JP6762995B2 - Game 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 medium is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game medium wins a prize in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is generated. There is something given to the player. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as "variable") identification information when the game medium wins a prize in a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening) (the starting condition is satisfied) is provided, and the variable display device When the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.

A gaming machine has also been proposed in which the right to execute variable display of identification information in a variable display device is stored as hold information up to a predetermined upper limit. Then, a gaming machine has also been proposed in which the display result corresponding to the hold information is pre-read before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is executed, and the advance notice effect (look-ahead notice effect) is executed. Further, in a game machine that executes a notice effect over a plurality of variable displays, it has been proposed to give a notice of a display result by combining modes of continuous notice effects (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2010-104429

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if a notice effect is executed in which the display result is unlikely to be a specific display result, the player may be disappointed and the interest of the game 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 with improved interest in gaming.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention
(A) A game machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is a hold storage means that can store information related to the variable display as hold information, and hold information read from the hold storage means. Based on the above, a determination means for determining whether or not to control the variable display to the advantageous state, a variable display execution means for executing the variable display based on the determination result of the determination means, and control to the advantageous state. Before the determination means for determining whether or not to be performed before the determination by the determination means and the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means based on the determination by the determination means are executed. Based on the determination result of the advance notice effect executing means for executing the advance notice effect over a plurality of variable displays and the determination result of the determination means, the effect is different from the advance notice effect and suggests whether the effect is controlled to the advantageous state. A suggestion effect executing means capable of executing the effect is provided, and the advance notice effect executing means has a pattern of executing the first notice effect in the plurality of variable displays and a more advantageous state than the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed by any one of a pattern of executing the second notice effect having a high controlled ratio and a pattern of executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect. When the advance notice effect is executed by the pattern of executing the second advance notice effect after the first advance notice effect is executed, the player is required to execute the second notice effect by the time the second notice effect is executed. When the special display to be expected is executed, and the notice effect is executed by the pattern of executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect, rather than the pattern of executing the first notice effect. The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher, and there are a plurality of production modes of the suggestion effect, and the first notice effect execution means is performed according to the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect execution means. The rate at which the notice effect is executed differs depending on the pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed, and in one variable display, when the second notice effect is executed at the first timing and the above. It is characterized in that the degree of expectation controlled by the advantageous state is different from that when the second advance notice effect is executed at the second timing later than the first timing.

In order to achieve the above objectives, other gaming machines
(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and information related to the variable display can be stored as hold information. Whether or not to control the variable display to the advantageous state based on the holding storage means (for example, the first and second special figure holding storage units 151A, 151B, etc.) and the holding information read from the holding storage means. A determination means for determining (for example, CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) and a variable display execution means for executing variable display based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, after executing the process of step S240, step S112). , CPU 103 that executes the process of S113, and a determination means that determines whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state before the determination by the determination means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the winning random number value determination process in step S212). ) And, based on the determination by the determination means, the advance notice effect execution means for executing the advance notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed. (For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S603 based on the process of step S710), and the advance notice effect executing means has a pattern of executing the first advance notice effect in the plurality of variable displays. For example, a look-ahead notice pattern SYP1-1, SYS1-2, etc.) and a pattern for executing a second notice effect (for example, a look-ahead notice pattern SYS2-1) in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first notice effect. And the pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed (for example, the look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1), the notice effect can be executed by any of the patterns. There are a plurality of production modes of the advance notice effect, including a first aspect and a second aspect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first aspect, and the advance notice effect execution means is the first advance notice effect. When the effect mode is the first aspect, the rate at which the advance notice effect is executed by the pattern of executing the second advance notice effect after the first advance notice effect is executed, as compared with the case of the second aspect. The notice effect can be executed by the pattern of executing the notice effect, executing the first notice effect of the second aspect, and then executing the second notice effect, and the first notice effect can be executed. The first aspect of the embodiment The notice effect can be executed by the pattern of executing the first notice effect of the second aspect after executing the first notice effect, and the first notice effect is executed rather than the pattern of executing the first notice effect. When the advance notice effect is executed by the pattern of executing the second advance notice effect, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher, and the variable display that is the target of the determination of the determination means is started. The advance notice effect can be executed when the previously executed variable display is a variable display that does not reach the reach state.
According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation to shift to the second notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, in order to achieve the above purpose, other game machines
(2) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and controls the variable display to the advantageous state. A variable display pattern determining means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) for determining whether or not the variable display means is determined, and a variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern in the variable display means based on the determination result of the determining means. Variable display execution means for executing variable display based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means (such as the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S111) (for example, after executing the process of step S111, steps S112 and S113 The variable display pattern is provided with (such as a CPU 103 that executes processing), and the variable display pattern is temporarily stopped and then restarted after the variable display is started by the variable display means and before the display result is derived and displayed. It is possible to determine a revariable display pattern (for example, the fluctuation patterns PA3-1, PA4-1 to PA4-4, PB3-1 to PB3-4) shown in FIG. 34 corresponding to the execution of the variable display a predetermined number of times. An effect of executing the advance notice effect executing means (for example, the process of step S172 based on the process of step S612) over a plurality of variable displays based on the revariable display pattern based on the determination result of the determination means. (Control CPU 120, etc.), and the advance notice effect executing means includes a pattern for executing the first advance notice effect in the plurality of variable displays (for example, pseudo continuous advance notice patterns YP1-1, YP1-2, etc.). A pattern for executing the second notice effect (for example, a pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP2-1) in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first notice effect, and the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed by any of a pattern for executing the notice effect (for example, a pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1), and the effect mode of the first notice effect is the first aspect and the said mode. There are a plurality of aspects including the second aspect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first aspect, and the advance notice effect executing means is the case where the effect aspect of the first advance notice effect is the first aspect. The advance notice effect is executed so that the rate at which the advance notice effect is executed is higher than in the case of the second aspect according to the pattern in which the second advance notice effect is executed after the first advance notice effect is executed. The second aspect The notice effect can be executed by the pattern of executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect of the first aspect, and after executing the first notice effect of the first aspect, the second aspect of the above. The notice effect can be executed by the pattern of executing the first notice effect, and the pattern of executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect is more than the pattern of executing the first notice effect. When the advance notice effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher, and the variable display executed before the variable display targeted for the determination of the determination means is started is not in the reach state. When it is a display, it is characterized in that the advance notice effect can be executed.
According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation to shift to the second notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
Based on the determination result of the start time determination means, the suggestion effect execution means (for example, based on the process of step S529) for executing the suggestion effect (for example, the advance notice effect during fluctuation) suggesting whether or not the advantageous state is controlled. A production control CPU 120 or the like that executes the process of step S172) is provided.
The effect mode of the suggestion effect includes a first effect mode (for example, "notice Y") and a second effect mode different from the first effect mode (for example, "notice Z"). The display result of the suggestion effect executing means is the specific display result when the suggestion effect of the second effect mode is executed than when the suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed. The suggestion effect is executed so that the ratio of the above is high (for example, when the variable display result is a "big hit", the ratio is determined to be "notice Z" rather than "notice Y"), and the above-mentioned first When the suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed, the ratio of the advance notice effect being executed in the pattern of executing the second notice effect after the first notice effect is executed by the advance notice effect execution means is higher. When the suggestion effect of the second effect mode is executed, the rate at which the advance notice effect is executed in a pattern in which the second advance notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed by the advance notice effect execution means. The suggestion effect is executed so as to be higher than the above (for example, in the case of the look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1 or the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1, it can be determined only to the changing notice pattern of "notice Y"). You may do so.
According to such a configuration, even when the suggestion effect with low expectation controlled in the advantageous state is executed, the ratio of executing the second notice effect is high, so that the player's expectation is maintained. be able to.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
The advance notice effect executing means executes the advance notice effect in a pattern of executing the second advance notice effect after executing the first advance notice effect, as compared with the case of executing the advance notice effect in the pattern of executing the second advance notice effect. The notice effect is executed so that the ratio of the display result to the specific display result is higher when the display result is performed (for example, the jackpot reliability of the TYPE 3-1 is higher than that of the look-ahead notice pattern TYPE 2-1). In addition, the jackpot reliability of YP3-1 is higher than that of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP2-1).
According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation to shift to the second notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
Based on the determination result of the start time determination means, the suggestion effect execution means (for example, based on the process of step S529) for executing the suggestion effect (for example, the advance notice effect during fluctuation) suggesting whether or not the advantageous state is controlled. A production control CPU 120 or the like that executes the process of step S172) is provided.
The suggestion effect executing means can start the suggestion effect at a plurality of timings during the variable display of 1, and the first notice effect is performed by the notice effect execution means according to the timing of starting the suggestion effect. The suggestion effect is executed (for example, each of "notice X", "notice Y", and "notice Z"" so that the rate at which the notice effect is executed differs depending on the pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the execution. The notice effect during the change may be executed at different timings from the start of the change to the end of the change).
With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the start timing of the suggestion effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the game machines (1), (3) to (5) above,
Hold increase information (for example, a first hold storage number notification command, a second hold storage number notification command, etc.) indicating that the hold information stored in the hold storage means has increased, and a determination result by the pre-start determination means. Command control in step S17 based on the processing of information notification means (for example, steps S213, S405, S407, S410, S413) for notifying the advance notice effect executing means of the determination result information (for example, symbol designation command, variable category command, etc.) to be shown. The advance notice effect executing means further includes (such as a CPU 103 that executes processing), and when the hold increase information and the determination result information cannot be normally received from the information notification means, the advance notice effect is produced. (For example, the processes of steps S731 and S733 are executed based on the determination of No by the process of step S707).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the advance notice effect from being executed without being based on the determination by the pre-start determination means.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for a game counted on the side of a main board. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the jackpot type determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the effect control pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the configuration example of the data holding area for effect control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning prize determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random value value determination processing at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the look-ahead notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the ratio which determines the look-ahead notice effect. It is a figure which shows the list of the chance eyes for continuous production. It is a figure which shows the list of the look-ahead notice effect control pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the ratio which determines the advance notice effect during change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the look-ahead notice execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the image display apparatus when the look-ahead notice effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the image display apparatus when the look-ahead notice effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the image display apparatus when the look-ahead notice effect is executed. It is a figure which shows an example of the look-ahead notice pattern in a modification. It is a figure which shows a part of the look-ahead notice determination process of a modification. It is a figure which shows a part of the look-ahead notice effect control pattern of a modification. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the image display apparatus when the look-ahead notice effect is executed in the modification. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the image display apparatus when the look-ahead notice effect is executed in the modification. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern which executes the pseudo-continuous variation in the modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pseudo-continuous notice determination processing in a modification. It is a figure which shows the list of the pseudo-continuous notice effect control pattern of a modification. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the advance notice effect during change in a modification. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in the image display apparatus when the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed in the modification.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area and is driven into the game area.

