JP6740432B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and a game medium wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area and an execution condition (starting condition) is established, Pachinko that enhances amusement with a so-called variable display game that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter, display symbols) on a variable display device and determines whether to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state). For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has been in the jackpot game state has a special electric winning device called a special winning opening or attacker in an open state, which makes it extremely easy to win a game ball and gives the player a predetermined game value. Provide continuously for a certain period of time. In such a pachinko gaming machine, various types of effects that make the player expect the display result to be a specific display mode are executed before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device.

As such a gaming machine, after displaying a plurality of images as a specific display, notifying that the display mode of the specific display is changed by combining the plurality of images, and changing the display mode of the specific display A gaming machine that executes a game is disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2005-160056, A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, if it is not possible to set the effect during a predetermined period after the player recognizes that the display mode of the specific display is changed, the effect may be reduced. was there.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a reduction in the effect of production.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that can be variably displayed and controlled in an advantageous state,
A specific display means for performing a specific display in which the display mode can be changed stepwise according to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state,
Setting means for making settings relating to the production in accordance with the operation by the player,
And a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect that performs either a success effect or a failure effect after performing a common introduction effect,
The specific display means,
Changing the display mode of the specific display when a predetermined period of time has passed after being notified that the display mode of the specific display has changed,
The setting means is capable of setting the effect even in a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed,
If the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect in a predetermined period after the notification that the display mode of the specific display is changed to the display mode in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is high, the specific effect execution unit fails. The specific effect in which the effect is performed is not executed, and the specific effect in which the success effect is performed is executable.
It is characterized by
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect ,
A gaming machine that can be variably displayed and controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A specific display unit (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control that performs a specific display effect) that performs a specific display in which the display mode can be changed stepwise according to the degree of advantage,
And a setting unit (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S78) that performs setting related to the effect in accordance with the operation by the player,
The specific display means changes the display mode of the specific display when a predetermined period of time has passed after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, when the icon as the specific display is displayed, The specific display change notification to be notified is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon is displayed (the specific display changes, etc.),
The setting unit is capable of setting the effect even during a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed. You can make settings related to staging within a predetermined period of
It is characterized by

With such a configuration, it is possible to set the effect even during a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Further provided is a special effect execution means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control that executes a pseudo-interconnection effect) capable of executing a special effect that performs either a success effect or a failure effect after performing a common introduction effect.
The specific display means can change the display mode of the specific display when the effect result of the predetermined effect is the specific result (for example, when the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success, the icon as the specific display is displayed. Such),
The special effect executing means is configured to execute the successful effect at a high rate in a period from when the effect result of the predetermined effect is shown to be a specific result to when the display mode of the specific display changes. Executing a special effect (for example, determining a timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap as the execution timing of the specific display effect),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The specific display means changes the display mode of the specific display stepwise by displaying special images of different types stepwise (for example, when a plurality of specific display effects are performed, they are displayed stepwise. Icons increase, etc.),
Depending on the combination of the displayed special images, any one of a plurality of types of effects whose ratios are controlled to the advantageous state are executed at different ratios (for example, an icon (combination of icons) to be displayed is variably displayed. Depending on the result, it will be decided at a different ratio),
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According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be paid to which special image is displayed.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (2) or (3) above,
There are a plurality of start timings of the predetermined effect, and the ratio of the effect result of the predetermined effect to the specific result varies depending on which timing the start timing of the predetermined effect is (for example, depending on the execution timing of the predetermined effect). The ratio of the success of the specified result is different)
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With such a configuration, the player's attention can be paid to the start timing of the predetermined effect.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
Correspondence display means for performing correspondence display corresponding to variable display (for example, production control CPU 120 for performing active display),
A corresponding display changing means for changing a display mode of the corresponding display (a CPU 120 for effect control for performing an active display change effect),
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the combination of the display mode of the corresponding display and the display mode of the specific display (for example, the display mode of the active display and the display mode of the specific display (the number or combination of icons)). The ratio of the variable display result being a "big hit" differs depending on the combination of
You may do it.

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

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
Specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect for informing the advantage degree (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing reach effect of super reach),
A special change effect executing means capable of executing a special change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display when the specific effect is executed (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the special change effect), Further preparation,
The special change effect executing means is capable of executing the special change effect in a mode prioritizing the specific effect (for example, interrupting the super reach effect and executing the special change effect).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the mode of the specific display in a mode that has priority over the specific effect, so that it is possible to pay attention to the change of the mode of the specific display even when the specific effect is executed.

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (6) above,
A plurality of selection candidates are presented, and a selection unit capable of selecting any of the plurality of presented selection candidates (for example, a production control CPU 120 that executes a race production as a predetermined production) is provided.
The plurality of selection candidates include a first selection candidate and a second selection candidate having a higher advantage than the first candidate when selected (for example, the success expectation as a result of a predetermined effect is compared. Selection candidates that belong to the first group that are relatively low, and selection candidates that belong to the second group that have relatively high success expectations as the result of the predetermined effect).
When the first selection candidate is not included in the presented plurality of selection candidates, the selection unit is configured to select any of the plurality of selection candidates at a higher rate than when the presented plurality of selection candidates are included in the first selection candidate. Not selected (for example, the second cancellation rate is set higher than the first cancellation rate),
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With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect.

(8) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (7) above,
A display corresponding to when the setting related to the effect is made by the setting means (for example, notification of setting change is made),
You may do it.

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

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
Detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, push button 31B),
A realized effect executing means capable of executing a realized effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied (for example, a display for reducing the scale of the gauge display based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B in the button notice effect or the like). , Displaying a notice display or a pass/fail display, etc.),
The setting means,
Regardless of the detection result of the detection unit, the first state (for example, the state in which the auto button function is set to be disabled) in which the production execution condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the detection unit It can be set to a second state (for example, a state in which the auto button function is set to be valid) in which the effect execution condition is satisfied,
The setting can be changed from the first state to the second state based on the detection result of the detecting means during execution of the variable display (for example, a push by the player during a period in which the variable display of the decorative pattern is performed). It is possible to set whether to enable or disable the function of the auto button based on the operation of the button 31B),
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With such a configuration, it is possible to change the setting without interrupting the game, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is 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 figure which shows the structural example of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol stop process. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of specific display production execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a specific display production execution determination table and a specific display production execution mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an execution timing determination table. It is a timing chart showing the details of the specific display effect. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of specific display production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production execution setting processing. It is the figure which shows the constitution example of the announcement production execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the execution timing determination table referred in order to determine the execution timing of a notice production. It is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect when the specific display effect is executed. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when specific display production and failure production are executed. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when specific display production and success production are executed. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when specific display production and notice production are executed. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when an abnormality occurs at the timing “X” shown in FIG. 25. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when the player makes effect settings at the timing “X” shown in FIG. 25. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when the race production is done as specified production. In the case where the specific display effect is performed, the meter display is changed from the normal mode to the display mode of the first stage, and the active display change effect is performed in which the active display is changed to the first mode according to the change of the meter display. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. The example of production operation when the super reach production is independently executed is shown. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when specific display production and active display change production are executed when super reach production is executed. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when specific display production and active display change production are executed when super reach production is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a display mode in the case of setting the function of an auto button valid or invalid. It is explanatory drawing which shows the comparative example of the automatic continuous hit by a long press operation, and the automatic continuous hit by an auto button function.

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 attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the decorative patterns are not limited to eight types, and may be of any type (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.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the starting winning 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 referred to as “special figure reserved storage number”, it usually means a concept including all of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number, but in particular, a part of these (for example, 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 motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) second start winning opening is formed.

As an example, in the 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 shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first 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 detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same or different in number.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the OFF state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning 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 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball is opened to another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when 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 in the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, 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 hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be asked. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game ball that has entered one of the general 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 gaming 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 that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed on the normal symbol display device 20. After the universal figure starting condition for is satisfied, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is based on the establishment of the universal figure starting condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol, for example, that the previous universal figure game is finished. The public figure game by is started.

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

In the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, when the variable display time as the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the variable display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (result of special symbol display) that 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, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The special winning opening is opened for a period of time (e.g., 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) or a predetermined number of (e.g., 10) winning balls. 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) that is the first period elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) 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. In the big-hit gaming state (short-term open big-hit state) as a specific game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is used in each round. The upper limit time (upper limit of the period 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 in the open state is It may be smaller than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal opening round specific game state. That is, in the big hit game state as the short-term open round specific game state, the period 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, a special figure 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, corresponding to the start of any special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols 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 part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) The 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 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 effect operation such as the display of the character image or 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 effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R 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 and super reach are preset. When the reach mode of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit expectation degree) is higher than that when the reach mode of normal reach appears.

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 is displayed. 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 finalized decorative design as a result is derived and displayed, after temporarily displaying the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, The effect display for changing (re-changing) the decorative pattern 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 variations in this embodiment is “left”, “middle”, and “right” excluding the initial variations from the start of variable display of decorative designs until the first temporary suspension of all decorative designs. The number of times the decorative pattern changes again in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo-run chances Once the decorative pattern constituting the is temporarily displayed as a predetermined display result, after that, the variable display (re-fluctuation) is performed again. The pseudo consecutive chances may include a combination of decorative patterns which is a predetermined non-reach combination, instead of the variable display mode of decorative patterns being the reach mode. Further, the pseudo consecutive chances may include a combination of decorative patterns which becomes a predetermined reach-miss combination (simply referred to as “reach combination”) after the variable display mode of the decorative patterns becomes the reach mode. For example, in the pseudo continuous chance eye, the decorative pattern (middle pattern) stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C is a special decorative pattern (pseudo continuous chance pattern) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative pattern in the normal time. ) Is good. Among the decorative patterns that are also used in the variable display of the decorative patterns at the normal time, a pseudo continuous chance pattern that is a pseudo continuous chance by being stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C may be included. ..

In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of "pseudo-repeated", re-change (pseudo-repeated change) is performed, and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. The variable display can be made to appear as if it was started multiple times in succession. In addition, in the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous" in this embodiment, the re-variation (pseudo continuous change) is supposed to be performed at most once for easy understanding, but the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous" is described. The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations in may be performed more than once, for example, twice or three times. In addition, in the variable display of "pseudo continuous" in the present embodiment, the pseudo display for temporarily displaying whether or not the temporary change display is performed again (that is, whether or not the pseudo continuous chance is displayed as the temporary stop display) is simulated. The continuous production is executed. Specifically, in the pseudo continuous production, the "left" and "right" decorative patterns are temporarily stopped and the pseudo continuous chance pattern is displayed (the pseudo continuous chance common to the success production and the failure production described later). A design is displayed), and an effect of stimulating whether or not the pseudo consecutive chance design is temporarily stopped is displayed. A mode in which the pseudo-repeated chance symbol is stopped and displayed is called success production, and a mode in which the temporary stop display is not displayed is called failure production. As described above, in the variable display effect of “pseudo run” in the present embodiment, the re-change is performed at most once. Therefore, the change pattern of the pseudo run in which the re-change is not performed is changed again. This is a variation pattern of the gaze that just stirs up (that is, a variation pattern of the pseudo-relational gaze), and when the variable display effect of “pseudo-relation” is performed based on the variation pattern, the failure effect is executed. Become. In addition, instead of stopping and displaying a special decorative design such as a pseudo continuous chance design in the pseudo continuous production, or together with the stop display of the special decorative design, each variable display by the variable display production of "pseudo continuous" (first variation (Including), a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (displayed as a common introduction effect).

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.

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

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol 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 confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the regular jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "3" and the special symbol indicating the number "7" are stopped. When it is displayed, in response to the variable display state of the decorative pattern becoming the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without the reach effect being executed, a combination of a plurality of jackpots Among them, the fixed decorative design which is a predetermined big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative symbols that are a combination of big hits are, for example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 are “1” to Any one of the decorative patterns of "8" is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Anything will do.

