JP6734027B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In Patent Document 1, for example, a specific effect (synchronous effect in Patent Document 1) is simultaneously executed in a plurality of pachinko game machines (in Patent Document 1, pachinko game machines 10A to 10D) arranged side by side in a game shop. It is possible to perform the first count effect (countdown display in Patent Document 1) that counts and displays the start time of the specific effect before execution (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2007-252534, A

In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, when the second count effect different from the first count effect can be executed, the effect becomes difficult to understand depending on the execution timing of both count effects, and thus the player There is a risk that it will give you a feeling of strangeness.

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 that can reduce a feeling of strangeness in a game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
And a performance executing means capable of executing a first numerical value notification effect for notifying a numerical value and a second numerical value notification effect for notifying a numerical value,
The first numerical notification production is for notifying the start timing of the specific production executed for a special period based on the establishment of the specific condition based on the timing result,
The second numerical notification effect suggests whether the advantageous state is controlled based on the determination that the variable display that has not been started is controlled to the advantageous state,
The effect execution means,
In addition to the second numerical value notification effect, it is possible to execute an announcement effect that gives an advance notice of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
The second predetermined condition in which the first predetermined condition based on the first numerical notification effect the measurement result is based on measurement result from satisfied are possible predetermined period running until satisfied,
It is possible to execute the second numerical notification effect for a specific period,
When the predetermined period and the specific period overlap, the first numerical value notification effect is executed in a period of the specific period that overlaps with the predetermined period, and the predetermined numerical period overlaps with the predetermined period. In the non-existing period, the second numerical notification effect is executed,
The notice effect can be executed during the predetermined period.
In addition, a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like),
Count effect execution means (for example, step) capable of executing a first count effect (for example, specific effect before effect) for informing a numerical value and a second count effect (for example, prefetch countdown notice, etc.) for informing a numerical value The pre-specific effect effect process of S168 and the effect control CPU 120 that executes the prefetching notice setting process of step S166) are provided.
Based on the execution of the first count effect, the execution of at least one of the first count effect and the second count effect is limited (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps S757 to S759). ..
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the count effect (for example, pre-specific effect effect, look-ahead countdown notice, etc.) from becoming difficult to understand, and to reduce the feeling of strangeness in the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A timing means for timing (for example, a production control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps S71A, S71B, and S74A in the production control main processing),
When the timing result of the timing means satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when it is determined as Yes in step S854), a specific effect (for example, a moving image in a mode in which an object such as a track appears) (FIG. 30 ( E) to (I) and other specific effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 that executes the time measurement process of step 74A and the specific effect process of step S169). The first count effect is a pre-specific effect effect (for example, a pre-specific effect effect shown in FIGS. 30B to 30D) that notifies the timing when the specific effect starts,
The count effect execution means executes the specific effect pre-effect before the specific effect (for example, effect control CPU 120 that executes the specific effect pre-effect process of step S168 before the specific effect process of step S169).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the count effect (for example, pre-specific effect effect, look-ahead countdown notice, etc.) from becoming difficult to understand, and to reduce the feeling of strangeness in the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state)
The second count effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation (for example, the degree of expectation for a big hit) that is in the advantageous state (for example, a look-ahead countdown notice executed by the effect control CPU 120 in steps S761 and S772).
According to such a configuration, there is no relation to the second count effect (for example, a pre-reading countdown notice or the like) that suggests the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state (for example, the degree of expectation of a big hit, etc.) Since it is controlled so as not to overlap the first count effect (for example, pre-specific effect effect), it is possible to prevent both count effects from overlapping and becoming difficult to understand.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
There is a plurality of types of effects that suggest the degree of expectation of being in the advantageous state (for example, a pre-reading pending notice, a pre-reading chance notice, and other pre-reading notices shown in FIG. 20B), and one of the plurality of types of effects. The part includes a predetermined effect different from the second count effect (for example, prefetch pending notice),
While the first count effect (for example, pre-specific effect effect) is being executed, the predetermined effect can be executed, and the execution of the second count effect (for example, prefetch countdown notice) is prohibited. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S757 to S759).
According to such a configuration, for example, during execution of the first count effect (for example, pre-specific effect effect), a plurality of types of effects (for example, shown in FIG. 20(B) that suggest the degree of expectation of an advantageous state) If all of the pre-reading pending notice, pre-reading chance notice, and other pre-reading notices) are prohibited, the interest of the game will be reduced. On the other hand, according to the above configuration, even during execution of the first count effect (for example, pre-specific effect effect), a predetermined effect (for example, prefetch hold shown in FIG. 20B) among a plurality of types of effects is performed. (Preliminary notice, pre-reading chance notice, other pre-reading notice, etc.) can be executed, and the enjoyment of the game can be secured. Moreover, since the execution of the second count effect (for example, the prefetch countdown notice) is prohibited during the execution of the first count effect (for example, the pre-specific effect effect), only the ones that are difficult to understand because the count effects overlap each other are executed. You can choose not to.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The first count effect (e.g., pre-specific effect effect) is different from the normal operation during the execution of the second count effect (e.g., prefetch countdown notice) and is different from the second count effect. Can be executed by limiting to a mode in which they do not overlap (e.g., reduced pre-specific production effects shown in (D) to (G) of FIG. 32 ).
According to such a configuration, the first count effect (for example, pre-specific effect effect) is different from the normal state during execution of the second count effect (for example, pre-reading countdown notice) and is the second mode. Since it can be executed by limiting to a mode that does not overlap with the counting effects, it is possible to prevent the counting effects from overlapping and becoming difficult to understand.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The production modes of the first count production and the second count production include some common ones (for example, numerical values based on materials (data) in which the display modes of the pre-specific production effect and the prefetch countdown notice are common). Display mode).
According to such a configuration, the production modes of the first count production and the second count production include some common production modes, so that the common material (data) for the first and second count productions is used. Can be used, and the data capacity can be reduced.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
A timing means for timing (for example, a production control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps S71A, S71B, and S74A in the production control main processing),
When the timing result of the timing means satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when it is determined as Yes in step S854), a specific effect accompanied by at least sound output (for example, a moving image in which an object such as a track appears) Specific effect executing means for executing the specific effects shown in FIGS. 30E to 30I (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the time measurement process of step 74A and the specific effect process of step S169). When,
And a setting unit capable of performing volume setting according to the operation of the player (for example, the production control CPU 120 that executes steps S657 to S660).
The specific effect executing unit can execute the specific effect by performing sound output according to the volume changed from the volume set by the setting unit (for example, the production control CPU 120 that executes steps S605 to S607 and S610). Such).
With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform the specific effect in the gaming machine configured such that the player can set the volume.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
A timing means for timing (for example, a production control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps S71A, S71B, and S74A in the production control main processing),
When the timing result of the timing means satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when it is determined as Yes in step S854), a specific effect (for example, a track or the like) accompanied by light emission of at least the effect means (for example, the game effect lamp 9) 30(E) to (I) executed by a moving image in which the object of FIG. 30 appears. For example, the specific effect executing means (eg, the time measurement process of step 74A and the specific effect of step S169). CPU120 for production control which executes processing),
And a setting unit capable of performing brightness setting in accordance with the operation of the player (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps S657 to S660),
The specific effect execution unit can execute the specific effect by causing the effect unit to emit light according to the brightness changed from the brightness set by the setting unit (for example, effect control for executing steps S605 and S608 to S610). CPU 120 etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably perform the specific effect in the gaming machine configured to allow the player to set the brightness.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for games counted by the main board. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a 1st special figure display result determination table, (B) is a figure which shows a structural example of a 2nd special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data holding area for game control. It is the figure which shows the constitution example and the like of production control pattern. (A) is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the effect control data holding area, (B) is a diagram showing an example of the start winning award reception command buffer. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of starting winning determination processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of time measurement processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading notice setting processing. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the rate which determines a pre-reading notice production, and (B) is a figure which shows a setting example of a pre-reading notice type determination rate. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading notice execution processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the production processing before the specific production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of specific production processing. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start waiting processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a change setting screen of volume and brightness. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the setting aspect of a volume and brightness. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the production aspect when the pre-reading countdown announcement is executed in the period other than the production period before the specific production. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a production mode when a pre-specific production effect and a specific production are executed by prohibiting a pre-reading countdown notice overlapping the execution period of the pre-specific production effect. (A) is a time chart showing a pre-reading countdown notice that was won in a period other than the pre-specific production production period, and (B) is a time chart showing a pre-reading pending notice changed from the pre-reading countdown notice that was won in the pre-production production period. It is a chart. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode in which the pre-specific effect effect and the look-ahead countdown notice are both displayed in separate display areas in the second embodiment. 21 is a time chart showing an example in which the pre-reading countdown notice that is won in the period immediately before the pre-specific production effect is changed to the pre-reading suspension notice in the first modification. 21 is a time chart showing an example in Modification 2 in which, when a pre-reading countdown notice is won in the pre-specific production effect period, the pre-reading countdown notice is prohibited only in that period.

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 hitting ball launching device and driven into it.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. 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 which is 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. 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, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, respectively, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to the symbols indicating “−”. 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. May be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be respectively configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, "00" to "99". ..

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, corresponding to each of 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. 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. After that, 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 and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means terminating the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the decorative symbol in a stop display (also called a complete stop display or a final stop display). .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, the variable speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The design may be displayed in a stopped state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion/contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern completely in a stopped state 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 alphabetic character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image. The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). A corresponding design number is attached to each of the decorative designs. For example, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the decorative patterns are not limited to eight types, and may be of any type (eg, seven types or nine types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a combination causing a loss can be configured.

After the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow from top to bottom in order from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative pattern 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 the symbol number that is larger to the symbol number that is smaller, When the decorative design with the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design with the largest design number may be displayed subsequently.

In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning a prize memory display area 5H is arranged. In the starting prize winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display is displayed that allows the number of variable displays held corresponding to the special figure game (special figure reserved memory number) to be specified. Here, in the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special drawing game, the game ball passes through the first 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 prize for starting by entering. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. If the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, etc., the variable display corresponding to the established starting condition is suspended. Done. The reserved memory display in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H is generated based on the starting winning prize caused by the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning prize hole, or the second starting winning prize hole is displayed by the gaming ball. The display mode (for example, display color or shape) is changed depending on whether or not it is generated based on a start winning due to passing (entry). In this embodiment, the game memory ball passes through the second starting winning opening by displaying the reserved memory display generated based on the starting winning due to the passing (entry) of the gaming ball through the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The reserved memory display generated based on the start winning due to (entry) is displayed in a circular red shape.

In the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the starting winning prize memory display area 5H. In the changing special figure display area 5I, an image corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed. While the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is being executed based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning hole, a circular blue color in the changing special symbol display area 5I Image is displayed. Further, while the special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is being executed based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening, it is circular in the changing symbol display area 5I. A red image is displayed. That is, when the first or second start condition is satisfied, the display removed from the starting winning prize memory display area 5H is shifted and displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can recognize which of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B the special symbol game is being executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning a prize memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold storage number in a specifiable manner at the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first reserved 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 storages in 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 area (first starting area) 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 tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wings that are changed by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory to a normal open state in which the vertical position and an enlarged open state in a tilted position. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting winning opening is formed in a starting area (second starting area).

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 ordinary 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 ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. It will be in an enlarged open state that is easy to enter. Although the normal variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning port even in the normally open state, the game ball may enter more than in the expanded opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normal variable winning a prize ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning hole by closing the second starting winning hole in the normally open state. As described above, the second starting winning opening as the second starting area is in an enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and in a normally opened state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”) or less, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second 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 prize balls paid out based on the game balls being detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the playing balls being detected 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, and the special winning as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Forming a mouth.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the OFF state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to 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, for example, the count switch 23. 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 that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through 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 you pass (enter). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it 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.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). 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 reservation display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reservations as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill 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. You may be asked. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game ball that has entered one of the general 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 sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right 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, there is provided 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. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (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 included 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 is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a ball striking device. An upper plate (ball hitting 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 as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the 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 pushing and pulling 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 operation 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 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 central position of the operating rod when viewed from the player's side. The photo sensor may be included.

As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor for detecting 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 as that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol for executing the variable display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 20. After the start condition is satisfied, the normal figure display device 20 displays a general figure game based on the fact that a general figure start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols has been established, for example, the last general figure game has ended. Is started.

In this public figure game, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, when a predetermined time which is the general figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, as the fixed ordinary symbol, if a regular symbol other than the regular symbol, such as a number or a symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the regular symbol is “ordinary symbol loss”. Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the expansion opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. When a predetermined time elapses, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

After the first starting condition is established by the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, for example, the previous special map The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started on the basis of the fact that the first start condition is satisfied because the game or the jackpot gaming state is finished. In addition, after the second starting condition is satisfied by the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, for example, the previous time 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 because the special figure game or the big hit game state is finished.

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 is the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the result is "big hit" 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 "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 a specific game 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.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" are the big hit symbols, and the special symbols showing the numbers "2" are the small hit symbols. , The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbols common to both special symbol games may be the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol.

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

The special winning a prize sphere device, by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closing the big winning a prize, the big prize award door which opened the big prize award 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 executions of the round reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round may be ended by the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball has not been won in the special winning opening). ..

Of 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", "7" which are big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "7" are usually open round big hit symbols and the number "5" The special design that indicates is a short-term open round jackpot design. In the special opening game, the special opening winning jackpot of the special variable winning 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 opening winning symbol is derived. The door opens the special winning opening until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds), which is the first period, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, a round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) 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. The upper limit time (upper limit of the period in which the special winning opening is opened by the special winning opening door) for changing to the first state, which is advantageous to the player, is shorter than the first period in the normally open 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-time open jackpot state, the number of rounds executed may be the second round number (eg, “2”) smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open jackpot state.

In such a short-term open big hit state, 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 seconds or the like), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit game state in which a payout (prize ball) is practically not obtained. The short-term open jackpot state is also called the second specific game state.

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

After the special symbol indicating the number "2" which is the small hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, it is controlled to the small hit game state as the special game state. In this small hitting game state, as in the short-term open big hitting state, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, the variable winning operation for changing the special winning opening to the first state (open 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, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, in response to the start of any special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. The period 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 some of the decorative patterns are changing in synchronization while forming all or part of the big hit combination. Specifically, in some of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, etc.), in advance. The remaining decorative pattern display area (for example, "medium" decoration) that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern (for example, a decorative pattern showing alphanumeric characters "7") that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the display state in which the decorative pattern is changing in the pattern display area 5C or the like, or in the whole or part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative pattern is a big hit. It is a display state in which all or a part of the combination is formed and is changing in synchronization.