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

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

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

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) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effects images. In the display area of the image display device 5, 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 are supported. For example, in a decorative symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each are variably displayed. The variable display of this 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 symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. , The fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed.

As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "deriving"). For example, to derive and display various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to display identification information such as a decorative symbol as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and end the variable display. .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes "0" and the decoration is displayed. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters. It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, or an object other than these. , Characters and other symbols, or decorative images showing any other figure). Each of the decorative symbols has a corresponding symbol number. For example, a symbol number of "1" to "8" is assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8". The number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination and a losing combination can be configured.

After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, until the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" In, for example, scroll display is performed so as to flow from top to bottom in order from the one with the smallest symbol number to the one with the largest symbol number, and when the decorative symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, the process continues. The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol 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 one with the larger symbol number to the one with the smaller symbol number, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest number may be displayed subsequently.

A start winning memory display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display is performed in which the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is identifiablely displayed. Here, in the hold of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game, the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is held. Will be done. The hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is different depending on whether it is generated based on the starting prize by passing (entering). In this embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is displayed as a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The hold memory display generated based on the start winning by (entering) is changed to a round white display. In addition, based on the hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, and the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the second starting winning opening. The display mode may be different from that of the hold storage display generated.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the start winning prize storage display area 5H, the first hold for identifiable display of the number of special figure hold storages on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The first special figure reservation memory number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also particularly referred to as a total hold memory number. The term "special figure reserved memory" usually refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure reserved memory, the second special figure reserved memory, and the total reserved memory, but in particular, some of these (for example, the number of reserved memory). It may also refer to the concept of including the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved memories).

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a starting area (second starting area) and a second starting winning opening.

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a difficult normal open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. Although the normally variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening even when it is in the normally open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter more than when it is in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and a normally open 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 ordinary 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 detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" 4 ”) If it is less than or equal to, the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" 4 ”) If it is less than or equal to, the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as.

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

The game ball that has passed (entered) the grand prize 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 large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The normal pattern (also called "normal figure" or "normal figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such a variable display of a normal pattern is called a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game").

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The ball striking operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball striking device.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided to hold (store) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

A tilting direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operation stick may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilting direction sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. A pair of) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B capable of a player performing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting a player's operation action 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 game machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes variable display of the normal symbol, such that a 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. The normal symbol display 20 is based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, the previous normal symbol game is finished after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The game of pachinko is started.

In this normal symbol game, when a predetermined time, which is the normal symbol fluctuation time, elapses after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the confirmed normal symbol, which is the variable display result of the normal symbol, is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol loss". Become. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per normal figure", the expansion / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. However, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time elapses.

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

In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, when the variable display time as the special symbol fluctuation time elapses after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of the special symbol is performed. The final confirmed special symbol (special symbol display result) 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, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If so, it becomes a "small hit" as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it will be "missing".

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also referred to as a "round game") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

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

The large winning opening door that opens the large winning opening during the execution of the round catches the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the large winning opening, so that the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "15"). Even before the number of rounds to be executed reaches the upper limit, the rounds may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has not won a prize in the big winning opening). ..

Of the rounds in the jackpot 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 relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open. 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 in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are the normal open round jackpot symbols, and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state as the normal open round specific game state (normal open big hit state), which is controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the big prize opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 The door opens the large winning opening during the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds), which is the first period, elapses, or the period until the predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated. By doing so, a round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player is executed. The normally open jackpot state is also referred to as 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 jackpot symbol is derived In the jackpot game state as a specific game state (short-term open jackpot state), the special variable winning ball device 7 is used in each round. The second period (for example, 0) in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state, which is advantageous for the player, is shorter than the first period in the normally open jackpot state (for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door). .1 second). In the short-term open jackpot state, the opening period of the big 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 jackpot state. Alternatively, in the short-term open jackpot state, the number of rounds executed may be the number of second rounds (for example, "2") less than the number of first rounds (for example, "15") in the normal open jackpot state.

In such a short-term open jackpot state, if a game ball wins in the big winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained. However, the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.1 seconds, etc.), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open jackpot state is a jackpot game state in which no balls (prize balls) can be obtained. The short-term open jackpot state is also referred to as the second specific game state.

Further, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term open round specific gaming state is not limited to the one in which the opening period of the big winning opening is shorter than that of the jackpot gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state. The period (upper limit time) is the same for the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, while in the short-term open round specific game state, the maximum number of times (for example, 2 times) to open the large winning opening is It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit game state as the short-term open round specific game state, the period for changing the big prize opening to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is from the first period in the normal open round specific game state. It suffices to be at least one of a short second period and a second round in which the number of rounds executed is less than the number of the first round in the normally open round specific game state. ..

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

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

Here, the reach state is a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variable symbol”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuous, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols are fluctuating in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, some of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) are preliminarily used. When the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric characters of "7") that constitutes the specified jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, "medium" decoration) that has not yet been stopped is displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the decorative symbol is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is a display state that fluctuates synchronously while forming all or part of the combination.

In addition, in response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back a moving image different from the decorative pattern, and changing the variable mode of the decorative pattern, a different production operation from before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as a change in the display mode of the character image, a display mode of the background image, a reproduction display of the moving image, and a change in the variation mode of the decorative pattern is called a reach effect display (or simply a reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (blinking operation) on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are brought into the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the previous operation mode.

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

As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when a super reach reach mode such as super reach α or super reach β appears, the variable display result may be a “big hit” as compared with the case where a normal reach reach mode appears (big hit expectation). Will be higher.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". A variable display effect for notifying the player may be executed depending on the variable display mode of the decorative pattern or the like. Variable display effects such as "sliding" and "pseudo-ream" can be executed. Whether or not the variable display effect of "sliding" or "pseudo-ream" is executed may be determined in response to the determination of the variation pattern 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 fluctuation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

In the variable display effect of "slip", the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.), a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the temporarily stopped displayed decorative symbol display areas ”) Decorative symbol display area (for example, either one or both of the“ left ”decorative symbol display area 5L and the“ right ”decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed after being changed again. , An effect display is performed to change the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed. In this way, in the variable display effect of "slip", a predetermined number of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started until the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. By executing the variable display of the decorative symbol again, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without being in the reach state. is there.

In the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", the variable display is performed after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" before the resulting finalized decorative symbol is derived and displayed. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous fluctuation) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined time (for example, up to 3 times). The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is the display of "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbols, excluding the initial variation from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the first temporary stop of all decorative symbols. This is the number of times the decorative pattern re-variates in all areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo-ream chances. The decorative symbols constituting the above are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. After that, pseudo-continuous variation (revariable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-ream fluctuation (re-variation) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative pattern was started two to four times in a row. It should be noted that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" may be executed up to a number of times more than 1 to 3 times, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

In addition to "sliding" and "pseudo-ream", for example, "development chance eyes", "development chance eyes end", and "slip after chance eyes stop" are examples of variable display effects that utilize the variable display operation of such decorative patterns. Various production operations such as, may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of the "development chance eye", "left", "middle", and "right" are used from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result. After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbols that make up the development chance eyes included in the predetermined special combination in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state. As a predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development chance eye is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes the "big hit" after the reach state. Expectations are raised.

In addition, in the variable display effect of "end of development chance", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". , A production display is performed in which a predetermined combination of decorative symbols is derived and displayed as a final decorative symbol as a development chance eye. In the variable display effect of "slip after stopping the chance", as in the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result. , "Left", "Middle", "Right" Decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative pattern of the lost combination (special combination) that is a pseudo-continuous chance eye in all Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo-ren", which changes the decorative pattern again in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative pattern changes again in a part of the decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as "slip" or "pseudo-ream", for example, a predetermined effect image can be displayed, an image display as a message, a voice output, or a lamp can be displayed. There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state or the reach effect by super reach may be executed due to an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as lighting. In some cases, a notice effect is executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit". The effect operation that becomes the advance notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Is executed (started) before the state of reach is reached (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right"). Further, the advance notice effect for notifying that the variable display result may be a "big hit" may include one executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state.