Whether or not to control to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished during the execution of a predetermined round in the jackpot gaming state, after the fixed decorative pattern which is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed (whether a certain variation as a privilege is given Whether or not) a bonus hit promotion effect is executed. Although details will be described later, in the big hit mid-promotion production, for example, a battle production in which characters fight each other in the display area of the image display device 5 may be performed. Then, the player may be notified so that the player can recognize whether or not the main character wins or loses and is promoted to a probabilistic state after the jackpot gaming state has ended (whether or not probable variation as a privilege is given). In addition, during the big hit promotion production, the round in the big hit game state is not being executed, and at the start of the big hit game state or the period from the end of one round in the big hit game state to the start of the next round, It may be performed in a period from the end of the final round in the jackpot gaming state to the start of the next variable display game. Further, 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 medium promotion effect, it informs that the gaming state after the big hit game state is in the probable state (informs that the privilege is given), and notifies that it is not in the probable state. Yes (notify that the privilege is not granted) There is a promotion failure during big hit. When the big hit mid-promotion success production is executed, the game state after the end of the big hit game state is controlled to the probability change state. On the other hand, when the big hit middle promotion failure effect is performed, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is not controlled to the probable state (non-probable variation state), but is controlled to the time saving state. In the probability change state, in the variable display of each special drawing game and the decorative pattern, the variable display result becomes a "big hit", and the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is improved to be higher than the normal state or the time saving state. .. Such a probability variation state continues irrespective of the number of executions of the special figure game until the variable display result next becomes a "big hit". The time saving state is a gaming state in which 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 such a time saving state, when one of the conditions that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is established first, finish.

In the probability changing state and the time saving state, the control for making the variation time of the regular symbol in the regular symbol game by the regular symbol display 20 (normal symbol variation time) shorter than that in the normal state, or changing 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. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the time saving state, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the time saving state and which is advantageous to the player is also called high opening control. 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. Therefore, in the probability changing state and the time saving state, the jackpot gaming state is more likely to occur than in the normal state (the gaming state is advantageous to the player). The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the probability changing state or the time saving state. .. Also, when the high opening control period, it is also said that the gaming state is in a high base. On the other hand, when it is not in the high opening control period, it is also said that the gaming state is in the low base. The time saving state in this embodiment is a gaming state also called a low certainty high base state, and the normal state is a gaming state also called a low certainty low base state. Further, the probability variation state is a gaming state which is also referred to as a high precision high base state. In other words, when the big hit middle promotion success production is executed, the game state after the big hit game state is finished is controlled to the probable variation state, so that it is controlled to the highly precise and high base state. On the other hand, when the big hit mid-promotion failure production is performed, the game state after the end of the big hit game state is not controlled to the probable variation state (non-probability variation state), but is controlled to the short-time state, so the low-probability high-base It will be controlled by the state.

The probability variation state may include a state in which the time variation control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control, and a state in which the time variation control and the high opening control are not performed but only the probability variation control is performed. As an example, after completion of the 15-round big hit state based on the variable display result in the special figure game being “probability variation big hit”, the first probability variation state (high probability variation) in which time saving control and high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control. Controlled to the base state). After that, when the special figure display result does not become a “big hit” and the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), the probability variation control is continuously performed, but the time saving control and the high opening control are performed. May be controlled to a second sure change state (also referred to as a high sure low base state) which is not performed after the end of. After the 2-round big hit state, which is based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is "a sudden big hit" in the normal state, the state shifts to the second positive change state and only the positive change control is performed. However, the time saving control and the high opening control may not be performed. On the other hand, when the variable display result in the special figure game is "a sudden big hit" in the probability changing state or the time saving state, after the 2-round big hitting state ends, the state shifts to the first probability changing state, The time saving control and the high opening control may be performed together with the probability variation control. Alternatively, after the end of the 15-round big hit state based on the "probable variation big hit", the first probability variation state is controlled until the special figure display result becomes "big hit" again, while the 2 round big hit state based on the "probable sudden big hit" After the end, the state shifts to the first probability variation state, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the special figure display result being “big hit”, the state shifts to the second probability variation state. May be. The time saving control and the high opening control are started and ended at the same time (in conjunction with each other), but the start and the end of the probability variation control are not necessarily linked with the start and the end of the time saving control and the high opening control. May be.

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"). It suffices to control the short-term open big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the “hit” big hit type.

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 being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state, while the fixed decorative pattern of the reach combination is the short-term open big hit state. It corresponds to being controlled by.

The 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. , 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.

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 to temporarily store various data, and the variable data write operation to store various data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. The transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

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

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

FIG. 3 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In 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. Among the cases where the display result is "big hit", when the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probable change" and "probability", and when the variable display result is "small hit", etc. Correspondingly, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The super reach variation pattern includes reach effects such as super reach A and super reach B regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "miss". In the illustrated example, the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is performed in the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or the case where the variable display result is "miss". However, even when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probability” or when the variable display result is “small hit”, the variable display effect of “pseudo-link” may be performed. Further, although the variation pattern in which the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is performed is the super reach variation pattern, the variation pattern may be a normal reach variation pattern or a non-reach variation pattern. In addition, regarding the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gaze, similarly, there are cases where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability", the variable display result is "small hit", normal reach or non-reach. Good. Further, as described above, the illustrated example shows an example in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation is at most once, but there are fluctuation patterns that can be executed more than once, such as twice and three times. May be. In addition, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” may be performed in other illustrated variation patterns.

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 contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot 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 recovering the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after the power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. Such a RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121 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, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data that configures a determination table, pattern data that configures various production control patterns, and the like. 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. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special figure change time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns may be stored.

The special figure variation time production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result. , Variable display operation of decorative design, reach effect, effect display operation in re-lottery effect, 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. The special figure variation time production control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns in which the production mode in each reach production is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach production.

The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special figure change time effect control pattern) based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern 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. 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 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 receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesizing IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like to develop the voice data. .. 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.

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

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to cause the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined (step S11). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, 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 updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR3 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 process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform operation control, opening/closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7, and the like in a predetermined procedure.

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

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing performed in step S15 of FIG. In the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 5 as the start winning determination process.

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the 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 reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the number of first special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to "1" (step S203).

Normally, when the first starting opening switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), and when the first special figure reservation storage number 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 RAM 102, for example. When the number of second special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to "2" (step S206).

After performing either of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the special figure reservation storage number corresponding to the starting port buffer value that is the stored value of the starting port buffer is updated 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 RAM 102, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result or the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type from among the numerical value data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating is extracted (step S209). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether or not the variable display result such as 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 “0” to “99”, for example. 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. In addition, in this embodiment, the random number value MR1 and the random number value MR2 are extracted in the process of step S209, but as described above, the random number value MR2 is a random number value used for determining the jackpot type. Therefore, the random number value MR1 may be extracted only when the determination result is “big hit”. In this case, the random number value MR2 may be extracted after it is determined Yes in step S241 of FIG. 8 described later.

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 mouth buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. 7A, while the starting mouth buffer value is set. When the value is "2", the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 7B.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 7A, the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. However, the pending data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) which has not been started is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning number 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. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the special figure display result random number MR1 extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like and the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2, etc., as the reserved data, and the stored number of the predetermined upper limit. It is stored until the value (for example, “4”) is reached. The pending data thus stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A indicates that execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is 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.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 7B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) is given. The pending data of the special figure game that has occurred but has not yet started (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning 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. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the special figure display result random number MR1 extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like and the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 as the reserved data, and the number thereof is a predetermined upper limit value. It is stored until it reaches (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.

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

Following the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 6, the transmission setting of the starting mouth winning designation command according to the starting mouth buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting mouth winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. In order to send a first start mouth prize designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A is established Set. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 is controlled. , The setting for transmitting the second starting mouth winning award designating command notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied .. The start-up winning combination designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed.

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

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

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 5, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol based on the presence or absence of the 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.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, based on the pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes a process of deciding one of a plurality of types. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and for example, "1" to "". It takes a value in the range of "251". When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

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

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process for setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts varying. It includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is the stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is subtracted from or added to 1, and the first special symbol display device. Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time can be measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 is the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure may be controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the 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 RAM 102 is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". In addition, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". Further, the special symbol stop process of step S113 includes a process of determining the end of the time saving state, and when ending, performing a setting of transmitting a command to that effect to the effect control board 12 side. (The command itself is transmitted to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by the command control processing described above).

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". .. In addition, the big hit open process of step S115 includes a process of setting a game ball detected by the count switch 23 and transmitting a prize ball command indicating the fact to the effect control board 12 side. (The command itself is transmitted to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 in the command control processing described above).

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 value, or reached the maximum winning opening maximum value In this case, processing for making settings for transmitting the 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 is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like. Includes processing to wait until the time has passed, processing to perform various settings (start setting of the probability variation state and time saving state) to start the probability variation control and time saving control in response to the end of the big hit game state, etc. There is. 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 driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". In this small hit end processing, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an effect operation for informing the end of the small 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 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. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the processing of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0".

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

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

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

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

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

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

After performing any of the processing of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is a "big hit" or "miss", it changes. The special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 9A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 9B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current game state.

The first special symbol display result determination table 130A, the variable display result before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special 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, the determined value in the predetermined range (the value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is 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.

Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 8, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is set as “big hit”, “small hit”, or “miss”. By comparing with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit" or "miss" (step S240).

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

After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined that the "big hit" (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the ON state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (step S243).

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 "82" to "99") is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability", while the variation special figure is Is the second special map, the determined value is not assigned to the jackpot type of "probability". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact 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.

By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 8, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number MR2 stored in the variation random number buffer is set to "indeterminate change", Depending on which of the determination values assigned to the jackpot types “probability change” and “probability”, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type should be (step S244).

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

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

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

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal process is ended. .. If the number of pending storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S250), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5, for example, is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 5 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S261). If the jackpot flag is on (step S261; Yes), the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A is selected as the use table for determining one of the plurality of types of variation patterns. Set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the big hit type is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probability" (step S263).

When it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A sets the variation pattern to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type. Based on the table, the table is referred to in order to determine any one of the plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (decision) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, or “probability”. Value) is one of the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, the variation pattern PB5-1 to the variation pattern PB5-4, and the variation pattern PC1-1 to the variation pattern PC1-2. It is assigned.

In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the proportion determined by each variation pattern is different depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot is determined. .. For example, the variation pattern PA4-1, variation pattern PB4-1, variation pattern PB4-2, and variation pattern PB5-1 to variation pattern PB5- are determined according to whether the jackpot type is “non-determined variation” or “probability variation”. The assignment of decision values to 4 is different. This makes it possible to change the proportions of the same variation pattern determined according to the determination result of which of the plurality of types of big hits.

Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined values are assigned to different variation patterns according to which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probable variation”, for the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation patterns PB5-1 to PB5-4. While the determination values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-2, the determination values are not assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-2. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable”, the determined values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-2, while the variation patterns PA4-1 and PB4 are assigned. -1, the change pattern PB4-2 and the change pattern PB5-1 to the change pattern PB5-4 are not assigned the determined values. As a result, when the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is controlled to "short hit open big hit state", a variation pattern different from that of the normal open big hit state is determined. be able to.

In addition, when the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, or “probability”, depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable variation state, or a time saving state. Therefore, the determination value may be assigned differently to each variation pattern. As a result, it is possible to make different the ratios determined for the same variation pattern depending on which of a plurality of types of game states. Further, when the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “probability”, it depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probable variation state, or the time saving state. Alternatively, the determined value may be assigned to different fluctuation patterns. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined according to which of the plurality of types the gaming state is. In this embodiment, more determination values are assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1 indicating the variation pattern of normal reach when the jackpot type is “indeterminate variation” than when the jackpot type is “deterministic variation”. .. Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the jackpot type is more likely to be a “probable change” than a “non-probable change”, so that the player can have expectations. The interest can be improved. Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A, more determination values are assigned to the variation pattern for performing the reach effect of Super Reach B than to the variation pattern for performing the reach effect of Super Reach A. ing.

When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 11 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 12B is selected as the use table for determining one of the plurality of variation patterns. And set (step S265).

When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. 12C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. It is selected and set (step S267). For example, by determining whether the time saving flag provided in the RAM 102 is on or not, it is specified whether the gaming state is in the time saving control in which the time saving control is performed in the probability changing state or the time saving state (step S268). ).

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

In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, the determined values are varied so that the rate determined by each variation pattern is different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving control is performed in the certain variation state or the time-saving state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. As a result, the rate of determination of the same variation pattern can be made different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, or the time variation control during the probability variation state or the time reduction state. With the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there is a portion where determination values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time-saving control is performed in the probability variation state or the time-saving state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state or the time saving control in the time saving state. Note that in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A in FIG. 12A, a larger number of determination values are assigned than the determination value assigned to the variation pattern for the reach effect of super reach. Values are assigned to non-reach fluctuation patterns. Therefore, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the degree of expectation of a big hit is high. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. Decision values are assigned so that there are fewer patterns. Therefore, the degree of expectation of a big hit when the reach effect is performed is higher in the super reach B than in the super reach A. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention also to the type of reach effect to be executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

After performing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 11, the usage table is based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the fluctuation random number buffer or the like. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set to, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the satisfaction of the first starting condition. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the satisfaction of the second start condition, By using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 that is used for determining the fluctuation pattern and is updated by the common random counter or the like, the common processing module can determine the fluctuation pattern into any of a plurality of types.