In addition, in response to the reach state, the changing speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative pattern, or changing the 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 change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, 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 and the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 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, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α or super reach β appears, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (big hit expectation degree) Becomes higher.

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

In the variable display effect of "slip", after changing the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, After 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. By changing the decorative pattern again in the decorative pattern display area (for example, either or both of the "left" decorative pattern display area 5L and the "right" decorative pattern display area 5R), the display is stopped. The effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. In this way, in the variable display effect of "slip", a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, and then the predetermined number is displayed. By performing the variable display for the decorative pattern again, when the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative pattern forming the non-reach combination is not stopped and the stop state is displayed. is there.

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

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

As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, in addition to "slip" and "pseudo-relation", for example, "developing opportunity eye", "development opportunity eye end", "chance eye stop slip" Various effect operations such as the above may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect 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 chance 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 that constitutes 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 the "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, 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 opportunity stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", from when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started until the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result is derived and displayed. , “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, after temporarily displaying the decorative patterns of the miss combination (special combination) to be the pseudo consecutive chance, in all, Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo-run" in which the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative pattern is changed again in a part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. By doing so, effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

Unlike the reach effect or variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-relation" during 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 different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. That is, 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 reach state is reached (before the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative design 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.

The notice production includes a look-ahead notice production. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the pending information of the special drawing game before starting the variable display that is the target of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit". is there. In particular, the look-ahead notice production that continuously announces the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" over the variable display of decorative designs that are executed multiple times corresponding to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice production. Also called.

In this embodiment, as a look-ahead notice effect, the notice part is changed by changing the display mode for displaying the special figure reservation storage number in the start winning award memory display area 5H in a manner different from the display mode at the normal time. It is possible to execute a pre-reading pending notice (preliminary display notice) for announcing the possibility of a "big hit" in the target variable display. For example, the pre-reading pending notice is a notice effect in which the pending memory display in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H is displayed in a special mode different from the normal display mode at a predetermined timing.

In addition to the display portion in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H, the prefetching notice effect may be executed in the changing special map display area 5I. In this embodiment, the pending storage display removed from the starting winning award storage display area 5H in response to the completion of the suspension is shifted and displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. When the reserved memory display is performed in the special mode in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H, when shifting to the changing special map display area 5I, the display in the changing special map display area 5I is also set to the special mode. You may By doing so, even when the look-ahead notice effect is executed at a stage where the number of reserved memories is small, it is possible to increase the chances of changing the display mode to the special mode, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to such a prefetching notice effect, when the variable display is executed, the variable display result is a “big hit” based on the variation pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. A changing notice production is performed so that the possibility that it will be announced will be announced.

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

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol which is a lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or without the reach effect, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-miss combination may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “miss”.

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, if the normal jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, or without reaching effect, a predetermined normal jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations (“non-probable variation jackpot combination (Also referred to as “”) is fixedly displayed. The fixed decorative pattern which is usually a combination of big hits is, for example, the symbol number variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. ~ Among the decorative patterns of "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the even number "2", "4", "6", "8" is "left", "middle", "right" It suffices that the display is stopped and displayed 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 ordinary 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 design is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “indeterminate change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "non-probable change" big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, 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 confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to reaching the reach state, after the same reach effect as in the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "normal" is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a combination of a plurality of jackpots Among them, the fixed decorative design which is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative design which 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, 5R in the image display device "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 that the display is stopped and displayed 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 make up the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game, the fixed decorative symbol which is usually the big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol.

Regardless of whether the fixed decorative 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 drawing game is "big hit". In this case, it is referred to as a variable display mode of "probability change" (also referred to as "big hit type"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "probable change" big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with time saving control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) is a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control may be finished when the condition that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the big hit game state is controlled again after the big hit game state ends. 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 jackpot gaming state is ended. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when "probability variation falling" is determined to end the probability variation control in the probability variation falling lottery that is 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 shortening the variation time of the regular symbol in the regular symbol game (normal symbol variation time) by the regular symbol display device 20 than in the normal state, and the variable of the regular symbol in each regular symbol game Control for improving the probability that the display result is "Public hit" compared to that in the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on that the variable display result is "Public hit" In order to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port, such as 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 with the time saving control is advantageous for the player, and 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 at which the second start winning opening is in the expanded opening state is higher than that in 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 in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes "big hit" is shortened. The period in which the high opening control can be executed is also called a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period in which the time saving control is performed.

The game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a time saving state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a highly accurate state. The gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and neither the time saving control nor the high opening control is 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 with 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 (highly accurate low base state) is sometimes referred to as the no time saving certainty variation state in order to distinguish from the highly accurate high base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low accuracy high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time saving control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low accurate low base state. When at least one of time saving control and probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be frequently executed, and the probability that the variable display result in each special figure game is a "big hit" As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state that is advantageous to the player and different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

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

Corresponding to the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game becoming 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 fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "small hit", and the small hit game state is controlled. After the end, the game state is not changed and the variable display result is continuously controlled to the state before the small hit. However, 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 opportunity 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 opening is opened after the fixed decorative pattern forming the reach combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative pattern is that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" Only when it is controlled to the short-term open big hit state based on this. Therefore, the fixed decorative pattern constituting the opening chance eye corresponds to 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 design in which the fixed decorative design is the non-probable-variable big-hit combination or the probable-variable big-jack combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols which are usually a big hit 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 with the same decorative pattern being aligned, and a decorative pattern (probably variable pattern) that is 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 re-varied after the ornamental symbols that are temporarily displayed are changed again. The re-lottery winning selection effect is displayed in which the display is derived. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability variation", as the re-lottery effect, the ornamental symbols that have been temporarily stopped and displayed are re-varied, and the definite variation jackpot combination is set. The re-lottery winning effect that displays symbols as a stop may be executed, 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, at the start of the big hit game state or during a round in the big hit game state, the next round starts after one round ends 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 during the period from the end of the last round in the big hit game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. Promotion production may be executed. 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 that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is sometimes called "ending promotion production".

In the big hit middle promotion production, even if the fixed decorative pattern is a normal big hit combination, there is a big success success promotion 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 middle promotion failure production to inform. For example, in the jackpot promotion promotion 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, the presence or absence of promotion in the probable change state may be notified so that the player can recognize.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. Further, 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 in 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 the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special drawing game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 or the like. It 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 lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting 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 display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by turning on/off/coloring the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

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

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and then displays 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 of 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.

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

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

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result notification command, as shown in FIG. 3B, for example, a determination result (preliminary determination result) whether the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit” and the variable display result is “big hit”. In the case of “,” different EXT data is set according to the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result that the variable display result is “miss”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “indeterminate change” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result that the variable display result is “small hit”.

The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command that designates a variable stop (determination) of the decorative symbol in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state designating command corresponding to the game state (low accurate low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is used for the time saving control. On the other hand, the second gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state (low certainty high base state, time saving state) in which the probability variation control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is the third gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state (high-probability low base state, no time saving certain variation state) in which the time variation control is performed while the time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9503H is the time variation control and certain variation. It is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state (high-probability high-base state, time-shortening probability variation state) in which control is performed together.

The command 9F00(H) is a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

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

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. , Is a first start mouth winning 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 satisfied. The command B200H is that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and the start winning (second starting winning) is generated. Based on the second special symbol display device 4B, the second start opening winning award designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing is established.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first reserved figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number such that it can be specified in the starting prize winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number in order to display the special figure reserved storage number such that it can be specified in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first starting opening winning award designation command is transmitted based on that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second starting opening winning award designation command is transmitted based on that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to starting execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. It may be transmitted after being transmitted.

The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first starting condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first starting prize. Further, the second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved storage number when the second starting condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second starting prize.

In this embodiment, a first start winning combination designation command and a second starting winning combination designating command for designating which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening has won a start is transmitted as the reserved storage information. At the same time, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command that specify the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are transmitted. It should be noted that when the number of reserved storages increases, the number of reserved storages addition designation command (first reserved storage count addition designation command or second designation (Reserved storage number addition designation command), while the number of reserved storages decreases, the reserved storage count subtraction designation command (first It is also possible to transmit a 1-hold storage count subtraction designation command or a second hold storage count subtraction designation command).

Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending 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.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit" as a result of winning determination, and whether or not it is a big hit type. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating, as a winning determination result, a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls within.

In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 14), whether the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or "small hit" is determined based on the occurrence of the start winning. Whether or not, the determination value range of the random number value MR3 for determining the type of jackpot and the variation pattern type is determined. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value designating that the variable display result is determined as "big hit" or "small hit" and a value designating the big hit type are set, and the effect control board 12 is set. Control to send. In addition, the EXT data of the variation category command is set to a value that specifies the range of the determination value that includes the random number value MR3 as the determination result, and control is performed to transmit it to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or "small hit" based on the value set in the symbol designating command, and determines the big hit type. In addition to being recognizable, the variation pattern type can be recognized based on the value set in the variation category command when the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is included in the determined value within the predetermined range.

As an example of the symbol designating command, the command C400H is the first symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “miss”, and the command C401H is the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. According to the second symbol designation command according to, the command C402H variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable change" according to the third symbol designation command, the command C403H variable display result is "big hit" "Is the fourth symbol designating command according to the case where the big hit type is "probability", and the command C404H is the fifth symbol designating command according to the case where the variable display result is "small hit". The EXT data set in the symbol designating command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of 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. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals are also performed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main substrate 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Numerical value data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the universal figure display result is controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

The random number circuit 104 may be any one that counts numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether or not the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game is controlled as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state, and the variable display result is a "small hit" and the small hit. It is a random number value used to determine whether to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of, for example, "1" to "65535". The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative pattern when the variable display result is "big hit", to be "non-probable variation", "probable variation", or "probability". It is a random number value used for this purpose, and takes a value in the range of, for example, "1" to "100".

The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, "1". Takes a value in the range of "251". The random number value MR4 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 "997". The random number MR5 for determining the figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is "per figure" or "missing figure". It is a random number value that is set, and takes a value in the range of, for example, “3” to “13”.

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

The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of super reach such as super reach α or super reach β 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".

Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of predetermined variation pattern types. Each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns that are classified (grouped) based on, for example, the aspect of the effect operation performed during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified (grouped) according to the type (representation mode) of the reach production, and the variation pattern type including the variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative pattern does not reach the reach and the variation accompanied by the normal reach It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a pattern and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β). Further, the variation patterns involving super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the content of the reach effect (for example, whether it is super reach α or super reach β). Alternatively, it may be classified into different variation pattern types depending on whether or not a predetermined variable display effect is executed. As another example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the variable display time of the decorative pattern. Some of the plurality of fluctuation pattern types may be configured to include a common fluctuation pattern.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 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 constitutes a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data forming a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data that constitutes the fluctuation pattern table is stored.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. 6B are provided as special figure display result decision tables. , Prepared in advance. 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 symbol display result determination table 130B, the variable display result before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special symbol 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). A numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for result determination is assigned to the special figure display results of "big hit", "small hit", and "miss". In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the random state 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 the special figure display result "big hit. "Is a determination data assigned to the determination result of whether to control the big hit 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 gaming 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 “30099”) 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, the determined value is not 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 hitting game state, so for example, a time saving state (low accurate high base state) or a certain variation In the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as the state (high-accurate high-base state), frequent occurrence of the small hitting game state where it is difficult to obtain the winning ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to the extension of the game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B as well, a determined value within a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table 130A is assigned to the 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 that in the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". In this way, when the high base state such as the time saving state or the probability changing state is lower than the normal base state or the low base state such as the probability changing state without time saving, the proportion determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state is lower. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined by referring to the common special figure display result determination table.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The big hit type determination table 131, when it is determined to control the big hit game state with the special figure display result as "big hit", determines the big hit type to any of a plurality of kinds based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type. It is a table referred to for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second symbol). The numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type depending on whether it is a special drawing game by the special symbol display device 4B) is a plural number such as "indeterminate change", "probable change", or "probability". It is assigned to the jackpot type.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, the assignment of the determination value to the jackpot type of “probability” differs depending on whether the variation special 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 “83” to “100”) is assigned to the jackpot type “probability”, while the variation special map is Is the 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 on the basis that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied With, it is possible to make the jackpot type "probably" determined differently. In particular, in the special drawing game using the second special drawing, it is not decided that the big hit type is set to "probable" and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in game enjoyment due to a delay in 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 “probability”. Good. For example, when the variation special map is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than that when the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type of “avoidance”. 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.

In addition, in the ROM 101, in order to determine the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types based on the special figure display result, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. A fluctuation pattern determination table or the like to be referred to is stored.

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

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A has not yet started, though the game winning ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. The pending data of the special figure game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning number into 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. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, which are extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 based on the establishment, are withheld. The data is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). 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 suspended, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display Based on the (result), it becomes the holding information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

Although 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 generated, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is still started. Stores pending data of a non-special figure game (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning number (game ball detection order) to the second start winning port with the reservation number, and sets the second start condition for the passage (entry) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc., which are extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 etc. based on the establishment, are withheld. It is stored as data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The pending data thus stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 151B indicates that execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display 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 has passed (entered) the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the game ball passing (entry) through the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second starting 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. ..

The ordinary figure reservation storage unit 151C stores the retained information of the ordinary figure game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20, although the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the public figure reservation storage unit 151C is associated with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and based on the passage of the game balls, the CPU 103 extracts the general figure display result from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number value MR5 for data is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

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

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

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

For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each disorder is regularly or irregularly executed according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. 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 game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the production control board 12 is provided with a production control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores a production control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the production control CPU 120. RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the random number that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. A circuit 124 and an I/O 125 are mounted. A real-time clock 126 is also mounted on the production control board 12. The real-time clock 126 has a function of outputting time information including information of year/month/day/day of the week and hour/minute/second.

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 out fixed data from the ROM 121 by a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 writes in the RAM 122. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the production control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from outside the production control board 12 via the I/O 125, and the production control CPU 120 performs I/O. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

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, on the production control substrate 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 so as to be updatable. The random number used to control such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, various data tables used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, in the ROM 121, table data forming a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data forming 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 and the decorative LED, the effect model, etc.). 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 control content corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, a special figure change time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

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, or various effect display operation without variable display of decorative pattern, etc. Has been done. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the effect operation which is the advance notice effect executed corresponding to the advance notice pattern 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.

In the special figure variation time production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns in which the production mode in each reach production is different may be included for each variation pattern for executing the reach production.