It suffices that the advance notice effect includes a look-ahead advance notice effect. The look-ahead notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special figure game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is announced. is there. In particular, the look-ahead notice effect that continuously announces the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" over the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous advance notice effect. Also called (continuous production). In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect display for changing the decorative symbol again (pseudo-continuous fluctuation, re-variation) is performed a predetermined number of times to simulate. In a game machine that executes a variable display effect of "pseudo-ream" that makes it appear as if multiple variable displays are being executed, the variable display result is a "big hit" over the pseudo multiple variable displays. The continuous advance notice effect (continuous effect) also includes the advance notice effect that continuously announces the possibility.

In this embodiment, as the look-ahead notice effect, the image display device 5 has a chance for the continuous effect predetermined in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display to be notified is executed. During the stop symbol notice that the decorative symbols that make up the eye (for example, the combination of one-shifted numbers and the combination of lined numbers) stop, and the variable display before the variable display that is the target of the notice is executed, The background image in the image display device 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image, and the background change notice that becomes the special background image can be executed until the variable display that is the target of the notice is executed. ing.

Further, in this embodiment, apart from such a look-ahead notice effect, when the variable display is executed, the variable display result is regarded as a "big hit" based on the variable display variation pattern and the variable display result. A notice effect is being executed during the change in which the possibility of becoming is announced.

When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as "normal loss") variable display mode when the variable display result is "loss".

When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed or without the reach effect being executed, the definite decorative symbol which is a predetermined reach loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of 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 "loss".

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the normal jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "3" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is displayed. Of the multiple types of jackpot combinations, a predetermined normal jackpot combination (“non-probability variable jackpot combination”) after the predetermined reach effect is executed or without the reach effect being executed in response to the reach state. ”) Is stopped and displayed. For the fixed decorative symbol that is usually a big hit combination, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even "2", "4", "6", and "8" is "left", "middle", and "right". It suffices that the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the above are aligned on a predetermined effective line and stopped and displayed. Decorative symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" are called ordinary symbols (also referred to as "non-probability variation symbols").

Corresponding to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a normal jackpot symbol, the confirmed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or without the reach effect being executed. The variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "non-probability variation" (also referred to as "normal big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-probability change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the variable display time (special figure fluctuation 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 is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed). The same control as in the executed state) is performed. In the time saving control, one of the conditions that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game state and that the variable display result becomes "big hit" is satisfied first. Sometimes you just have to quit.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the probabilistic jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is displayed. In response to the reach state, after the same reach effect as when the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "normal" is executed, or without the reach effect being executed, a combination of multiple types of jackpots Of these, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. The definite decorative symbol that is a probabilistic jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" is "left", "middle", and "right". It suffices that the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the above are aligned on a predetermined effective line and stopped and displayed. Decorative symbols having odd-numbered "1", "3", "5", and "7" symbol numbers constituting the probabilistic jackpot combination are referred to as probabilistic symbols. When the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed ornamental symbol, which is usually a jackpot combination, may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol.

Regardless of whether the fixed decoration symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmation special symbol in the special symbol game has a variable display result of "big hit". It is also referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "probability variation" in the case. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "probability change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after the end, probability fluctuation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time saving control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control may be terminated when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit game state and the control is performed again in the big hit game state is satisfied. As with the time saving control, the probability variation control may be terminated when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the jackpot game state ends. In addition, even if the probability change control is terminated when the "probability change fall" decision to end the probability change control is made in the probability change fall lottery that is executed every time the special figure game is started after the jackpot game state ends. Good.

When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the normal symbol is variable in each normal symbol game. Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per normal" compared to the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per normal" The second is to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to be longer than in the normal state and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the starting condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening due to the time saving control, which is advantageous for the player, is also called a high opening control. As the high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which time saving control and high opening control are performed together with probability variation control is also called a high probability high base state. A probabilistic state in which only probabilistic control is performed and time reduction control or high open control is not performed is also called a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control is sometimes referred to as a "probability change state", and in order to distinguish it from the high probability low base state, it may be referred to as a time reduction probability change state. On the other hand, a probabilistic state (high-probability low-base state) in which only probabilistic control is performed and time-saving control or high-opening control is not performed may be a probable-change state without time-saving in order to distinguish it from a high-probability high-base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without the probability change control is also called the low probability high base state. The normal state in which the probability variation control, the time reduction control, and the high opening control are not performed is also called a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the probability that the special figure game can be executed frequently and that the variable display result in each special figure game becomes a "big hit". Is increased, which is advantageous for the player. A gaming state that is advantageous for a player different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, 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 symbol may not be in the reach state, and any combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the short-term open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After that, the fixed decoration symbol (the fixed decoration symbol that becomes the chance eye corresponding to the short-term open round jackpot state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

The variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a short-term open round jackpot symbol is when the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "sudden probability" (also referred to as "sudden big hit" or "sudden change big hit"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "sudden probability", it is controlled to the short-term open big hit state, and after the end, the probability change control may be performed together with the time saving control.

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol 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 game is controlled to the small hit game state. After that, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled before the variable display result becomes "small hit". However, if the number of times the special figure game is executed in the special game state reaches a predetermined number when the special figure game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, after the end of the small hit game state, The special game state may end and become the normal state.

If the big winning opening is opened after the definite decorative symbol that constitutes the opening chance eye is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability". Based on this, there are cases where the short-term open jackpot state is controlled and cases where the variable display result is controlled to the small hit game state based on the "small hit". On the other hand, as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, the big winning opening is opened after the definite decorative symbol constituting the reach combination is derived and displayed because the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability". Based on this, it is only when the short-term open jackpot state is controlled. Therefore, while the fixed decorative symbol constituting the opening chance eye can be controlled to either the short-term open jackpot state or the small hit gaming state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach combination is in the short-term open jackpot state. It corresponds to being controlled by.

The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a probabilistic jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbols that are usually a big hit combination in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5, for example, "left". , "Middle", and "Right" in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative symbol is changed again in the same state, and the decorative symbol (probability variation symbol) that becomes a probability variation jackpot combination and the normal jackpot One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed (final stop display) as a fixed decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probability change", as the re-lottery effect, the definite decorative symbol that becomes a normal jackpot combination after the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed is re-variated. The re-lottery defeat effect is performed to derive and display. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability change", as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probabilistic jackpot combination after the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed is re-variated. The re-lottery winning effect of stopping and displaying the symbol may be executed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be executed.

After the definite decorative symbol, which is usually a big hit combination, is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one of the rounds is completed in the big hit game state, during the execution of the round in the big hit game state or in the big hit game state. During the jackpot game state, which is the probabilistic notification effect of whether or not to control the probabilistic state during the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game in the jackpot game state. A promotion effect may be performed. It should be noted that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot game state. In the big hit game state, the big hit middle promotion effect that is executed after the final round is finished is sometimes called "ending promotion effect" in particular.

The jackpot medium promotion production includes a jackpot medium promotion success production that notifies that there is a promotion in which the game state is in a probable change state even though the final decoration symbol is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that is in a probable change state. There is a promotion failure production during the big hit to notify. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probabilistic symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. By displaying a different effect image or the like, it is sufficient to notify the player of the presence or absence of promotion in a probable change state so that the player can recognize it.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. 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 and the like in the pachinko game 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 addressed to a sub-side control board including a function for setting a random number used in a special drawing game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to the hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol, and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like that transmits a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives an image display device 5, speakers 8L, and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical components such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 produces effects such as the display operation of the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect lamp 9. It has a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined effect operation to be performed on the electric component for the device.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing for this purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that drives it.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. Anything that has it will do. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general figure hold display 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 commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And lamp control commands used to control the lighting operation of decorative LEDs and the like are included.

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

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

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "miss" or "big hit" and the variable display result are "big hit". ”, Different EXT data are set according to the decision result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probability variation". The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability change" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time saving control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is set as the third game state specification command corresponding to the gaming state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) in which the time saving control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is set as the time saving control and probability change. This is the fourth game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

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

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data correspond to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the normal open big hit state and the short-term open big hit state, for example. Is set.

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

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold memory number in order to display the special figure hold memory number in a identifiable manner in the start winning prize storage display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number in order to display the special figure reserved storage number in the start winning prize storage display area 5H or the like so as to be identifiable. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command correspond to the start of execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be sent.

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

In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening has been won is transmitted as the reserved storage information. At the same time, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are transmitted. When the number of reserved storages increases, the 1st special figure holding storage number or the 2nd special figure holding storage number increases, which indicates that the holding storage number addition designation command (1st reserved storage number addition designation command or 2nd While sending the hold storage number addition specification command), when the hold storage number decreases, the hold storage number subtraction specification command (No. 1) indicates that the hold storage number of the first special figure or the second special figure hold storage number has decreased. 1) Hold storage number subtraction designation command or second hold storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

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

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

As an example of the symbol designation command, when the command C400H is the first symbol designation command according to the case where the variable display result is "missing", and the command C401H is the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probability change". The command C402H is set as the second symbol specification command according to the above, and the command C402H is set as the third symbol designation command according to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probability change". The command C404H is set as the fourth symbol designation command according to the case where the big hit type is "probability", and the command C404H is set as the fifth symbol designation command according to the case where the variable display result is "small hit". The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the usual Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the figure display result is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 8, and updates various numerical data by software to update the random number values MR1 to MR1. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

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

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 of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, "1" to "1" to " It takes a value in the range of 997. The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing normal figure". It is a random number value to be obtained, for example, a value in the range of "3" to "13".

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

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. The big hit fluctuation pattern and the small hit fluctuation pattern are included in the hit fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit".