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

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

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

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

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

Following the process of step S271, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to enter a game state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (starting address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted to the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to enter a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

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

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

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

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol finalized display flag provided in the RAM 102 is on (step S291). Here, the special figure finalized display flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S295 described later in response to the finalized special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

When the special figure finalized display flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), setting for deriving and displaying the finalized special symbol is performed (step S292). At this time, the setting for transmitting the decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Further, a predetermined fixed time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the special figure fixed display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the RAM 102. Then, after the special symbol fixed display flag is set to the ON state (step S295), the special symbol stop processing is ended. In this way, after the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S292, until the special symbol confirmation display time set in step S294 elapses, the special symbol is processed in the special symbol process process according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt. Each time the stop processing is executed, it is determined in step S291 that the special figure finalized display flag is on.

When the special figure finalization display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether the special figure finalization display time has elapsed (step S296). For example, in the process of step S296, the game control process timer value which is the stored value of the game control process timer whose timer initial value is set by the process of step S294 is read, and whether the timer value becomes "0" or not Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. The game control process timer value is updated so that if the timer value is a value other than "0", it is decremented by 1 each time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. Good. If the special figure finalization display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; No), the special symbol stop processing is ended, and the special figure finalization display time is waited.

When the special figure finalization display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; Yes), after clearing the special figure finalization display flag to turn off (step S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. The determination is made (step S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; Yes), a predetermined fixed time is set as the big hit start effect waiting time (step S299). Moreover, the setting for transmitting the hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for sending the hit start designation command according to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. It may be stored in the buffer area designated by the pointer.

Following the processing of step S300, the jackpot flag is cleared to turn it off (step S301). Also, settings are made to end the probability variation state and the time saving state (step S302). For example, as the process of step S302, a process of clearing the probability variation flag and the time saving flag to turn them off, a process of clearing a time saving counter for counting the number of remaining special figure games executed during high base, etc. Should be executed. Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (step S303), the special symbol stop processing is ended.

When the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S304). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S304; Yes), a predetermined fixed time is set as the small hit start effect waiting time (step S305). Then, the setting for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the fact that the special figure display result is "small hit" from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S306). After that, the small hit flag is cleared to be turned off (step S307). Further, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8" which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step S308).

If the small hit flag is off in step S304 (step S304; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0" (step S309). After performing either of the processes of steps S308 and S309, it is determined whether or not the time saving control or the high opening control in the high base is ended (step S311), and when it is ended (step S311; Yes), while ending the time saving control and the high opening control and the like, and after setting to send the time saving end command indicating the end of the time saving state (step S312), the special symbol stop processing is ended. On the other hand, when not ending (step S311; No), the special symbol stop processing is ended as it is. For example, in the process of step S311, when the time saving flag is on, the time saving count value stored in the time saving counter is updated by, for example, subtracting 1. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated hour/hour count value matches a predetermined hour/hour end determination value (for example, "0"). At this time, if it matches the time saving end determination value, the time saving control and the high opening control in the high base may be ended by clearing the time saving flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not match the time saving end determination value, the state of the time saving flag may be maintained and the special symbol stop processing may be ended. Even when the gaming state is the probability changing state, if the time saving flag is on, it may be determined whether or not to end the time saving control, and the time saving control may be ended based on the result of the determination. While the time saving control is ended in this manner, the probability variation control may be continued until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" next time, or until the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times. As a result, the gaming state can be in the latent probability changing state. For the probability variation state in which the time saving flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the time saving control is continuously performed until the variable display result becomes "big hit".

Further, in the processing of step S311, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for the probability variation control end determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the RAM 102, and the probability variation control termination determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like is referred to. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to end the probability variation control, for example, when the number of executions of the special figure game during the probability variation control reaches a predetermined probability variation end determination value. On the other hand, in the process of step S311, the process for ending the probability variation control may not be executed, and the probability variation control may be continued until the variable display result becomes "big hit" next time.

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 the effect control main processing shown in FIG. 14. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 14 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 setting etc. of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), it 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 generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I/O 125, a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15 receives a control signal to be an effect control command. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

When the timer interrupt flag is on (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 process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

After executing the command analysis processing in step S74, it is determined whether or not an abnormal command is received from the main board 11 side (step S75). The abnormal command is related to winning, for example, by pretending to be a winning when not actually winning (more specifically, a winning is detected in a variable winning device that is not actually opened). This command is transmitted when at least one of a plurality of abnormalities such as an abnormality (winning abnormality) or an abnormality (dish abnormality) due to the upper plate or the lower plate being filled with game balls is detected. As the abnormal command, a command corresponding to each of a plurality of abnormalities is transmitted from the main board 11 side. When it is determined that the abnormality command has been received (step S75; Yes), abnormality notification processing is executed to notify the player that an abnormality has occurred (step S76). In the abnormality notification process, for example, a process of displaying a message indicating which type of abnormality has occurred on the image display device, lighting a lamp, or outputting a sound may be performed. Although described in detail later, in this embodiment, the process of step S76 allows the abnormality notification to be executed at any timing by receiving the abnormality command, and an icon as a specific display is displayed. The abnormality can be notified within a predetermined period after the notification that the error has occurred.

After executing the process of step S76, or when it is determined that the abnormal command is not received in step S75 (step S75; No), it is determined whether or not the player has performed effect setting (step S77). .. In the process of step S77, for example, it is determined whether or not a player does not operate an effect setting button (not shown) by checking whether or not it is detected by a sensor that detects an operation action of the player. When it is determined that the effect setting has been made (step S77; Yes), effect setting processing is performed (step S78). In the process of step S78, since the effect setting button is operated by the player, for example, the effect sound volume to be executed, the type of music or background to be output, the brightness setting of the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp. It suffices to change the effect-related settings such as the brightness settings of various lamps such as 9. Note that, for example, which effect setting to change may be selectable from the menu screen, or a different operation may be performed corresponding to the change item desired by the player, and the setting corresponding to the operation is changed. You may do it. As will be described later in detail, in this embodiment, the process relating to step S78 enables the setting related to the effect to be executed at any timing due to the player's operation, and is used as a specific display. It is possible to set the effect even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon is displayed. Specifically, the process of step S78 can be executed at any timing, such as during demo display, during variable display, during big hit game control. Note that the process of step S78 may not be executable during the period from the end of the variable display to the start of the next variable display (for example, 0.1 seconds). Specifically, the process of step S78 may be prohibited during the period from the reception of the symbol determination command to the reception of the fluctuation start command.

After performing the process of step S78, or when it is determined that the effect setting is not performed in step S77 (step S77; No), the effect control process process is executed (step S79). In the effect control process process of step S79, for example, an operation of displaying an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an operation of outputting sound 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, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S80), and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 are used by the software as various random number values used for effect control. Update. Then, the process returns to step S72.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process performed in step S79 of FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122 or the like, for example. To do.

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

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol being started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. In order to perform variable display execution settings and other various staging operations, it includes processing for determining fixed decorative symbols and various staging control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display result. .. Also, in the variable display start setting process, depending on the degree of advantage, a special display effect such as a special image such as an icon is displayed step by step, and an advantageous state such as cut-in notice or step-up notice. Execution setting of a notice effect as an effect suggesting that control is performed is performed. Note that the degree of advantage to the player is, for example, a state that is actually advantageous to the player when a certain event occurs (a state where a privilege is given, or a state where the privilege is given, or a state where the rate of giving a privilege is high). , A ratio of being in an advantageous state different from a privilege, or a ratio of being in an advantageous state. In addition, the privilege that is shown to be highly likely to be given by the special mode may be the same as the object of the advantage to the player (advantageous state), and is different from the object of the advantage to the player. It may be one. Further, the specific display effect in this embodiment indicates that a special image such as an icon as the specific display is an effect that is displayed stepwise according to the degree of advantage. It may be a display corresponding to (active display) or a meter display, and it can be used in various types of production, such as changing the display mode of the active display stepwise or increasing the meter display stepwise. You can That is, the concept of gradual change of the specific display is that a special image such as an icon is gradually displayed, the mode of the active display is gradually changed, and the meter display is increased (or decreased). For example.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the effect display during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 reads out various control data from the effect control pattern in accordance with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and various values during variable display of the decorative pattern. Effect control. Further, in the variable display during production process, a specific display production and a notice production are executed. 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 during the small hit. Is updated to "4". When the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "miss", and the value of the effect process flag is the initial value. Update to "0". Further, the special figure hit waiting process of step S173 includes a process of setting the execution of the above-described big hit middle promotion effect when the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state excluding "probability". ing.

The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the 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 completion production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit completion effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and 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 medium effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the display screen of the image display device 5. 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, control for executing the big hit midpoint promotion effect and notification effect is performed. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In the ending effect 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.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 15 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process illustrated in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, so that the special figure display result is “missed”. It is determined whether or not (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S551; Yes), the specified variation pattern is read by, for example, reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation 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 S552).

When it is determined in step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination is determined (step S553). As an example, in the process of step S553, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left confirmed symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left confirmed stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left confirmed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the confirmed decorative symbols is determined. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the right fixed symbol which is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and the predetermined right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. With this, the right fixed decorative design which is stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative design display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative designs. At this time, it may be determined such that the 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 determining the medium fixed symbol which is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and the predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the final fixed decorative design is determined to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 of the final decorative design.

When it is determined in step S552 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), the combination of the fixed decorative design which is the final stop design forming the reach combination is determined (step S554). As an example, in the process of step S554, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left/right fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right/left fixed in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like is determined. By referring to the symbol determination table, etc., the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 of the fixed decorative symbol are the same. Determine the decorative pattern of. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-determined symbol determination, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and referring to a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Of the fixed decorative patterns, the medium fixed decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, in the case where the fixed decorative design 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. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design, the fixed decorative design may be a reach combination instead of a big hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, a difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and the medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the design difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S551 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S551; No), it is determined whether the special figure display result is "small hit" or "probability" (step S555). ). When it is determined to be a "small hit" or "probability" (step S555; Yes), for example, a final decorative pattern which is a final stop design corresponding to the "small hit" or "probability" such as the opening chance The combination is determined (step S557). 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 provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined chance chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the fixed decorative patterns forming any of the opening chance eyes.

When it is determined in step S525 that the "non-probable change" or the "probable change" other than the "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined. (Step S556). As an example, in the process of step S556, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random counter of the RAM 122 or the like is extracted, and subsequently, a predetermined jackpot confirmed symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern.

As a specific example, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”, in the process of step S556, any one of the decorative symbols is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols. It is only necessary to select and determine the fixed decorative pattern that constitutes the big hit combination.

After performing any one of the processes of step S553, step S554, step S556, and step S557, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the specific display effect in which special images such as icons are displayed stepwise according to the degree of advantage. Specific display effect execution setting processing for performing is performed (step S559).

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific display effect execution setting process performed in step S559 of FIG. In the specific display effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the specific display effect (step S601). Specifically, in the process of step S601, the presence/absence of execution of the specific display effect is determined by referring to the specific display effect execution determination table shown in FIG.

FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific display effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the specific display effect is set to the illustrated determination ratio according to the variable display result. Specifically, the determination ratio is set such that the ratio of the variable display result being a “big hit” is higher when the specific display effect is executed than when the specific display effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the specific display effect is executed. For example, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination rate is different depending on whether it is a super-reach big hit or a normal reach big hit. If the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the determined proportion may be different depending on the variation pattern.

Returning to FIG. 17, after executing the process of step S601, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the specific display effect in step S601 (step S602). When it is determined not to execute the specific display effect (step S602; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific display effect execution setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the specific display effect (step S602; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution mode of the specific display effect (step S603). Specifically, in the process of step S603, the execution mode of the specific display effect is determined to be one of a plurality of modes with reference to the specific display effect execution mode determination table shown in FIG. 18(B).

FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a configuration example of the specific display effect execution mode determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the types of specific display effects such as “pattern A”, “pattern B”, and “pattern C” are set in this embodiment, and the variable display result is set. Accordingly, the determination rate shown in the figure is set. Specifically, the "pattern A" mode is a mode in which a star-shaped icon is displayed, and the "pattern B" mode is a mode in which a star-shaped icon and a triangular icon are displayed. The mode of “C” is a mode in which a star icon, a triangular icon, and a round icon are displayed. In the specific display effect execution mode determination table in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the mode of "pattern B" is more preferable than the mode of "pattern A" is the mode of "pattern C" than the mode of "pattern B". , The determined proportion is set so that the variable display result will be a "big hit" when it is executed (that is, the proportion that the more icons are displayed is the "big hit") Is set so that is higher). Therefore, the development destination differs depending on which icon is displayed, and the player can pay attention to which icon is displayed. In addition, in the example shown in the figure, three types of modes of “pattern A” to “pattern C” are shown, but there is a mode in which only a triangular icon is displayed or a mode in which only a round icon is displayed. Good. In addition, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the number of times the specific display effect is executed is one (only whether or not to execute the specific display effect is determined in step S601 of FIG. 17), but the specific display effect is executed multiple times. It may be performed (the higher the number of times of execution, the higher the ratio of “big hit”), and in that case, one type of icon may be displayed each time it is executed (FIG. 17). The number of times of execution may be determined in step S601, and a mode corresponding to the variation pattern and the number of times may be determined in the process of step S603). Furthermore, even if the number of displayed icons is the same, the proportion of "big hits" may be different depending on the combination of displayed icons (that is, the icons to be displayed according to the variable display result). Combinations may be determined in different proportions).

Returning to FIG. 17, after executing the process of step S603, the effect control CPU 120 does not perform pseudo-continuous fluctuation, and changes patterns of pseudo continuous gasses that perform only pseudo-interrupted effect (PB3-1 and PB3- shown in FIG. 3). 2, PB5-1, PB5-2) is determined by checking the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 side (step S604). If it is determined that the variation pattern is not the pseudo continuous variation (step S604; No), that is, if the variation pattern is a pseudo continuous variation or is not the pseudo continuous variation pattern, the execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 1, the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined (step S605), and the specific display effect execution setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern is the pseudo continuous gaze (step S604; Yes), the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined with reference to the execution timing determination table 2 shown in FIG. 19B (step S606). The specific display effect execution setting process ends. As described above, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, it is assumed that a maximum of one pseudo-repeated variation is performed (one re-variation), but the variable display effect of “pseudo-ream” is used. The number of times of pseudo continuous fluctuation may be set to be able to be executed more than once, for example, twice or three times. In that case, in step S604 of FIG. If it is determined whether or not the effect is performed, and if the failure effect is executed, the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the specific display effect. Good (the execution timing may be determined by referring to the execution timing determination table in which the timing of superimposition is not selectable).

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an execution timing determination table that is referred to for determining the execution timing of the specific display effect. FIG. 19A shows a configuration example of the execution timing determination table 1 that is referred to when the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation or is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, and FIG. , A configuration example of the execution timing determination table 2 that is referred to in the case of the pseudo continuous gaze variation pattern is shown. In the execution timing determination table 1 shown in FIG. 19A, three types of timings such as "timing 1" to "timing 3" are set as the determination timings, and the determination rates shown in the figure are set. Note that “timing 1” to “timing 3” illustrated in FIG. 19A are execution timings that are preset according to the variation pattern, and even if the same execution timing is “timing 2”, the variation occurs. The timing is different for each pattern. All the execution timings of “timing 1” to “timing 3” may be set to different timings according to the variation pattern. For example, the execution timing of “timing 1” may be set to a common execution timing regardless of the variation pattern. Good. On the other hand, in the execution timing determination table 2 shown in FIG. 19(B), two types of timings such as “timing 1” and “timing 3” are set as the determination timings, and the determination rates shown in the figure are set. .. As will be described later in detail, the execution timing of "timing 2" is set to the execution timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-interconnection effect and the execution period of the specific display effect overlap each other, and the other "timing 1" and "timing 1" The execution timing of "timing 3" is set to an execution timing in which the execution period of the pseudo-interaction effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap with each other (see FIG. 21). In the illustrated example, three types of timings, “timing 1” to “timing 3”, are set, but more types of execution timings may be set in each execution timing determination table. ..

Here, the specific display effect and its execution timing will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing details of the specific display effect. As shown in FIG. 20, when the specific display effect is started, a predetermined effect as a mini game is performed. The predetermined effect is, for example, an effect that suggests whether or not to display an icon as a specific display (see FIGS. 27B to 27E), and when the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success, the specific effect is specified. The specific display change notification for notifying that the icon as the display is displayed is continuously performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and thereafter, the icon is displayed in the mode determined in step S603 of FIG. (Specific display changes). Then, the specific display effect ends. In addition, in this embodiment, the specific display change notification is performed for a predetermined period of time continuously, and then the specific display changes, but the specific display change notification is continuously performed for the predetermined period of 10 seconds described above. It may not be performed, for example, may be continuously performed for 6 seconds, and the specific display change notification may not be performed for the remaining 4 seconds. That is, in this embodiment, the execution of the failure effect or the notice effect is limited for a predetermined period after being notified that the icon is displayed, but the specific display change notification is continuously executed for the predetermined period. As described above, the time period may be a production time period or a time period counted by a timer such as 10 seconds. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the case where the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success is shown (in this embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, the effect result of the predetermined effect always indicates success). However, in this case, the specific display change notification is not performed (the icon is not displayed), and if the specific display effect is finished as it is, Good. The process of step S601 of FIG. 17 determines whether or not to execute such a specific display effect. In the case where the presentation result of the predetermined effect also indicates failure, the mode of executing the predetermined effect indicating failure may be selectable in the process of step S603 shown in FIG.

FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the specific display effect. FIG. 21(A) shows the execution timing of the specific display effect in the case of the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gas, and FIG. 21(B) is the case of the variation pattern other than the pseudo continuous gas, in which the pseudo continuous variation is The execution timing of the specific display effect at the time of the variation pattern to be performed is shown. FIG. 21C shows the case of a variation pattern other than the pseudo continuous gaze, and specifically shows the execution timing of the specific display effect in the case of the variation pattern of non-reach loss. In the illustrated example, the non-reach-miss variation pattern is shown, and the other variation patterns are not shown, but in the case of other variation patterns, as described above, for each variation pattern, "Timing 1" to "timing 3" are preset. As shown in FIG. 21(A), in the case of the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gaze, the pseudo continuous attraction effect to be executed is a failure effect. As described above, in the specific display effect, after the result indicating success is displayed as the effect result of the predetermined effect, the specific display change notification for notifying that the icon as the specific display is displayed continues for a predetermined period. It is suggested that it will be advantageous to the player. Nevertheless, if a failure production is subsequently performed as a pseudo-enhancement production, the player will be discouraged and the enjoyment of the game will deteriorate. Therefore, as shown in the drawing, in the case of the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gaze, the execution timing of the specific display effect is “timing 2” in which the execution period of the pseudo continuous attraction effect and the execution period of the specific display effect are overlapped. Timing is not selectable. Therefore, in the process of step S606 of FIG. 17, the execution timing of the “timing 2” is not determined, and the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined with reference to the execution timing determination table 2 shown in FIG. 19B. doing. As a result, the execution of the failure effect is restricted in a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed is notified, and a decrease in the enjoyment of the game is prevented. Note that when determining the execution timing when the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times with the pseudo continuous gaze variation pattern, a plurality of timings are selected from the execution timings other than “timing 2” in the process of step S606 of FIG. do it. Further, in the case where the result of the predetermined effect in the specific display effect indicates failure, the execution timing of "timing 2" may be selectable because the above situation does not occur (FIG. 21B described later). the same as). On the other hand, the execution timing of "timing 2" is not selectable even when the result of the predetermined effect in the specific display effect indicates failure, and it is notified that the icon is not displayed (the predetermined effect as the mini game. It may be possible to prevent the failure effect from being performed in a predetermined period after the result of (1) ends in failure. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged because the result of the predetermined effect ends in failure and the failure effect is further executed. In addition, in this embodiment, the execution timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-interconnection effect (failure effect) and the execution period of the specific display effect are superimposed is not selectable, and it is notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed. Although an example is shown in which the execution of the failure effect is prohibited in a predetermined period after that, the execution timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-interaction effect (failure effect) and the execution period of the specific display effect are superposed may be selectable. In that case, the failure effect may be executed in a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, such as a display smaller than that in the normal time or a transparent display. Further, the execution timing at which the execution period of the pseudo continuous production (failure production) and the execution period of the specific display production are overlapped is not made unselectable, and is determined, for example, by a determination ratio of 1% or 2%. The ratio may be limited by making it extremely low as compared with the case where no failure effect is performed. That is, the restriction on the execution of the failure effect includes not only the case where it is not executed but also the case where it is executed in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize, and the case where it is executed at an extremely low rate. In addition, the execution timing of "timing 2" in which the execution period of the pseudo-interconnection effect and the execution period of the specific display effect are superimposed can be selected, and when "timing 2" is determined, "timing 2" and "timing 2" are selected. By performing the process of shifting the execution timing of the specific display effect at a timing such as "timing 2.5" which is the execution timing between "timing 3", the pseudo after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed It may be possible to limit the failure production as a continuous production.

Further, for example, when the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined to be "timing 1" as shown in FIG. 21(A), the failure effect is subsequently performed as the pseudo-interconnection effect after a certain period has elapsed. Therefore, the discouragement of the player can be alleviated to some extent. However, in order to prevent the player from becoming more discouraged, in the case of the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gas, “timing 1” and “timing 2” cannot be selected, that is, before the execution period of the pseudo continuous production. The set timing may not be selectable (the failure effect is limited during the period after the icon as the specific display is displayed). According to this, since the execution of the failure effect is limited after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed, it is possible to further prevent the gaming interest from being deteriorated. It should be noted that while "timing 2" is not selectable, the determination rate for determining "timing 1" may be set to 1% or 2%, or an extremely low determination rate.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21(B), in the case of the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is performed, the pseudo continuous production is a successful production. Therefore, the event that the player is discouraged by executing the failure effect after the specific display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period and suggesting that it is advantageous for the player does not occur. Therefore, as shown in the figure, as the execution timing of the specific display effect, the execution timing of “timing 2” in which the execution period of the pseudo-interconnection effect and the execution period of the specific display effect are superimposed can be selected. That is, in the process of step S605 of FIG. 17, the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined with reference to the execution timing determination table 1 shown in FIG. 19A including the execution timing of “timing 2”. Further, as shown in FIG. 21C, similarly in the case of the non-reach variation pattern, the process of step S605 of FIG. 17 includes the execution timing of “timing 2” and is shown in FIG. 19A. Although the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined by referring to the execution timing determination table 1, the execution timing of "timing 1" is compared with the case of the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation shown in FIG. Is common timing (for example, timing 2 seconds after the start of variable display), the execution timings of "timing 2" and "timing 3" are different. As described above, by providing the execution timing different from the common execution timing according to the variation pattern, the effect of the effect can be enhanced. Note that, as shown in FIG. 21C, the specific display effect can be executed even with a variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation and a variation pattern in the pseudo continuous variation are performed. According to this, since the pseudo-interconnection effect is not executed in the first place in the predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. Note that when determining the execution timing when the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times in the variation pattern for performing the pseudo continuous variation (in the variation pattern other than the pseudo continuous variation), in the process of step S605 of FIG. It is sufficient to select a plurality of timings from all the execution timings from "to timing 3". In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B (similarly in the case of a variation pattern that is a reach instead of a pseudo-relation variation pattern), the execution timing of the specific display effect is the timing before the reach. The specific display effect may be executed in the middle. In addition, the pseudo continuous variation may be one or more times, one specific display effect may be performed for each variation including the initial variation, or in one variation including the initial variation. The specific display effect may be performed multiple times. In addition, when the specific display effect is performed a plurality of times, the number of icons displayed in stages increases (for example, when the specific display effects are performed three times in total, one icon is displayed in one specific display effect). It is displayed, and finally three icons are displayed), so that the advantage is high.

Returning to FIG. 16, after executing the specific display effect execution setting process of step S559, the effect control CPU 120 gives a notice such as a cut-in notice or a step-up notice for notifying whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”. A notice effect execution setting process for setting effect execution settings is performed (step S560).

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect execution setting process performed in step S560 of FIG. In the advance notice effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the advance notice effect (step S901). Specifically, in the process of step S901, the presence/absence of execution of the notice effect is determined with reference to the notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. In addition, in this embodiment, in order to simplify the description and facilitate understanding, a cut-in notice is executed as the notice effect, but other types of notice effects may be executed. Different types of notice effects may be executed according to the variable display result.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the notice effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the notice effect is set to the illustrated determination rate according to the variable display result. Specifically, the determination ratio is set such that the ratio of the variable display result of "big hit" is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the notice production is executed.