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

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

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

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

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 designating command when, for example, variably displaying the decorative pattern. Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control 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. 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. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120, according to the contents of the process data #1 to the process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern, the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game). The control of the effect lamp 9 and the light-emitting body such as the decorative LED, the movable member included in the production model, and the like is advanced. In each process data #1 to process data #n, display control data #1 to display control data #n and voice control data #1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values #1 to #n. Data #n, lamp control data #1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data #1 to operation detection control data #n show the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device and specify the execution of effect control. Control execution data #1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

A command according to the effect control pattern thus set is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM for development. 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. ..

In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 10A, for example, is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. There is.

The production control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types capable of updating the state according to a production operation state such as a production image display state on the screen of the image display device 5 or a production control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the data forming the start-up winning prize reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "8") corresponding to the maximum value of the total reserved storage number (for example, "8"). When there is a starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designating command, a variable category command , And the number of pending storage notification commands (the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command) are set as one and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A storage area is secured in the start winning award reception command buffer 194A so that these starting opening winning award designating commands, symbol designating commands, variable category commands, and reserved storage number notification commands can be associated and stored.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of starting winning from the beginning in the empty area of the starting winning time reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning, the command transmission is performed in the order of the starting mouth winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is normally performed, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8”, the starting mouth winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation The category command and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “6”.

The command stored in the start winning award reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number "1") every time the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Is deleted from the one stored in, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, when a variable display of a new decorative pattern is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 10(B), each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted and corresponds to the buffer number “2”. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “6” is changed to the buffer number. The area is shifted to the area corresponding to "2" to "5".

In the start winning award reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, the area corresponding to the buffer number "6" cannot be normally received, and an example in which the reserved storage number notification command is dropped is shown. Has been done. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, the content of the fourth storage area, in which the reserved storage number notification command should originally be stored, is “0000 (H)” corresponding to the buffer number “6”. It remains as it is.

Whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the command at the time of winning a prize (starting winning a prize designating command, symbol designating command, variation category command and reserved memory number notification command) stored in the starting winning award reception command buffer 194A Alternatively, a pre-reading notice pattern for execution is determined. At this time, if any missing or inconsistent commands occur at the time of winning the start prize, the pre-reading notice effect is not set until the variable display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited to. When a command at the time of starting winning is received during the period when the setting of the pre-reading notice production is limited (while the pre-reading notice production is restricted), it is not possible to respond to the command for which the pre-reading notice production was not set at the reception timing. The determination information is set to "1" (or ON state). In addition, when the execution of the pre-reading notice production is restricted, the pre-reading notice production of all modes is not executed for the pre-reading notice production targeting the variable display corresponding to the start winning that has occurred within the predetermined period. Alternatively, it is also possible not to execute the prefetching notice effect in some aspects.

In the start winning award reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, each buffer number (holding number) is stored in association with a "holding display form" indicating a display form of the hold storage display. When the value of this "holding display mode" is "0", it is a normal display mode, and when it is "1" or "2", it is a special mode different from the normal display mode. For example, when the prefetch pending notice is being executed, it is a special mode.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present 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 the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 101 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, an 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 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 shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to execute the predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are performed via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, and probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, is output (step). S13).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform the control of the display operation in the display device 4B and the opening/closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 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 process, 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 transmits a control command from the main substrate 11 to the sub-side control substrate such as the effect control substrate 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, one of the output ports included in the I/O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, the production control After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command to the substrate 12, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for the predetermined time. It is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table, for example, by turning it off from. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination processing.

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, 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 or not the starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is set (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reservation storage number by reading the first reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the number of the 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 game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" ( Step S203).

Normally, when the first starting opening switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), and when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes). Based on the detection signal from the second starting 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 number of hold storage 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 reservation storage number by reading the second reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When 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 game control buffer setting unit 155 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 by adding 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first holding storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second holding storage count value is incremented by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is 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 game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be incremented by 1.

After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical value data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determination and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). 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 opening buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

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 is whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the type of big hit when the variable display result is "big hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. By executing the processing of step S209, the CPU 103 displays numerical data indicating some or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

Subsequent to the processing of step S210, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning award designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting mouth winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning award designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, the effect control board 12 is controlled. The setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning a prize designation command is performed. The starting mouth winning designation command thus set is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, and the like, from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. Is transmitted.

Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). 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 reservation storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S213). The reservation storage number notification command set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Transmitted.

After executing the processing of step S213, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216). The start winning determination process ends. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid starting prize for a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting prizes can be surely completed.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S212 of FIG. 13 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol normal processing is performed as the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) as "big hit" or "small hit". It is determined whether to control the state or the small hitting gaming state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern type that abstractly classifies the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined, and a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined. On the other hand, in addition to these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process of step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 that is determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special symbol display result, or whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the predetermined display mode with super reach. Whether or not it is determined. As a result, before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of a game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started, the special symbol display result will be "big hit" or "small hit", and It is pre-read that the variable display mode of the symbol will be the predetermined display mode, and based on the pre-read result, the production control CPU 12 or the like on the side of the production control board 12 determines whether or not to execute the pre-read advance notice production. be able to.

In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first checks the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, confirming the states of the time saving flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and the like. The gaming state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 specifies that the probability variation state is the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is necessary to specify that it is in a normal state.

Following the processing of step S401, the starting mouth buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current data are displayed from the table data forming the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected corresponding to the gaming state (step S402). Then, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 of FIG. 13 is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special jackpot display result of the "big hit" in the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each value. It suffices to be able to determine the presence/absence of a decision value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing the decision values one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the big hit determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit determination range. It suffices to be able to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be a “jack” (a jackpot start determination). it can.

When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes the same process as the case of the big hit determination range with respect to the determined value assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit" in the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. Therefore, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. When it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “miss” is given to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are made (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “00H”.

Following the processing of step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold for loss is set according to the presence or absence of time saving control in the current gaming state specified by the processing of step S401 (step S406). The fluctuation pattern type determination threshold value specifies the range of the determination value that includes the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern type determination, and is determined as one of a plurality of types of fluctuation categories that are preset according to the fluctuation pattern type or the like. It becomes a judgment value set for judging whether or not there is. In this embodiment, when at least the variable display result is “miss”, the variable category (“non-reach” is commonly used regardless of whether or not the time saving control is performed or the total number of pending memories is a variable display mode (“non-reach”). “Common” variation category), variation categories that are commonly displayed as “Super Reach” variable display modes regardless of the presence/absence of time saving control and the total number of pending storages (“Super Reach Common” variation category), and “Other” The variation category of “” (variation category of “other loss”) is provided. Then, it suffices to be able to determine whether or not the variation category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

When it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Settings are made for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “04H”. Following the processing of step S407, a variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits is set (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, "251" is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. Here, “251” is the maximum value in the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random number value MR3 is always a value less than or equal to the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. That is, it is determined that only one variation category is provided according to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”, and the variation category is determined.

When it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the variation special map (“first special map” corresponding to “1” or “second special map” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the starting opening buffer value. From the table data forming the jackpot type determination table 131, the jackpot type determination table data is selected. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. The setting for transmitting the symbol designating command according to the determination result by the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation” in step S409, the EXT data in the symbol designating command is set to “01H”, and the jackpot type is determined to be “indeterminate variation”. The EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to "02H", and when it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be "probability", a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "03H" can be set. Good. Following the process of step S410, a variation pattern type determination threshold value is set according to the determination result of the process of step S409 (step S411).

After performing any of the processes of steps S406, S408, and S411, using the variation pattern type determination threshold value set in each process and the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, The variation category corresponding to the range of the decision value including the random number value MR3 is determined (step S412).

By the processing of steps S406, S408, and S411, instead of setting a predetermined variation pattern type determination threshold value, one of the variation pattern type determination tables is set to determine which variation pattern type as the variation category. You may make it determine whether it is determined by. After that, after setting for transmitting the variation category command according to the determination result by the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number determination process is ended.

In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, even if the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation category that uniformly includes the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation category. Is decided. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation category may not be determined. In this case, the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, and a pattern designating command is transmitted according to the variable display result being “big hit” or “small hit”. You may make it transmit the variable category command which shows that comprehensively.

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, after the process of step S211 in FIG. 13, the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14 is performed in step S212. By doing so, the processing of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14 is executed, and further the processing of step S214 in FIG. 13 is executed. After these processes are executed, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11, the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first starting condition. And when the second start condition is satisfied, the start mouth winning designation command (the first start mouth winning designation command or the second start mouth winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the hold memory number notification command (first hold Four commands, that is, a memory number notification command or a second reserved memory number notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to being collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control processing of step S17 for each timer interrupt.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Then run.

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 reserved 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 processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, It is decided (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, 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 process, 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. In this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). ). Therefore, in the special symbol normal process, if the execution conditions of the special figure game using the first special figure, and the execution conditions of the special figure game using the second special figure are satisfied (first special figure pending storage In the case where the reservation data is stored in the section 151A and the second special figure reservation storage section 151B), the control for preferentially establishing the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. On the other hand, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be established in the winning order. Say).

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, based on the result of pre-determining whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process of deciding a pattern type into any of a plurality of types, or a process of deciding a variation pattern into any of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for fluctuating pattern determination, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. Etc. are included. 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 and the variation pattern setting process include a random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and a random number value for determining the variation pattern. Using MR4, it includes a process of determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process for setting for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts varying 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 which is the stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is subtracted from or added to 1, Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure on the 1 special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. 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 first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, stop display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol (derive) It includes a process for making settings for the setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on, and when the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". To be done. 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 in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., there is processing to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and set the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the jackpot type is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probability". As an example, in response to the big hit type "non-probability change" or "probability change", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "29 seconds", and the maximum winning number is the maximum number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times the mouth is opened to "15 times", it is sufficient to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, in response to the jackpot type "Sudden", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "0.1 seconds", and the number of opening of the special winning opening, which is the maximum number of times to execute the round, is set. 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 a process of 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, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the maximum winning opening maximum number of times, reached the maximum winning opening maximum value In this case, a process for making settings for transmitting a big hit end designation command is included. When the number of executions of the round does not reach the maximum winning opening maximum number, the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum winning opening maximum reaches the maximum, 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 the big hit ending process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It includes a process of waiting until the time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time saving control in response to the end of the big hit game state. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the special winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the result that the variable display result is "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 "probable". It is only necessary to set "0.1 seconds" and set the number of times of opening of 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 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 an effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 is executed. It includes the process of waiting until the time elapses. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the state of the probability change 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. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the big hit ending process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end time production waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 shown in FIG. 12, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, the timer initial value set in advance corresponding to the jackpot end time production waiting time is set to a predetermined value. It is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, "0"). It may be determined whether or not the production waiting time at the end of the jackpot has elapsed, depending on whether or not the effect. If the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end process is ended as it is.

On the other hand, when the big waiting time finish production waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). , The jackpot type is identified as "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probability". At this time, it is determined whether or not the specified jackpot type is "non-probable change" (step S323). Then, when it is determined that the jackpot type is not "non-probable variation" (step S323; No), the setting for starting the probable variation control is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

When it is determined in step S323 that the jackpot type is "non-probable variation" (step S323; Yes), after the process of step S324 is performed, the setting for starting the time saving control is performed (step S325). .. For example, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag to the ON state, and sets the count initial value (for example, “100”) predetermined corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time saving control to the time saving number. Set in the counter. If the jackpot type is “probable”, whether or not the setting for starting the time-saving control is made different depending on whether or not the time-saving control was being performed before the short-term open jackpot condition was reached. Good. When the jackpot type is "probable variation", the initial setting of the hour/hour count value is not performed, and both the probability variation control and the time reduction control continue until the special map display result is "big hit". It may be set to be performed. After that, after the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to "0" (step S326), the big hit ending 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 effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register settings of the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit) are performed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads the time information from the real-time clock 126 (step S71A), specifies the current time based on the read time information, and sets the time measurement timer according to the specified time (step S71B). ). In this embodiment, a value is set in the time measurement timer so that the time measurement timer times out at 00 minutes every hour. In general, a game store is opened around 10:00, so in step S71B, a time measuring timer is set so as to time out at 11:00. For example, when the current time specified based on the time information is 9:50, a value corresponding to 70 minutes until 11:00 is set in the time measurement timer in step S71B.

In this embodiment, the case where the real-time clock 126 and the time measuring timer are used for time counting is shown, but the time counting method is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, without using the real-time clock 126, a value equivalent to one hour is uniformly set in the time measurement timer in step S71B or step S74A of the time measurement process described later, and after power supply to the gaming machine is started. The time measurement timer may time out every hour and a specific effect (simultaneous effect) described later may be executed.

After that, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving 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 has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I/O 125, a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15 receives a control signal to be an effect 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 effect control buffer setting unit 194. 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 in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S73), and the command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis processing executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading thereof is performed. Settings and controls corresponding to the produced control commands are performed.

After executing the command analysis processing in step S74, time measurement processing is performed (step S74A). In the time measuring process, a process of measuring time using a time measuring timer is executed. After the time measuring process is executed in step S74A, the effect control process process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process processing in step S75, for example, an operation of displaying an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a decorative light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, With respect to the control contents of the production operation using various production devices, such as the drive operation in the production model, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the production control command transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing of step S75, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S76), and effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random number values for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S72.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the time measuring process (step S74A) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the time measurement process, the production control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the time measurement timer (step S851), and confirms whether or not the time measurement timer after the subtraction has reached "60 seconds" until the time-out (time-out). Step S852). If it is "60 seconds" until the time-out, the pre-production start condition establishment flag indicating that the start condition of the specific production pre-production (first count production) is established is set to the ON state (step S853).

If it is determined in step S852 that the time measurement timer is not "60 seconds" before the time-out occurs (step S852; No), after executing the process of step S853, it is confirmed whether the time measurement timer has timed out. Yes (step S854). If it has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the time measurement timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 sets a specific effect start condition satisfaction flag indicating that the specific effect start condition is satisfied (step S855).

The "specific effect (simultaneous effect)" is an effect that is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) based on that a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, that it is 00 minutes every hour). Is a performance (simultaneous performance) that is simultaneously executed in a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game store at the timing when is established. This specific effect is, as shown in FIGS. 30E to 30I described later, an effect performed by a moving image in which an object such as a truck appears. In this embodiment, a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the fact that it is 00 minutes every hour, and a predetermined moving image is reproduced for a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) in a plurality of pachinko game machines 1 installed in the game store. The effects that are started simultaneously are executed as the specific effects. Specifically, in this embodiment, at 00 minutes every hour, the time measurement timer times out, the specific effect start condition satisfaction flag is set (see steps S854 and S855), and the specific effect start condition satisfaction flag is set. Based on this, the specific effect is executed in the specific effect process (see step S169 shown in FIG. 22) described later.

