the relevance of the images displayed in a superimposed manner and improve the enjoyment of the game. In addition, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which after the decorative design is superimposed on the effect display in the transparent state, the superimposed decorative pattern is displayed in the non-transparent state. After this, the transmission and the non-transmission may be repeated until the non-transmission occurs, and the degree of the non-transmission may be gradually increased. Further, the degree of opacity may be gradually increased without repeating transmission and opacity.

(2) Further, as shown in FIG. 18D, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes the character shown by the character image CHa as an effect display in accordance with the operation of hitting the door image CH to open it. The decorative pattern displayed as shown also hits the door. According to this, since the operation related to the predetermined effect display is performed, it is easy to recognize the operation, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Further, although the effect display can be visually recognized by transmitting the decorative pattern superimposed on the effect display, the type of the decorative pattern is displayed in a recognizable state (for example, the decorative pattern frame is displayed without being transparent). It is necessary to do so, and no matter how much the decorative pattern is transmitted, it feels annoying, but with such a configuration, the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner performs the same operation according to the operation of the effect display. Therefore, it is possible to recognize them as a unit and reduce the annoyance. In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18D, an example in which the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner performs the same operation as the character as the effect display is shown. In the case of operation, the operation of the decorative design may be the same, such as performing only the up and down operation (not performing the left and right operation). Further, in the case where the effect display repeatedly stops and operates, the operation of the decorative pattern may be different from the operation of the effect display, and the player can be made aware that the effect display is operating. As long as this is done (in this case, it is only necessary to match the timing of stop and operation), the mode of operation does not matter. That is, the operation related to the predetermined effect display is a concept including not only the same operation as the effect display, but also a part of the same operation and an operation for recognizing the operation.

(3) Further, as shown in FIG. 18D, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes the character shown by the character image CHa as an effect display so as to hit the door image CH to open it. The decorative pattern displayed as shown also hits the door. That is, since the player moves from the front side to the back side and hits the door, the display area of the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner changes. As a result, not only up and down and left and right but also three-dimensional movements are performed, so that a variety of movement display can be abundant and amusement of the game can be improved.

(4) Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute either a success effect that achieves a predetermined purpose as a specific effect or a failure effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose, and performs a predetermined effect display. , By operating the display, the player can recognize the predetermined purpose to be achieved (as shown in FIG. 18A, the door image CH and the character image CHa are displayed, and FIG. ), after the character performs an operation of opening the door), the decorative pattern forming the reach is displayed in a superimposed manner on the effect display. According to this, the purpose to be achieved can be easily recognized, and the intention of the specific effect can be easily grasped.

(5) Further, in the case of a failure effect, the effect control CPU 120 causes the decorative pattern that is superimposed and displayed as shown in FIG. 18(G) to be the character image of the effect display mode A. It moves in the direction opposite to the moving direction of CHa, and then is erased from the screen (image display device 5). That is, it is erased in a mode different from the mode in which the normal decorative pattern is variably displayed on the screen. According to this, it is possible to give an impact to the player and improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and one described in the above-described embodiment can solve at least one problem in the conventional technology. It may have a partial structure.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18C, the decorative pattern is displayed so as to be superimposed on the entire character image CHa as the effect display, but this is an example. If only a part of the effect display is overlapped, it is not necessary to overlap so as to cover the entire effect display. According to this, a part of the contents of the effect display can be made easily visible, and the effect contents can be made easy to recognize and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the super-reach has a higher percentage of “big hits” than the normal reach, and the super-reach B has the super-reach B more than the super-reach C has. An example is shown in which the ratio of "big hits" is set to be high. May be set so that In this case, when the character of aspect A is displayed as the specific effect, the ratio of "probable variation big hit" when the successful effect is executed is high, and the overlapping symbols are "1" and "3". , “5”, and “7” are the “probable variation symbols”, which is high. Then, in such a setting, when the super reach A is executed (that is, when the character of the mode A is displayed as the effect display), the reach is made with the decorative pattern of "7", and the decoration of "7" is displayed. The rate of overlapping the symbols may be higher than that of the super reach B or C. That is, the types of the decorative patterns to be displayed in a superimposed manner may be different rates depending on the aspect of the effect display displayed in the specific effect. According to this, the aspect of the effect display can be easily grasped according to the type of the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the successful effect is executed, the example in which the decorative pattern transparently displayed at the timing when the player can recognize the successful effect is made non-transparent (see FIG. 17(A) and FIG. 18(E)), which are examples. The timing of making the decorative pattern transparently displayed non-transparent may be the timing at which the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. According to this, both in the case of successful production and in the case of failure production, since it becomes opaque when it finally stops changing, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by making it easy to recognize the content of the production display in the specific production. .. It should be noted that the timing of notifying the effect result indicating the success effect or the failure effect, the timing at which the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, and the timing at which the display result is opaque may all match.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the specific effect is a notice effect that transmits the decorative pattern constituting the reach and notifies whether or not it is a big hit, but this is an example. .. The specific effect is, for example, a display (for example, a display of "NEXT") indicating that the pseudo-relation is performed, or a display (for example, a display of "UP") indicating that the step-up is advanced to the next step. ) May be transmitted to notify whether or not the pseudo-repeating or step-up is performed. In this case as well, similar to the above-described specific effect, effect display is first performed (any one of aspect A to aspect C may be performed, and the ratio of successful effect may be different depending on the aspect), The suggestion display may be superimposed and displayed in a state of being transparent to the effect display. In the case of successful production, after making the suggestion display opaque, it is confirmed (notified) that pseudo-linking or step-up will be performed, and pseudo-linking or step-up may be performed. In the case, the suggestion display is made non-transparent and then re-transmitted, and it is sufficient that the pseudo-link and step-up are not performed (the specific effect may be ended as it is). According to this, it is possible to enhance the relevance of the images displayed in a superimposed manner and improve the enjoyment of the game. Further, since the effect display is first performed and then the suggestion display is superimposed and displayed in a state of being transparent to the effect display, the effect display can be easily recognized by the player, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the specific effect, an example is shown in which the decorative pattern is displayed transparently so that the effect display can be visually recognized through the decorative pattern to be displayed in a superimposed manner, but this is an example. .. Even if the decorative pattern to be displayed in a superimposed manner is not transmitted, for example, the decorative pattern is displayed so that the player has the same color as the effect display displayed on the back side, or the decorative pattern is displayed smaller than the effect display. For example, the visibility of the decorative pattern to be superimposed and displayed may be lowered so that the effect display can be visually recognized. It should be noted that the same applies to the case of notifying whether or not the pseudo-link and step-up will be performed.

