JP6714621B2 - 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 achieved. Then, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of advance notice effects that cause the player to expect the display result to be a specific display mode are executed.

As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that performs a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display and hides the displayed corresponding display in order to draw the player's attention to the variable display (for example, Patent Document 1). ..

JP, 2017-64384, A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, whether or not the corresponding display is hidden is unrelated to the degree of expectation, and there is a possibility that the effect of the effect cannot be enhanced and the enjoyment of the game is reduced. ..

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that variably displays and controls to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control for performing active display on the image display device 5),
Specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing a reach effect of super reach, etc.),
The particular display means, the case of displaying the specific display during the execution of the specific effect, in the case to hide the specific display during the execution of the specific effect, the ratio is controlled to the advantageous conditions can display the specific display differently der Ri (for example, effect control for CPU120 for executing the processing of step S529),
As a display pattern of the specific display, after hiding the specific display during execution of the specific effect, a first display pattern that continues non-display until the specific effect ends, and during execution of the specific effect. A second display pattern for displaying the specific display again after the specific display is hidden and before the specific effect ends,
The first display pattern has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the second display pattern,
The specific display means, it is possible to hide the specific display at any of a plurality of timing during the execution of the specific effect,
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on at which timing the specific display is hidden.
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production and enhance the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The specific display means is capable of changing the specific display being displayed during execution of the specific effect to a display mode of either a first mode or a second mode different from the first mode (for example, “ It can be changed to the display mode of "blue" or "red"),
When it is controlled to the advantageous state, it is changed to the second mode at a higher rate than the first mode (the display mode of "red" has a higher degree of expectation than the display mode of "blue"). ,
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With such a configuration, variations in the specific display can be increased and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The specific effect includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the first specific effect (for example, super reach A or super reach B).
The specific display means does not display the specific display at a higher rate during execution of the second specific effect than during execution of the first specific effect (for example, superreach B during execution of super reach A). Is more likely to be hidden than when is running),
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According to such a configuration, the variation of the production is increased and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (3) above,
The specific display means can change the specific display from a display state to a non-display state at any of a plurality of timings during execution of the specific effect (for example, immediately after the start of fluctuation, the first half of super reach, the middle stage of super reach, super reach). It changes to non-display at the timing such as the second half),
Control to the advantageous state at a different rate depending on at which timing the display state changes to the non-display state (for example, a higher expectation that a change to non-display at a later timing is a big hit).
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With such a configuration, the player's attention can be gathered at the timing of changing to the non-display state, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The specific display means can change the specific display to the non-display state at a first timing during execution of the specific effect, and at a second timing later than the first timing during execution of the specific effect. It is possible to change the specific display to the display state (for example, after changing to non-display in the first half of super reach, a change pattern for displaying the active display in the display mode of "blue" in the middle of super reach),
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With such a configuration, the player's attention can be gathered at the timing when the specific display changes, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
An action effect execution unit that executes an action effect that acts on the specific display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes an action effect) is further provided.
The action effect includes at least a first action effect and a second action effect different from the first action effect (for example, action effect A and action effect B).
The specific display means can change the display mode of the specific display at a higher rate when the first action effect is performed than when the second action effect is performed (for example, the action effect A is performed. If the display color of the active display is changed, the display ratio of the specific display is higher when the second effect effect is executed than when the first effect effect is executed. Can be changed to a non-display state (for example, when the action effect B is executed, the active display is highly hidden),
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According to such a configuration, the player's sense of expectation changes depending on the type of action effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (6) above,
Further comprising related display means for displaying a related display related to the specific display,
The related display means can display the related display regardless of whether or not the specific display is displayed (for example, in order to make it easier for a player to recognize an area where the active display is performed on the active display portion AHA). The pedestal is always displayed as a related display of
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According to such a configuration, since the specific display is emphasized by the related display, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
The specific display means is capable of changing the display mode of the specific display being displayed during execution of the specific effect, and changing the specific display being displayed from the display state to the non-display state,
When the display mode is changed and when it is changed to the non-display state, it is possible to execute the notification effect (for example, when the active display is changed from the display state to the non-display state, and the display color of the active display being displayed is When it changes, voice, light, vibration, message, etc. are also used to notify the effect of change).
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With such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize that the specific display has changed, and to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(9) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (8) above,
The specific display means suggests at least the normal mode (for example, “white”), the first specific mode (for example, “red”, etc.) having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the effect content for the specific display. And a second specific mode (for example, a production suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo-relational suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode)).
Further provided is a performance executing means capable of executing a performance of the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode (for example, a performance control CPU 120 for executing a special zone performance).
When the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is executed after the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode (for example, the effect of the suggested content is executed. 5 seconds later, the display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode.
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With such a configuration, variations in the specific display can be increased and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of the 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 flowchart showing an example of a special symbol 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. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of active display production execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a final change destination determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect production determination table. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production processing during variable indication. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when active display production is executed. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation operation in the case of displaying an active display by a 2nd special suggestion aspect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this 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. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball hitting launch device and is driven into it.

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. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and are 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, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols 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 variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols 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 "00" to "99", for example. ..

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 which 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. Then, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a 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.

In this way, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, or a special special figure using the second special symbol 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 respectively identified are variably displayed, and the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived (or simply referred to as “deriving”). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol is to end the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the decorative symbol in a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display). .. On the other hand, during the variable display 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, 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 It should be noted 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 attached 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 (e.g., 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 design is started, the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed until the fixed decorative design 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 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 number that is large to a symbol number that is small, 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 first hold display section 5HL and a second hold display section 5HR are arranged. The first reserved display unit 5HL displays the first special figure reserved storage number so that it can be specified. The first special figure hold storage number is a variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second hold display unit 5HR displays the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner. The second special figure reservation storage number is a variable display reservation number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display corresponding to the special figure game is held by the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting 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 winning a prize by starting. 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. When 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 big hit game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, an active display portion AHA is arranged which displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. The display on the active display portion AHA is referred to as an active display (also referred to as a variable display corresponding display, a display during digestion, or a current display) as a specific display. In the active display portion AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special drawing game using the first special drawing when the first start condition is satisfied, the first erased (digested) display on the first hold display portion 5HL is performed. 1 Active display is performed according to the hold display. Further, in the active display portion AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special drawing game using the second special drawing due to the establishment of the second start condition, it is erased (digested) in the second hold display portion 5HR. Active display according to the second hold display is performed. It should be noted that the first hold display or the second hold display and the active display may have the same color or pattern, for example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display or the second hold display. May be The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display may have different colors and patterns. Further, in the active display portion AHA in this embodiment, the pedestal is constantly displayed as a related display for making it easier for the player to recognize the area in which the active display is performed, and the active display is performed above the pedestal. Further, as will be described later in detail, the display mode of the active display may change to a display mode different from the display modes of the first hold display and the second hold display due to execution of the active display effect. In the active display effect, the display of the effect image on the active display portion AHA is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal state, thereby notifying the possibility of a “big hit” in the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied. To do. It should be noted that in this embodiment, an action effect that suggests (or agitates) that the display mode of the active display is changed is executed. In addition, in the active display effect in this embodiment (when changing the display mode), there are cases where the active display is changed from the display state to the non-display state and cases where the display color during the display state is changed. In addition, "when the specific display is not displayed" is a concept that includes not only the active display being hidden from the start to the end of the active display performance but also temporarily hiding during the active display performance. is there.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the first hold display section 5HL, the second hold display section 5HR, the special figure hold storage number can be specified at the top of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first reserved indicator 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner. The first special figure pending storage number is the number of memories for which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending. 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 region (first starting region) which 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 by the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. The tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the starting area (second starting area) second starting winning opening is formed.