The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of "non-reach" includes a fluctuation pattern without shortening in which the fluctuation time is not shortened, and a case where the total number of reserved memories is "2" to "4" or "5" to "8". A fluctuation pattern is prepared in which the fluctuation time is shortened accordingly. Further, a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the time saving control such as the probability changing state or the time saving state of the game state is executed is also prepared. By selecting one of these fluctuation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the game state, it is possible to control to shorten the fluctuation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the game state.

Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types. That is, even if each variation pattern type is configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, the mode of the effect operation executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Good.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. .. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, and a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data and the like that make up the variation pattern table are stored.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6 (A) and the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 6 (B) are used. , Prepared in advance. The first special symbol display result determination table 130A shows the variable display result before the definite special symbol, which is the variable display result, is derived and displayed in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether or not to control the variable display result to the small hit game state as "small hit" is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. A table referenced to determine. The second special symbol display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the definite special symbol, which is the variable display result, is derived and displayed in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether or not to control the variable display result to the small hit game state as "small hit" is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. A table referenced to determine.

In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the special figure display is performed according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit", "small hit", and "loss". In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the disorder for determining the special figure display result is disturbed depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time saving state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss".

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 determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines the special figure display result as a "big hit". It is the decision data assigned to the decision result of whether or not to control the jackpot game 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 change state (high probability state), it is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is set as a "big hit" as compared with the case of the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Controlling to a state increases the probability of being determined. 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 in the probabilistic state, compared with the normal state or 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 determination value in a predetermined range (value in the range of "30000" to "300099") 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 determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". With such a setting, the variable display result is determined 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. The special symbol display result is determined in the case where the variable display result is determined based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The ratio determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" can be different.

In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state, so for example, a time saving state (low accuracy high base state) or a probability change In a gaming state such as a state (high accuracy and high base state) in which a game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, a small hit game state in which it is difficult to obtain a winning ball occurs frequently. By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the extension of the game. Also in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a determination value in 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". May be good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". In this way, even if the ratio determined to control the small hit game state is lower in the high base state such as the time saving state or the probability change state than in the low base state such as the normal state or the probability change state without time reduction. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined by referring to the common special figure display result determination table.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "big hit". The table referenced for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the special symbol whose variable display (variation) is performed 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 special symbol). Depending on whether it is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B), there are multiple numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, such as "non-probability variation", "probability variation", and "probability". It is assigned to the type of jackpot type.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, the assignment of the determination value for the jackpot type of "probability" is different depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the determined value in a predetermined range (the value in the range of "82" to "99") is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability", while the variable special figure is assigned. When is the second special figure, 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. 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. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type as "probable" can be different. In particular, in a special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the jackpot type is set to "probability" and controlled to the short-term open jackpot state. Therefore, for example, the high-opening control accompanying the time-saving control is used to control the normally variable winning ball device. In a game state in which a game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of a short-term open jackpot state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extension of the game. ..

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

Further, in the ROM 101, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the special figure display result and the determination result of the jackpot type. The variation pattern determination table referenced for this purpose is stored.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source 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 stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

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

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A has not been started yet, although the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and sets the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Hold data such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. As a result, the data is stored until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is still started although the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Hold data such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. As the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), it is stored. The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

The normal figure hold storage unit 151C stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit 151C associates the game ball with the hold number in the order of passing through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

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

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

For example, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 stores numerical data indicating random values MR2 to MR5 as random count values, and each disturbance is periodically or irregularly depending on the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random count circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the 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, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variation data to the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the variation data in the RAM 122. A variable data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variable data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 is I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

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

The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the voice control board 13. Wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action 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 a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

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

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 contains a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting the determination tables, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, an image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect lamp 9, decorative LED, production model, etc.). An effect control pattern table that stores a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents and the like 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, an effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns may be stored.

The effect control pattern at the time of special symbol fluctuation corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is in the period from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the definite special symbol which is the special symbol display result. , It is composed of data showing the control contents of various effects such as variable display operation of decorative symbols, reach effect, effect display operation in re-lottery effect, or various effect display operations without variable display of decorative symbols. Has been done. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The special figure variation time effect control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach effect.

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

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

FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative symbol is displayed in the manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decorative LED in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Is performed, and the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is received and the effect content is determined during the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set for the data corresponding to the effect component that is not the control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

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

The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of a decorative pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (preliminary effect control pattern) when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern may be 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 reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be specified. After that, every time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, and if it matches, the effect operation corresponding to the corresponding various control data is performed. To control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 has the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data # n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. Control of light emitters such as effect lamps 9 and decorative LEDs, movable members included in production models, etc.) is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data # n, display control data # 1 to display control data # n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to # n. The data # n, the lamp control data # 1 to the lamp control data # n, and the operation detection control data # 1 to the operation detection control data # n indicate the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device and specify the execution of the effect control. Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data # n are configured.

A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads the image data indicated by the command from the image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM to develop the display control unit 123. Further, in the voice control board 13 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like to develop the voice data. ..

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the data constituting the start winning command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The start winning command receive command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total number of reserved storages. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, and the variable category command , And a set of four commands called a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A storage area is secured in the start winning command receive command buffer 194A so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and hold storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

The effect control CPU 120 stores commands in the order received at the time of the start winning from the beginning in the free area of the start winning command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning, commands are transmitted in the order of starting opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, and hold storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "8". It will be stored in the order of category command and hold storage number notification command. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "5".

The command stored in the start winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10 (B) is the first storage area (the area corresponding to the buffer number "1") every time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. It is deleted from what is stored in, and the subsequent stored contents are shifted. For example, when a new variable display of a decorative symbol is started in the stored state shown in FIG. 10B, each command stored in the buffer number "1" is deleted and corresponds to the buffer number "2". Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1", and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers "3" to "5" is the buffer number. It is shifted to the area corresponding to "2" to "4". Of the start winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10 (B), for the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”, an example is shown in which the command cannot be received normally and the hold storage number notification command is missed. Has been done. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, the content in the fourth storage area where the hold storage number notification command should be originally stored corresponds to the buffer number “2” is “0000 (H)”. It remains.

Whether or not to execute the look-ahead advance notice effect based on the start winning command (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, and hold storage number notification command) stored in the start winning command buffer 194A. Or, the look-ahead notice pattern when executing is determined. At this time, if the commands at the time of starting prize are missed or inconsistent, the look-ahead notice effect is not set until the variable display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited to. When the command at the time of starting prize is received during the period when the setting of the look-ahead notice effect is restricted (during the read-ahead notice restriction), the pre-reading notice effect is not set at the reception timing. The determination information is set to "1" (or on state). In addition, when the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is restricted, even if the look-ahead notice effect for the variable display corresponding to the start winning that occurs within the predetermined period is not executed in all aspects of the look-ahead notice effect. Alternatively, the look-ahead advance notice effect of some aspects may not be executed.

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

When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 101 is cleared. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupts are permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko game machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated 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 fluctuation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step). S13).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are updated. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation in the display device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process process, the 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) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process processing, and is movable in the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It enables the tilting motion setting of the wing piece.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. It is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table by turning it off from. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first, based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, first. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of reserved special figures reserved for the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, it is determined whether or not it is "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading, for example, the first reserved stored number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved stored number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of reserved first special figure is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (step S202; No). Step S203).

When the first start port switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure hold storage number, which is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, it is determined whether or not it is "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" (step S205; No). Step S206).

After executing any of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure reserved storages corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (step S207). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (step S208). For example, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be added by 1.

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (step S209). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

The numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit". Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is a "big hit". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. By executing the process of step S209, the CPU 103 obtains numerical data indicating a part or all of the random value values used for determining the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol and the variable display mode including the variable display time. Extract.

Following the process of step S210, the transmission setting of the start port winning designation command according to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. A setting is made to send the first start opening winning designation command to 12. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning 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 subjected to. Make settings to send the second start port winning designation command. The start port winning designation command set in this way is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. Be transmitted.

Following the process of step S211, the winning random number value determination process is executed (step S212). After that, for example, the hold storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by storing the storage address of the hold storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. (Step S213). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. Be transmitted.

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

FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S212 of FIG. 13 as the winning random number value determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is performed by the special symbol normal processing (step S110, FIG. 15 of FIG. 12) described later. Is set as "big hit" or "small hit" to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 12), which will be described later, the variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special symbol display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the predetermined display mode accompanied by super reach. Judgment as to whether or not it is performed. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started, the special symbol display result becomes "big hit" or "small hit", and the decoration It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be the predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side. be able to.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 14A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time saving flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, for example, to confirm the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state in (step S401) is specified. The CPU 103 identifies that it is in the probability change state when the probability change flag is on, identifies that it is in the time saving state when the probability change flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probability change flag and the time saving flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

Following the process of step S401, the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current start port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current are obtained from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data for determining the special figure display result to be used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the game state is selected (step S402). After that, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 of FIG. 13 is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the special figure display result determination table data selected by the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not there is a determined value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing the determined values one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it suffices if it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range. At this time, if it is determined that the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number value MR1 is determined as "big hit" (big hit start determination). it can.

If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range (step). S404). The CPU 103 executes the same processing as in the case of the big hit determination range for the determined value assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit" in the special figure display result determination table data selected by the process of step S402. It suffices to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "missing" is issued to the effect control board 12. Make settings for transmission (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "00H".

Following the process of step S405, the fluctuation pattern type determination threshold value for loss is set according to the presence or absence of the time saving control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406).

If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is issued to the effect control board 12. The setting for transmission is performed (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "04H".