In addition, the “specific production pre-production” is a production for notifying the timing when the specific production is started (pre-simultaneous production: production before pre-simultaneous production). A mode that is started based on "becoming 60 seconds" and notifies a numerical value (for example, remaining time) until the start of the specific effect in a count format (for example, "60", "59",..., "2"). , "1", "0", etc.) is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds). In this embodiment, the pre-production start condition satisfaction flag is set 60 seconds before every hour 00 minutes (see steps S852 and S853), and based on the fact that the pre-production start condition satisfaction flag is set, the identification to be described later is performed. In the pre-production effect processing (see step S168 shown in FIG. 22), the specific pre-production effect is executed. Therefore, since the pre-specific production effect is started before the start of the special effect that is simultaneously executed in a plurality of gaming machines in the game store, the player can know the start time of the special effect.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads the time information from the real-time clock 126 (step S856). Next, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the current time based on the read time information, and sets the time measurement timer according to the specified time (step S857). In this embodiment, a value is set in the time measurement timer so that the time measurement timer times out at 00 minutes every hour. For example, when the current time specified based on the time information is 11:00, a value corresponding to 60 minutes until the next 12:00 is set in the time measurement timer in step S71B.

In this embodiment, the time information is read from the real-time clock 126 each time the time measurement timer is set, but the time information is read from the real-time clock 126 only when the gaming machine is powered on to measure the time. If the timer is set (see steps S71A and S71B) and the time measurement timer is set after the power is turned on for the second time and thereafter, a value equivalent to 60 minutes is uniformly read out without reading the time information from the real time clock 126. May be set in the time measuring timer. By doing so, the process of step S856 becomes unnecessary. However, in this embodiment, the time information is read from the real-time clock 126 every time the time measurement timer is set, so that the time measurement timer times out at 00 minutes each hour more accurately and the specific effect can be started. I have to.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 16 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetching notice setting process (step S166). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, the pre-reading notice lottery is performed when the start condition of the pre-reading notice lottery is satisfied (for example, when four pieces are held in the low base state), and the type of the pre-reading notice production is performed when it is won. Pre-reading notice execution processing including control such as determining is executed (step S167).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetching notice setting process executed in step S166 of FIG. In the pre-reading advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first start mouth winning designation command or the second start mouth winning designation command is newly received (step S751). If no winning designation command has been received (step S751; No), the prefetching advance notice setting process is terminated. In step S751, it is determined whether or not only one of the first starting mouth winning designation command and the second starting mouth winning designation command is newly received, and the look-ahead notice effect based on the winning of the first starting mouth or One of the look-ahead notice effects based on the winning of the second start opening may be executed.

When the winning designation command is received (step S751; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the game state is the low base state (step S752). The game state may be specified from the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is not in the low base state (step S752; No), the prefetching notice setting process is ended. That is, in this embodiment, the low base state is one condition for executing the prefetching notice effect.

If the gaming state is a low base state (step S752; Yes), the current special figure pending storage number (first special figure pending storage number or total pending storage) is confirmed by checking the start winning award reception command buffer 194A. It is determined whether the number is four (step S753). Note that in this embodiment, the process of step S753 is executed only in the low base state. Therefore, as a general rule, the current special figure pending storage number is equal to the first special figure pending storage number. Exceptionally, when the second start winning hole is won and the second special figure reserved storage number is not 0, the current special figure reserved storage number may be set as the total reserved storage number. Further, even when the second special figure pending storage number is not 0, the current special figure pending storage number may be the first special figure pending storage number.

When the current number of special figure reservation storages is four (step S753; Yes), the prefetch notice effect (holding notice notice) is executed for the fourth hold data (also appropriately called “target”). It is determined whether or not to do so (step S754). As an example, in the process of step S754, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining whether to execute the pre-reading notice production. In the look-ahead notice determination table, a numerical value (a value that is compared with a random number value for determining the look-ahead notice type according to the designation contents of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start prize corresponding to the variable display to be noticed ( The (determination value) may be assigned to the determination result corresponding to the case where the prefetching notice effect is not executed or the determination result corresponding to the case where the prefetching notice effect is executed. After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch advance notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for prefetch advance notice determination extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a look-ahead notice effect.

In the process of step S754, the presence/absence of execution of the prefetch advance notice effect may be determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination rate shown in FIG. 20(A), the determination rate of the presence/absence of the pre-reading notice effect is changed according to the variation category. As shown in FIG. 20(A), when the variation category is “super reach common” or “small hit”, the look-ahead notice effect is more prominent than the case of “non-reach common” or “other loss”. When the rate of execution (the rate of being determined to be “executed”) is high and the variation category is “big hit”, it is more than when it is “non-reach common” or “other loss”. The pre-reading notice performance is executed at a high rate. With such a setting, the display mode of the hold storage display becomes a special mode, so that the variable display result of the notice target and the presence or absence of the super reach can be suggested.

When it is determined in step S754 that the prefetching notice effect is to be performed on the fourth hold data (target) (step S755; Yes), the fourth hold data (target) is set at the time of execution of the current variation. Pre-reading notice type determination processing for determining the type of pre-reading notice production is executed (step S756). In the look-ahead notice type determination process, for example, any one of a look-ahead countdown notice (second count effect), a look-ahead hold notice, and another look-ahead notice is determined. The "other pre-reading notice" includes, for example, a pre-reading chance notice. The pre-reading chance notice indicates that the decorative pattern is stopped by a special stop system such that the decorative patterns are all aligned in the same color.

In the process of step S756, the type of prefetching notice effect may be determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 20(B), for example. In the setting example of the determination rate shown in FIG. 20(B), the determination rate is different for each type of prefetching notice effect. As shown in FIG. 20(B), when the variation category is “Loss (common to super reach)” or “Small hits”, “Other pre-reading” is more important than “Pre-reading countdown notice” or “Pre-reading pending notice”. If the advance notice is more likely to be decided and the variation category is "big hit", the percentage of "prefetch countdown notice" or "prefetch pending notice" will be decided rather than "other prefetch notice" Is high. By setting "prefetching countdown notice" and "prefetching pending notice" with such settings, it is suggested that the variable display result of the notice subject is likely to be "big hit" (big hit expectation). You can Further, even if the "other pre-reading notice" is executed, it is possible to suggest that the variable display result of the notice subject may be "big hit" (big hit expectation).

After step S756, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the type of the prefetching notice determined in step S756 is a prefetching countdown notice (step S757). If it is the advance read countdown notice (step S757; Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the pre-production effect flag is set (step S758). When the pre-production effect flag is not set (that is, the specific pre-production effect is not being executed) (step S758; No), the effect control CPU 120 announces the prefetch countdown notice for the fourth hold data. Is set (step S761). When the pre-production effect flag is set (that is, the specific pre-production effect is being executed) (step S758; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the prefetch countdown notice determined in step S756. Is changed to a prefetch pending notice (step S759). The prefetch countdown notice may be simply not executed without changing the prefetch countdown notice to another notice such as a prefetch pending notice.

By the way, in step S757, when the type of the pre-reading notice determined in step S756 is not the pre-reading countdown notice (step S757; No), in step S759, the type of the pre-reading notice determined in step S756 is the pre-reading countdown notice. When it is changed to the pre-reading pending notice (step S759), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the type of the pre-reading pending notice is the pre-reading pending notice (step S760). If it is a read-ahead reservation notice (step S760; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets execution of a read-ahead reservation notice for the fourth hold data (step S762). Further, if it is not the pre-reading pending notice (step S760; No), other pre-reading notice execution settings are made (step S763).

After step S761, step S762, or step S763, the effect control CPU 120 sets the prefetching announcement executing flag (step S764), and ends the prefetching announcement setting process.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetching notice execution process executed in step S167 of FIG. In the prefetching announcement execution process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetching announcement effect executing flag is set to the ON state (step S771). If the prefetching notice effect execution flag is not set to the on state (step S771; No), the prefetching notice execution process ends.

If the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (step S771; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the production control of the pre-reading notice production based on the pre-reading notice production control data (step S772). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the end timing of the prefetching notice effect has come (step S773). If it is the end timing, the pre-reading notice executing flag is reset (cleared to the off state) (step S774), and the pre-reading notice executing process is ended. If it is not the end timing of the pre-reading notice production (step S773; No), the pre-reading notice execution process is ended.

By the above-mentioned pre-reading notice setting process (S166) and pre-reading notice execution process (S167), the pre-reading notice effect is displayed before the variable display result of the decorative design for the pre-read fourth reserved data (target) is displayed. To be executed appropriately. The pre-reading countdown notice and the pre-reading pending notice as the pre-reading notice production will be described below.

Regarding the prefetch countdown notice, the prefetch notice corresponding to executing the countdown display each time the pending storage display corresponding to the fourth pending data (target) shifts to the left by the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern Performance control data is set (step S761), and a numerical value is set each time a variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command) to the target is received in step S772 of the prefetching notice execution process (S167). A look-ahead countdown notice for counting down is executed. As shown in FIGS. 29(E) to (H), which will be described later, the prefetch countdown notice is "3" when the target hold storage display shifts to the third hold, "2" when the second hold shifts, If you shift to the first one, "1", and if you shift to the 0th hold (that is, shift to the changing special map display area 5I), "0", variable display of the decorative pattern is started and one hold is shifted. This is a look-ahead notice that displays a numerical value each time you do a countdown method. It should be noted that materials (data) having a common numerical value display mode in the pre-specific performance effects shown in FIGS. 30(B) to (D) and the numerical value display mode in the prefetch countdown notice shown in FIGS. 29(E) to (H). ) Is used as the numerical display mode. In other words, both numbers use the same display mode (same font). Therefore, the same material (data) can be used for the pre-specific effect effect and the prefetch countdown notice, and the data capacity can be reduced.

As for the pre-reading notice, the pre-reading notice effect control data corresponding to the change of the hold storage display corresponding to the fourth hold data from the normal mode to the special mode at the time of execution of the current change is set (step S762), In step S772 of the pre-reading notice execution process (S167), for example, the pre-reading notice is displayed to display the holding storage display in the starting winning prize storage display area 5H in a special mode at a predetermined timing. As shown in FIG. 30C described later, the prefetch pending notice is displayed with the fourth pending storage display changed from the normal mode (for example, white display) to the special mode (for example, black display). This is a look-ahead notice. As a special mode, the display may be a color other than black (for example, red, rainbow, etc.), and the shape may be changed. The display mode may be changed each time the hold display is shifted by one.

If the current number of special figure reservation storages is not four (step S753; No), the prefetching advance notice setting process ends. In this embodiment, the prefetch countdown notice can be executed when the current special figure pending storage number (first special figure pending storage number or total pending storage number) is four, but three pending In the following cases, the prefetching countdown notice may be enabled or the prefetching notice type (including the prefetching countdown notice) may be determined. Even in this case, the look-ahead countdown notice is limited (prohibited) during the pre-specific production performance.

After performing the prefetching notice execution process (step S167) as described above, the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect pre-production process (step S168) for executing the specific effect pre-production, and executes the specific effect. Rendering processing (step S169) is executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the pre-specific effect production process and the specific effect process are individually provided, but the specific effect process may include the pre-specific effect effect process. ..

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example.

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 variable display and other various effect operations, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, 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 effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Performs various effects during variable display. 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 effect control pattern for special figure fluctuation, the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command When the time has elapsed, the variable display result can be confirmed by autonomously deriving and displaying the fixed decorative pattern on the side of the effect control board 12 without depending on the effect control command from the main board 11. When the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In this special figure winning 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. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is "6" which is a value corresponding to the big hit mid effect processing. To update. On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect processing 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 small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect 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 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 in the small hitting game state such as turning on/off/blinking the LED for decoration is executed. In addition, in the small hit mid effect production process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. ..

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit completion effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and 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 "0" which is the initial value.

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

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In the ending effect 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 voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L, 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 for the game effect lamp 9 or for decoration Various effect control at the end of the big hit game state such as turning on/off/blinking the LED is executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

Here, the pre-specific effect effect process (step S168) shown in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the pre-specific effect effect process (step S168). In the pre-specific effect effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not a pre-effect effect flag indicating that the pre-specific effect effect is being executed is set (step S571). If the pre-production effect flag is not set (that is, the specific pre-production effect is not being executed) (step S571; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pre-production start condition satisfaction flag is set. It is confirmed (step S572). If the pre-production start condition satisfaction flag is not set, the process is ended as it is.

When the pre-production start condition establishment flag is set (that is, the start condition of the specific production pre-production is established) (step S572; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the pre-production start condition establishment flag. Is reset (step S573). Further, the effect control CPU 120 reads out the volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the brightness setting value of the game effect lamp 9 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122, and sets the volume setting value for the specific pre-production effect and The brightness setting value is set (step S574).

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be set by the player's operation during the customer waiting demonstration display, for example. The set volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the brightness setting value of the game effect lamp 9 are stored in a setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122 (step S652 of variable display start waiting processing shown in FIG. 24 described later). ~ S660).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the volume setting value read out in step S605 and set for the pre-specific effect effect is less than a predetermined value (step S575). This is because the volume setting value may be changed to less than the predetermined value by the player's operation as described above. In this embodiment, in step S575, it is determined whether or not the predetermined value is less than the value corresponding to 70% of the maximum sound volume of the speakers 8L and 8R. If the volume setting value is less than the predetermined value (step S575; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the predetermined pre-production effect volume setting value read and set in step S574 to a predetermined value (70% in this example). The value is changed to a corresponding value and reset (step S576).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the luminance setting value read out in step S574 and set for the effect before specific effect is less than a predetermined value (step S577). This is because the brightness setting value may be changed to less than the predetermined value by the operation of the player as described above. In this embodiment, in step S577, it is determined whether or not the predetermined value is less than the value corresponding to 70% of the maximum brightness value of the game effect lamp 9. If the brightness setting value is less than the predetermined value (step S577; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the brightness setting value for the specific pre-production effect read and set in step S574 to a predetermined value (70% in this example). The value is changed to the corresponding value and reset (step S578).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start moving image reproduction of the pre-specific effect effect in the pre-specific effect effect execution area (for example, the entire area of the display screen) of the image display device 5 (step S579). In this embodiment, the entire area of the display screen of the image display device 5 is set as the pre-specific effect effect execution area, and in step S610, the effect control CPU 120 causes the pre-specific effect effect in the entire area of the image display device 5. Performs control to start the video playback of. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 starts the moving image reproduction in accordance with the volume and the brightness set in steps S574, S576, and S578, so that the sound corresponding to the moving image of the specific pre-production effect is set from the speakers 8L and 8R at the set volume. The output is performed, and the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the moving image of the pre-specific production effect at the set brightness.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the pre-effect execution flag (step S580), and sets the pre-effect period measurement timer for measuring the execution period of the specific pre-effect effect for a predetermined period (60 seconds in this example). A corresponding value is set (step S581).