Returning to FIG. 22, after executing the process of step S901, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the notice effect in step S901 (step S902). When it is determined that the notice effect is not executed (step S902; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notice effect execution setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the notice effect (step S602; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution setting of the specific display effect is performed in the specific display effect execution setting process in step S560 of FIG. Yes (step S904). When it is determined that the execution setting of the specific display effect is not made (step S904; No), the execution timing of the advance notification effect is determined by referring to the execution timing determination table A shown in FIG. The setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution setting of the specific display effect is made (step S904; Yes), any one of the execution timing determination table B to the execution timing determination table D shown in FIGS. Is referred to according to the execution timing of the specific display effect, and the execution timing of the notice effect is determined. Then, the notice effect execution setting process ends.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an execution timing determination table that is referred to for determining the execution timing of the notice effect. FIG. 24A shows a configuration example of the execution timing determination table A that is referred to when the specific display effect is not executed. In the execution timing determination table A shown in FIG. 24(A), four types of timings such as “timing A” to “timing D” are set, and set to the illustrated determination rate. 24B to 24D show configuration examples of the execution timing determination table B to the execution timing determination table D that are referred to when the specific display effect is executed. Specifically, the execution timing determination table B is a table that is referred to when the specific display effect is executed at the timing of "timing 1", and the execution timing determination table C is when the specific display effect is "timing 2". The execution timing determination table D is a table that is referred to when it is executed at the timing, and the execution timing determination table D is a table that is referred to when the specific display effect is executed at the timing of "timing 3". In each of the execution timing determination table B to the execution timing determination table D, the execution timing of the notice effect is set such that the timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect are superimposed cannot be selected (FIG. 25). reference). In the illustrated example, four types of timings “timing A” to “timing D” are set, but more types of execution timings may be set in the respective execution timing determination tables. .. Further, in the illustrated example, the execution timing is determined irrespective of the variable display result, but for example, the variable display may be performed so that the later the execution timing is, the higher the ratio of the variable display result to the "big hit" is. The execution timing determined according to the result may be different (on the contrary, the earlier the execution timing, the higher the proportion of “big hit” may be). According to this, the player's attention can also be paid to the timing at which the notice production is executed.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 24, an example in which each of the execution timing determination table B to the execution timing determination table D is prepared in advance according to the execution timing of the specific display effect is shown, but FIG. The execution timing determination table A shown in FIG. 22 is created in the process of step S906 of FIG. 22 to determine the execution timing by making a determination table in which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect cannot be selected. You may According to this, the capacity can be reduced.

Next, with reference to FIG. 25, execution timings of the specific display effect and the notice effect will be described. FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect when the specific display effect is executed. In the case where the specific display effect is not executed, any of the execution timings such as “timing A” to “timing D” illustrated may be determined (see FIG. 24A). Further, the timing of "X" shown in FIG. 25 shows an example in the case where an error occurs at that timing or the player makes an effect setting, and a description thereof will be omitted here. Note that a case where an error occurs at the timing of “X” and a case where the player makes an effect setting will be described later. Further, as described above, even when the specific display effect is executed, if the effect result of the predetermined effect as the mini game indicates failure, the specific display change notification is not performed (the icon is not displayed. ), since the specific display effect ends, the execution timing of the notice effect may be determined from all the execution timings such as “timing A” to “timing D”.

Specifically, FIG. 25A is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect when the specific display effect is executed at “timing 1” in FIG. 19 (see FIG. 21). As illustrated, when the specific display effect is executed at "timing 1", any timing of "timing B" to "timing D" other than "timing A" is determined as the execution timing of the notice effect (" Timing A” is not selectable). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the notice effect by referring to the execution timing determination table B shown in FIG. 24B in the process of step S906 of FIG. In the example shown in the figure, the execution timing of “timing B” is a timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-interaction effect and the execution period of the notice effect overlap, and “timing B” is also selected as the execution timing of the notice effect. Although it is possible, in this case, the execution timing of “timing B” may not be selectable. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to each effect. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 25(A), an example is shown in which a failure effect is executed as the pseudo connected effect, but the same applies to the case where a success effect is executed. Further, similar to the case of determining the execution timing of the specific display effect, "timing B" can be selected as the execution timing of the notice effect when executing the success effect, and "timing B" when executing the failure effect. "Cannot be selected (when the timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-interaction effect and the execution period of the notice effect are superimposed is determined as the execution timing, it may be determined in the same manner as in the case of the specific display effect) ..

FIG. 25B is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect when the specific display effect is executed at “timing 2” in FIG. 19 (see FIG. 21 ). As shown in the figure, when the specific display effect is executed at "timing 2", any one of "timing A", "timing C" and "timing D" other than "timing B" is the execution timing of the notice effect. (“Timing B” cannot be selected). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the notice effect by referring to the execution timing determination table C shown in FIG. 24C in the process of step S906 of FIG. In the illustrated example, the end timing of the specific display effect and the end timing of the pseudo continuous effect are the same timing, but this is an example and may be different timings.

FIG. 25C is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect when the specific display effect is executed at “timing 3” in FIG. 19 (see FIG. 21 ). As shown in the figure, when the specific display effect is executed at “timing 3”, any one of “timing A”, “timing B” and “timing D” other than “timing C” is the execution timing of the notice effect. (“Timing C” cannot be selected). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the notice effect by referring to the execution timing determination table D shown in FIG. 24D in the process of step S906 of FIG. Note that, as shown in FIG. 25, the execution timing of "timing D" is set as an execution timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect do not overlap. That is, the execution timing of the “timing D” is a commonly selectable execution timing regardless of the execution timing of the specific display effect. Therefore, the notice is executed at a common timing regardless of whether the notice effect is executed at a timing corresponding to the execution timing of the specific display effect (or even when the particular display effect is not executed). There is a case where the effect is executed, and the range of the effect can be expanded.

As described above, in the specific display effect, after the result indicating success is displayed as the effect result of the predetermined effect, the specific display change notification for notifying that the icon as the specific display is displayed continues for a predetermined period. It is suggested that it will be advantageous to the player. Nevertheless, if the notice effect is executed within a predetermined period from the notification that the icon will be displayed until the icon is displayed (the specific display changes), the effect of the specific display effect will decrease. Will end up. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the notice effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the notice effect from being executed within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon is displayed, and to prevent the effect from decreasing. In this embodiment, the execution timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect overlap is not selectable, and the predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed Although the example of prohibiting the execution of the notice effect is shown, the execution timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect are superposed may be selectable, in which case, a display smaller than the normal time or The notice effect may be executed in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize, such as by displaying it transparently. That is, the restriction on the execution of the notice production includes not only the case where it is not executed but also the case where it is executed in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize. Further, as described above, even when the specific display effect is executed, if the effect result of the predetermined effect as the mini game indicates failure, the specific display change notification is not performed (the icon is not displayed. ), since the specific display effect is finished as it is, the phenomenon that the effect of the specific display effect is lowered does not occur. Therefore, in this case, it is not necessary to make the execution timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect overlap not selectable (the execution of the notice effect need not be restricted).

Returning to FIG. 16, after executing the notice effect execution setting process in step S560, the effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, an effect that fuels whether or not a reach is reached, or another effect such as an opportunity advance notice that is performed in the reach state. Whether or not to perform, and other effect settings for determining the type of effect to be executed are set, and an effect control pattern to be used pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S561). The effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the specific display effect determined in steps S559 and S560, the notice effect, and the like, and is stored in the ROM 121 in advance. One of the effect control patterns may be selected and set as the usage pattern. Subsequently, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (effect control timer setting unit or the like) is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S562).

Then, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is performed (step S563). At this time, for example, by transmitting the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S561 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the image display device 5 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 in the display area. After executing the process of step S563, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S564), and then performs the variable display start setting process. To finish.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of FIG. 15 as the variable display effect process. When the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 26 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like, whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed. (Step S801). CPU120 for production control updates the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the specific display effect period during which the specific display effect is executed (step S802). ). If the specific display effect period is predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S561 in accordance with the presence or absence of execution of the specific display effect and the timing being determined in the process of step S559 of FIG. Good.

When it is determined that the specific display effect period is reached (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control of the specific display effect (step S803). As a result, the specific display effect is executed. Specifically, in the process of step S803, as described above, the predetermined effect as the mini game is performed, and after the success is shown as the effect result of the predetermined effect, the notification indicating that the icon is displayed as the specific display is specified. The display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon in the mode determined in step S603 of FIG. 17 is displayed (the specific display changes). If the effect of the predetermined effect indicates failure, it is sufficient that the specific display change notification is not performed after the predetermined effect indicating failure is performed in the process of step S803 (if the icon is not displayed. ).

After performing the process of step S803, or when determining in step S802 that it is not the specific display effect period (step S802; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the notice effect period in which the notice effect is executed. The determination is made (step S802). The notice effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S561 in accordance with the presence/absence of execution of the notice effect and the timing being determined in the process of step S560 of FIG. When it is determined that it is the notice effect period (step S804; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice control of the notice effect (step S805). As a result, the notice production is executed.

After performing the process of step S805, or when determining in step S804 that it is not the notice effect period (step S802; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect. Is determined (step S806). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect, such as displaying a background image for the reach effect (step S807).

After performing the process of step S807 or when determining in step S806 that the reach effect period is not reached (step S806; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. Based on the other, control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern is performed (step S808), and the variable display effect processing is ended.

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

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

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect and the failure effect as the pseudo-interconnection effect are executed. Specifically, an example of the effect operation in the case where the specific display effect is performed at the execution timing of “timing 1” shown in FIG. 21(A) and then the pseudo effect in which the failure effect is simulated is shown. When the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 27A, a predetermined effect as a mini game is executed and a specific display effect is started as shown in FIG. 27B. In the illustrated example, a mode in which the character appears as the predetermined effect and the success is achieved by rotating the displayed coin is shown as an example of the predetermined effect, but there are a plurality of modes other than the predetermined effect. You can Further, as a result of the predetermined effect, there may be a result indicating failure as described above.

Then, when the predetermined effect proceeds as shown in FIGS. 27(c) to 27(d) and success is shown as the result of the predetermined effect as shown in FIG. 27(e), FIG. As shown, it is notified that the icon is displayed as the specific display change notification (specific display change notification is executed). The specific display change notification is continuously given for a predetermined period. Then, when a predetermined period has elapsed, an icon is displayed as a specific display, as shown in FIG. In the example shown in the figure, since the pattern “A” is shown, a star-shaped icon is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 27(h), the decorative design is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5R, and as shown in FIG. 27(i), “medium”. In the decorative pattern display area 5C, the pseudo continuous production effect is executed to check whether or not the "re" mark is temporarily stopped and displayed as the pseudo continuous chance pattern. Then, as shown in FIG. 27(j), a failure effect is executed as the pseudo continuous attraction effect, and the "re" mark as the pseudo continuous chance symbol is in the reach state without the temporary stop display. Although the illustrated example shows an example in which the reach state is set after the pseudo continuous production (failure production), the reach state may not be set after the failure production. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 27(j), the display position of the icon display as the specific display is moved, but the display position may not be moved. At that time, the display priority may or may not be given priority to the icon display.