When it is determined in step S403 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. , The table data for determining the jackpot type is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. A setting is made for transmitting a symbol designation command according to the determination result of the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variation", the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to "01H", and when it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probability variation". Set the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "02H", and set a command table to set the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "03H" when it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be "probable". Just do it.

After executing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the random number value MR3 is generated by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation category according to the range of the included determination values is determined (step S412).

In step S412, for example, a fluctuation pattern determination table is set, and it is determined which fluctuation pattern is determined as the fluctuation category. Then, when the fluctuation pattern is any of PA1-1 to PA1-5, it is determined that the fluctuation category is non-reach loss. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is any of PA2-1 to PA2-3, it is determined that it is a fluctuation category of reach loss. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is any of PB1-1 to PB1-3, it is determined that the fluctuation category is the reach jackpot. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is either PC1-1 or PC1-2, it is determined that the fluctuation category is a sudden / small hit. In step S412, it is determined whether the variable category is included in the non-reach loss, reach loss, reach big hit, or sudden / small hit, but a finer judgment may be made. For example, in the case of a fluctuation pattern accompanied by reach, it may be determined that the fluctuation category is different depending on whether it is normal reach or super reach.

After that, according to the determination result by the process of step S412, one of the variable category commands shown in FIG. 14 (B) is set to be transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step S413), and then a prize is won. The time random value determination process is terminated.

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

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

The special symbol normal processing in 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 are 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. The display device 4B determines whether or not to start the special figure game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined. The variable display result is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the large hit symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B corresponds to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is set based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the variable display result is set to "big hit" or "small hit", the total number of reserved memories, the game state, and the like. It includes a process of determining the fluctuation pattern to one of the plurality of types shown in FIG. 5 using the numerical data shown. 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 processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting process in step S111, a variation pattern including a variable display time of a fixed special symbol, a special symbol, and a decorative symbol, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and use the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Includes processing to determine the variable display mode of.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change process, the process of making settings for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol It includes processing to measure. For example, each time the special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, and the first 1 By a common timer regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in the special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The elapsed time is measured. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation processing in step S112 includes 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. It suffices if the processing is such that the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special diagram game using the diagram is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set the settings. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, and if the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". Will be done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit pre-opening process, based on the variable display result being "big hit", etc., the process of starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting to open the big winning opening is performed. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is open may be set according to whether the jackpot type is "non-probability", "probability", or "probability". As an example, corresponding to the jackpot type "non-probability change" or "probability change", the upper limit of the period for keeping the big prize opening open is set to "29 seconds", and the big prize 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 jackpot state. On the other hand, the upper limit of the period for opening the big winning opening is set to "0.1 seconds" corresponding to the big hit type "probability", and the number of opening of the big winning opening which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed. By setting "15 times", the short-term open jackpot state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

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

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening of the big hit, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, and the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening have been reached. In some cases, it includes processing to make settings for sending the jackpot end specification command. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum number of large winning opening openings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum number of large winning opening openings is reached, the special figure The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

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

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the variable display result being "small hit". As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", the upper limit of the period for keeping the big winning opening open is the same as when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability". By setting "0.1 seconds" and setting the number of times the large winning opening is opened to "15 times", the small hit game state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9".

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When returning the large winning opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door may be executed.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed by the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It includes processing that waits until it elapses. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is 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 hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; No), the hold stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B corresponding to the hold number "1". As the data, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updating, the second special figure holding storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure holding storage is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the part 151B is shifted upward one entry at a time. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total hold storage count value stored by the total hold storage counter to be subtracted by 1. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step S235). The first special figure hold storage number is the number of hold storages 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 game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Just do it. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is "0", and the first special figure reserved storage number is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one that is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It is only necessary to be able to determine.

When the number of first special figure hold storage is other than "0" in step S235 (step S235; No), the hold stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A corresponding to the hold number "1". As the data, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S236, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updating, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure reserved storage is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the part 151A is shifted upward one entry at a time. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total hold storage count value stored by the total hold storage counter to be subtracted by 1. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the table used for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "missing" is changed. 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 is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the used table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state, as in the process of step S402 shown in FIG. 14A. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit", "small hit", and "loss". Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "loss" (step S240).

Since the table data for determining the special figure display result 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 using different determination data depending on whether or not the result is. For example, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game is started is the normal state or the time saving state, the game state is changed in the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the case of 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 probabilistic state, the game state is changed in the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probabilistic 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 determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined to be a "big hit" (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the variable random number buffer can be changed to "non-probability", "probability", and "probability". It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used according to which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type is matched (step S244).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be set to either a time-saving state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the time-saving state. It will be decided before the definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the jackpot type determined. To memorize. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability", the jackpot type buffer value may be set to "0", if it is "probability variation", it may be set to "1", and if it is "probability", it may be set to "2".

If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S246). Then, when it is determined to be a "small hit" (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

Whether to control the big hit game state or the small hit game state when it is determined in step S246 that it is not a "small hit" (step S246; No), or after any of the processes of steps S245 and S247 is executed. A definite special symbol is set according to the pre-determined result of whether or not, and further, the determined result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not a "small hit", it becomes a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is "missed". The special symbol indicating the "-" symbol is set as the finalized special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is a "small hit", the small hit corresponds to the preliminary determination result that the special figure display result is a "small hit". A special symbol indicating the number "2" as a symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol. Further, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is "big hit", the big hit symbols are "3", "5", and "7" according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers of "" is set as the finalized special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "non-probability 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 finalized special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "probability variation", the special symbol indicating the number "7", which is the probability variation jackpot symbol, among the normally open round jackpot symbols is set as the finalized special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number "5", which is a short-term open jackpot symbol, is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the decision result of setting the jackpot type to "probability".

After the finalized special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. .. If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (step S250), the special symbol Ends normal processing. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed to the substrate 12. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

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

When the effect control board 12 receives a power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) are set. After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control signal that serves as an effect control command is selected from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. To capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and the command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading thereof. Settings and controls corresponding to the issued production control commands are performed.

After executing the command analysis process in step S74, the effect control process process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, The control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, such as the drive operation in the effect model, is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S74 of FIG. 16 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer, so that the reception command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 is transmitted. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis process ends.

If there is a receive command in step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the receive command, it is determined whether or not the receive command is the first start opening winning designation command. (Step S502). Then, when it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; Yes), the first hold storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first hold storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Just do it.

If the reception command is not the first start opening prize designation command in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the reception command is the second start opening prize designation command (step S504). Then, when it is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; Yes), the second hold storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second hold storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

If the reception command is not the second start opening winning designation command in step S504 (step S504; No), it is determined whether or not the reception command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the reception command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the reception command is the first hold storage number notification command (step S508). Then, when it is the first hold storage number notification command (step S508; Yes), for example, by initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer, the first hold storage number notification waiting time is cleared (step S509). ..

If the reception command is not the first hold storage number notification command in step S508 (step S508; No), it is determined whether or not the reception command is the second hold storage number notification command (step S510). Then, when the second hold storage number notification command is used (step S510; Yes), the second hold storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). ..

When the receive command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; Yes), when the receive command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or in steps S503, S505, S509, S511. After executing any of the processes of (step S512), the received command is stored at the beginning of the free area in the received command buffer 194A at the time of starting and winning (step S512), and then the process returns to the process of step S501.

When the hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command) is received together with the fluctuation start command (first fluctuation start command or second fluctuation start command), the hold storage is stored. The number notification command may not be stored in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning. That is, it suffices that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the free area in the start winning command buffer 194A.

If the reception command is not the second hold storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; No), settings are made according to other reception commands (step S513), and then the process returns to step S501.

The effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated, such as a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a hold storage number notification command, is also referred to as a start winning command. In addition, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, which are effect control commands for recognizing that the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number have increased, are held. Also called memory information. The hold storage information also includes a start opening winning designation command. Judgment result of whether or not the variable display result is determined as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random values MR1 to MR3 when the start winning is generated, the judgment result of the big hit type , The symbol specification command and the variation category command, which are effect control commands for designating the determination result of the variation category, are also referred to as determination result information. When the reception commands are stored sequentially from the beginning of the free area in the start winning command buffer 194A, the reception command is any of the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the hold storage number notification command. The commands may be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the beginning of the free area in the corresponding storage area. When each received command is received separately, the storage area of the missed received command becomes blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

As a specific example, when any of the symbol specification command, the variable category command, and the hold storage number notification command is received, whether the first hold storage number notification waiting time or the second hold storage number notification waiting time has elapsed. Is determined. At this time, if these waiting times have not elapsed, it is assumed that the command corresponding to the start winning prize designation command can be received within the normal reception period, and the start opening is already stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The received command is stored in association with the winning specification command. On the other hand, when the symbol specification command, the variable category command, or the hold storage number notification command is received, if the first hold storage number notification waiting time or the second hold storage number notification waiting time has elapsed, the start port Assuming that the winning designation command is missing or could not be received within the normal reception period, the receiving command may be stored in the start winning winning command buffer 194A in association with the new buffer number.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 16 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a look-ahead notice determination process for determining the presence / absence of the look-ahead advance notice effect and the effect mode (step S161).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the look-ahead notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the look-ahead advance notice determination process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning command buffer 194A (step S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is at least one new reception command among the commands at the time of starting winning (step S702). For example, it is received by checking whether or not at least one of the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the hold storage number notification command is newly stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A. The presence or absence of a command can be determined. If neither command is newly received (step S702; No), the pre-reading notice determination process is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S702 that there is a receive command (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether or not the look-ahead advance notice effect is already being executed (step S703). For example, in the process of step S703, when the pre-reading advance notice executing flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on, it may be determined that the pre-reading advance notice effect is being executed. The look-ahead notice executing flag is set to the on state when the look-ahead notice effect is executed.