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. 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 tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilted 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 can enter the game ball into the second start winning port even when it is in the normally open state, the game ball can enter more than 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, for example. As described above, the second starting winning opening as the second starting area is in an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and a normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed 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 start opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure reservation 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 starting 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 gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same or different from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific area 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 a prize 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 large winning opening which is in the open state in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball is opened to another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, 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 becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening. 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 referred to as "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 hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves 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 that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as the winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game ball that has entered one of the general winning openings has been 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 upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in a peripheral portion 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 resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor provided in the ball launch device and a touch ring (touch sensor).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. An upper plate (striking ball supply plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding (storing) 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 forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operating stick). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation with a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). It may be configured as follows. It suffices that a trigger sensor 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 includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in 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 two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate main 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 an operation action of the player 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 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 normal symbol is executed on the normal 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, for example, that the previous universal figure game is finished. 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 that is the general figure change time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped (displayed). At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol for a regular symbol". On the other hand, as the fixed ordinary symbol, for example, if a regular symbol other than the regular symbol, such as a number or a symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the regular symbol is “ordinary symbol loss”. Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the expansion and opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip that constitutes the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilted position is performed. When a predetermined time elapses, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed through (entered) the first starting 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 through (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. After that, 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, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

In the special drawing 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 fixed special symbol, the result is a "big hit" as a specific display result, 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 larger 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), 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 according to 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 the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the 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 symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a 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, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The special winning opening is opened in the period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses 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) advantageous to 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 special award winning entrance door whose big award winning mouth is opened 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 setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to 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 special winning symbol, the special opening winning jackpot of the special variable winning ball device 7 in the big opening gaming state (normal opening big hitting state) as the normal opening round specific game state that is controlled after the big winning symbol is derived. 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 (9, for example) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to 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. In the big-hit gaming state (short-term open big-hit state) as a specific game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is used in each round. The upper limit time (upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened by the special winning opening door) for changing to the first state that is advantageous to the player is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state (for example, 0 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-term open jackpot state, the number of rounds executed may be the second round number (eg, “2”) smaller than the first round number in the normal open jackpot state (eg, “15”).

In such a short-term open big hit state, if a game ball wins the special winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of payout balls (prize balls) can be obtained. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.1 second 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 the 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 the big hit game 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) that the special winning opening is in the open state 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 in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the special winning opening in each round is changed from the first period in the normal open round specific game state. 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 less 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, in the special variable winning ball device 7, a variable winning operation for changing the special winning opening to the first state (opening state) advantageous to the player is performed. 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 in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in response to the start of one of the special figure games. Then, from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern 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 fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative patterns are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. 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.) The decoration pattern display area (for example, "medium" decoration) that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decoration pattern (for example, the decoration pattern indicating the alphanumeric characters "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", "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 pattern is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern, a performance effect different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. The production operation such as the display of the character image, the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach production display (or simply reach production). 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-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like 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 super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit expectation degree) becomes higher than when the reach mode of 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 informing 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 of “slip” or “pseudo-relation” is executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side may be determined. Note 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 the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the temporary design display area is displayed. By changing the decorative design again in the decorative design display area (for example, one or both of the "left" decorative design display area 5L and the "right" decorative design 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", after 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 which is the variable display result is derived and displayed, a predetermined number is displayed. By performing the variable display for the decorative pattern again, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and the decorative pattern forming the non-reach combination is not stopped and the stop display 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. Until 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 for changing the decorative pattern 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 the "Left", "Middle", and "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 continuous", in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo continuous chance eyes The decorative pattern forming the is temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. After that, the pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of "pseudo-repeated", the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once because the pseudo-repeated 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 changes (re-changes) in the variable display effect of "pseudo-continuous" may be set to be greater than 1 to 3 times, such as 4 times or 5 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", "end of development opportunity eye", "slip after opportunity eye stop" Various effect operations such as the above may be executed. Here, in the variable display production of "development opportunity eye", 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 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 constituting 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.

Further, 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 and 5R are displayed. The effect display for deriving and displaying the decorative pattern of a predetermined combination as the development opportunity item as the fixed decorative pattern is performed. In the variable display effect of "slip after stop of chance", 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) to be the pseudo consecutive chance, Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo-run" in which the decorative design is changed again in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative design is changed again in part of the decorative design 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" and "pseudo-relation" during the variable display of the decorative pattern, 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 that is different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern such as lighting, and 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 production 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, and 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 presentation operation as the notice production may be one that does not cause a change in the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol depending on whether or not it is executed.

In the notice production of "step-up display", during the variable display of the decorative design, 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 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 together with such effect display, for example, effect operations are performed by causing the movable member for effect to operate in a plurality of types of operation methods in a predetermined order. You may make it perform the production|generation operation which changes in multiple steps (step-up).

A noticeable effect that can be stepped up in this way is a special symbol or decorative symbol that is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize hole or the second start prize hole). Is a type of notice production executed during variable display of, and is also called step-up notice production in which the form of notice (display contents, sound, lamp, movable contents, etc.) changes in multiple steps (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", that a specific reach production will be executed, from "non-probability variation big hit" to "probability variation big hit" 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 times of change (the number of steps). 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. The change (step-up) of the form of the advance notice may be that different character images are displayed in order, or the step-up is performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. In other words, any means that can be recognized by the player as a means of giving advance notice (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) can be recognized as being changed stepwise.

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

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-miss combination may be displayed in a stopped state. 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 Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without reaching effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination among a plurality of kinds of big hit combinations ("non-probable variation big hit combination" Also referred to as “)” is displayed as a stop. 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 5 is “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 as long as it is displayed in a stopped manner in line on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Ordinary symbols having symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that make up the normal jackpot combination are called regular symbols (also referred to as “non-probable 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 called a variable display mode (also called “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also called “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, 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 turning on the power). 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 special design, among the special designs that are normally open round big hit designs, when the probability variation big hit design such as the special design showing the number "7" is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative design has reached the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "normal" is executed or the reach effect is not executed, a predetermined combination of a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is determined. The fixed decorative design that is a combination of probability variation big hits may be stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative design that is a combination of the probability jackpots is, for example, the design number variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. ~ 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 as long as it is displayed in a stopped manner in line on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Decorative symbols having odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" that form 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 figure 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 pattern 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 figure game is a "big hit" variable display result. 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 fluctuation 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. 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 fall present" decision is made to end the probability variation control in the probability variation fall lottery executed each 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 making the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display 20 (the ordinary figure variation time) shorter than that in the normal state, or the variation of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary figure 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 ordinary 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 control for making the tilt control time for performing longer than in the normal state and 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 also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start 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 starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure on 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 gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a time saving state or a high base state. Further, 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 saving probability variation state in order to distinguish it from the highly accurate 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) is sometimes referred to as a no time saving certainty variation state in order to distinguish it 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 game state that is advantageous to the player and different from the jackpot game state is also called a special game 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 be 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-term 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 becoming the reach state. At some 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 drawing 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 in the case where 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 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 probability variation control may be performed together with the time saving control.