In this way, when the failure effect is executed as the pseudo-interconnection effect, the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the specific display effect. The execution period of and the execution period of failure production do not overlap. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's discouragement due to the failure effect being performed after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed (changed), and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the entertainment level of the game. It should be noted that, instead of setting the execution period of the failure effect and the timing at which the execution period do not overlap as the execution timing of the specific display effect, the timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect does not overlap the execution period may be set as the execution timing of the failure effect. .. That is, instead of adjusting the execution timing of the specific display effect, the execution timing of the failure effect may be adjusted. Specifically, one execution timing of the failure effect may be selected from a plurality of timings set in advance so that the execution period of the specific effect and the execution period of the failure effect do not overlap each other.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect and the success effect as the pseudo-interconnection effect are executed. Specifically, an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect is performed at the execution timing of “timing 2” illustrated in FIG. 21B and the pseudo effect of success effect effect is performed is shown. 28(a) to 28(f) are the same as those in FIGS. 27(a) to 27(f), and a description thereof will be omitted. In the example shown in FIG. 28, since the success effect is performed as the pseudo-interaction effect, the pseudo-interaction effect is executed even after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28(g), the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, and as shown in FIG. A pseudo continuous production effect is performed to determine whether or not the "re" mark is temporarily stopped and displayed as a pseudo continuous chance pattern in the decorative symbol display area 5C. Then, as shown in FIG. 28(i), the success effect is executed as the pseudo continuous attraction effect, and the "re" mark as the pseudo continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, when the change is performed again and a predetermined period has elapsed, the icon is displayed as the specific display as shown in FIG. 28(j). In the example shown in the figure, the icon as the specific display is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed at the time of re-change, but the lapse timing of the predetermined period (that is, the timing of changing the specific display) is earlier. May be Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(h), a predetermined period may elapse during execution of the pseudo-interconnection effect, and the icon display as the specific display may be performed. In addition, when the success effect is performed as the pseudo-interaction effect and the specific display effect is performed, the lapse timing of the predetermined period may be the same timing as the end timing of the pseudo-interaction effect. Further, the end timing of the pseudo continuous effect and the elapse timing of the predetermined period may be independently determined. In this way, when the successful effect is executed as the pseudo-interconnection effect, the situation in which the player is not discouraged does not occur. Therefore, the timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-interconnection effect and the execution period of the specific display effect overlap each other. Can be determined as the execution timing of the specific effect.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect and the notice effect are executed. Specifically, an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect is performed at the execution timing of "timing 1" shown in FIG. 25A and the notice effect is subsequently performed at the execution timing of "timing B" is shown. ing. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 25(A), the execution period of the notice effect and the execution period of the pseudo-interaction effect overlap, but in the example shown in FIG. 29, in order to facilitate understanding, An example of the effect operation of the pseudo continuous effect is omitted.

When the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 29A, a predetermined effect as a mini game is executed and a specific display effect is started as shown in FIG. 29B. In the illustrated example, a mode in which the character appears as the predetermined effect and the success is achieved by rotating the displayed coin is shown as an example of the predetermined effect, but there are a plurality of modes other than the predetermined effect. You can Further, as a result of the predetermined effect, there may be a result indicating failure as described above. Then, as shown in FIGS. 29(c) to 29(d), the predetermined effect progresses, and as shown in FIG. 29(e), when success is shown as the effect of the predetermined effect, FIG. 29(f) shows. As shown, it is notified that the icon is displayed as the specific display change notification (specific display change notification is executed). The specific display change notification is continuously given for a predetermined period. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined period, an icon is displayed as a specific display as shown in FIG. In the example shown in the figure, since the pattern “A” is shown, a star-shaped icon is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29(h), a cut-in notice is given as a notice effect. In addition to the illustrated example, a different form of cut-in notice may be executed depending on the proportion of the "big hit". In addition to the cut-in notice, a step-up notice or a battle effect may be given. You may

In this way, when the specific display effect is executed, since the timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the notice effect, the execution period of the specific display effect and the notice The production execution period does not overlap. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production effect from being lowered due to the advance production being performed during the predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (changed). ..

FIG. 30 shows an example of the effect operation when an abnormality occurs at the timing “X” shown in FIG. Specifically, from the main board 11 side, an abnormal command indicating that a prize has been detected for a variable winning device that is not actually opened (a prize error) is displayed at the timing of "X" shown in FIG. An example in the case of receiving at the timing after the specific display change notification in the specific display effect) is shown. As shown in FIG. 30(a), if the abnormal command is received at the timing "X" shown in FIG. 25 after the specific display change notification is given, it is determined that the abnormal command is received in step S75 shown in FIG. The determination is made, and the abnormality notification process is performed in the process of step S76. Then, as a result of the processing, as shown in FIG. 30(b), the abnormality notification is performed in a mode according to the type of the abnormal command received (in the example shown, an example of displaying the message "winning abnormality occurs!" is shown. However, in addition to this, a warning sound or a lamp may be turned on, or a different mode may be notified according to the preset importance of abnormality). After that, after the specific display change notification is continuously given for a predetermined period, the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes) as shown in FIG. In the illustrated example, the abnormality notification is erased at the timing of FIG. 30C, but the abnormality notification may be continuously performed until the operation of canceling the abnormality notification is performed. May be. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to notify the abnormality even within the predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (changed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to grasp the game situation, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

FIG. 31 shows an example of the effect operation when the effect setting is made by the player at the timing "X" shown in FIG. Specifically, an example of a case where the player performs an operation to increase the volume of the effect at the timing "X" (timing after the specific display change notification in the specific display effect) shown in FIG. 25. Showing. As shown in FIG. 31A, when the effect setting is performed at the timing of “X” shown in FIG. 25 after the specific display change notification is given (when the operation by the player is detected), it is shown in FIG. It is determined that the effect setting is performed in step S77, and the effect setting process is performed in the process of step S78. Then, by the process, it is notified that the volume setting has been changed as shown in FIG. 31B (in the example shown, the volume has been changed from “6” to “7”) (setting change notification). ), the process of increasing the volume output by the effect is performed. After that, after the specific display change notification is continuously given for a predetermined period, the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes) as shown in FIG. It should be noted that, as shown in the figure, it is desirable that the notification that the volume setting has been changed is displayed in such a manner that the specific display change notification and the specific display are not unrecognizable to the player. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform the effect setting even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (changed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the effect. When the abnormality notification and the setting change notification are performed in the same period, priority may be given to the abnormality notification (for example, the layer of the abnormality notification may be set on the player side rather than the layer of the setting change). .. Furthermore, depending on the type of abnormality, some may be prioritized over the setting change notification and others may not be prioritized.

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

The effect control CPU 120 determines, as the execution timing of the specific display effect, a timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap. Therefore, the execution of the failure effect is restricted in a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display is changed) is prevented, and the deterioration of the game enjoyment is prevented. Further, the timing set before the execution period of the pseudo continuous effect may not be selectable as the execution timing of the specific display effect, whereby the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes. Since the execution of the failure effect is limited after the notification that "Yes" is performed, it is possible to further prevent the game enjoyment from being deteriorated. Further, when the specific display effect is started, a predetermined effect as a mini game is performed, and when the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success, a specific display change that notifies that the icon as the specific display is displayed The notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon is displayed in the mode determined in step S603 of FIG. 17 (the specific display changes). The effect control CPU 120 determines, as the execution timing of the specific display effect, a timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap. Therefore, the execution of the failure effect is limited during the period from the time when success is shown as the effect result of the predetermined effect until the icon is displayed (the specific display changes). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. When executing the specific display effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines the icon (combination of icons) to be displayed at a different ratio according to the variable display result. Therefore, the player can pay attention to which icon is displayed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines, as the execution timing of the advance notice effect, a timing at which the execution period of the advance notice effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap. Therefore, the execution of the notice effect is limited in a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display is changed) can be restricted, and the reduction of the effect can be prevented. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can notify the abnormality even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to grasp the game situation, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can make settings related to effect even within a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display is changed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the effect. Further, when the setting related to the effect is performed, the effect control CPU 120 notifies that the setting related to the effect has been changed (setting change notification). Therefore, the effect of production can be improved.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and one described in the above-described embodiment can solve at least one problem in the conventional technique. It may have a partial structure. Moreover, at least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined.

In the above-described embodiment, for the sake of easy understanding, the predetermined effect as the mini game is described as always indicating success, but the effect result of the predetermined effect may indicate failure. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the predetermined effect of the mode shown in FIG. 27 and the like is performed is shown, but there may be a plurality of modes of the predetermined effect. For example, as shown in FIG. May compete with each other (perform a race effect). FIG. 32 shows an example of a production operation when a race production is performed as the predetermined production. Specifically, each runner is distinguished by its color. Each runner has a degree of expectation as to whether or not the predetermined performance is successful. There are blue, green, red, and rainbow as the colors of each runner. The success expectation is high in the order of rainbow> red> green> blue, and the race production is the character of two runners with different success expectations (here , Which are distinguished by color) perform a race (race), and either one wins, and the success or failure of the predetermined performance is notified (the success expectation of the winning runner is Be notified as a jackpot expectation). Note that the race effect may be performed multiple times. The green and blue runners, which have relatively low success expectations as a result of the predetermined effect, belong to the first group, and the rainbow and red runners, which have relatively high success expectations as a result of the predetermined effect, belong to the second group. Shall belong. Note that the race effect is an effect that allows one of the runners to win, and is also a type of selection effect that selects one of the runners. Also, in the race production, both runners who appear may cancel the race (a mode in which neither runner is selected).

In this example, the ratio of both runners canceling the race in the race effect in which at least one of the blue runner and the green runner belonging to the first group in which the success degree of success of the predetermined effect is relatively low appears (first stop ratio) 32), the race effect in which the red runners and the rainbow runners belonging to the second group having a relatively high success expectation of the predetermined effect as shown in FIG. 32 appears (that is, blue and green belonging to the first group). The ratio of both runners stopping the race (second stop ratio) is set higher in the race production where no runners appear. As a result, the race effect in which the red runner and the rainbow runner appear can be executed even when the success degree of success of the predetermined effect is low, and the effect can be enhanced. In particular, the ratio of "miss" is usually higher than the ratio of variable display result "big hit", and the effect result as the predetermined effect often ends in failure (when the specific display effect is executed). In many cases, the performance result of the specified performance also ends in failure.) Therefore, with the above configuration, it is possible to increase the appearance rate of the race performance in which the red runner and the rainbow runner appear, and the player Each time the race effect in which the runner and the rainbow runner appear is executed, it is expected that the success degree of success of the predetermined effect is high, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced. When a selection effect such as a race effect (as described above, a race effect is a kind of selection effect) is executed, conventionally, when an option is not selected from the presented options (runner color). , A production with a high degree of success expectation (high degree of expectation), which is not usually selected, was executed. However, as described above, since the variable display result is rarely a "big hit" in general, the result as the predetermined effect is often unsuccessful. Therefore, the player comes into contact with the high-expectation effect. This is rare, and the effect of production is not enhanced. Therefore, due to the above-mentioned race effects (effects in which both runners cancel) and the relationship between the first cancellation ratio and the second cancellation ratio, high expectations are suggested (red runners and rainbow runners appear. The race effect) is easily executed, so the staging effect is enhanced.

In addition, in this example, as an example of the predetermined effect as the mini game, the above-described race effect is executed and the effect of notifying the success expectation degree of the predetermined effect is shown as an example, but the race effect is not the predetermined effect in the specific display effect. Alternatively, it may be executed as an effect of notifying the big hit expectation degree of the variable display being executed (the effect of notifying the big hit expectation degree of the winning runner as the present big hit expectation degree). According to this, even in the variable display with a low jackpot expectation, it is possible to execute the race effect in which the red runners and the rainbow runners belonging to the second group with a relatively high jackpot expectation appear. Can be increased.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the icon as the special image is displayed as the specific display effect is shown, but in addition to the icon being displayed as the specific display effect, as described above, the meter is used as the specific display effect. You may perform the effect which changes a display (increases in steps). Further, an effect (active display change effect) that changes the mode of active display corresponding to the variable display in accordance with the specific display effect may be performed. Further, during the reach effect of super reach (super reach effect), the mode of active display and the mode of specific display may be changed to a special mode. This will be described below with reference to FIGS. 33 to 36. Specifically, in the active display change effect in this example, the display modes of the active display are changed from the normal mode (white in this example) to “first mode (blue)”, “second mode (green)” and “third mode”. It is only necessary to be able to display by changing to "mode (red)". Then, when the final display mode of the meter display as the specific display is the "first stage" or the "second stage", the final display mode of the active display is "first mode (blue)", and the meter display When the final display mode of "is the third stage" or "fourth stage", the final display mode of the active display is "second mode (green)", and the final display mode of the meter display is "10th stage". In the case of "stage", the final display mode of active display is "third mode (red)".

FIG. 33 shows an active display change effect in which the specific display effect is performed, the meter display changes from the normal mode to the display mode of the first stage, and the active display changes to the first mode in accordance with the change in the meter display. The example of the production operation when it is performed is shown. As shown in FIG. 33(A), when variable display of a decorative pattern is started in the image display device 5, active display is displayed in the active display area 9F. In the example of FIG. 33A, active display is displayed in the normal mode (white). Next, as shown in FIG. 33(B), when the specific display effect is executed, the effect of blinking the meter display 90 is executed as the predetermined effect. Then, the character A200 appears (FIG. 33(C)), and the display mode of the meter display changes to the display mode of the first stage in which the color of one scale of 10 has changed (FIG. 33(D)). Then, in response to the change in the meter display, the display mode of the active display is changed to the first mode (in the example of FIG. 33(E), the color is shown by characters) and displayed (FIG. 33( E)).