In this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the already determined effect mode so that the process for further executing the pre-reading notice effect is not performed. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the winning judgment result that the variable display mode is determined to be "non-reach", the winning judgment result that the variable display result is determined to be "big hit". When a winning determination result is obtained to the effect that the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach or reach is obtained, the pre-reading notice effect being executed may be switched to the super reach or jackpot notice effect. It should be noted that the look-ahead notice effect may be further executed regardless of the effect mode of the look-ahead notice effect that has already been executed.

If the look-ahead notice effect is not being executed in step S703 (step S703; No), it is determined whether or not the look-ahead notice effect is being restricted (step S704). If the look-ahead notice restriction is not in progress in step S704 (step S704; No), the order and contents of the received commands based on the occurrence of the start winning prize are checked (step S706), and it is determined whether or not the reception was successful. (Step S707). In the process of step S707, for example, whether or not the received commands at the start winning prize are in order, whether or not all the commands have been received without omission, whether or not the contents of the symbol specification command and the variable category command are consistent, and whether or not the start is started. It is sufficient to check whether the contents of the oral prize designation command and the hold storage number notification command are consistent, and if any one of them is denied, it is determined that the command could not be received normally. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the case where it is determined that an abnormality has occurred when any one of them is denied, and for example, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when any two of them are denied. Alternatively, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when all are denied.

If it is determined in step S707 that reception was successful (step S707; Yes), the variable category commands up to the previous time stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A are checked (step S708), and the present It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories of is "3" or "4", and the variable category up to the previous time is only the one that is non-reach lost (step S709). That is, in this embodiment, when there are two or three pending data whose variable display result is "non-reach loss", the continuous advance notice effect is executed using the reserved data.

If the number of reserved memories is sufficient to execute the continuous advance notice effect (for example, if it is 2 or more), the continuous advance notice effect may be executed. For example, as in the continuous advance notice effect (look-ahead advance notice effect) of the look-ahead advance notice pattern SYS3-1 described later, other than the advance notice pattern in which the effect mode changes, it is continuous when the number of reserved memories can notify that it is a series of effects. The advance notice effect may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the overall execution frequency of the continuous advance notice effect.

Further, when executing the look-ahead advance notice effect other than the stop symbol advance notice, the continuous advance notice effect may be executed even when the pending data whose variable display result is "non-reach loss" is included. In this case, a reach may occur or a "big hit" may occur during the execution of the continuous advance notice effect, so that an unexpected effect can be executed. When executing the continuous notice effect when the variable display result includes pending data that is "non-reach loss", for example, in the variable display with reach, the continuous notice of the effect mode other than the stop symbol notice The production may be selected. By doing so, it is possible to execute the continuous advance notice effect regardless of the display result before the variable display to be read ahead is executed.

For example, in the process of step S708, the number of data received up to one before the latest variable category command and stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the variable category specified by the variable category command. To read. In the process of step S709, whether or not the number of data is "3" or "4" based on the reading result in step S708, or whether or not only the variable category corresponding to the non-reach loss is specified (variable category command C600). Is determined.

In step S709, when it is determined that the current number of reserved memories is "3" or "4", and the variable category up to the previous time is only non-reach loss, ( Step S709; Yes), it is determined whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect, and a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the look-ahead notice effect when the look-ahead notice effect is executed (step S710).

As an example, in the process of step S710, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading notice pattern. In the look-ahead notice determination table, a numerical value that is compared with a random number value for determining the look-ahead notice type according to the specified contents of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start prize corresponding to the variable display to be notified ( The determination value) may be assigned to a determination result of "no execution" corresponding to the case where the look-ahead notice effect is not executed, a plurality of look-ahead notice patterns when the look-ahead notice effect is executed, and the like. After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the look-ahead advance notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the look-ahead advance notice determination extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193. , The presence or absence of the look-ahead notice effect and the look-ahead notice pattern may be determined.

In the process of step S710, the presence / absence of the look-ahead notice effect and the look-ahead notice pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 20, for example. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20, the presence / absence of the look-ahead notice effect and the determination ratio of the look-ahead notice pattern are different depending on the variable category.

In this embodiment, four types of look-ahead advance notice patterns are provided: SYS1-1, SYS1-2, SYS2-1, and SYS3-1. The look-ahead notice patterns SYS1-1 and SYS1-2 constitute a predetermined chance eye for continuous production in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display to be notified is executed. This is a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to the stop symbol notice at which the decorative symbol stops. In the stop symbol notice based on the look-ahead notice pattern SYS-1, any of the chance eyes CA1 to CA8 (chance eyes A) shown in FIG. 21 (A) is stopped as the chance eyes for continuous production. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the chance eye A is a combination of numbers in which the left symbol and the middle symbol have the same number and only the right symbol is shifted by one. Further, in the stop symbol advance notice based on the look-ahead advance notice pattern SYS1-2, one of the chance eyes CB1 to CB6 (chance eye B) shown in FIG. 21 (B) is stopped as the chance eye for continuous production. As shown in FIG. 21 (B), the chance eye B is a combination of arranged numbers. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the case where the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye B stops is executed may be a big hit than the case where the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye A stops is executed. The sex (big hit reliability) is high. By doing so, when the stop symbol notice is executed, the player can pay attention to which chance eye has stopped, and the interest of the game is improved.

The chance eyes A and the chance eyes B are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, and may be a predetermined combination in which they can be distinguished from each other. For example, the chance eye A may be an arbitrary combination of even numbers that are normal symbols (non-probability variation symbols), and the chance eye B may be any combination of odd numbers that are probability variation symbols. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to recognize which chance the player has.

In the look-ahead notice pattern TYPE2-1, the background image in the image display device 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image during the variable display before the variable display to be noticed is executed, and the notice is given. It is a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to the execution of the background change notice which is the special background image until the target variable display is executed.

The look-ahead notice pattern SYP3-1 is a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to executing a look-ahead notice effect that changes to a background change notice after the stop symbol notice in which the chance eye A is stopped is executed.

As shown in FIG. 20, in this embodiment, the rate at which the look-ahead notice effect is executed depending on whether the variable category is "non-reach loss", "reach loss", "probability / small hit", or "big hit". The determination rate of the look-ahead notice pattern is different.

Specifically, when the variable category is "reach loss", the rate at which the look-ahead notice effect is executed (the rate determined other than "execution") is higher than when it is "non-reach loss". When the variable category is "big hit", the pre-reading notice effect is executed at a higher rate than when it is "non-reach loss", "reach loss", or "probability / small hit". With such a setting, it is possible to announce / suggest that the variable display result will be a "big hit" or that the reach will be executed by executing the pre-reading advance notice effect. In addition, when the variable category is "probability / small hit", even though the pre-reading notice effect is executed, "probability" or practically no ball (prize ball) can be obtained. In order to prevent the player from being discouraged due to a "small hit" in which the game state does not change in addition to not being able to obtain a ball (prize ball), even if the look-ahead notice effect is not executed. Good.

Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20, the look-ahead notice effect of the look-ahead notice pattern SYP1-2 in which the chance eye B stops is higher than the case where the look-ahead notice effect of the look-ahead notice pattern SYS-1 in which the chance eye A stops is executed. The rate at which the variable display result becomes a "big hit" (big hit reliability) and the rate at which reach is executed (reach reliability) are higher when is executed. In this way, since the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability differ depending on the type of chance eye, the player comes to pay attention to the stop symbol, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, when the look-ahead notice effect of the background change notice is executed rather than when the look-ahead notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the look-ahead notice pattern SYP1-1 or the look-ahead notice pattern SYS1-2 is executed. Has higher jackpot reliability and reach reliability.

In addition, the look-ahead notice pattern SYP3-1 that changes from the stop symbol notice to the background change notice than when the look-ahead notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the look-ahead notice pattern SYS-1 or the look-ahead notice pattern SYS1-2 is executed. The jackpot reliability and reach reliability are higher when the production is executed.

In this way, even when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice with low jackpot reliability and reach reliability is executed, it may change to the background change notice with high jackpot reliability and reach reliability. Even when the stop symbol notice is executed, the player will expect to change to the background change notice, the expectation of the player can be maintained, and the interest of the game will be improved.

In particular, the look-ahead notice effect of the look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1 is changed from the same effect mode as the look-ahead notice pattern SYS-1 with the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability (the effect mode in which the chance eye A is stopped) to the background change notice. It's changing. As a result, even when the look-ahead notice effect in which the chance eye A is stopped, which has the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability, is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

In this embodiment, the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye A stops may change to the background change notice, while the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye B stops does not change to the background change notice (changes). The ratio is 0%). Not limited to this, the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye B stops may change to the background change notice. In this case, if the rate of change to the background change notice is different between the case where the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye A stops is executed and the case where the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye B stops is executed. Good. Specifically, it is possible to make it easier to change to the background change notice from the stop symbol notice where the chance eye A with low jackpot reliability and reach reliability when the background change notice does not change is stopped. preferable. By doing so, even when the stop symbol notice having low jackpot reliability and reach reliability is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the jackpot reliability and reach reliability are higher when the look-ahead notice effect of the look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1 is executed than when the look-ahead notice effect of the look-ahead notice pattern SYS2-1 is executed. There is. With such a setting, the player is expected to change to the background change notice, the expectation of the player can be maintained more, and the interest of the game is improved.