  Further, in the specific effect in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the aspect of the character image displayed in the specific effect is different depending on which super-reach A to C is the super-reach has been shown. The timing at which the decorative pattern displayed in this manner is transparent may be different depending on the mode of the displayed character image. Further, it may be such that transparent and non-transparent are repeatedly performed, and in that case, the repeating speed may be different depending on the mode of the displayed character image. Further, the display size may be different between transparent and opaque, and the opaque display size may be different depending on the mode of the displayed character image. According to this, since the degree of visual recognition of the decorative pattern is changed according to the mode of the effect display, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  In the specific effect in the above-described embodiment, for example, after the character image of aspect C is displayed (the door image is also displayed), the effect image is changed to the character image of aspect A. The specific effect in which the content of the item changes to a mode with high expectation may be executed. According to this, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation even when the effect display with low expectation is performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the specific effect is performed within the reach effect period of super reach has been described, but this is an example. For example, it may be performed during a reach production period of super reach such as during a big hit game. Specifically, when it is performed during the big hit game, for example, the decorative pattern is variably displayed during the big hit game, and promoted from "non-probability strange big hit" to "probable variation big hit" according to the variable display result of the decoration symbol. In the big hit middle promotion effect, a specific effect may be executed. According to this, the range of production can be expanded and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the special drawing game using the first special map is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening, and the game that has passed (entering) the second starting winning opening. The special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of a sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special drawing game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball passes (enters). It may be one.

  In addition, in the said embodiment, although the aspect which variably displays several types of special symbols, such as a number or a symbol of 0-9, and displays and displays a display result was shown, the variable display 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, the special symbols that are not included in the changing plural kinds of special symbols may be displayed as a variable display result, and the special derivation display may not be displayed as a variable display result among the plural kinds of changing special symbols. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and it is possible to adopt a mode in which the variable display is executed using only one type of special symbol. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type 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 one special symbol may be finally displayed (lit), or a different symbol from the one special symbol may be finally displayed. May be The same applies to variable display of other symbols (eg, regular symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

For example, in the above, the “ratio” is not limited to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%, but is such as A:B=100%:0%. It is a concept that also includes relationships (that is, a concept that includes allocation such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). In addition, when the ratio of A is higher than that of B, it is a concept including a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.
Further, for example, 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 or absence of pseudo-relation, one change at the time of starting the change. Although an example of transmitting the pattern designation command 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 by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command before and after the reach such as presence/absence of pseudo-relation and presence/absence of sliding effect (so-called if not reach). 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. In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 notifies each of the two commands of the variation time, and the effect 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.

  In addition, 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 depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications are possible within the range not specified. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and encloses the game medium to score points based on the occurrence of a prize. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine to be given. For example, by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by the recorded information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in a game is given and the given game is given. 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 game area by using a score or a game score given by a prize for a game.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area provided in the game area, a variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and deriving and displaying the display result. This is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means. However, when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. A game is played by hitting the game ball enclosed in the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the hitting of the game ball, and the game score is awarded when the game ball wins the prize area provided in the game area. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds. Such a game machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value that can be used for adding game points is recorded, and a game recording medium. It may be provided with a game recording medium processing means for reading the record information recorded in the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion slot.

  Moreover, what is displayed in the variable display of the special symbol is only one type of deviating symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and the variable display is performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Good. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

  The program and data for implementing 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 execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Gaming board 3 ... Gaming machine frames 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... speaker 9 ... game effect lamp 11 ... main board 12 ... production control board 13 ... voice control board 14 ... lamp control board 15 ... relay board 20 ... ordinary pattern display 21 ... gate switch 22A, 22B ... start 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 (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information and includes variable display means for deriving a display result, and controls to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A predetermined image is provided with a notice effect execution unit capable of executing a notice effect that can be displayed by being transparent so that the different image can be visually recognized when it is displayed by being superimposed on the image different from the predetermined image ,
The advance notice effect includes a success effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is high, and a failure effect in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is lower than the success effect,
The notice effect executing means,
When performing the successful presentation, the predetermined image displayed by transmitting, to notify the direction outcome by continuous display in a manner that reduces the transparently degree,
When performing the failure effect, the predetermined image displayed by transmitting, after displaying in a manner to reduce the transparently degree, to terminate the informational display from the display by excessive re DoToru,
In the notice effect, the predetermined image can be displayed by being superimposed on an image different from the predetermined image, and the success effect or the failure effect is executed according to the aspect of the different image. The ratio is different,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The timing at which the predetermined image is transmitted and displayed is different depending on the aspect of the different image,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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