As a confirmed 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 game state before the "small hit". However, when the special figure game with the variable display result of "small hit" is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special game state has reached a predetermined number, after the small hit game state ends, 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 opened, 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 design is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative design and the special winning design is opened is that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probable" Only when the short-term open jackpot state is controlled based on this. Therefore, the fixed decorative pattern constituting the opening chance eye corresponds to be 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 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 fixed decorative pattern is the non-probable variation big hit combination or the probability variation 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" in each decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R is changed again in the state that the same decorative pattern is complete, and a decorative pattern (probably variable pattern) that will be a combination of certain odds and big jackpots, 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 usually changed after re-changing the ornamental pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed. The re-lottery winning selection effect is displayed in which the is displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability variation", as the re-lottery effect, the ornamental symbols that are displayed as the probabilistic stop jackpot are changed again after the decorative pattern that has been temporarily stopped and displayed is changed again. The re-lottery winning effect may be executed in which the symbols are stopped and displayed, or the re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

After the fixed decorative pattern that is usually a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one round ends in the big hit game state at the start of the big hit game state or during the round in the big hit game state During the big hit, which is a definite change notification production of whether to control to the definite change state in 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. The 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, which is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state, is sometimes called “ending promotion production”.

In the big hit middle promotion effect, even if the fixed decorative pattern is usually a big hit combination, there is a big success success promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion where the game state is a probable change state, and that there is no promotion that is a probable change state. There is a big hit mid-promotion failure notice to inform. For example, in the big hit mid-elevation effect, 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 inform the player of the presence or absence of promotion in the probable state so that the player can recognize the promotion.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, a production 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, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly intended for setting a random number used in a special drawing 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 also has a function of outputting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs the lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) that constitutes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of the predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol indicator 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20 by controlling the lighting/lighting/coloring of the normal symbol indicator 20. It also has a control function.

The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives 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 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board 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, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 effects all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, 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 or the like. It is provided with a function for 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, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main substrate 11. The gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as what is called a sensor. Anything you have is acceptable. Further, on the main substrate 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 program for game control 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 processing for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. The transmission operation for 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, so that a part of various random number values can be obtained. 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 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data that configures 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 by 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. Table data etc. 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 design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and also the variable 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 jackpot 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, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). It In particular, at least 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, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. Such a RAM 102 is provided with 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 of 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 to execute the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121 for fixed data, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 for temporary storage, and the effect control CPU 120 stores in the RAM 122. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation 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 production control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

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, wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected 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 to control 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, a plurality of determination tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data that configures a determination table, pattern data that configures various production 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 composed of data or the like indicating the content of control corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress 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 the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result. , Variable display operation of decorative design, reach effect, effect display operation in re-lottery effect, etc., 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 indicating the control contents of the effect operation that 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 according to 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 time effect control pattern) based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, for example, when 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 receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM to develop the image data. Further, in the voice control board 13 that has received 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 production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any one of the production control process timer determination values, and if it matches, the production 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. Also, the 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 the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the loop processing is started. 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 perform 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 is output (step). S13).

Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After that, 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, opening/closing operation setting 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 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 processing, one of the output ports included in the I/O 105 is output to the effect control board 12 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. 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 becomes 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. Also, the 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 the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the loop processing is started. 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 perform 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 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. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, starting information, and probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, is 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 setting 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 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 processing, one of the output ports included in the I/O 105 is output to the effect control board 12 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. 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 becomes 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 number of reserved special memories for the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the 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 has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes). Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is on ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure hold storage number, which is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” is set as the upper limit storage number) (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 mouth 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 reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory number 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. The second reserved memory 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 satisfied. 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 process 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 among 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 the 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 or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of, for example, "1" to "65535". 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 "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 for determining 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 number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting mouth 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. 6A, while the starting mouth buffer value is set. 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) has a game ball passing through (entering) a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A to generate a starting winning (first starting winning). However, the pending data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) which has not been started is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning number in the first starting winning opening (the order in which the game balls are detected) with the holding number, and sets the first starting condition for the passage (entry) of the game balls. 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., as the reserved data, and the stored number is a 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 pending, 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 the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 6B, 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 been started yet (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 number into the second starting winning opening (detection order of the game ball) with the holding number, and sets the second starting condition in 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 as the pending data, and the number thereof is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, “4”) is stored. 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 suspended, 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.

It should be noted that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize hole and the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the game ball passing (entry) the first start prize hole. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start prize may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, starting port data indicating which of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port the game ball has passed (entered) is included in the holding information and may be stored in association with the holding 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 opening buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting opening winning award 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 a first start opening winning a prize 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 starting mouth winning 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 satisfied .. The start mouth winning designation command thus set 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 for transmitting either the first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the number of the second reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number is performed (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 instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a 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 the starting winning of the effective game ball, the processing based on the detection of the 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. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “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. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the special symbol decision 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 variation 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 or not 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 to determine 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 is performed by using 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. 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". This special symbol fluctuation processing, the processing which does the setting in order to change the special design in 1st special design display 4A and 2nd special design display 4B, and the elapsed time after that special design starts fluctuation It includes the process of measuring. For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value that 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 which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). 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". In addition, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The big hit opening preprocessing of 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 in accordance with whether the jackpot 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 becomes the maximum number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening of the mouth to "15 times", it is sufficient to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type corresponds to "probability", 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 becomes the maximum number of times to execute the round. By setting “15 times” to, it is sufficient to set the short-term open big hit state. 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 after the big winning opening is opened and 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 returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, 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 determines whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening maximum value, and has reached the maximum winning opening maximum value. In this case, a process for making settings for transmitting the big hit end designation command is included. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the maximum winning opening maximum number, the special process flag is updated to "5". 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 is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state 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". This 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 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 to return 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. 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 the small hitting end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effecting 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 second special figure reservation storages other than "0" is determined 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 by being stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Following the process of step S232, the second special figure pending storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure pending storage number, and the second special figure pending storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure pending storage number, for example. 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). Further, in the process of step S233, the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter in the RAM 102 may be updated by subtracting one. At this time, the value of the variable special map designation buffer, which is the value stored in 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 1st special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game which uses the 1st special figure with 1st special design indicator 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". 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 winnings have occurred. In this case, a table that stores data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated is provided, 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 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 S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored by being stored in, for example, 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, for example, 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 entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, 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 so as to be subtracted by one. At this time, the fluctuation special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After performing either of the processing of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for deciding whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is a "big hit" or "miss", it changes. 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 the 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 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state), or the certainty changed state (high certainty state). The numerical value (determined value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display result 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 certainty changed 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 number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a "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 times 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 to 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 is played. 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 in 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 determination 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 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, In the case where the variable display result is determined based on the satisfaction of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result is displayed. The proportion determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state as "small hit" can be made different.

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, so for example, a time saving state (low accurate high base state) or a certain variation 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 a state (high-accurate high-base state), frequent occurrence of a small hitting game state in which 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 special figure display result of "small hit". Good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than 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, the proportion determined to be controlled to the small hitting gaming state becomes lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the probability changing state without time saving is set. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result determination table may be referenced to determine the special figure display result.