When the gaming state is a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, it may be restricted not to execute the look-ahead notice effect. Whether or not it is in the jackpot game state can be determined, for example, depending on whether or not the value of the effect process flag is either "6" or "7". Further, whether or not the game is in the small hit game state can be determined, for example, depending on whether or not the value of the effect process flag is either "4" or "5".

On the other hand, even when the gaming state is a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, the look-ahead notice effect may be executed. For example, after receiving a command at the time of starting prize based on the occurrence of starting winning, when the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game state reaches a predetermined number (for example, "10"), it is stored in the start winning command buffer 194A. It is also possible to read the symbol designation command and the variable category command to determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect, and to execute the look-ahead notice effect during the execution of the round. In this case, as the look-ahead notice effect, for example, instead of the effect of continuous mode, the effect of one-shot notification mode that deterministically notifies that the variable display result will be "big hit" after the end of the current jackpot game state is executed. You may.

Based on the determination by the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not there is "no execution" in which the look-ahead notice effect is not executed (step S711). At this time, if it is other than "no execution" (step S711; No), a setting is made to start execution of the look-ahead notice effect according to the determined look-ahead notice pattern (step S712). In step S712, the pre-reading notice execution number counter indicating the number of variable displays for executing the pre-reading notice effect is set as the count initial value, and the pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the on state, for example. Make settings corresponding to the fact that the notice effect is being executed. Further, the look-ahead notice pattern determined in step S710 and the look-ahead notice effect control pattern corresponding to the current number of reserved special figures are set.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a list of pre-reading advance notice effect control patterns. As shown in FIG. 22, the look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP1-1 corresponding to the look-ahead notice pattern SYS-1 and the number of special figure hold storages is 3, and the look-ahead notice pattern SYS-1 and the special figure. The look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP1-2 corresponding to the number of reserved storages being 4, and the look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP2- corresponding to the look-ahead notice pattern SYS1-2 and the number of special figure reserved storages being 3. 1 and the look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP2-2 corresponding to the look-ahead notice pattern SYS1-2 and the special figure hold storage number of 4, and the look-ahead notice pattern SYS2-1 and the special figure hold memory number The look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP3-1 corresponding to 3 and the look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP3-2 corresponding to the look-ahead notice pattern SYS2-1 and the number of special figure reserved storages is 4. The pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP4-1 corresponding to the advance notice pattern SYS3-1 and the number of special figure hold storages is 3, and the look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1 with the number of special figure hold storages of 4. The look-ahead advance notice effect control pattern SCP4-2 corresponding to the above is provided. As shown in FIG. 22, each look-ahead notice effect control pattern is composed of control data corresponding to the effect content to be executed in each variation after the start of the look-ahead notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the case of the look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1, the background change notice is executed at the second variation after the look-ahead notice effect is started. Not limited to this, the background change notice may be executed at the time of the change that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect or at the time of the change that is one time before the change that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect. For example, when the look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1 is determined, the timing for executing the background change notice may be further determined, and the look-ahead notice effect control pattern according to the determination result may be selected. .. In this case, the determination ratio of the timing for executing the background change notice may be different depending on the display result (variation category) of the change that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect. By doing so, it is possible to make the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability different depending on the timing when the background change notice is executed after the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed.

After executing the process of step S712, when it is determined in step S703 that the look-ahead notice effect is being executed (step S703; Yes), and when it is determined in step S704 that the look-ahead notice is being restricted (step S703; Yes). Step S704; Yes), when it is determined in step S709 that the current number of reserved memories is not "3" or "4", or when it is determined that the variable category up to the previous time is not only non-reach loss. (Step S709; No), or when it is determined in step S711 that "no execution" is performed (step S711; Yes), the latest start opening prize designation command stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A is the first. 1 It is determined whether or not it is a start opening winning designation command (step S713).

When the first start opening prize designation command is given in step S713 (step S713; Yes), the special figure game using the first special figure is newly held as the hold display in the start prize memory display area 5H. Control is performed to update the corresponding display portion (step S714). In step S714, control is performed to update the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H in a normal display mode (for example, a round white display). After that, the look-ahead notice determination process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S713 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S713; No), the special figure game using the second special figure as the hold display in the start prize memory display area 5H. Controls to update the display portion corresponding to the newly held hold (step S715). In step S715, control is performed to update the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H in a normal display mode (for example, a round white display). After that, the look-ahead notice determination process ends.

When it is determined in step S707 that the command at the time of starting prize could not be received normally (step S707; No), undetermined information is set corresponding to the latest command in the command buffer 194A received at the time of starting winning (step S707; No). Step S731). For example, a storage area for undetermined information may be provided for each buffer number in the start winning command buffer 194A, and the undetermined information of the buffer number corresponding to the latest command may be set to "1" (or on state). ..

After the process of step S731 is executed, as the hold display in the start winning prize memory display area 5H, the display parts indicating the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number are displayed in common at the time of normal abnormality. The mode (for example, a round gray display) is changed, and the display portion corresponding to the newly reserved display is also displayed in the common non-normal display mode (step S732). Even if the start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command) cannot be received normally, the hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second) If the hold storage number notification command) can be received normally, the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number can be specified. Therefore, the hold display is updated in the normal display mode. May be good. The display mode at the time of abnormal state is a command at the time of starting winning by making a part or all of the display color, display shape, display character, etc. of the display part different from the normal display mode or the special display mode. It suffices if it can be recognized so that the omission has occurred. It should be noted that while only the display portion corresponding to the newly reserved display portion is set as the display mode in the abnormal state, the display mode in the other display portions may not be changed.

After executing the process of step S732, for example, the pre-reading notice restriction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is set to the on state, and then the pre-reading notice restriction is set (step S733) and then the pre-reading is performed. The notice decision process ends.

In such a look-ahead notice determination process, when it is determined in step S707 that the command at the time of winning a start cannot be normally received, the process of step S710 is not executed, so that the look-ahead notice effect is restricted from being executed. As a result, for example, when the hold storage number notification command as the hold storage information for recognizing that the first special figure hold storage number or the second special figure hold storage number has increased cannot be normally received. , It is possible to restrict the execution of the look-ahead notice effect.

In addition, when only the start opening prize designation command is missing, only the hold storage number notification command is missing, or when the start opening prize designation command and the hold storage number notification command do not match, It may be restricted not to execute the look-ahead notice effect. That is, when the reserved storage information that recognizable which of the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number has increased is missed, it is sufficient that the execution of the look-ahead notice effect can be restricted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect from being executed based on the information having low credibility and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

For example, a part or all of the hold storage information that recognizable whether the number of the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory has increased, such as the start opening prize designation command or the hold memory number notification command. When it is missed, it may be restricted not to execute the look-ahead notice effect until the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the look-ahead notice effect from becoming inconsistent with the variable display result, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

For example, when a part or all of the judgment result information for recognizing the judgment result when the start winning is generated, such as a symbol specification command or a variable category command, is missed, the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage ends. Until, the look-ahead notice effect may be restricted from being executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the look-ahead notice effect from becoming inconsistent with the variable display result, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

For example, when a part of the judgment result information such as a symbol specification command or a variable category command is missed, even if the judgment result can be recognized by other judgment result information, the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the judgment result is not executed. It may be restricted as follows. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect from being executed based on the information having low credibility and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

For example, when the judgment results that can be recognized from multiple judgment result information such as the symbol specification command and the variable category command do not match, the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the judgment result that can be recognized by any of the judgment result information is restricted. You may. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect from being executed based on the information having low credibility and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, and the high opening control accompanying the time saving control is performed, the first 1 It may be restricted not to execute the look-ahead notice effect based on the occurrence of the start prize (first start prize) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the start prize opening. When the high opening control is performed, it becomes possible to continue executing the special figure game using the second special figure which is preferentially executed by passing (entering) the game ball through the second start winning opening. .. Therefore, the pre-reading notice effect is started before the end of the jackpot game state based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure, and the pre-reading notice effect is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot game state. Then, it is possible to continuously execute the variable display many times while holding the pending data whose variable display result is a "big hit", and it is variable by executing the special figure game using the second special figure. The display result becomes "big hit", and the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit game state, which may significantly improve the gambling of the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, while the player recognizes that the variable display result is a "big hit" in the special figure game using the first special figure, the game ball is repeatedly passed (entered) through the second start winning opening to enter the second special figure. Depending on whether the special figure game using the figure is repeatedly executed or the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball through the second start winning opening, the variable display result is ". There is a possibility that the timing at which the game becomes a big hit and is controlled to the big hit game state can be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player. Therefore, in the high base state, by limiting the execution of the look-ahead notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start winning, the variable display result becomes a "big hit" corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. It is possible to ensure sound playability by preventing the player from recognizing the possibility.

In addition to this, if part or all of the hold storage information such as the start opening winning designation command or the hold storage number notification command is missed in a high base state, for example, a judgment such as a symbol designation command or a variable category command Even if the result information is normally received, it may be restricted not to execute the look-ahead notice effect. This prevents the player from recognizing that the variable display result may be a "big hit" corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure, and ensures sound playability. Can be secured.

On the other hand, when a part of the hold storage information such as the start opening winning designation command or the hold storage number notification command is missed, at least a part of the look-ahead notice effect (for example, the least reliable look-ahead notice effect) is executed. You may allow that. As a result, it is possible to execute the look-ahead notice effect by using the command received normally as much as possible, and it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the look-ahead notice effect from being excessively reduced.

In addition, when a part of the judgment result information such as a symbol designation command or a variable category command is missed, it is permitted to execute at least a part of the look-ahead notice effect (for example, the read-ahead notice effect with the lowest reliability). You may. As a result, it is possible to execute the look-ahead notice effect by using the command received normally as much as possible, and it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the look-ahead notice effect from being excessively reduced.