In this embodiment, the volume setting value and the brightness setting value set by the player are equal to or more than a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 70% in this example) by executing the processing of steps S574 to S578. If so, the pre-specific production effect is executed with a volume or brightness corresponding to the set volume setting value or brightness setting value, and if it is less than a predetermined value, the pre-specific effect effect with a volume or brightness corresponding to at least the predetermined value. Is performed so that the pre-specific effect pre-production is not executed with an unnecessarily low sound and the pre-specific production pre-production is executed with unnecessarily dark brightness.

In addition, in this embodiment, after the volume and brightness of the pre-specific effect presentation are temporarily set to the volume setting value and the brightness setting value set by the player (see step S574), the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are changed. Although it is determined whether or not it is less than a predetermined value, and if it is less than a predetermined value, the volume and brightness corresponding to the predetermined value are changed and resetting is performed. The method is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are read in step S574, first, it is confirmed whether or not the read volume setting value is less than a predetermined value. It may be set to a value corresponding to the value, and if it is equal to or higher than the predetermined value, the volume of the pre-specific effect presentation may be set to the read volume setting value as it is. Also, it is confirmed whether or not the read brightness setting value is less than a predetermined value. If it is less than the predetermined value, the brightness of the pre-specific production effect is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined value, and if it is not less than the predetermined value, the brightness is specified. The brightness setting value of the pre-production effect may be set to the read brightness setting value as it is. With such a configuration, it is possible to set the volume and brightness only once, and it is possible to eliminate the need to reset the volume later.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not both the sound volume and the brightness are less than the predetermined values and the resetting is performed by executing the processing of steps S575 to S578 is described. Alternatively, it may be set again by determining whether or not only one of the luminances is less than the predetermined value. Specifically, only one of the processes of steps S575 and S576 and the processes of steps S577 and S578 may be executed.

If the pre-production effect flag is set (step S571; Yes), that is, if the specific production pre-production is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the pre-production period measurement timer to 1 Subtract (step S582). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pre-effect period timer after the subtraction has timed out (step S583). If it has not timed out (step S583; No), the process is terminated as it is. If the pre-production period measurement timer has timed out (that is, a predetermined period (60 seconds in this example) has passed and the ending condition of the specific production pre-production has been established) (step S583; Yes), The control CPU 120 performs control to end the moving image reproduction of the pre-specific effect effect being executed in the pre-specific effect effect execution area of the image display device 5 (step S584). Then, the effect control CPU 120 resets the pre-effect executing flag (step S585).

Subsequently, the specific effect executed after the pre-specific effect effect process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the specific effect process (step S169). In the specific effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the effect end condition satisfaction flag indicating that the specific effect end condition is satisfied is set (step S601). When the effect ending condition satisfaction flag is not set (step S601; No), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the specific effect executing flag indicating that the specific effect is being executed is set ( Step S602). When the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, the specific effect is not being executed) (step S602; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect start condition establishment flag is set. Confirm (step S603). If the specific effect start condition satisfaction flag is not set (step S603; No), the process is ended as it is.

When the specific effect start condition satisfaction flag is set (that is, the specific effect start condition is satisfied) (step S603; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the specific effect start condition satisfaction flag. Yes (step S604). Further, the effect control CPU 120 reads the volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the brightness setting value of the game effect lamp 9 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122, and sets the volume setting value and the brightness setting for the specific effect. The value is set (step S605).

In this embodiment, the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be set by the operation of the player during the customer waiting demonstration display described later, and the speakers 8L and 8R set by the player. The volume setting value and the brightness setting value of the game effect lamp 9 are stored in the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122 (see steps S652 to S660 of the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 24 described later).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the volume setting value read out in step S605 and set for the specific effect is less than a predetermined value (step S606). This is because the volume setting value may be changed to less than the predetermined value by the player's operation as described above. In this embodiment, in step S606, it is determined whether or not the predetermined value is less than the value corresponding to 70% of the maximum volume value of the speakers 8L and 8R. When the volume setting value is less than the predetermined value (step S606; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 reads the specific effect volume setting value read and set in step S605 to a predetermined value (corresponding to 70% in this example). The value is changed and reset (step S607).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the brightness setting value read out in step S605 and set for the specific effect is less than a predetermined value (step S608). This is because the brightness setting value may be changed to less than the predetermined value by the operation of the player as described above. In this embodiment, in step S608, it is determined whether the predetermined value is less than a value corresponding to 70% of the maximum brightness value of the game effect lamp 9. If the brightness setting value is less than the predetermined value (step S608; Yes), the brightness setting value for the specific effect read and set in step S605 is changed to a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%). Reset (step S609).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start moving image reproduction of the specific effect in the specific effect execution area (for example, the entire area of the display screen) of the image display device 5 (step S610). In this embodiment, the entire area of the display screen of the image display device 5 is set as the specific effect execution area, and in step S610, control is performed to start moving image reproduction for the specific effect in the entire area of the image display device 5. In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control outputs the sound corresponding to the moving image of the specific effect at the set volume from the speakers 8L and 8R by starting the moving image reproduction according to the volume and the brightness set in steps S605, S607, and S609. , The game effect lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the moving image of the specific effect with the set brightness.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect in-execution flag (step S611) and corresponds to the specific effect period measurement timer for measuring the execution period of the specific effect for a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example). A value is set (step S612).

In this embodiment, the volume setting value and the brightness setting value set by the player are equal to or more than a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 70% in this example) by executing the processing of steps S605 to S609. If so, the specific effect is executed with the volume and the brightness corresponding to the set volume setting value and the brightness setting value, and if it is less than the predetermined value, the specific effect is executed with the volume and the brightness corresponding to at least the predetermined value. In this way, the specific effect is prevented from being executed with an unnecessarily low volume of sound, and the specific effect is not performed with an excessively low brightness.

In addition, in this embodiment, after the volume and brightness of the specific effect are provisionally set to the volume setting value and the brightness setting value set by the player (see step S605), the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are set to predetermined values. It is determined whether or not it is less than a predetermined value, and if it is less than a predetermined value, it is changed to a volume or brightness corresponding to a predetermined value and reset, but the setting method of the volume and brightness of the specific effect is The invention is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment. For example, when the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are read in step S605, first, it is confirmed whether the read volume setting value is less than a predetermined value, and if it is less than the predetermined value, the volume of the specific effect is set to the predetermined value. The volume may be set to a corresponding value, and if it is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, the volume of the specific effect may be set to the volume setting value read as it is. Also, it is confirmed whether or not the read brightness setting value is less than a predetermined value. If it is less than the predetermined value, the brightness of the specific effect is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined value, and if it is more than the predetermined value, The brightness setting value may be set to the brightness setting value read as it is. With such a configuration, it is possible to set the volume and brightness only once, and it is possible to eliminate the need to reset the volume later.

In addition, in this embodiment, the processing of steps S606 to S609 is executed to determine whether or not both the sound volume and the brightness are less than the predetermined values and reset the sound volume. Alternatively, it may be set again by determining whether or not only one of the luminances is less than the predetermined value. Specifically, only one of the processes of steps S606 and S607 and the processes of steps S608 and S609 may be executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the volume and the brightness are reset to the predetermined values in both steps S574 to S578 of the pre-specific effect production process and steps S605 to S609 of the specific effect process. You may make it reset by only. At that time, before step S658 in the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 24, a step of determining whether or not the pre-production effect flag or the specific effect execution flag is set is provided, and if it is set. (In other words, during the execution of the pre-specific effect or during the execution of the specific effect), the volume and brightness changing operation by the player may be prohibited. Further, in the case of prohibiting the volume and brightness changing operation by the player from the start of the pre-specific effect production to the end of the specific effect, steps S606 to S609 of the specific effect processing shown in FIG. 23 may be unnecessary. In the pre-specific effect production process, the volume and the brightness are not reset, and even if the volume and the brightness are less than the predetermined values, they are executed as they are, and the volume and the brightness are reset to the predetermined values only by the specific effect process ( Steps S605 to S609) may be performed.

When the specific effect execution flag is set (step S602; Yes), that is, when the specific effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the specific effect period measurement timer. (Step S613). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the specific effect period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (step S614). If it has not timed out (step S614; No), the process is terminated as it is. When the specific effect period measurement timer has timed out (that is, the predetermined condition (5 minutes in this example) has passed and the specific effect end condition is satisfied) (step S614; Yes), for effect control The CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the effect process flag is "2" (value indicating effect processing during variable display) (step S615). When the value of the effect process flag is the value "2" indicating the effect process during variable display (that is, the variable display of the decorative pattern is being performed) (step S615; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 immediately. Does not end the specific effect, only sets the effect end condition satisfaction flag (step S616), and ends the process. If the value of the effect process flag is not a value indicating the effect effect during variable display (step S615; No), the process proceeds to step S619.

When the production end condition satisfaction flag is set (step S601; Yes), the production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the symbol confirmation command is received (step S617). If the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S617; No), the process is terminated. When the symbol fixing command is received (that is, the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped) (step S617; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the effect end condition establishment flag (step S617; Yes). S618). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the moving image reproduction of the specific effect being executed in the specific effect execution area of the image display device 5 (step S619). Then, the effect control CPU 120 resets the specific effect effect flag (step S620).

By executing the processing of steps S601 and S614 to S620, in this embodiment, a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses at a timing other than the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the ending condition of the specific effect. When is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S619 and the execution of the specific effect is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when a predetermined period (five minutes in this example) elapses during the variable display of the decorative design and the ending condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect is not immediately terminated, and the decorative pattern is displayed. After waiting until the timing of ending the variable display (see step S617), the execution of the specific effect is ended.

In this embodiment, in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 18, the specific effect pre-effect effect process of step S168 and the specific effect process of step S169 are executed before the processes of steps S170 to S177. If the start conditions for the pre-production and the specific production are satisfied, the special-production pre-production and the specific production are executed even during the big hit game. In this case, in a situation where the pre-specific effect pre-production or the special effect is displayed on the entire display screen of the image display device 5, the effect during the big hit game is displayed on a part of the display screen, and the pre-specific production effect or The effect during the big hit game may be superimposed and displayed while continuing the execution of the specific effect. Then, for example, when a predetermined period (in this example, 5 minutes) elapses during the big hit game and the ending condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the moving image reproduction is ended and the execution of the specific effect is ended. The effect during the big hit game may be returned from the partial display of the display screen of the image display device 5 to the entire display. In addition, the effect during the big hit game is executed in the image display device 5, and the pre-specific effect effect and the specific effect by specifying the pre-specific effect effect and the reproduction of the moving image of the particular effect are reduced and displayed on a part of the display screen of the image display apparatus 5. The execution of the effect may be continued. Then, for example, during a jackpot game, when a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses and the ending condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the moving image reproduction that has been reduced and displayed is ended and the specific effect is displayed. The execution should be terminated.

Further, the processing mode of the specific effect processing is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has elapsed from the start of the specific effect, the moving image reproduction of the specific effect may be immediately ended regardless of whether or not the decorative design is being variably displayed. .. Specifically, in the specific effect process shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the symbol fixing command is received before and after step S615. If the symbol fixing command is received, the process directly proceeds to step S619 and specified. You may make it complete|finish the reproduction|regeneration moving image reproduction.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the predetermined period has elapsed during variable display, the video reproduction of the specific effect is ended after waiting for the variation stop. You may make it complete|finish the video reproduction of. In this case, for example, before and after step S615, it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command is received, and when the symbol confirmation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is the value "1" indicating the variable display start setting process. It may be determined whether or not there is. If the value of the effect process flag is "1" indicating the variable display start setting process, the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is ended, so that the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is waited for until the next variation start. It should be finished. Alternatively, for example, before and after step S615, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect process flag is the value "1" indicating the variable display start setting process, and the value of the effect process flag is the value "1" indicating the variable display start setting process. If it is 1", the process may be moved to step S619 as it is to end the reproduction of the specific effect moving image so that the reproduction of the specific effect moving image is ended after the start of the next fluctuation.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the variable display start waiting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (step S651). If the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (step S651; Yes), the variation pattern designation command reception flag is reset (step S661). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the value "1" corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step S662).

When the variation pattern designation command reception flag is not set (that is, the variation pattern designation command is not received) (step S651; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed. Is confirmed (step S652). Whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display is in progress is set when the customer waiting demonstration display is started in step S656, which will be described later, by setting a customer waiting demonstration display flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration display is in progress. In S652, it may be confirmed whether or not the customer waiting demo display flag is set.

If the customer waiting demonstration is not being displayed (step S652; No), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step S653). When the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag is set (that is, the customer waiting demo designation command is received) (step S653; Yes), the production control CPU 120 receives the customer waiting demo designation command. It is confirmed whether the elapsed time after 30 seconds has passed (step S654). It should be noted that whether or not the elapsed time after receiving the customer waiting demo designating command has passed 30 seconds is determined by, for example, setting the customer waiting demo designating command reception flag in the command analysis processing (S74) shown in FIG. When it does (that is, when the customer waiting demo designation command is received), a predetermined timer is set to a value corresponding to 30 seconds, and it is confirmed in step S654 whether or not the timer has timed out. do it.

If 30 seconds have elapsed since the customer waiting demo designation command was received, the production control CPU 120 resets the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag (step S655) and waits for a predetermined customer in the image display device 5. The demonstration display is started (step S656). For example, as a predetermined customer waiting demonstration display, a character string such as "demo display" is displayed, or a predetermined initial appearance (for example, a combination of symbols such as "123" or a big hit such as "777" is associated. It is also possible to display a combination of symbols to be displayed), to display a predetermined character, or to display a logotype of a gaming machine maker.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the customer waiting demonstration display is started at the timing when 30 seconds have passed after the customer waiting demo designation command is received (that is, after the variable display is interrupted) has been described. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the customer waiting demonstration display may be started 20 seconds or 1 minute after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command. Further, for example, the customer waiting demonstration display may be started immediately after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command.

Further, when the customer waiting demonstration display is started, the effect control CPU 120 also starts the superimposed display of the volume/luminance setting screen for setting the volume and the luminance on the image display device 5 (step S657).