Subsequent to the process 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 as “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 using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as the special figure game 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 the probability 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 "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 value MR2 when it is determined to control the jackpot game state by setting the special figure display result to “jack”. This is a table 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). Depending on whether it is a special drawing game by the special symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type is plural such as "indeterminate change", "probable change", and "probability". It is assigned to the jackpot type.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, the allocation of the determined value to the jackpot type of “probability” is different depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the variation special map is the first special figure, the determination 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 a second special map, the determined value is not assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on 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 Thus, it is possible to make the jackpot type "probably" determined differently. In particular, 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 starting winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent short-term open big hit state 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 figure, the determined value in the predetermined range different from the case where the variation special figure 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 of “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. 7, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number value MR2 stored in the variation random number buffer is set to “uncertain change”, Depending on which of the determination values assigned to the jackpot types “probability change” and “probability”, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (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 that is more advantageous to the player than the gaming state. Whether or not to control is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. In accordance with 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). When it is determined that the "small hit" is made (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S247).

When it is determined that it is not a "small hit" in step S246 (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes of steps S245 and S247, whether to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state Predetermined result of whether or not, further, corresponding to the determination result of the big hit type in the case of a big hit gaming state, set a definite special symbol (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, the special symbol display result is a “miss” symbol, which corresponds to the predetermined design result and becomes a lost symbol. 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. Further, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" in step S241, "3", "5", "7" which are big hit symbols are obtained according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. "One of the special symbols indicating the number" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to 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. Further, in accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is "probable variation", a special symbol showing the number "7" which is a probable variation jackpot symbol in the normally open round jackpot symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol. Depending on the result of the determination that the jackpot type is "actual", the special symbol indicating the number "5" which is a 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 demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting processing. 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 changes 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 for the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4-3 are set. The allocations are different. This makes it 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 determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, 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. No determination value is assigned to the change pattern PB4-2, the change pattern PB4-2, and the change 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 a 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 the normal state, the probable variation state, or the time saving state. Alternatively, the determined value may be assigned to different fluctuation patterns. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined according to which of a plurality of types the gaming state is. In this embodiment, more determination values are assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1 indicating the normal reach variation pattern when the jackpot type is “indeterminate variation” than when the jackpot type is “indeterminate 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”, so that the player can hold expectations. The interest can be improved. In addition, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A illustrated in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern PB4-2 performing the reach effect of the super reach B is more preferable than the variation pattern PB4-1 performing the reach effect of the super reach C. More determination 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 the 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 number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern 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 by 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, it is possible to change the ratio determined for the same variation pattern depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time-saving state. The loss variation pattern determination table 132C has a portion in which different variation patterns are assigned determination values depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction 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 than the determination value assigned to the variation pattern performing the reach effect of super reach. Values are assigned to non-reach fluctuation patterns. Therefore, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the degree of 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 higher than that of the variation pattern PB2-1 for performing the reach effect of the super reach C. The variation pattern PB2-2 for performing the variation pattern PB2-3 for performing the reach effect of the super reach A is longer 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 fluctuation 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 interest of the game.

After performing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 10, the use table is based on, for example, numerical value 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 by the second special symbol display device 4B using the second special symbol based on the satisfaction of the second starting condition, By using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3, which is updated by a common random counter or the like and used for determining the fluctuation pattern, the common processing module can determine the fluctuation pattern into any of a plurality of types.

When the big hit flag is on, the 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 of setting the special figure display result to “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 value MR3 is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine a variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding 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 set to 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 in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special character in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special character designation buffer value. The setting for starting the fluctuation 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 a 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 (starting address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is provided in 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 fluctuation 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 in 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, and 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 for designating 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 finished, the main board 11 sends a game state designation command to the effect control board 12, 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 the CTC (counter/timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. After that, 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, for example, the CTC register setting. 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 board 11 via the relay board 15 receives a control signal to be a production control command. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. 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 receiving 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 production control process processing, for example, a production 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 production model. With respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices such as the drive operation in (1), determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed in accordance with 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 effect control process processing. 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 of 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 of 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 the variable display and other various production operations, it includes a process for determining a fixed decorative pattern and various production control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of the display result, and the like. Further, the variable display start setting process of step S171 includes a process of setting to execute the active display effect. The active display effect in this embodiment is executed with a variable display that is in the reach state (more specifically, super reach), and is a notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. is there. Specifically, the active display effect in this embodiment is an effect in which the display color of the active display is changed from the normal mode “white” to the modes “blue”, “red”, “non-display”. As for the final display mode, there is a high expectation that it will be the "big hit" when it is "non-display", followed by "red", then "blue", and "white" without change is the most expected The degree is low. In other words, the active display effect is an effect in which the display mode of the active display is changed to any of a plurality of stages according to the degree of expectation. It should be noted that there are cases where the change is made over the steps, cases where the step is changed, and the like. In addition, in this embodiment, the expectation of a “big hit” is higher when the super reach A is executed than when the super reach B is executed, and the case where the super reach B is executed is higher. However, since the expectation of being a “big hit” is set higher than when Super Reach C is executed, when Super Reach A is executed, it is more than when Super Reach B or C is executed. The ratio of the active display being “non-display” is high. Further, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the active display changes in the active display effect (when the active display changes from the display state to the non-display state and when the display color of the active display being displayed changes). ), a notification effect of notifying the change is also executed by voice, light, vibration, message, or the like.

Further, in the active display effect in this embodiment, as the timing of changing the active display of the display mode of "white" displayed at the start of fluctuation, immediately after the start of fluctuation, the first half of super reach, the middle stage of super reach, the second half of super reach, Such change timings are set in advance, and which of the respective change timings is prepared in advance as a plurality of change patterns including the number of changes. Then, one of the plurality of change patterns is determined in accordance with the variable display result (a pattern without change is also included). That is, the display mode and the change pattern, which are the final change destinations, are determined by setting the execution of the active display effect. In addition, in the variable display setting process in this embodiment, execution setting of an action effect that suggests (or agitates) that the display mode of the active display changes is also performed. It should be noted that, in the action effect in this embodiment, there may be a case where the effect action of the gaze that does not change the display mode of the active display when executed is performed.

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 resulting in the variable display result of the decorative design is completely stopped and displayed. If the fixed decorative pattern 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 elapses, 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". Further, in the effect display during variable display in this embodiment, the active display effect and the effect effect are executed in accordance with the change pattern determined in the variable display start setting process in step S171. Further, when the active display changes from the display state to the non-display state and when the display color of the active display being displayed changes, a notification effect for notifying the change is also executed.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning wait 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 set to a value corresponding to the effect processing in 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 hit mid effect production process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" which is a value corresponding to the small hit end production in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. ..

The small hit completion production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hitting end 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 displays an effect image based on the setting contents 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 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 mid-hit effect process in 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 contents in the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents 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 sounds or sound effects 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 this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and causes an effect image based on the setting contents to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting game commands (decorative signals) to the lamp control board 14 for game effect lamps 9 and decorations 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 process illustrated 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 is the final stop symbol 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 that is 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 is determined. For example, by referring to the symbol determination table, the left fixed 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 fixed 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. Thus, the right fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative design display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative designs. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative pattern is different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Then, the numerical value indicating the random value for determining the medium fixed symbol which is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and the predetermined medium fixed 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 of the fixed decorative design in the display area of the image display device 5. 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 the 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, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the left/right fixed symbols updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and the predetermined right/left fixed previously 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, 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 of the fixed decorative symbol are the same. Determine the decorative pattern of. Further, by extracting 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, and by referring to a predetermined medium-determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Of the fixed decorative patterns, the medium fixed decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, in the case where the fixed decorative design becomes a big hit combination, for example, when 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. By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design, the fixed decorative design may be a reach combination instead of a big hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, a 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 to be 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 an "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 forming the big hit combination 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 is extracted, and subsequently, a predetermined jackpot confirmed symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination 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 design. At this time, depending on whether the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probable change", whether or not promotion effect during the big hit, and the like, a different decorative pattern may be determined as a fixed decorative pattern. Good.