Next, specific examples of the super reach effect, the specific display effect, and the active display change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36. Of these, FIG. 34 shows an example of the effect operation when the super reach effect is executed independently (the specific display effect and the active display change effect are not executed). Moreover, FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 have shown the example of production|presentation operation|movement in case the specific display production|generation and the active display change production are performed when super reach production|generation is performed.

First, with reference to FIG. 34, a case where the super reach effect is independently executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 34(A), when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in the image display device 5, the active display is displayed in the active display area 9F. In the example of FIG. 34A, the active display is displayed in the normal mode (white). Then, as shown in FIG. 34(B), after the "left" decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 34(C), the "right" decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, and the left and right decorative patterns are displayed. Indicates that the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed, and the reach state occurs. Next, at the timing of development into super reach, a character display such as "Super reach!" is displayed as shown in FIG. 34(D), and racing of the racing car is started as shown in FIG. 34(E). Such effect display is started, and super reach effect is started. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 34D to 34G, in this embodiment, during execution of the super reach effect, the variable display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. It shall be.

Next, at the execution timing of the predetermined cut-in effect during execution of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 34(F), the predetermined cut-in effect is executed during execution of the super reach effect. In this example, as shown in FIG. 34(F), in the image display device 5, a predetermined character image 201, which is different from the effect display of the race of the racing car so far, is cut in, and a line such as “chance!” A predetermined cut-in effect is executed according to the display mode. In this example, the predetermined cut-in effect is a part of the super reach effect. Note that, for example, as in the above embodiment, the predetermined cut-in effect may be configured as an effect different from the super reach effect. Further, for example, the super-reach effect may be interrupted and a predetermined cut-in effect may be executed.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 34(A), the display of the meter display 90 is also started when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, even when the super reach effect is independently executed. However, when the predetermined cut-in effect is started, the meter display 90 is erased as shown in FIG. 34(F). As such, in this example, the meter display 90 is displayed at least until the predetermined cut-in effect is started, so that the execution timing of the predetermined cut-in effect or the meter for changing the specific display mode to the special mode. It is possible to make it impossible to recognize which of the predetermined cut-in effect and the special change of the meter display is executed until the execution timing of the special change of the display (detailed later). It is possible to give a sense of expectation that the meter display changes due to a special change. Not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, the meter display 90 may be continuously displayed even after the predetermined cut-in effect is started (however, the meter level does not change). Further, for example, when the super reach effect is executed independently and the special change of the meter display or the active display change effect is not executed, the meter display 90 may not be displayed.

Next, when a predetermined cut-in effect execution period elapses, the effect display of the race of the racing car is returned to again, and as shown in FIG. 34(G), an effect as if the ally racing car finished first. Display. Then, when the variable display time elapses, as shown in FIG. 34(H), the same symbol as the decorative symbol on the left and right (in this example, the symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed as the “middle” decorative symbol, and the jackpot symbol is displayed. Is derived and displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, a case will be described in which the special change of the meter display and the active display change effect are executed as the specific display effect when the super reach effect is executed. In the examples of FIGS. 35 and 36, a special change of the meter display is executed as the specific display effect, the meter display changes from the normal mode to the display mode of the tenth stage, and the active display changes to the third mode in accordance with the change of the meter display. In addition, the meter display and the active display are changed to the special display of the third special display mode. In the specific display effect, as shown in FIG. 33(D), the display mode of the meter display normally changes to the first-stage display mode in which the color of one scale of 10 changes, but as the specific display effect, When the special change of the meter display is executed, the normal mode is changed to the display mode of the tenth stage. In this way, the special change of the meter display in the specific display effect is called a special change effect.

As shown in FIG. 35A, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in the image display device 5, the active display is displayed in the active display area 9F. In the example of FIG. 35A, active display is displayed in the normal mode (white). Next, after the "left" decorative design is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 35(B), the "right" decorative design is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 35(C), and "left" and "right" are displayed. The decorative pattern of “” is stopped and displayed with the same design (design “7” in this example), and the reach state occurs. Next, at the timing of development into super reach, a character display such as "Super reach!" is displayed as shown in FIG. 35(D), and racing of the racing car is started as shown in FIG. 35(E). Such effect display is started, and super reach effect is started. As shown in FIGS. 35(D) to (I) and FIG. 36(J), in this example, during execution of the super reach effect and execution of the special change effect, the right side of the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is reduced at the lower end. Next, as shown in FIG. 35(F), immediately before the specific display effect is started, the notification effect of blinking the meter display 90 is executed.

Next, after the start of the super reach effect, at the execution timing of the special change effect as the specific display effect, as shown in FIG. 35(G), the super reach effect is interrupted and the special change effect is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 35(G), the special change effect is performed in the image display device 5 in such a manner as to perform an effect display as if a storm has arrived and thunder is ringing. In this example, the special change effect is different from the super reach effect, and the super reach effect is interrupted and the special change effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 35(H), in the image display device 5, an effect display as if a lightning strike hits the meter display 90, and the display mode of the meter display as the specific display is 10. The display mode changes to the tenth stage display mode in which the colors of all of the scales have changed. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 35(H), an example in which the display mode of the tenth stage is changed in which the colors of all the scales are changed is shown, but the display mode of the tenth stage may not be changed at once. For example, while suspending the super reach effect or executing it in a layer with low priority, perform a dedicated mini game effect for changing the display mode, and change to any stage depending on the result of the mini game effect. You may make it different. Further, the display mode may be changed stepwise by continuously performing the mini game production.

Then, the super reach effect is restarted, and as shown in FIG. 35(I), the effect display of the racing of the racing car is returned to again, and the display mode of the active display is changed to the third mode (Fig. In the example of 35(I), the color is indicated by a character). Next, as shown in FIG. 36(J), an effect display as if the teammate's racing car finished in 1st place was performed, and the meter display and the active display were the special display of the third special display mode (“V”). Is changed to a special display 202) indicating the character of. Then, when the variable display time elapses, as shown in FIG. 36(K), the same design as the production design on the left and right (in this example, the design "7") is stopped and displayed as the "medium" decorative design, and the big hit design Is derived and displayed.

In this example, an effect display of a racing car is displayed as a super reach effect, an effect display in which a predetermined character image 201 is cut in is performed as a predetermined cut-in effect, and a storm arrives as a special change effect and lightning strikes. The case of performing the effect display as if it is ringing is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a super reach effect, a battle effect in which an enemy character and an ally character perform a battle may be executed, or a moving image of a predetermined story may be displayed, and various effect modes are possible. Further, for example, a button effect accompanied by a button operation may be executed as a predetermined cut-in effect, and a display different from the effect display up to that time during the super reach effect may be cut in in some form. .. Further, for example, as a special change effect, an effect display in which a character different from the meter display change effect appears, or a button effect accompanied by a button operation may be executed, and various effect modes are possible.

According to this, it is possible to display a display (in this example, a meter display) indicating the degree of expectation by changing the mode in a plurality of steps as the specific display. Further, when a specific effect (super reach effect in this example) is executed, a special change effect (a special change in the meter display in the specific display effect in this example) for changing the mode of the specific display can be executed. Is. Further, in this case, the special change effect can be executed in a manner prior to the specific effect (in this example, the super reach effect is interrupted and the special change effect is executed). Therefore, the aspect of the specific display can be changed in a manner prior to the specific effect, so that the change of the aspect of the specific display can be focused even when the specific effect is executed. That is, if both the specific effect and the change in the mode of the specific display are executed, the player may pay attention to the specific effect and may not be able to sufficiently pay attention to the change in the mode of the specific display. Since the aspect of the specific display can be changed by the aspect described above, the change of the aspect of the specific display can be noticed even when the specific effect is executed. In addition, in this example, an example is shown in which, as the specific display effect, an effect of changing the meter display (incrementally increasing) is executed, and the active display change effect is performed in accordance with the specific display effect. Instead of this, the icon shown in the above embodiment may be displayed. For example, when the icons are displayed step by step, a special change of the meter display is executed as the specific display effect, and when the normal mode is changed to the tenth step display mode, the active display mode is changed to the third mode. Instead of being changed and displayed in the mode (in the example of FIG. 35(I), the color is shown by letters), the icon is displayed in the highest stage mode (the mode in which the jackpot expectation is highest). May be.

In this example, the display mode of the active display changes according to the change of the meter display. However, for example, any display mode of the hold display changes according to the change of the meter display. It may be configured as follows. In this case, it may be realized by associating and executing the pre-reading effect for changing the display mode of the hold display and the specific display effect (including the special change effect) based on the command at the time of winning the start prize. Specifically, the final display mode of the meter display and the final display mode of the hold display are determined based on the command at the time of the start winning, and the effect is executed based on the determination result. In the case where the display mode of any of the hold displays changes corresponding to the meter display, the specific display effect (in the period from the time when the hold display is displayed to the start of the corresponding variable display ( (Including special change effects) may be executable.

Further, for example, when the display mode of the hold display is changeable by the prefetch effect, and the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, the display mode is activated. The display may be displayed. Specifically, when the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed in the first mode (blue circle display), the active display is displayed in the first mode (blue circle display). .. Further, in this case, the display mode of the hold display changes according to the change of the meter display, and the active display succeeding the display mode of the hold display may change according to the further change of the meter display. Good. In this case, the final display mode of the meter display and the final display mode of the active display may be determined on the basis of the command at the time of the start winning during the start winning, or may be determined in the variable display start setting processing. Good. Further, in this case, the specific display effect (including the special change effect) may be executable during the period from the time when the hold display is displayed until the corresponding variable display ends.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to set the effect even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed, and the volume of the effect is changed as an example of the setting related to the effect. However, the setting relating to the effect is not limited to this. The setting relating to the effect may be performed as long as it is performed based on the operation by the player, and for example, the selection of the music to be output or the type of the background may be changed. Further, the setting regarding the effect may include setting the function of the auto button to be valid or invalid.

Note that the "auto button" is a function that executes the process assuming that the push button 31B is operated, although the push button 31B is not actually operated by the player. In this example, the button advance notice effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the advance notice display is displayed based on the detection of the single-shot operation or the repeated hit operation of the push button 31B in the button advance notice effect. When the function is set to be valid, even if the push button 31B is not operated, the processing is executed assuming that the push button 31B is operated in a single shot operation or a continuous hit operation in the button advance notice effect, and the advance notice display is displayed. .. In this example, the single-shot operation means that the push button 31B is operated once, and the continuous hitting operation means that the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times.

Further, in the present embodiment, “automatic continuous hit” actually means that the push button 31B is continuously pressed (long-pressed) by the player, but the push button 31B is pressed multiple times. This is a function of detecting that the button is continuously pressed (continuously pressed (a state in which the push button 31B is pressed and a state in which the push button 31B is not pressed is repeated a plurality of times)). In this example, when the function of the auto button is invalid, the notice display may be displayed based on the detection of the repeated hitting operation of the push button 31B in the button notice effect, but the push button 31B is pressed for a long time. Also in this case, the notice display is displayed as if the repeated hit operation was detected.

In this example, the effect setting process of step S78 of FIG. 14 is executed, so that the arbitrary timing (for example, the period during the customer waiting demonstration display or the period during which the variable display of the decorative pattern is displayed, the big hit game) During a certain period), it is possible to set whether the function of the auto button is valid or invalid based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 31, the player has changed the volume setting at the timing of “X” shown in FIG. 25, but instead of the volume setting, the function of the auto button is enabled as the effect setting. It is also possible to set whether or not to set. That is, it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the function of the auto button even within a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed. It should be noted that it is also possible to display whether the auto button is valid or invalid within a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed. Note that, in this example, the automatic continuous hitting function is always valid, but it may be configured to be enabled or disabled like the function of the automatic button.

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display mode when the function of the auto button is set to be valid or invalid. In FIG. 37, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3). Note that, in the case of FIG. 37(1), it is assumed that the function of the auto button is disabled. As shown in FIG. 37(1), when the player performs a long press operation of the push button 31B while the variable display of the decorative pattern is being executed, the auto button is displayed as shown in FIG. 37(2). While the function is set to be valid, a character string such as "auto button valid" is displayed on the image display device 5 to display that the function of the auto button is set to valid. At this time, control for outputting the automatic button effective sound effect from the speakers 8L, 8R and control for causing the push button 31B to emit light in the special light emission mode may be performed.