When the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed (step S652; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation signal from the stick controller 31A is input (step S658), and the operation signal is input. If so (step S658; Yes), the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are input according to the operation (step S659). Then, the effect control CPU 120 stores the input volume setting value and brightness setting value in the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122 (step S660).

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the volume/luminance setting screen. As shown in FIG. 25(A), in this embodiment, for example, a display such as "during demo display" indicating that a customer waiting demonstration is being displayed, and a display such as "Set volume!" A volume/brightness setting screen is displayed. On the display screen shown in FIG. 25(A), for example, the player tilts the stick controller 31A left and right to select a volume from 0 to 100 and push and pull the trigger button of the stick controller 31A. The volume of the volume being selected is determined by operating the push button 31B. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 selects the volume based on the tilt operation signal from the controller sensor unit 35A of the stick controller 31A, and inputs the signal from the trigger sensor 125 of the stick controller 31A or the push sensor 35B of the push button 31B. Based on this, the selected volume is input as the volume setting value.

Further, when the setting of the volume is completed, for example, as shown in FIG. 25B, the volume/luminance setting screen is switched to a screen including a display such as “Please set the brightness!”. In the display screen shown in FIG. 25(B), the player selects the brightness from 0 to 100 by tilting the stick controller 31A to the left and right, and pushes and pulls the trigger button of the stick controller 31A. By operating or pressing the push button 31B, the operation of determining the brightness being selected is performed. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 selects the brightness based on the tilt operation signal from the controller sensor unit 35A of the stick controller 31A, and inputs the signal from the trigger sensor 125 of the stick controller 31A or the push sensor 35B of the push button 31B. Based on this, the brightness being selected is input as the brightness setting value.

In this embodiment, the case where the volume and brightness can be set according to the operation of the player during the customer waiting demonstration display at the start of the game is shown, but in addition to when the game is started, or when the game is started. Alternatively, the volume and brightness may be set or changed while the decorative pattern is variably displayed. In this case, for example, by performing the same processing as steps S657 to S660 in the variable display effect processing which will be described later, it is possible to set or change the volume and the brightness even during the variable display of the decorative pattern. ..

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 18 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 26, 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 S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S522; 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. Determines whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" (step S523).

When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols which is the final stop symbol forming the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left confirmed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. By referring to the predetermined left fixed design determination table, the left fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative design display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 of the fixed decorative design is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right fixed symbol that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to, etc., the right fixed decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 of the fixed decorative patterns is determined. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative design is different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative design by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium determination symbol determination updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the predetermined medium determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to, etc., the middle fixed decorative design which is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 of the fixed decorative designs is determined. In the process of step S524, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that is the predetermined chance eye symbol may be determined corresponding to the case where the variable symbol announcement is being executed.

When it is determined in step S523 that it is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which is the final stop symbol forming the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left and right fixed symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. By referring to the predetermined left and right finalized symbol determination table, etc., the fixed decorative symbols 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. The decorative pattern with the same design number is determined. Furthermore, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-decision symbol determination that is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the predetermined medium-determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is displayed. By referring to the determined decorative design, the medium fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, when the fixed decorative design is 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. (For example, "1") may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design so that the fixed decorative design does not become a big hit combination but becomes a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, 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 S522 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S522; No), 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 S526). When it is determined to be a "probability" or a "small hit" (step S526; 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 S527). 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 effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. It is only necessary to determine the combination of the fixed decorative patterns forming any one of the opening chances by referring to. If either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as step S525, the final stop symbol forming the reach combination. It suffices to determine the combination of fixed decorative patterns that

When it is determined in step S526 that it is an "non-probable change" or a "probable change" other than "probability" or "small hit" (step S526; No), the final decorative design which is the final stop design constituting the big hit combination is set. The combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determination symbol determination table, etc., it is stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. Decorative designs with the same design number are determined. 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 to be a fixed decorative pattern. Good.

As a specific example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", any one of the plurality of normal symbols is selected as a decorative design, and the non-probable variation jackpot combination is determined to be a determined decorative design. Good. Further, when the jackpot type is "probability variation", any one of the decorative patterns is selected from a plurality of types of regular symbols or probability variation symbols, and a definite 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 a non-probability 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 will be performed in the probable state by means of promotion performance during a big hit. On the other hand, when the confirmed decorative pattern of the probability variation big hit combination is determined, in the re-lottery effect that is variably displayed or without executing the re-lottery effect, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled is given.

After performing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, whether or not the changing notice effect other than the prefetch notice effect is executed and the changing state corresponding to the effect mode of the changing notice effect when executing The notice pattern is determined (step S529). As an example, in the process of step S529, a previously-prepared changing notice determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the changing notice effect other than the prefetch notice effect and the changing notice pattern. .. In the floating notice determination table, a numerical value that is compared with the random number value for determining the changing notice type according to the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command or the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. The (decision value) may be assigned to the determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the changing notice production is not executed, a plurality of changing notice patterns when executing the changing notice production, and the like. .. After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the changing notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the changing notice random number value extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193. Thus, the presence/absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined.

In the process of step S529, for example, the presence/absence of a changing notice effect is displayed depending on whether the variable display result is “miss (non-reach)”, “miss (reach)”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. It is only necessary to change the determination rate of the notice pattern during change. By doing so, it is possible to give notice and suggest that the variable display result will be a "big hit" or reach depending on the presence or absence of execution of a changing notice other than the pre-reading notice and its pattern (production mode). Like

After the process of step S529 is executed, the execution setting of other variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing an effect different from the look-ahead notice effect and the changing notice effect may be performed. As such an 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, 8R at a predetermined timing when the variable display is started or during execution. The variable display result becomes a "big hit" by executing the effect of a predetermined mode including some 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 of immediately notifying (definitively notifying) of this may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit", for example, settings may be made to execute an effect in a predetermined mode for bustling. 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 illuminates or an effect in which a predetermined effect image is displayed.

After that, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special figure variation time effect control patterns prepared in accordance with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, for example, when the setting for executing the character notice is made, the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads the volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the brightness setting value of the game effect lamp 9 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122 (step S532A).

Next, the effect controlling CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pre-effect executing flag is set (step S532B). If the pre-production effect flag is set (that is, the specific pre-production effect is being executed) (step S532B; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the variation pattern and the volume setting value read in step S532A. And a process table for pre-production corresponding to the brightness setting value is selected (step S532C). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a pre-effect switching flag indicating that the process data for pre-effect has been switched (step S532D).

As described above, when the pre-specific production effect is being executed, the pre-specific production effect is generated in the pre-specific production effect execution area of the image display device 5 (in this example, the entire area of the image display device 5). The movie is being played. Therefore, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed during the execution of the special effect pre-effect, the step S544 of the variable display effect effect process of step S172 to be described later is performed using the process table for the pre-effect selected in step S532C. By executing S546, the variable display of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed in the lower right area (in the present example, the lower right area of the display screen of the image display device 5) in the pre-specific effect effect execution region of the image display device 5. At the same time, when there is a hold, the hold storage display is reduced in the lower left area (in this example, the lower left area of the display screen of the image display device 5) in the pre-specific effect effect execution area (the hold storage display is reduced). It may be displayed normally without any).

As described above, in the present embodiment, at least the predetermined value (corresponding to 70% of the maximum value of the sound volume or the brightness in this example) is set regardless of the sound volume setting value and the brightness setting value for the pre-specific production effect. The specific pre-production effect is executed with a volume and brightness equal to or more than the value). Other effects (eg, variable display, notice effect, reach effect, etc.) other than the specific effect pre-effect are executed with the volume and brightness according to the volume setting value and the brightness setting value set by the player. In the execution period of the pre-specific production effect, the prefetch countdown notice of the notice production is not executed as shown in steps S758 and S759 of FIG. 19 described above.

Next, if the pre-production effect flag is not set (that is, the specific pre-production effect is not being executed) (step S532B; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect execution flag. It is confirmed whether or not (step S532E). When the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, the specific effect is being executed) (step S532E; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the variation pattern and the volume setting value and the brightness read in step S532A. A process table for specific effects corresponding to the set value is selected (step S532F). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect switched flag indicating that the process data for the specific effect has been switched (step S532G). On the other hand, when the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, the specific effect is not being executed) (step S532E; No), the effect control CPU 120 causes the variation pattern and the volume setting value read in step S532A and A normal process table corresponding to the brightness setting value is selected (step S532H).

As described above, when the specific effect is being executed, the moving image reproduction for the specific effect is executed in the specific effect execution area of the image display device 5 (the entire area of the image display device 5 in this example). ing. Therefore, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed during the execution of the specific effect, steps S544 to S546 of the variable display effect processing in step S172 described later are performed using the process table for the specific effect selected in step S532F. By executing, the variable display of the decorative design is reduced in the lower right area (the lower right area of the display screen of the image display device 5 in the lower right area of the specific effect execution area of the image display device 5) and is suspended. In some cases, the hold storage display is reduced in the lower left area (in the present example, the lower left area of the display screen of the image display device 5) in the specific effect execution area (the normal display is maintained without reducing the hold storage display). May be).

On the other hand, if the pre-specific effect effect or the specific effect is not being executed, by executing steps S544 to S546 of the variable display effect effect process of step S172 described later using the normal process table selected in step S532H. Variable display of the decorative pattern is executed using the entire display screen of the image display device 5. When there is a hold, the hold storage display is normally displayed in the lower left area of the display screen of the image display device 5 (the hold storage display is not reduced but is displayed in a normal size).

As described above, in the present embodiment, at least a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70% of the maximum value of the volume or the brightness) regardless of the volume setting value and the brightness setting value for the specific effect. The specific effect is executed with the above-described volume and brightness. However, according to the process table selected in step S532F, steps S542 to S546 of the variable display effect effect process of step S172, which will be described later, are executed, and other than the specific effect. Other effects (for example, variable display, notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are executed with the volume and brightness according to the volume setting value and the brightness setting value set by the player.

Further, if the variable display of the next decorative pattern is started after the execution of the specific effect is finished, the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are read in step S532A, and then the volume setting value and the luminance setting are performed in step S532H. The normal process table corresponding to the value is selected. Therefore, by performing the processing of steps S532A and S532H at the start of the next variable display after the end of the specific effect, the volume and brightness during the specific effect are restored to the volume and brightness set by the player. Variable display and other effects are executed.

After executing the processing of step S532D, S532G, or S532H, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set to correspond to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example. It is set (step S533). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is performed (step S534). At this time, for example, by transmitting the 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 display during variable display (step S535), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of FIG. 18 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, for example, based on the effect control process timer value or the like, whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and when the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pre-effect executing flag is set (step S541A). If the pre-production effect flag is set (that is, the specific pre-production effect is being executed) (step S541A; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the pre-effect switching flag. It is confirmed whether or not (step S541B). If the pre-effect switching flag is not set (step S541B; No), the effect control CPU 120 reads the volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122. The brightness setting value is read (step S541C). Further, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data for pre-effect according to the volume setting value and the brightness setting value read in step S541C (step S541D). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the previous effect switched flag (step S541F). As a result, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect part, various lamps as the effect part and the speaker 8L as the effect part) according to the content of the process data for the pre-effect after switching. 8R) is executed.

When the execution of the pre-specific production effect is started in the middle of the variable display of the decorative pattern by executing the processing of steps S541A to S541F, the process data for the pre-production is switched to the pre-specific production effect. The display mode can be switched to the variable display mode. Specifically, from the state in which the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed using the entire display screen of the image display device 5, the display of the pre-specific effect is executed and the display screen is displayed on the entire display screen of the image display device 5. In the lower right area (variable display area) of, the display is switched to the state in which the variable display of the decorative pattern is being executed. Then, once the switching is performed, thereafter, it is determined as Yes in step S541B, and steps S542 to S546 to be described later are executed according to the process data for the pre-production after the switching, whereby the pre-production for the specific production is performed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is executed in the mode.

When the pre-production effect flag is not set (step S541A; No), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the specific effect execution flag is set (step S541G). When the specific effect executing flag is set (that is, the specific effect is being executed) (step S541G; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the specific effect switched flag is set. Is confirmed (step S541H). If the specific effect switched flag is not set (step S541H; No), the effect control CPU 120 reads the volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122. The brightness setting value is read (step S541I). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control switches to the process data for specific effect according to the volume setting value and the brightness setting value read in step S541I (step S541J). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect switched flag (step S541K). As a result, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect device (the image display device 5 as effect parts, various lamps as effect parts and the speaker 8L as effect parts) according to the content of the process data for specific effect after switching. 8R) is executed.

When the execution of the specific effect is started in the middle of the variable display of the decorative pattern by performing the processing of steps S541G to S541K, the process data for the specific effect is switched to the variable display at the time of the specific effect. It is switched to the mode. Specifically, from the state where the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed using the entire display screen of the image display device 5, the display of the specific effect is executed on the entire display screen of the image display device 5 and the lower part of the display screen. In the right area (variable display area), it is possible to switch to a state in which the decorative display variable display is being executed. Then, once the switching is performed, thereafter, it is determined as Yes in step S541H, and steps S542 to S546 described below are executed according to the process data for the specific effect after the switching, so that the mode at the time of the specific effect is achieved. The variable display of the decorative pattern is executed.

When the specific effect executing flag is not set (step S541G; No), when the specific effect switching completed flag is set (step S541H; Yes), after step S541F or after step 541K, effect control The CPU 120 determines whether or not it is in the notice production period for executing the notice production (step S542). The notice production period may be predetermined for each changing notice pattern selected in step S529 of FIG. 26, for example. When it is in the notice production period in step S542 (step S542; Yes), the production operation control for executing the notice production is performed (step S543).

As an example, in the process of step S543, the presentation control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) read from the announcement production control pattern corresponding to each changing announcement pattern is used. Accordingly, various commands are generated and display control is performed in order to perform a predetermined production operation including some or all of the production image display, sound effect output, lamp lighting, and production model operation. It may be transmitted to the unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

When it is not the notice production period in step S542 (step S542; No) or after the process of step S543 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the reach production period for executing the reach production (step S544). .. The reach production period may be predetermined in the reach production control pattern selected corresponding to the predetermined reach production. When it is the reach effect period in step S544 (step S544; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S545).

When it is not the reach effect period in step S544 (step S544; No), after executing the process of step S545, for example, based on the setting in the special figure change time effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern, etc. After performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step S546), the effect effect during variable display is ended.