As a specific example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", any one of a 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. If the jackpot type is “probable variation”, one of the regular symbols or the probable variation symbols is selected from a plurality of types of regular symbols, and a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a definite variation jackpot combination is formed. You can decide to. At this time, when it is determined to be a fixed decorative pattern of the non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled in the re-lottery effect in the variable display is not given, and it is executed corresponding to the big hit game state. It is only necessary to be informed that the control is performed in the probable state by means of promotion performance during a big hit. On the other hand, when the fixed decorative pattern of the probability variation big hit combination is determined, in the re-lottery effect that is variably displayed or without executing the re-lottery effect, the 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 a 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 super reach (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes active display effect execution setting processing for executing active display effect (step S529).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S529 of FIG. 13 as the active display effect execution setting process. In the active display effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final display mode in the active display effect by referring to the final change destination determination table shown in FIG. 15 (step S901). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the final change destination determination table shown in FIG. The final display mode in the display (how many stages are changed when the active display effect is executed) is determined.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the final change destination determination table. As shown in FIG. 15, when the variable display result is "big hit (probable change/non-probable change)", the final display mode has the highest determination rate of "non-display", and then the determination of "red". The ratio is high, followed by “blue” and “white”. The "non-display" display mode means that the active display being displayed is erased to make it difficult for the player to see, the display color is the same as the background color, and the display size is extremely small. It is included to display. Further, not the entire active display but a part may be hidden. Also, when the variable display result is “miss (super reach)” in which the variation pattern includes the super reach effect, as the final display stage, the determination ratio of “white” is highest, then “blue”, and then The determination rate is set so that “red” and “hidden” are the lowest. As described above, when the display mode is “non-display”, the possibility of being a “big hit” is set to be high, so that the player can pay attention to the display mode of the active display. it can. Note that, for example, when the variable display result is “miss (super reach)”, the determination ratio may be set so as not to be the “non-display” display mode. Further, even when the variable display result is “big hit (probable change/non-probable change)”, the determination rate may be different depending on whether it is the probable-change big hit or the non-probable-change big hit. Regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit (probable/non-probable change)” or “miss (super reach)”, the determination rate may be different depending on the type of super reach. Further, there may be types of super reach that are not "hidden". In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit (probability change/non-probability change)”, the final display mode is set such that the determination rate of “non-display” is set to be the highest. On the contrary, the expectation next to “white” may be set.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the super reach A is executed, the degree of expectation of a “big hit” is higher than when the super reach B is executed, and the super reach B is executed. Since the expectation of being a "big hit" is set higher when the super reach C is executed, the super reach B or C is executed when the super reach A is executed. The ratio of the active display being “non-display” is higher than that in the case of being displayed. Therefore, in this case, the timing of change to "non-display" is during execution of super-reach so that the player can clearly recognize "non-display" according to the type of super-reach. You can According to this, when the super reach A is being executed, the display mode of the active display is often “non-display” more than during the execution of the super reach B. Can be improved.

Returning to FIG. 14, after executing the process of step S901, the effect control CPU 120 determines a change pattern as an active display effect pattern based on the final change destination determined in the process of step S901 (step S902). In the process of step S902, the change pattern in the active display effect is determined with reference to the change pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. The change pattern is a change pattern such as when to change to the final change destination determined in step S901, at which timing such as immediately after the start of change, in the first half of super reach, in the middle of super reach, in the second half of super reach. There is something that indicates. The timing of the first half, the middle stage, and the second half of the super reach may be preset by a timer according to the type of super reach (that is, the timing may be temporal), or the timing according to the progress of the production. (For example, the period from the start of the super reach to the start of the battle effect is the first half, the period during the battle effect is the middle stage, and the execution timing is determined by lottery from the period). In this embodiment, the degree of expectation of a "big hit" varies depending on which change pattern changes the display mode of the active display.

FIG. 16A is a change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final change destination is “white”. As shown in FIG. 16A, when the final change destination is “white”, the change pattern of the change pattern PT4-1-01 (change number “0”) that does not change while the active display remains “white”, the super pattern After becoming "non-display" in the middle of reach, it changes to "white" in the latter half of super reach. Change pattern of PT4-1-02 (change number "1"), once in the first half of super reach. The change pattern of the change pattern PT4-1-03 (change number “1”) that returns to “white” in the middle of the super reach after “display” is set at the determined rate. In addition to this, a change pattern may be set such that the display mode once changes to “red” or “blue” and then returns to “white” (hereinafter, FIG. 16(B) to (C), Also in FIG. 17). Further, in this embodiment, when the final change destination is “white”, the change made by the change pattern that is once “non-display” is “big hit” rather than the change pattern that remains “white”. The determined ratio is set so that the ratio of becomes higher. Therefore, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation that the active display becomes “non-display” (the same applies to FIGS. 16B to 16C and FIG. 17 below). It should be noted that the timing of re-display after being hidden once is the same as the timing when the display mode is changed in the active display effect, but only the timing of re-display is a different timing. You may do it. Further, for example, after being hidden in the first half of the super reach, it may be hidden in the middle part of the super reach and redisplayed in the latter half. According to this, the range of effects can be widened and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. In addition, for example, the later the non-display timing is delayed, the lower the re-display ratio may be. It may be possible to lower the ratio). Further, when it is displayed again after being hidden, the active display is displayed in a mode unique to the display such as a character mode or a mode in which the background appears transparent. You may do it. In addition, the active display being displayed is re-displayed, for example, by displaying an active display with a "non-display" message added or displaying a "non-display" telop on the image display device 5. That is, the player may be able to recognize that it has been hidden.

FIG. 16B is a change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final change destination is “blue”. As shown in FIG. 16B, as a change pattern, PT4-2-01 (display stage change count “1”) in which the active display displayed in “white” at the start of change becomes “blue” immediately after, PT4-2-02 to 04 (change number "1") that changes from "white" to "blue" in any of the first half of super-reach to the second half of super-reach. The change pattern of PT4-2-05 to 07 (number of changes “2”) is set at the illustrated determination rate. In this embodiment, as the change timing to the display mode of the final change destination is later, the proportion of the "big hit" is higher, so that the player can pay attention to the change timing (hereinafter, FIG. 16). (C) and FIG. 17 as well). Note that, conversely, the faster the change timing to the display mode of the final change destination, the higher the proportion of “big hit” may be. Further, in the present embodiment, when the final change destination is “blue”, the change made by the change pattern which is once “non-display” is better than the change pattern which does not change as it is after changing to “blue”. The determination rate is set so that the rate of “big hit” is high. Therefore, it is possible to improve the expectation that the active display is “non-display”.