When the player presses the push button 31B (single-shot operation) while the auto button function is set to be valid, the auto button function is disabled as shown in FIG. 37(3). Is displayed, a character string such as "auto button disabled" is displayed on the image display device 5, and a message indicating that the auto button function is disabled is displayed. Further, at this time, the control for outputting the automatic button invalid sound effect from the speakers 8L, 8R and the control for causing the push button 31B to emit light in the normal light emission mode may be performed.

In the example of FIG. 37, the setting of the auto button function is changed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, but as described above, by performing the same operation, not only during the variable display of the decorative pattern, The setting of the auto button function can be changed even during the customer waiting demonstration period and the big hit game period. Note that, for example, even when the setting of the auto button function is changed from the menu screen, similar to the example shown in FIG. 37, a display indicating that the auto button function is disabled or enabled is displayed on the image display device 5. Control, the automatic button invalid sound effect or the automatic button effective sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the push button 31B is controlled to emit light in the normal light emission mode or the special light emission mode. May be.

Next, a difference between a case where automatic continuous hitting is performed by a long press operation and a case where automatic continuous hitting is performed by an auto button function will be described. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a comparative example of automatic continuous hitting by a long press operation and automatic continuous hitting by an automatic button function. In the example shown in FIG. 38, it is assumed that execution of the button advance notice effect A is determined as the button advance notice effect.

In the "button notice effect A" and the "button notice effect B", when the operation valid period is started, a gauge display corresponding to the number of times the push button 31B is operated is displayed, and the operation of the push button 31B is detected. Each time, the display is updated so that the scale of the gauge display is decreased by one. Then, when the number of times the operation is detected reaches a predetermined number (that is, when the scale on the gauge display becomes 0), it is determined that the operation condition is satisfied, and a notice is displayed (for example, "exciting heat!" or "Chance!" Character string) is displayed.

When the function of the auto button is invalid and the execution of the button advance notice effect A is determined, when the long press operation of the push button 31B is started during the execution of the button advance notice effect, the long press operation is started. After 4 seconds have elapsed, the detection by the automatic repeated hits is started, and during the detection by the automatic repeated hits, it is treated that the number of operations by the push button 31B is increased by 1 every 1.0 seconds. Further, when the execution of the button advance notice effect B is determined, if the long press operation of the push button 31B is started during the execution of the button advance notice effect, the automatic operation is performed when 2 seconds elapse after the long press operation is started. Detection by repeated hits is started, and during the detection by automatic continuous hits, it is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 31B increased by one every 0.5 seconds. It should be noted that regardless of whether the button advance notice effect A or the button advance notice effect B is executed, when the normal continuous hit operation of the push button 31B is performed, each time the push operation of the push button 31B is detected. It is treated as if the number of operations was increased by one.

Further, if the function of the auto button is valid, when the button advance notice effect A is executed, 1.0 second has elapsed from the start of the operation valid period even if the push button 31B is not long pressed. Each time the push button 31B is operated, it is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 31B was increased by one. Further, when the button advance notice effect B is executed, even if the push button 31B is not pressed for a long time, the number of operations by the push button 31B is changed every 0.5 seconds from the start of the operation valid period. It is treated as one increment. Further, as will be described in detail later, when the button advance notice effect C is executed, even if the push button 31B is not operated, a predetermined timing in the middle of the operation effective period (for example, the operation effective period is 6 seconds). When 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the operation valid period), the push button 31B is treated as having been operated once.

Note that, for example, depending on whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, the automatic continuous hit start time and the automatic continuous hit detection period may be selected from a plurality of options at different rates. For example, when the variable display result is "big hit", the automatic continuous hit start time is determined to be 0 seconds at a rate of 50% and 2 seconds at a rate of 50%. May be determined to be 0 seconds at a rate of 70% and 2 seconds at a rate of 30%. When the variable display result is "big hit", the automatic continuous hit detection interval is determined to be 0.5 seconds at a rate of 70% and 1 second at a rate of 30%. In this case, 50% may be set to 0.5 seconds and 50% may be set to 1 second. In addition, depending on whether the variable display result is "big hit" or not, for the configuration to select the auto continuous hit start time and the automatic continuous hit detection period from multiple options at different rates, the automatic continuous hit by the auto button function and the long press operation It may be applied to only one of the automatic continuous hits by, or may be applied to both.

That is, as shown in FIG. 38(A), in the case where automatic continuous hitting is performed by a long press operation, a predetermined start waiting period is started after the long press operation of the push button 31 is started after the start of the operation valid period. After 4 seconds have passed (4 seconds in this example), the continuous stroke determination is turned on (that is, the processing is executed assuming that the continuous stroke operation is being performed, and the scale of the gauge display is reduced).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 38(B), when the automatic continuous hitting by the auto button function is performed, the continuous hitting determination is turned on immediately after the start of the operation valid period (that is, in the operation valid period). Immediately after the start, the process is executed as if the continuous stroke operation is being performed, and the scale of the gauge display is decreasing). With this configuration, when the auto button function is valid and the long press operation is not performed, and when the auto button function is invalid and the long press operation is performed, the effect (for example, the scale of the gauge display is reduced ) Can be executed at different timings, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

In addition, in this example, when the execution of the button advance notice effect B is determined, when the automatic continuous hit by the long press operation is performed, the long press operation of the push button 31B is performed after the start of the operation valid period. When a predetermined start standby period (2 seconds in this example) has elapsed after the start, the continuous hit determination is turned on, and when automatic continuous hits are performed by the auto button function, the continuous hits are immediately performed after the start of the operation valid period. Judgment turns on. Therefore, in both of the button notice effects A and B, the effect is produced depending on whether the automatic button function is valid and the long press operation is not performed or when the automatic button function is invalid and the long press operation is performed. The timing (for example, reduction of the scale of the gauge display) is configured to be different.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, the predetermined effect as the mini game has been described as always indicating success, but the effect result of the predetermined effect may indicate failure, and execution of the predetermined effect may be performed. The proportion of success of the effect of the predetermined effect may be changed depending on the timing. Specifically, since the execution timing of the predetermined effect differs depending on the execution timing of the specific display effect, it suffices that the rate at which the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success varies depending on the execution timing of the specific display effect. In addition, for example, even when the specific display effect is executed at the execution timing of "timing 1" shown in FIG. 21, the predetermined effect may be executed at a plurality of timings. The proportion of success of the effect result may be changed according to the above. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the start timing of the predetermined effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the ratio of the variable display result being a “big hit” is different depending on the combination of icons displayed as the specific display is shown, but this is an example. For example, in a gaming machine capable of executing an active display change effect that changes the display mode of the active display corresponding to the variable display and a look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the active display and the hold display, and The rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” may be different depending on the combination with the display mode (number of icons or combination) of the display. According to this, the effect of production can be improved.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the icon as the specific display is displayed by determining the timing at which the execution period of the notice effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap as the execution timing of the notice effect (the specific display is Although an example is shown in which the execution of the notice effect is limited in a predetermined period after being notified that it changes, for example, although the notice effect is limited, the jackpot expectation of one-shot notification is extremely high (here , "Big hit" confirmed) Special effects can be executed, and the special effects are not limited even in a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes). Good. In this case, regarding the execution timing of the special effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, the execution of the special effect is referred to by referring to a table in which the timing of overlapping with the execution period of the specific display effect is not selectable. The timing may be determined from a plurality of timings. The special effect may be an effect in which the hold display is changed by the operation of the player, other than the one-time notification. According to this, the effect which is limited and the effect which is not so are clearly attached, and the effect of the effect can be improved. In addition, the example of restriction of execution of the notice effect includes a case of not executing (prohibiting) and a case of being executed in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize. In order to execute the notice production without prohibiting it, if the icon display as the specific display is given priority over the notice production (for example, the layer of the icon display is set to the player side of the notice production layer). Good. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from having difficulty visually recognizing the specific display, and it is possible to improve the effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the abnormality notification is possible even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed is notified, but this is an example. In addition to the abnormality notification, it suffices that the information regarding the game such as the hitting notification, the ball notification, and the fourth symbol can be appropriately notified as special notification. It should be noted that the payout notification displays the number of balls (the number of acquired balls) acquired by the player in a recognizable manner, and the special notification may be updated each time the number of acquired balls increases. Normally, the number of coins won is displayed during high base and is updated after a big hit, so it is updated within a predetermined period after being notified that an icon as a specific display will be displayed. Although not performed, the number of coins to be won may be updated for payout due to a game ball winning a winning opening during a high base, and it is applicable in such a case. Further, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which the variable display result is frequently set to "small hit" during a high base to increase the number of coins to be won by the player. According to this, it is possible to update the acquired payout number within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed, and it is possible to suitably notify the player of the acquired payout number. .. It should be noted that the hitting notification may be any notification such as a right hitting notification or a left hitting notification as long as the player can recognize the area where the game ball is shot. Further, the fourth symbol may be, for example, a symbol that blinks a lamp so that the player can recognize whether or not it is being variably displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, one variation pattern command is issued at the start of variation in order to notify the production control board 12 of a variation pattern indicating a variation time and a variation pattern such as the type of reach production and the presence or absence of pseudo-relation. Although the example of transmitting is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine the presence or absence of pseudo-relation, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. before the reach (so-called when the reach is not reached. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of the re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (so-called the first when the reach is not reached). It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the fluctuation time or the fluctuation mode after 2 stops). In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control in the variable display may be performed based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variation time by each of two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects a specific variation mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of each segment that is not limited to numbers or symbols are provided. An example of variable display is shown. However, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B or the special symbol that is variably displayed is a symbol indicating "0" to "9" or a symbol indicating "-". The present invention is not limited to the one configured by, etc. For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). What alternates and is also included in the variable display of the special symbol (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during the variable display and the special symbol displayed as the variable display result may be different. As a variable display of the special symbol, for example, a display of blinking "-" is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols ("7" for "big hit", "1" for "miss", etc.) ) Is included in the variable display of special symbols. In addition, the variable display of the decorative design includes blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern in the variable display of the normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost design) Alternately repeating is also included in the variable display of ordinary symbols. Further, the decorative design or the normal design displayed during the variable display and the decorative design or the normal design displayed as the variable display result may be different.

It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, the ratio (including the determined ratio, etc., and the same for the probability) may include 0%. That is, the ratio and the probability may be between 0 and 100%. For example, making one ratio different from the other ratio means that one ratio is, for example, 30%, the other ratio is 70%, and the other ratio is, for example, 0% and the other ratio is 10%. Including that. Further, the sum of one ratio and the other ratio does not have to be 100% (there may be one that is not included in either one or the other, and may have a predetermined ratio). Further, when the ratio of the other is higher than the ratio of one, it includes setting one ratio to 0% and the other ratio to 100%. For example, in the above, making the determination rate of the variable display pattern in the specific period after the advantageous state different from the determination rate of the variable display pattern in the period other than the specific period means that the variable display pattern selected on the one hand is selected on the other hand. It also includes the case that the variable display pattern selected on the one hand and the variable display pattern selected on the other hand partially overlap or do not completely overlap. These may be defined by the contents of the table defining the ratio.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the one that performs the probability variation control such that the jackpot type becomes "probability variation" when the jackpot pattern showing a predetermined number is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, for example, a game area. It is also possible to use a probability variation determination device type pachinko gaming machine in which probability variation control is performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area within the attacker provided in the.

In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the process shown in the flowchart, various performance operations including the performance image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications are possible within the range not specified. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to the detection of winning balls, but encloses the gaming balls and responds to the detection of winning balls. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a score, or a game machine that controls a big hit game state when a specific passage gate is passed. Furthermore, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value (medal etc.), and a plurality of types of identification information that can be respectively identified can be variably displayed. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result on the variable display device, and a prize can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device.

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

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

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special 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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be variably displayed and controlled in an advantageous state,
A specific display means for performing a specific display in which the display mode can be changed stepwise according to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state ,
Setting means for making settings relating to the production in accordance with the operation by the player,
And a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect that performs either a success effect or a failure effect after performing a common introduction effect ,
The specific display means,
Changing the display mode of the specific display when a predetermined period of time has passed after being notified that the display mode of the specific display has changed,
The setting means state, and are capable of setting related to the presentation even in a predetermined period subsequent to that particular display of the display mode is changed is notified,
If the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect in a predetermined period after the notification that the display mode of the specific display is changed to the display mode in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is high, the specific effect execution unit fails. The specific effect in which the effect is performed is not executed, and the specific effect in which the success effect is performed is executable.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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