When the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S547). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S547; No), the variable display effect production process is terminated and stands by. After the variable display time has elapsed, if the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command, a predetermined error process is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may do it.

When the design confirmation command is received in step S547 (step S547; Yes), for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, in the variable display of the decorative design. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed decorative design) as the display result is performed (step S548). Further, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S549). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure winning waiting process (step S550), and then the variable display effect effect process is ended.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the setting mode of the volume and the brightness in this embodiment. In FIG. 28, an example of setting three gaming machines A to C is shown, but in the gaming machine A, a case where both the volume and the luminance are set to a value corresponding to 30% by the player is shown. In the gaming machine B, a case is shown in which the player sets the volume to a value corresponding to 80% and the brightness to a value corresponding to 40%, and in the gaming machine C, the volume is set to a value corresponding to 90% by the player. The case where the brightness is set to a value corresponding to 100% is shown.

As shown in FIG. 28, in the gaming machine A, regarding the pre-specific production effect and the variation display and other effects other than the specific effect, the volume corresponding to 30% and the volume corresponding to 30% according to the volume and the brightness set by the player. The variable display and other effects are executed with the luminance of the value corresponding to (see steps S532C and S532F). For example, with respect to the variable display of the decorative pattern, the notice effect and the reach effect executed during the variable display, the effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume corresponding to 30% according to the volume set by the player. Then, the game effect lamp 9 emits light with a brightness of 30% according to the brightness set by the player. On the other hand, regarding the pre-specific effect and the specific effect, since both the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are less than a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 70% in this example), both the volume and the brightness are set by the player. The specific effect is executed by changing the volume and brightness to a value (a value corresponding to 70% in this example) corresponding to a predetermined value instead of the above value (see steps S575 to S578 and S606 to S609).

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, in the gaming machine B, with respect to the effect before the specific effect and the variation display other than the specific effect, the volume of the value corresponding to 80% according to the volume and the brightness set by the player, and A variable display and other effects are executed with a luminance of a value corresponding to 40% (see steps S532C and S532F). For example, for the variable display of the decorative pattern, the notice effect, the reach effect, and the like executed during the variable display, the effect sound is output from the speakers 8L, 8R at a volume corresponding to 80% according to the volume set by the player. Then, the game effect lamp 9 emits light with a brightness of 40% according to the brightness set by the player. On the other hand, regarding the pre-specific effect and the specific effect, since the volume setting value is equal to or higher than the predetermined value but the brightness setting value is less than the predetermined value, the volume is the value set by the player (80% in this example). The luminance is changed to a luminance corresponding to a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 70% in this example), not the value set by the player, and the specific effect is executed ( See steps S575 to S578 and S606 to S609).

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, in the gaming machine C, the volume of the value corresponding to 90% according to the volume and the brightness set by the player, regarding the variation display other than the specific production and the production other than the specific production, A variable display and other effects are executed with a luminance of a value corresponding to 100% (see steps S532C and S532F). For example, with respect to the variable display of the decorative pattern, the notice effect and the reach effect executed during the variable display, effect sounds are output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume corresponding to 90% according to the volume set by the player. Then, the game effect lamp 9 emits light with a brightness of 100% according to the brightness set by the player. On the other hand, regarding the pre-specific effect and the specific effect, both the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are equal to or higher than a predetermined value, and therefore the volume is a value set by the player (a value corresponding to 90% in this example) and The brightness is a value set by the player (in this example, a value corresponding to 100%), and the specific effect is executed (see steps S575 to S578 and S606 to S609).

Next, a specific effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 29 shows a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the prefetch countdown notice is executed in a period other than the pre-specific production presentation period.

As shown in FIG. 29(A), variable display of the decorative design is executed in the normal mode in the decorative design display area (5L, 5C, 5R), and the left decorative design is stopped (see FIG. 29(B)), After that, it is assumed that the decorative pattern fluctuates and stops in a losing manner (see FIG. 29C). Then, at this time, it is assumed that four pieces are reserved and the prefetch countdown notice is won in the lottery of the prefetch notice effect. Then, the next variable display is started (see FIG. 29(D)), and when the next variable display is further started, as shown in FIG. 29(E), the fourth hold (target) is three hold Shifting to the eyes, the display of the numerical value "3", which is the advance notice of the countdown, is executed. Subsequently, when the next variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 29(F), the third hold (target) shifts to the second hold, and the display of the numerical value "2" which is the prefetch countdown notice. Is executed. Subsequently, when the next variable display is started, the second hold (target) is shifted to the first hold, as shown in FIG. 29G, and the display of the numerical value “1” which is the prefetch countdown notice. Is executed. Subsequently, when the next variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 29(H), the first hold (target) is removed, and the display of the numerical value "0" which is the prefetch countdown notice is executed. It is suggested that the variable display result of "is a big hit" (big hit expectation) is high. As shown in FIG. 29(I), the variable display of the decorative pattern is stopped, and the variable display result of this time is displayed in a lost manner, for example. Although it is a loss here, since the look-ahead countdown notice is a notice with a high jackpot expectation, the variable display result is likely to be a "big hit".

FIG. 30 shows a display operation example in the image display device 5 in the case where the pre-specific effect predecessor and the specific effect are executed by prohibiting the look-ahead countdown notice overlapping the execution period of the pre-specific effect production.

As shown in FIG. 30(A), variable display of decorative designs is executed in a normal manner in the decorative design display areas (5L, 5C, 5R), and thereafter, as shown in FIG. Is started (a numerical value “60 seconds” indicating that it is 60 seconds until the start of the specific effect is displayed), and the variable display of the decorative pattern and the hold display are changed to the reduced mode and displayed. The pre-specific effect effect is displayed in the entire area of the display screen of the image display device 5. In the pre-specific effect presentation, the pre-specific effect effect may be executed in a mode in which the countdown is displayed in steps of 1 second. Is displayed in a countdown.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30C, it is assumed that the decorative pattern fluctuates and stops in a lost manner. At this time, there are four hold, and in the lottery of the look-ahead notice production that is executed when the number of hold becomes four, I won the look-ahead countdown notice, but it is changed to a look-ahead hold notice because it is in the execution period of the special production pre-production. To be done. The fourth hold storage display of the hold is changed from the normal mode to the special mode (for example, white display to black) and displayed (see FIG. 30C). On the other hand, since 10 seconds have passed from the start of the pre-specific effect production, the display of "50 seconds" in the pre-specific effect production is executed. Then, when 60 seconds have elapsed from the start of the pre-specific effect production, as shown in FIG. 30D, the display of "0 seconds" in the pre-specific effect production is executed, and the pre-specific production effect ends. Since the variable display is executed twice here, the fourth hold storage display displayed in the special mode is shifted to the second hold storage display. Further, during the execution period of the pre-specific effect production, the prefetch countdown notice is prohibited as shown in FIGS. 30(B) to (D). If the count effect is duplicated (that is, the specific effect pre-effect and the prefetch countdown notice are overlapped), it becomes difficult to understand which of the effects, so that one (here, the prefetch countdown notice) is not executed. ..

The reason for prohibiting the pre-reading countdown notice instead of the specific pre-production effect is as follows. If the notification of a specific effect (simultaneous effect) intended to be executed simultaneously by a plurality of pachinko game machines 1 installed in a game store is restricted to only one pachinko game machine 1 (own machine) , Gives the player a feeling of strangeness. In other words, this is because, while many other pachinko gaming machines 1 are executing the specific effects, it is uncomfortable that only the own device has not executed the specific effects. For this reason, the pre-reading countdown notice is prohibited instead of the specific production pre-production.

Note that, contrary to the above, the pre-specific effect effect may be prohibited and the prefetch countdown notice may be executed. In this case, the jackpot expectation can be displayed preferentially, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

At the same time as the end of the pre-specific effect, the specific effect is started (see FIG. 30(E)). The specific effect is displayed in the entire area of the display screen of the image display device 5. In this embodiment, since the execution period of the specific effect is 5 minutes, the variable display is executed a plurality of times as shown in FIGS. 30(F) to (I). As shown in FIG. 30(H), when the next variable display is started, the second reserved storage display displayed in the special mode shifts to the first reserved storage display, and FIG. As shown in, when the next variable display is started, the first reserved storage display displayed in the special mode is removed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30(J), when 5 minutes have elapsed from the start of the specific effect, the decorative design is being variably displayed, a connection display such as "Look forward to the next time!" By doing so, the execution of the specific effect is continued (see step S615 in FIG. 23).

Note that the display of a connection such as "Look forward to the next time!" as shown in FIG. 30(J) may be realized by displaying a still image instead of playing a moving image. In this case, if you start displaying the connected still images such as "Look forward to the next time!" at the end of the video, and end the display of the connected still images when ending the variable display. Good.

Next, as shown in FIG. 30(K), for example, the reach generation timing is reached, and when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 30(L), the movie reproduction of the specific effect is ended (see step S619), and The variable display of the decorative design is ended, and the stop design of the decorative design is derived and displayed in the normal mode (that is, the display mode of the normal size in which the reduced display is released).

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 30, the case where the moving image is reproduced as the specific effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, by performing the specific effect in a mode of changing the background screen of the image display device 5, it is not necessary to reduce the variable display of the decorative pattern.

Here, a time chart of the prefetch countdown notice described above with reference to FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31(A) shows a time chart showing a pre-reading countdown notice when the player wins in a period other than the pre-specific production stage.

As shown in FIG. 31(A), the prefetch lottery for the fourth hold data (target) wins the prefetch countdown notice in a period other than the pre-specific effect presentation period. Therefore, the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is executed in a normal manner, and each time the target is shifted by one and the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the numerical value “3”→“2” in the countdown format. "→"1"→"0" is displayed.

Next, a time chart when the prefetch countdown notice is won during the execution period of the pre-specific effect effect described above with reference to FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIG. 31(B). FIG. 31(B) shows a time chart showing the pre-reading pending notice changed from the pre-reading countdown notice that was won in the pre-specific production effect period.

As shown in FIG. 31(B), in the execution period of the pre-specific effect production, the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is executed by changing from the normal mode to the reduction mode. Further, during the execution period of the pre-specific production, the pre-reading lottery for the fourth hold data (target) wins the pre-reading countdown notice, so the pre-reading countdown notice is changed to the pre-reading notice. In FIG. 31B, the pre-reading countdown notice that has been won is shown by a broken line, its execution is prohibited, and the pre-reading pending notice shown by a solid line is executed instead. The pre-reading pending notice is that the fourth reserved memory display in the starting winning memory display area 5H of the display screen of the image display device 5 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (for example, white display to black), and the decorative display is variably displayed. Each time is started, the special mode target is shifted to the left by one and displayed.

Since the pre-specific production (first count production) is a simultaneous production, and the pre-reading countdown notice (second count production) is a production showing the expectation of a big hit, pre-specific production (first count production) ) And prefetch countdown notice (second count effect) are effects that suggest mutually different contents.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the execution of the specific production pre-production (first count production) (for example, if the pre-production execution flag is set in step S758), the prefetching is performed. Since the execution of the countdown notice (second count effect) is restricted (prohibited in the present embodiment) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps S757 to S759), the count effect (pre-specific effect effect and prefetch) is performed. It is possible to prevent the countdown notice) from becoming difficult to understand, and to reduce the feeling of strangeness in the game.

In the present embodiment, execution of the prefetch countdown notice (second count effect) is prohibited based on the execution of the pre-specific effect effect (first count effect), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on the execution of the pre-specific effect (first count effect), the execution of the pre-specific effect (first count effect) may be restricted (for example, the pre-specific effect effect may be reduced or displayed differently). (For example, changing the mode), or limiting the execution of both the specific effect pre-effect (first count effect) and the prefetch countdown notice (second count effect) (for example, as in the second embodiment described later). It is also possible to limit both the pre-specific effect pre-production and the pre-reading countdown notice to the reduced display, or to change the display mode different from each other. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the count effect from becoming difficult to understand, and to reduce the feeling of strangeness in the game.

In addition, before the specific effect that is executed with the timing result of the timing means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of steps S71A, S71B, and S74A in the effect control main processing) as a trigger, the pre-specific effect effect ( In the configuration for executing the first count effect), that is, in the configuration for executing the first count effect based on the determination by the time counting means, the prefetch countdown notice (second count effect) is different from the time counting means. The first and second count effects (before the specific effect) are performed based on the determination (for example, the lottery determination by the lottery means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S754)). Production and pre-reading countdown notice) may overlap. Even in the case of such a configuration, control is performed such that the first count effect and the second count effect do not overlap each other (for example, if the pre-effect executing flag is set in step S758), the prefetching is performed. Since the execution of the countdown notice (second count effect) is limited (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S757 to S759), the specific effect pre-effect and the prefetch countdown notification are not overlapped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the counting effect from being difficult to understand, and to reduce the feeling of strangeness in the game.

In addition, a pre-reading countdown notice (second count effect) that suggests an expectation level to be in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit expectation degree) and a specific pre-production effect (first count) that is not related to the expectation degree to be in an advantageous state Since it is controlled so that it does not overlap with (effect), it is possible to prevent both count effects from overlapping and becoming difficult to understand.

In addition, for example, during execution of the pre-specific effect (first count effect), a plurality of types of effects (prefetch pending notice as shown in FIG. 20B) that suggest the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state (other prefetch notice) If you prohibit all of the above), the entertainment of the game will be reduced. On the other hand, according to the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, during the execution of the pre-specific production effect (first count effect), the second count effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state. Since it is possible to execute a predetermined effect different from the above (a pre-reading pending notice as shown in FIG. 20B, other pre-reading notice, etc.), even during execution of the specific pre-production (first count production) The interest of can be secured. Moreover, since the execution of the prefetch countdown notice (second count effect) is prohibited while the specific effect pre-effect (first count effect) is being executed, only the ones that are difficult to understand due to overlapping of the count effects should be executed. Can be In other words, it is possible to prevent both count effects from overlapping and becoming difficult to understand.

In addition, since the presentation modes of the pre-specific production (first count production) and the look-ahead countdown notice (second count production) include some common ones, the pre-specific production production (first count production). The same material (data) can be used for the prefetch countdown notice (second count effect) and the data capacity can be reduced.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the player can set the volume (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes steps S657 to S660), and the volume set value set by the player is the volume set value for the specific effect. Since it is possible to execute the specific effect that outputs the sound changed to (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps S605 to S607 and S610), it is possible to preferably perform the specific effect.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that the player can set the brightness (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes steps S657 to S660), and the brightness setting value set by the player is the brightness setting value for the specific effect. Since the specific effect of causing the game effect lamp 9 to emit light according to the changed luminance is executable (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps S605 and S608 to S610), it is possible to preferably perform the specific effect. it can.