FIG. 16C is a change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final change destination is “red”. As shown in FIG. 16C, as the change pattern, PT4-3-01 (display stage change count "1") in which the active display displayed in "white" at the start of change becomes "red" immediately after, PT4-3-02 to 04 (change number "1") that changes from "white" to "red" in any of the first half of super-reach to the second half of super-reach, and the active display that is displayed in "white" when the fluctuation starts Immediately after it becomes "blue", PT4-3-05-07 (change number "2") that changes from "blue" to "red" in any of the first half of super reach to the second half of super reach, and at the start of fluctuation PT4-3-08-10 (the number of changes "2") changes the active display displayed in "white" to "blue" in the first half of super-reach or in the middle of super-reach ), and the change pattern of PT4-3-13 to 13 (the number of changes “2” or “3”) that is temporarily “not displayed” in the first half of super reach or in the middle of super reach is set at the determined rate. .. In this embodiment, as a gradual change to the display mode of the final change destination (a gradual change in which the degree of expectation is improved and does not include a change in which the degree of expectation is decreased), the more the number of changes (the plural Since the proportion of “big hits” increases as the level changes (), the player's attention can be paid to the number of changes (hereinafter, the same applies to FIG. 17). Note that, conversely, the smaller the number of changes to the display mode of the final change destination, the higher the proportion of “big hit” may be. Further, in this embodiment, when the final change destination is “red”, it is more preferable that the change is made by the change pattern that is “non-display” than the change pattern that does not change after changing to “red”. The determined proportion is set so that the proportion of "big hits" is high. Therefore, it is possible to improve the expectation that the active display is “non-display”.

FIG. 17 is a change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final change destination is “non-display”. As shown in FIG. 17, as a change pattern, PT4-4-01 (display stage change count “1”) in which the active display displayed in “white” at the start of change immediately becomes “non-display”, and super reach PT4-4-02-04 (change number "1") that changes from "white" to "non-display" in any of the first half to the latter half of super reach, and the active display that is displayed in "white" immediately after the start of fluctuation PT4-4-05-07 (change number "2") that changes from "blue" to "non-display" in any of the first half of super-reach to the second half of super-reach, After the active display displayed in “white” immediately becomes “red” and then changes from “red” to “hidden” in any one of the first half of super reach to the second half of super reach PT4-4-08-10( The number of changes "2") and the active display that was displayed in "white" at the start of fluctuations changed to "blue" in the first half of super-reach or in the middle of super-reach, and then changed to "red" in the middle of super-reach or the second half of super-reach. 4-11 to 13 (the number of changes is “2”) and the active display that is displayed in “white” at the start of fluctuation is “red” in the first half of super-reach or the middle of super-reach, and “non-display” in the middle of super-reach or the second half of super-reach. PT4-4-14 to 16 (change number "2") that changes to "display", "blue" in the first half of super-reach, "red" in the middle of super-reach, and "non-display" in the second half of super-reach PT4-4-17 (change number “3”) and PT4-4-18 to 22 (change number “3” or “4”) which is once “not displayed” immediately after the start of fluctuation to in the middle of super reach. Change patterns are set at the illustrated determination rates. In the example shown in the figure, an example in which there is a pattern that changes to the "non-display" display mode immediately after the start of fluctuation is shown. However, the pattern does not change to the "non-display" display mode immediately after the start of fluctuation. Good. According to this, the change to “non-display” can be emphasized by always displaying the active display immediately after the start of the change. In addition to this, a timing of changing to "non-display" may be prepared before the development of super reach. Further, in addition to the patterns shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, for example, there may be a timing that changes only to “blue” or “red” or a timing that changes to “non-display”.

Returning to FIG. 14, after determining the change pattern in the process of step S902, the effect control CPU 120 determines the mode of the effect effect to be executed (step S903), and ends the active display effect execution setting process. Specifically, in the process of step S903, it is determined according to the action effect determination table shown in FIGS. 18A to 18D that either the action effect A or the action effect B or the effect effect is not executed.

18A to 18D are diagrams showing a configuration example of the action effect determination table. The action effect in this embodiment is an effect that suggests (or agitates) that the display mode of the active display changes, and as shown in the figure, the action effect of displaying the character image and changing the display mode of the active display. A (see FIG. 20(B)) and action effect B (see FIG. 20(D)) for changing the display mode of the active display after blackout display are prepared in advance. In addition to this, for example, if the character punches, the display mode of the active display changes, and if the character kicks, the display mode of the active display does not change. It may be done.

FIG. 18A is a table that is referred to when the display mode of the active display changes from “white” to “blue”, and the action effect A and the action effect B match the timing at which the active display changes. It is set to be determined at the determined rate at each timing. FIG. 18B is a table that is referred to when the display mode of the active display changes from “white” to “red” or “blue” to “red”, and the action effect A and the action effect B are shown. , Is set to be determined at the determination rate shown at each timing corresponding to the timing at which the active display changes. FIG. 18C is a table referred to when the display mode of the active display changes from “white” to “non-display”, “blue” to “non-display”, and “red” to “non-display”. The action effect A and the action effect B are set to be determined at the determination rate shown in the drawing at each timing that matches the timing at which the active display changes. As shown in the figure, when the display mode of the active display is “non-display”, the proportion of the effect display of the type of the operation effect B determined by the display mode of the active display changes to another display mode. Is higher than. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the action effect to be executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 18C, the ratio determined as the action effect of the type of action effect A is high only in the timing immediately after the start of the change as the action effect execution timing. When the blackout display action effect is executed immediately after that, it is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to recognize that the active display has changed from the display state to “non-display”. On the contrary, even immediately after the start of the variation, the action effect of the type of action effect B for performing the blackout display may be executed at a higher ratio than the action effect A, similarly to other timings.

FIG. 18D is a table that is referred to when the display mode of the active display does not change, such as “white” to “white” or “blue” to “blue”. In addition to B, "no action effect" is set so that the action effect is not executed at the determination rate shown in the figure for each timing matched with the timing when the active display changes. As a result, it is possible to execute the effect of a guise that makes the appearance of the active display change. It should be noted that the action effect may be always executed without providing "no action effect". In addition, an action effect of a type that is executed only at a specific timing, or a special type action effect that is executed only when the variable display result is “big hit” may be executed. In the illustrated example, the determination rate is common at any timing, but the determination rate may be different depending on the timing. For example, the rate of determining “no effect” may be set higher as the timing of the latter half of the variable display is increased so that the gallant effect is not performed in the latter half of the variable display.

In this embodiment, in the change up to the display mode, which is the final change destination, the active display may be displayed again after being temporarily hidden, but as shown in FIG. Although there is no determination table, the action effect is not executed, but in this case, when the action effect is determined in step S903 of FIG. Should be decided. According to this, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and improve the interest of the game.

Returning to FIG. 13, after performing the processing of any one of step S529, step S523, and step S526, or when it is determined in step S528 that it is not the variation pattern of 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 active display effect may be performed. The changing notice effect is a notice effect that gives a notice of 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 in which 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 the 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 effect of 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 change time effect control patterns prepared corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command or the active display effect determined in step S529. Select or and set it as a 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 the variable display start setting processing is ended.

FIG. 19 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, for example, 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 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, or when it is determined in step S804 that the reach effect period is not reached (step S804; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the active display effect period (step S806). ). The active display effect period is the execution timing of the active display effect determined in the process of step S529 of FIG. 13, and may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S531. The active display effect period includes the execution timing of the action effect in addition to the execution timing of the active display effect. When it determines with it being an active display production period (step S806; Yes), CPU120 for production control performs production control of active display production (step S807). As a result, the action effect and the active display effect are executed as shown in FIG.

Returning to FIG. 19, after the execution of the process of step S807, or when it is determined that it is not the active display effect period (step S806; No), the effect control CPU 120 has the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. Based on the setting and the like, other control is executed to execute the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step S808), and the variable display effect processing is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has elapsed (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. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed decorative design) that is the display result in the variable display of the design is performed (step S810). Subsequently, 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. 20, an example of the effect operation when the active display effect is executed will be described. In the example shown in the figure, an action effect of the type of action effect A is performed in the middle stage of the super reach to change the display mode of the active display (color change in the display state), and an action effect B in the final stage of the super reach. The example shows that the type of action effect is performed to change the display mode of the active display (change from the display state to the non-display state).

As shown in FIG. 20(A), when the super reach is started and the timing set as the middle stage of the super reach for changing the active display comes, as shown in FIG. 20(B), the action effect A is executed and the character is It is displayed and acts on the active display. Then, as shown in FIG. 20(C), while the display mode of the active display being displayed changes (display color changes), a notification effect for notifying the change is performed. Next, at the timing set as the latter half of the super reach for changing the active display, the action effect B is executed as shown in FIG. 20(D), and the blackout display is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 20(E), the active display is in the non-display state, and a notification effect for notifying the change is performed. Then, the variable display ends as shown in FIG.

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

(1) As the active display effect, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the active display during execution of super reach. Then, there are cases where the active display is displayed and cases where the active display is not displayed as a change in the display mode, and the active display can be displayed so that the expectation of being a “big hit” is different depending on whether the active display is displayed or not displayed. Is. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production and enhance the interest of the game.

(2) Further, the effect control CPU 120 can change the display color of the active display to, for example, “blue” or “red” as the active display effect, and when the display mode of “red” is changed, The expectation of being a “big hit” is higher than when the display mode is changed to “blue”. With such a configuration, variations in active display can be increased, and amusement of the game can be improved.

(3) Also, the effect control CPU 120 can change the active display to non-display at a different rate depending on the type of super reach, and the execution of super reach B is performed during execution of super reach A. The ratio of non-display is higher than that of the inside. According to such a configuration, the variation of the production is increased and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(4) Also, the effect control CPU 120 changes the active display to non-display immediately after the start of fluctuation, at the timing of the first half of the super reach, the middle stage of the super reach, or the latter half of the super reach. Then, the slower the timing to change to non-display, the higher the proportion of “big hit”. According to this, the player's attention can be gathered at the timing of changing to the non-display state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) Further, the effect control CPU 120 temporarily hides the display, for example, after changing the display to non-display in the first half of the super reach, and then displaying the active display in the display mode of “blue” in the middle of the super reach. It is possible to display again after doing. With such a configuration, the player's attention can be gathered at the timing when the active display changes, and the interest in the game can be improved. Moreover, it is possible to give an impact to the player and improve the interest of the game.

(6) Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect effect when changing the display mode of the active display. There are action effects A and B in the action effect, and when the action effect B is executed, the active display is more hidden than when the action effect A is executed. According to such a configuration, the player's sense of expectation changes depending on the type of action effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) Further, although the effect control CPU 120 can change the display mode of active display to non-display, an image of the pedestal is displayed as a related display for making it easier for the player to recognize the area in which active display is performed. Always display. According to such a configuration, since the specific display is emphasized by the related display, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(8) Further, the effect control CPU 120 uses voice, light, vibration, a message, or the like when the active display changes from the display state to the non-display state and when the display color of the active display being displayed changes. It is possible to execute the notification effect for notifying that the change has occurred in accordance with the change in the active display. With such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize that the specific display has changed, and to improve the enjoyment 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-mentioned embodiment can solve at least one problem in the conventional technology. It may have a partial structure.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the change mode when the active display changes to the non-display state is not particularly mentioned, but a plurality of modes that change to the non-display state may be prepared, and a "big hit" is given depending on the mode. The expectations may be different. For example, there may be a mode in which the display gradually disappears and disappears, a mode in which the display gradually decreases and disappears, and a mode in which the display suddenly disappears.

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 a higher reach than the super-reach C and the "super-reach A" has a higher "reach". An example is shown in which the ratio of "big hits" is set to be high. In addition to this, Super Reach B is better than Super Reach C, and Super Reach A is better than Super Reach B. May be set to be higher.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the display color of the active display being displayed is changed has been described. However, in addition to this, the shape may be changed, or the message mode such as intense hot may be changed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example of a notice effect for notifying whether or not to be a big hit is shown, but this is an example. The active display effect may be adapted to suggest execution of a predetermined effect, for example, by changing to an effect suggestion mode that suggests execution of a predetermined effect. Then, in the effect suggestion display mode, by displaying the character "special", the first special suggestion mode indicating that it is a notice target of the special zone effect and by displaying the character "special?" A second special suggestion mode indicating that it is a target for the zone effect notification, a pseudo-link suggestion mode indicating that the pseudo-link is executed by displaying the characters "NEXT", and a character "SP" are displayed. The SP suggestion mode suggesting that the super reach is developed by doing so. The first special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the special zone effect is foretold, while the second special suggestion mode is selected regardless of whether the special zone effect is foretold. Any display mode can be obtained. The pseudo-relation suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the pseudo-relationship is executed, and the SP suggestion mode may be a display mode that can be selected only when the super reach is developed. For example, the active display is at least “white” which is a normal mode, “red” which is a mode having a higher degree of expectation than the “white”, and second execution suggesting execution of a predetermined effect such as a special zone effect. It is possible to display in any one of the display modes including the special suggestion mode, and after the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode, the display mode of the active display is changed to the second mode when the special zone effect is executed. It is only necessary that the special suggestion mode can be changed to "red". According to this, a sense of expectation for the specific aspect can be increased.

The special zone effect is an effect in which a special background different from a normal background is displayed by one change or a plurality of continuous changes. Further, the special zone effect is configured such that the more the number of executions is, the higher the reliability with respect to the 15R probability variation big hit. Hereinafter, starting the execution of the special zone effect may be referred to as “rushing into the special zone”. Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. The rush success effect is an effect indicating that it is decided to rush into the special zone after suggesting that the special zone is entered (for example, an effect of displaying “success!” after displaying “special zone chance!”). ). In addition, when the player does not rush into the special zone, a rush failure effect may be executed to give the player a sense of expectation by suggesting that the player will enter the special zone. For example, similar to the rush success effect, after indicating that the special zone is entered, the effect indicating that the special zone is not entered (for example, "Special zone chance!" is displayed, and then "Failure..." is displayed. Can be executed as a rush failure presentation. Hereinafter, the successful entry effect and the unsuccessful entry effect may be collectively referred to as “advance notice effect”. The rush advance notice effect is an effect that is performed for 3 seconds from the start of fluctuation. When entering the special zone, the special zone effect is started 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation (at the end of the successful entry effect). In addition, when the variation time of the variation for executing the in-rush announcement effect is shorter than 3 seconds, the in-rush announcement effect is forcibly ended 1 second before the variation stop. At that time, when entering the special zone, the successful entry effect is forcibly ended and the special zone effect is started.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode. Note that the illustrated example is premised on a gaming machine in which both the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display can be changed. First, (1) an active display and two pending displays are displayed, and (2) a new pending storage occurs and the pending display corresponding to the pending storage is the second special suggestion mode (“ "Special?") is displayed. At this time, it is determined to execute the special zone effect in which the reserved memory is a notice target, and “1” is set as the execution number K (the execution number of the special zone effect) and the remaining number R (the notice of the special zone effect). It is assumed that “3” is set as the residual fluctuation number up to the target). Further, it is assumed that the second and the active state are determined as the change timings as the pending change pattern. Then, the variation is performed several times, and the variation corresponding to the hold display displayed in (3) the second special suggestion mode is started. At this time, an active display corresponding to the new fluctuation is displayed. Then, the remaining number R becomes "0", the value obtained by adding "1" to the remaining number R becomes the same value as the execution number K, and the rush advance notice effect is executed. When 3 seconds have passed after that, (4) it was informed that it was a successful entry effect, and it entered the special zone. Five seconds after that, (5) the display mode of the active display that was displayed in the second special suggestion mode changes to “red”. After that, (6) Since the active state is included as the change timing determined by the pending change pattern of the active display, the display mode changes to “gold” at the active display change timing (higher expectation than “red”). The display mode is "gold").