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Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment in which the pre-specific effect presentation and the prefetch countdown notice can be displayed in separate display areas will be described with reference to FIG. 32.

As shown in FIG. 32C, even when the prefetch countdown notice is won during the execution period of the pre-specific production effect, as shown in FIG. 32D, the display area of the pre-specific production effect is displayed. Both the pre-reading countdown notice and the specific pre-production effect are displayed so that the display area of the pre-reading count-down notification does not overlap the display area of the pre-specific production effect by reducing (for example, the numerical value of "53 seconds" is reduced and displayed). However, as shown in FIGS. 32(E) to 32(G), the pre-specific effect presentation and the prefetch countdown notice may be displayed so as not to overlap with each other. In FIGS. 32E to 32G, for example, the numerical values of the pre-specific production effects of “41 seconds”, “29 seconds”, and “17 seconds” are reduced and displayed. Note that, in FIG. 32, the numerical value of the pre-specific production effect that is displayed in a reduced size is enclosed by a broken line, but such an enclosure display is not necessary. Further, the numbers “3”, “2”, “1”, and “0” of the prefetch countdown notice are also displayed smaller than in the normal mode. In addition, if it does not overlap with the display of the pre-specific effect presentation, the numerical values of “3”, “2”, “1”, and “0” of the prefetch countdown notice may be displayed in the normal manner.

For example, before step S579 and before step S582 shown in FIG. 22, a step of determining whether or not the prefetch countdown notice is won is provided, and if it is determined that the prefetch countdown notice is won, the pre-specific production effect is produced. A step of reducing the size may be provided. Also, the display area of the prefetch countdown notice executed during the execution period of the pre-specific production effect may be reduced. Further, the display area of the prefetch countdown notice may be moved to an area that does not overlap the reduced display area of the pre-specific effect presentation.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the first count effect is different from the normal time during the execution of the second count effect and overlaps with the second count effect. Since it can be executed by limiting to a mode that is not performed, it is possible to prevent the counting effects from overlapping and becoming difficult to understand. In addition, the second count effect that suggests the degree of expectation of an advantageous state (the degree of expectation of a big hit) can be preferentially executed, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.

In addition, the display mode of the pre-specific effect effect and the display mode of the prefetch countdown notice may be different from each other, and both may be displayed. Even in this case, since the display modes of the two are different, it is possible to prevent the count effects from being difficult to understand.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be made even if changes or additions are made without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the modified example 1 will be described. In the above embodiment, when the pre-reading countdown notice is won during the execution period of the pre-specific production effect, the pre-reading countdown notice is prohibited, but as shown in FIG. 33, the pre-reading countdown is performed in the period immediately before the pre-specific production effect. Even if the notice is won, there is a possibility that the latter half of the look-ahead countdown effect and the pre-specific effect effect may overlap. For example, as indicated by the chain double-dashed line circle in FIG. 33, the numerical values "1" and "0" that are the latter half of the prefetch countdown notice are displayed overlapping with the execution of the pre-specific effect production. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the modified example 1 shown in FIG. 33, the prefetch countdown notice is prohibited even when the prefetch countdown notice is won in the immediately preceding period (for example, 5 minutes) of the pre-specific production effect.

Specifically, the immediately preceding period flag is set (that is, the immediately preceding period) in the period immediately before the specific effect pre-production (for example, 5 minutes), and the pre-production performing flag is set in step S758 of FIG. Not only when the flag is set, but also when the immediately preceding period flag is set, the prefetch countdown notice that has been won may be changed to the prefetch reservation notice (step S759). Alternatively, the prefetch countdown notice may not be executed without changing to another notice such as a prefetch pending notice.

In addition, as a period immediately before the pre-specific production effect, a long time may be set in advance so that the prefetch countdown notice is not overlapped with the pre-specific production effect. Further, it may be possible to calculate all the variation times before the target and determine whether or not the prefetch countdown notice is executed.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 of Modification 2 will be described. In the above embodiment, when the pre-reading countdown notice is won during the execution period of the pre-specification effect, the pre-reading countdown notice is completely prohibited. However, as shown in FIG. It does not overlap with the production. That is, as indicated by the chain double-dashed line circle in FIG. 34, the display of the numerical values “1” and “0”, which is the latter half of the prefetch countdown notice, does not overlap with the execution of the pre-specific effect production. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the modified example 2 shown in FIG. 34, even if the prefetch countdown notice is won in the pre-specific production effect, the latter half portion of the pre-deduction countdown notice that does not overlap with the pre-specific production effect is Make the configuration executable.

Specifically, in step S758 of FIG. 19, when the pre-production effect flag is set, the pre-reading countdown notice that has been won is temporarily prohibited, and the pre-specific production pre-production is performed during the execution period of the pre-reading countdown notice. A step of determining whether the execution period has ended is provided, and when it is determined that the execution period of the pre-specific production effect has ended, the latter half portion of the prefetch countdown notice that is not overlapped with the pre-specific production effect is executed. You can do this.

In each of the above-described embodiments and modified examples, the case where the time measurement timer is set based on the time information acquired from the real time clock 126 and the time measurement timer counts down is shown. The present invention is not limited to the mode shown in each of the above embodiments. For example, the time measurement timer may be counted up, and it may be determined that the start condition of the specific effect has been established based on the value of the time measurement timer reaching a predetermined value.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments and modified examples, the case where the real-time clock 126 and the time measurement timer are used for clocking is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, without using the real-time clock 126, the start timing of the specific effect may be timed by only counting down or counting up the time measuring timer. Conversely, the start timing of the specific effect may be determined based on only the time information from the real-time clock 126 without using the time measurement timer.

In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments and modified examples, the effect control board 12 is provided with the time measuring means (for example, the real-time clock 126, the time measurement timer, etc.), but the main board 11 and the power supply board are provided with the configuration. Good.

In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the pre-specific effect presentation and the prefetch countdown notice are in the countdown format, but may be in the countup format.

In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the look-ahead countdown notice (second count effect) is executed when the lottery means wins the lottery, but the specific effect pre-effect (first count effect). ) And the prefetch countdown notice (second count effect) may be executed when the lottery means wins the lottery.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the prefetching countdown notice (second count effect) executes the prefetching notice setting process (S166) based on the winning determination means (command reception at the start winning time reception command buffer 194A). Although execution propriety is determined by the effect control CPU 120, etc., execution propriety may be determined at the start of fluctuation.

For example, the prefetch advance notice setting process may be executed after step 529 in the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIG. In this case, for example, when the pre-reading notice is selected as the pre-reading notice production for the fourth (three after the variation starts because one is consumed at the start of the variation) reservation data, FIG. The third reserved memory display in the starting prize winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 shown changes from the normal mode to the special mode (for example, white display to black). In addition, when the pre-reading countdown notice is determined for the fourth hold data (three data after the start of fluctuation, it is the third data after the start of fluctuation), the number of reservations is "3" → "2" → " In synchronization with the change from "1" to "0", as shown in FIGS. 29E to 29H, the number "3" → "2" → "1" → "0" of the prefetch countdown notice is changed. Is displayed.

In addition, although the second count effect is a look-ahead countdown notice in each of the embodiments, it may be an effect that notifies a numerical value, and may be a step-up notice (SU notice) that notifies a numerical value. The same applies to the first count effect, and any effect that notifies a numerical value may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a plurality of types of effects that suggest the degree of expectation (big hit expectation degree) that is in an advantageous state, for example, a pre-reading pending notice as shown in FIG. Eye notice etc.), but is not limited to this. The "other pre-reading notice" may include a notice of an effect (such as a light effect) at the start of fluctuation, a notice of an accessory (movable accessory) operating, and the like.

Regarding the prefetch countdown notice, the prefetch countdown notice is also set at step S529 in the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIG. 26, and within the variable display effect production process (step S172) shown in FIG. The look-ahead countdown notice may be executed in the notice effect operation control (step S543), or the look-ahead countdown notice execution processing may be arranged before step S542.

Further, the prefetching notice setting process (step S166) in the effect control process process (step S75) shown in FIG. 18 is arranged after step S529 in the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIG. The pre-reading advance notice execution process (step S167) shown in 21 may be arranged before step S542.

In addition, in the case of a big hit in the first special figure and a big hit in the second special figure, a gaming machine in which the degree of advantage of the game state after the big hit (proportion or period of probability variation control or time saving control) is different The present invention may be applied. For example, the first special figure is more advantageous in the degree of advantage in the big hit game state, but the game state after the big hit is the big hit in the game machine in which the second special figure is more advantageous. When it is found that the look-ahead notice effect is executed at the time of change and there is the reserved data of the first special figure that is a "big hit", it is determined by the player whether or not the reserved data of the first special figure is consumed. Amusement of games is made possible by making it possible to select according to the taste, and the enjoyment of games is improved.

When the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that simultaneously executes the variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure, the variation time of the second special figure is extremely long in the low certainty state ( For example, 10 minutes), the second variation time may be short (for example, 5 seconds) in the high-accuracy state (special game state). In this case, in the high-accuracy state (special game state), the variable time of the first special map is extremely long (for example, 10 minutes), so that in the high-accuracy state, the variable display of the second special map is executed frequently. be able to.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening by the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, but it has not started yet. Although the pending data of the special figure game using the second special figure is stored, the pending data of the special figure game using the second special figure may not be stored. In this case, when the second start winning is generated during the stop time of the second special figure, the variable display of the second special figure is executed even if there is the hold data of the first special figure. Good.

In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub-side) of the change time and the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, one change at the time of 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 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the main board (main side) uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. A command (for example, a previous fluctuation pattern designating command) indicating a fluctuation time and a fluctuation mode (for example, a previous fluctuation pattern) before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery effect. A command (for example, a post-variation pattern designation command) indicating a variation time or a variation mode (for example, a post-variation pattern) after reaching the reach (after a so-called second stop if the reach is not reached) may be transmitted. ..

In this case, the effect control board may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time (fluctuation time) derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the main board may notify the variation time by each of two commands, and the effect control board may select the specific variation mode executed at each timing. 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.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, whether the special mode of the hold storage display in the look-ahead notice effect is generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, or the second It was the same regardless of whether it was generated based on the starting winning award due to the game ball passing through (entering) the starting winning opening, but the gaming ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening The display mode (color, shape, etc.) is generated depending on whether the game is generated based on the start winning a prize or the start winning a prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the second starting prize hole. ) May be different.

In the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, the determination is performed using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. In this way, as the big hit determination data indicating the big hit determination range used to determine whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", a predetermined number when the gaming state is not the sure change state (high-precision state) The normal determination data including the jackpot determination value and the special determination data including the jackpot determination value larger than the predetermined number when the game state is the probability change state are provided, and when the start winning occurs When the gaming state is not the probability variation state, the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data, while when the game state when the start winning occurs is the probability variation state, the variable display result is determined using the special determination data. judge. Here, when the gaming state is the probability change state, the variable display result is determined as "big hit" by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, which is extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning. When it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probable variation" by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the probability variation control is not performed after the jackpot gaming state ends, The execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning that has occurred within the period until the probability variation control ends based on the display result in the variable display that is the target of the determination may be restricted. As a result, even if the probability variation control ends, the pre-reading announcement effect is executed based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" using the special determination data corresponding to the probability variation state. This can be prevented and the consistency of the effect contents can be maintained.

In the above embodiment, the special drawing game using the first special map is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening, and the game that has passed (entering) the second starting winning opening. The special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of a sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and 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, 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 can be made arbitrarily within the range that does not.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out to the player as a prize, and the player shoots the paid out game ball (which may be a rental ball) to the game area to perform a game. Although it was a gaming machine, it gives a game score for use in a game 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. The present invention is also applicable 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 the granted game score or the game score awarded by a prize for the game. You can

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

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

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

Further, the present invention may be applied to two types (so-called feather items) and three types (so-called right item) of pachinko gaming machines. Further, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine without being limited to a pachinko game machine.

Further, regarding the variable display of the symbols, only one kind of the deviating symbol is displayed during the variation, and the variable display may be repeated by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Furthermore, what is displayed during the change does not have to be displayed when the symbol is stopped (for example, when the display device has 7 segments, the horizontal bar in the middle is repeatedly turned on and off during the change. , As a display result, only the middle horizontal bar is not displayed, etc.).

Further, as a configuration for executing the prefetching effect, prefetching determination is performed on the main board 11 side (for example, a winning random number determination processing of step S212), and a command of the prefetching determination result on the main board 11 is transmitted (eg, step S17). Command control processing, etc.), the pre-reading notice production is executed on the production control board 12 side based on the received command (for example, pre-reading notice setting processing and pre-reading notice execution processing are provided in the production control process processing of FIG. 18). It may be configured. In addition, as a configuration other than this, the main board 11 transmits a command indicating a random number value (for example, the CPU 103 that executes a command indicating a random number value at the time of winning), and the effect control board 12 side determines a big hit (for example, a pre-reading determination. The effect control CPU 120 or the like may be configured to be executed), and the effect control board 12 may execute the prefetch advance notice effect (the effect control CPU 120 or the like executing the prefetch advance notice setting process and the prefetch advance notice execution process). That is, the look-ahead determination may be performed not on the main board 11 side but on the effect control board 12 side.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special pattern display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... speaker 9 ... game effect lamp 11 ... main board 12 ... production control board 13 ... voice control board 14 ... lamp control board 15 ... relay board 20 ... ordinary pattern display 21 ... gate switch 22A, 22B ... start opening switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuits 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit 126... Real-time clock

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
And a performance executing means capable of executing a first numerical value notification effect for notifying a numerical value and a second numerical value notification effect for notifying a numerical value,
The first numerical notification production is for notifying the start timing of the specific production executed for the special period based on the establishment of the specific condition based on the time measurement result,
The second numerical notification effect suggests whether the advantageous state is controlled based on the determination that the variable display that has not been started is controlled to the advantageous state,
The effect execution means,
In addition to the second numerical value notification effect, it is possible to execute an announcement effect that gives an advance notice of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
The second predetermined condition in which the first predetermined condition based on the first numerical notification effect the measurement result is based on measurement result from satisfied are possible predetermined period running until satisfied,
It is possible to execute the second numerical notification effect for a specific period,
When the predetermined period and the specific period overlap, the first numerical value notification effect is executed in a period of the specific period that overlaps with the predetermined period, and the predetermined numerical period overlaps with the predetermined period. In the non-existing period, the second numerical notification effect is executed,
It is possible to execute the notice effect during the predetermined period.
A gaming machine characterized by that.