According to this, in the gaming machine capable of executing the variable display, the specific display (the hold display, the active display in this example) corresponding to the variable display is at least in the normal mode (“white” in the example). And a first specific mode (in this example, "red") having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (in this example, performance suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, Specific display means capable of displaying in any display mode including the second special suggestion mode, the pseudo-relational suggestion mode, and the SP suggestion mode)), and the production of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode. When the production of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is performed after the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode (in this example, The display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode 5 seconds after the effect of the suggested content is executed. Therefore, the expectation for the specific mode can be increased.

Further, for example, the aspect of the character image displayed in the action effect may be different depending on which one of the super reach A to C is the super reach. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the expectation level of "big hit" varies depending on the display mode of the final change destination, but this is an example. For example, when "non-display" occurs once, Even when the display mode has a low expectation after being redisplayed, the expectation may not be lowered while the expectation is “non-display”. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the display mode of the active display displayed in the display mode of “white” which is the normal mode at the start of the change is shown, but the normal mode “white” is displayed from the start of the change. It may be displayed in a display color (display mode) in a display state other than. Further, it may be “non-displayed” from the start of fluctuation.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the active display effect is performed during the variable display that is the super reach has been described, but this is an example. For example, the game 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 variation big hit" to "probability variation jackpot" according to the variable display result of the decoration pattern In the big hit mid-promotion production, it suffices to execute the active display production. According to this, the range of production can be widened and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the active display is high during the reach effect of the super reach as the specific effect, but other than the execution of the reach effect of the super reach, for example, , A series of story development, during special time, time saving, probability control, moving to a specific stage, entering a specific zone, moving a movable body, outputting a specific song, simultaneous production During execution of, the percentage of non-display of the active display may be high. That is, the specific effect is not limited to the reach effect of super reach, and may be these effects.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the active display can be changed to a non-display state such as “non-display”, and the display mode of the active display can change the variable display result to “big hit”. A different example is shown, but this is an example. The display mode of "non-display" is not limited to active display. For example, in a gaming machine capable of shifting to a latency suggestion mode that suggests a low probability or a probability variation latent state after the jackpot game state is finished, the latency expectation degree is suggested by giving the character's dialogue notice in the latency suggestion mode. In such a case, the latency expectation level may be changed depending on the presence or absence of the notice of the dialogue. Note that the probability variation latent state is a gaming state in which the appearance to the player is the same as the low probability state, although the probability variation is actually controlled. Further, in addition, for example, in a gaming machine in which a so-called group notice is executed, in the group notice, a "big hit" occurs when a character different from the image forming the group notice is wearing a hat and when not. May be different in expectation level (may be different depending on whether the hat image is displayed or not). Further, for example, if the premium image is displayed when a specific music piece that is variably displayed is output, the 16R jackpot is confirmed, and if the premium image is not displayed, the 4R jackpot is increased. May be. In this case, the degree of expectation of a positive change may be different depending on the music that is output. Further, the degree of advantage may differ depending on the combination such as the type of music and the presence/absence of a premier image. Further, the timing at which the music is output may be during control to the probability changing state or during control to the time saving state.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the display mode of the active display is changed as the active display effect is shown, but for example, the display mode of the hold display may be changed (it may be changed at the time of shift), and the hold display is performed. The change may be made in a series of flows such as the change of the display mode and the change of the active display. Further, the effect display may be changed in the display mode of the hold display when it is executed. In this case, for example, the display mode of the hold display can be changed from the normal state “white” to the display mode of “blue” or “red”, and the active display is performed by taking over the display mode of the hold display. It suffices that the display state can be changed to “non-display” (the change mode of the active display may be a mode in which the display color is changed in addition to “non-display”).

In the above-described 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 the special drawing game using the 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 a display result is shown, variably 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 varying plural types of special symbols may be displayed as a variable display result, and the special symbols are not specifically derived and displayed as the variable display result among the plural types of varying special symbols. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which the variable display is executed by using only one type of special symbol may be adopted. 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 repeated alternately). That is, the variable display may be repeated lighting and extinguishing. Even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be finally displayed (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally displayed. May be The same applies to the variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

For example, in the above description, 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 includes relationships (that is, a concept that includes allocation such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when the ratio of A is higher than that of B, it is a concept including cases where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and B is 0% and A is greater 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/absence of pseudo-relation, one change when starting the change. Although the 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 with two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command such as presence/absence of pseudo-relation and presence/absence of sliding effect before the reach is reached (so-called when not reached. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc. after the reach (if the reach is not reached, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time of (after 2 stop) and the 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. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variation time by each of two commands, and the production control board 12 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note 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 variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command.

In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the process 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, a game score for use in a game is given by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by information recorded on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, 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 game medium having 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. When the predetermined display result is displayed and displayed on the display means, the game machine controls to a specific game state advantageous to the player. However, when the game score is not 0, the game score is used in the game machine. A game is played by hitting the enclosed game ball 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 is won in the prize area provided in the game area. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds Such a gaming machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value that can be used for adding game scores is inserted, and a game recording medium. A game recording medium processing means for reading the record information recorded in the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion opening may be provided.

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

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

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Gaming board 3 ... Gaming machine frames 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... 1st hold display portion 5HR ... 2nd hold display portion 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 symbol display Device 21... Gate switches 22A, 22B... Starting opening switch 23... Count switch 31A... Stick controller 31B... Push button 100... Game control microcomputers 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuits 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit AHA... Active display unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that variably displays and controls in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed,
And a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect,
The particular display means, the case of displaying the specific display during the execution of the specific effect, in the case to hide the specific display during the execution of the specific effect, the ratio is controlled to the advantageous conditions can display the specific display differently der is,
As a display pattern of the specific display, after hiding the specific display during execution of the specific effect, a first display pattern that continues non-display until the specific effect ends, and during execution of the specific effect. A second display pattern for displaying the specific display again after the specific display is hidden and before the specific effect ends,
The first display pattern has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the second display pattern,
The specific display means, it is possible to hide the specific display at any of a plurality of timing during the execution of the specific effect,
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on at which timing the specific display is hidden.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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