Alternatively, when the judgment results recognizable from a plurality of judgment result information such as a symbol specification command and a variable category command do not match, at least a part of the look-ahead notice effect (for example, the read-ahead notice effect with the lowest reliability) is executed. You may allow it to do so. As a result, it is possible to execute the look-ahead notice effect by using the command received normally as much as possible, and it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the look-ahead notice effect from being excessively reduced.

After executing the look-ahead notice determination process in step S161 shown in FIG. 18, the look-ahead notice restriction release setting process is executed (step S162). In the pre-reading notice restriction release setting process, when the pre-reading notice restriction is being restricted so as not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the process for canceling the restriction based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the pre-reading advance notice effect being executed A process for enabling a new look-ahead notice effect is executed according to the end. For example, when the pre-reading advance notice execution flag is on, the value of the advance notice remaining count counter is decremented by 1 each time the fluctuation is started, and when the value of the advance notice remaining count counter becomes 0. , Reset the look-ahead notice running flag to the off state. Further, when the look-ahead notice restriction flag is on, the start winning command received command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is effectively stored corresponding to each of the buffer numbers "1" to "8". On the condition that all the orders and contents can be received correctly, for example, the pre-reading notice restriction flag may be cleared to release the restriction that prevents the pre-reading notice effect from being executed. It should be noted that the restriction that the look-ahead notice effect is not executed may be released on condition that the hold memory in which the command is missed or the determination result is inconsistent is digested.

After executing the look-ahead notice restriction release setting process in step S162 shown in FIG. 18, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, the following steps S170 to S177 are performed. Select one of the processes to execute.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command from the main board 11 is received. Includes processing to determine.

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

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative symbol. Performs various effect controls during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final stop symbol as the final stop symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is completely stopped and displayed. If the fixed decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is displayed. When the elapse has passed, the variable display result can be fixed by autonomously deriving and displaying the fixed decorative symbol on the side of the effect control board 12 without using the effect control command from the main board 11. When the final decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command specifies the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6" corresponding to the effect process during the jackpot. Update to. On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Update to "4". Further, 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 "missing", and the value of the effect process flag is the initial value. Update to "0".

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

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. The game effect lamp 9 is output by the speaker 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the decorative LED. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit medium effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and displays the effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or, the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by the output of the command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls in the jackpot game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the LED for, are executed. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, 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.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. , The output of the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13 is to output the voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the output of the command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 is for the game effect lamp 9 and decoration. Various effect controls at the end of the jackpot game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the LED, are executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 18 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, and the special figure display result is "missed". It is determined whether or not the result is satisfied (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S522; Yes), for example, the specified fluctuation pattern is read by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Determines whether or not is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" (step S523).

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

When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left / right confirmed symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted and stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left and right fixed symbol determination table, etc., the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the fixed decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 are all stopped and displayed. Determine the decorative symbols with the same symbol number. Further, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the medium-fixed symbol updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is displayed. By referring to or the like, among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, an arbitrary value is used. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative symbol, the fixed decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-fixed decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S522; No), the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability", or the special figure display. It is determined whether the result is a "small hit" or a case other than these (step S526). When it is determined to be "sudden" or "small hit" (step S526; Yes), a definite decoration that becomes the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of "sudden" or "small hit" such as the opening chance eye. The combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, it is confirmed that the final stop symbol constituting one of the plurality of types of open chance eyes is used. Determine the combination of decorative patterns. In this case, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the chance eye, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is used. It is sufficient to determine the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting one of the opening chance eyes by referring to. When either the fluctuation pattern PC1-4 or the fluctuation pattern PC1-5 is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is executed by executing the same processing as in step S525, for example. It suffices to decide the combination of the fixed decorative symbols.

When it is determined in step S526 that it is a "non-probability change" or a "probability change" other than "probability" or "small hit" (step S526; No), the final stop symbol that constitutes the big hit combination is the fixed decorative symbol. The combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit confirmation symbol updated by a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like is extracted, and then stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot confirmation symbol determination table or the like, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Determine decorative symbols with the same symbol number. At this time, even if a decision is made to use a different decorative symbol as the final decorative symbol, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probable variation" or "probable variation", and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the jackpot. Good.

As a specific example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", select one of a plurality of types of normal symbols to determine the definite decorative symbol that constitutes the non-probability variation jackpot combination. Just do it. When the jackpot type is "probability variation", one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected to form a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probability change jackpot combination is determined, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled in the re-lottery effect during the variable display is not performed, and the game is executed in response to the jackpot game state. It suffices to be notified that the probabilistic state is controlled by the promotion effect during the big hit. On the other hand, when the definite decorative symbol of the probability variation jackpot combination is determined, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled in the re-lottery effect during the variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect is performed.

After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the look-ahead advance notice execution setting process is executed (step S535). FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-reading advance notice execution setting process. In the look-ahead advance notice execution setting process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the look-ahead notice execution flag is on (step S601). If the look-ahead notice execution flag is off (step S601; No), the look-ahead notice execution setting process ends.

If the look-ahead advance notice execution flag is on (step S601; Yes), the value of the look-ahead notice execution count counter is decremented by 1 (step S602). Then, a setting for executing the look-ahead notice effect is made based on the value of the look-ahead notice effect control pattern set with the value of the look-ahead notice execution number counter (step S603). In the process of step S603, the setting for executing the look-ahead notice effect corresponding to the effect content shown in FIG. 22 may be made. Further, in the case of the look-ahead notice effect control pattern for executing the stop symbol notice, it is sufficient to execute the process of determining which of the chance eyes shown in FIG. 21 is to be stopped. In this case, instead of the non-reach combination determined in step S524 of FIG. 23, the control of stopping and displaying the chance eye A or the chance eye B is executed. If it is a look-ahead notice effect control pattern for executing the background change notice, the control for stopping and displaying the non-reach combination determined in step S524 of FIG. 23 is executed. In the case of the look-ahead advance notice effect control pattern for executing the stop symbol advance notice, instead of the process of determining the non-reach combination in step S524 of FIG. 23, the process of determining the chance eye A or the chance eye B to be stopped displayed. May be executed. Further, before step S524 in FIG. 23, the pre-reading advance notice execution setting process is executed, and if the chance to stop and display is determined, the process in step S524 in FIG. 23 may be skipped. Good. By doing so, it is possible to avoid duplication of processing for determining the stop symbol.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the look-ahead advance notice execution count counter is 0 (step S604). If the value of the look-ahead notice execution count counter is not 0 (step S604; No), the look-ahead notice execution setting process ends.

If the value of the look-ahead notice execution count counter is 0 (step S604; Yes), the look-ahead notice execution flag is cleared to the off state (step S605). The case where the value of the look-ahead notice execution count counter is 0 is a case where the current change is a change that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect and the look-ahead notice effect ends. After that, the look-ahead notice execution setting process is terminated.

After executing the look-ahead notice execution setting process in step S535, it is determined whether or not the changing notice effect is executed and the changing notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the changing notice effect when it is executed (step S529). .. As an example, in the process of step S529, a prepared changing notice determination table is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern. In the fluctuating notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the fluctuating notice type according to the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command and the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. The (decision value) may be assigned to the determination result of "no execution" corresponding to the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, or to a plurality of changing notice patterns when the changing notice effect is executed. .. After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variable advance notice determination table based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the variable advance notice extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193. As a result, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the variable notice effect is present and the variable notice pattern.

In the process of step S529, for example, the presence / absence of the variable notice effect and the variable notice pattern may be determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 24 (A). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24 (A), a notice during fluctuation is given depending on whether the fluctuation pattern corresponds to "non-reach loss", "reach loss", "big hit", or "small hit". The presence or absence of production and the determination rate of the notice pattern during fluctuation are different.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "reach loss", the rate at which the notice effect during change is executed (the rate determined other than "no notice execution") is higher than when it is "non-reach loss". It is high, and when the fluctuation pattern is "big hit", the rate at which the notice effect during fluctuation is executed is higher than when it is "non-reach loss", "reach loss", and "small hit". .. Further, in each changing notice pattern, the ratio of the variable display result being "big hit" is high in the order of "notice Z", "notice Y", and "notice X". With such a setting, it is possible to give notice / suggest that the variable display result will be a "big hit" or that the reach will be executed by executing the notice effect during fluctuation.

Further, in this embodiment, when a specific look-ahead notice effect is executed, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern are determined at a special determination ratio as shown in FIG. 24 (B). Is to be decided. Specifically, it is a case where the look-ahead notice effect of the look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1 in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed, and before the background change notice is still executed. At a certain time, as shown in FIG. 24B, the presence / absence of the variable notice effect and the variable notice pattern are determined at a special determination ratio. When the look-ahead notice effect is being executed, the variable display result up to the fluctuation that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect is "non-reach loss". Therefore, in FIG. 24 (B), the determination ratio in the case of "non-reach loss". Shows only. In the determination ratio of FIG. 24 (B), the ratio of being determined as "notice Y" is higher than the determination ratio in the case of "non-reach loss" in FIG. 24 (A). Is always determined as "notice Y"). With such a setting, when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to suggest to the player that the background change notice is executed depending on the effect mode of the changing notice effect, and the interest of the game. Is improved.

In this embodiment, when the changing notice effect of "notice Z" is executed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the changing notice effect of "notice Y" is executed. Therefore, normally, if the advance notice effect is executed while the "notice Y" is changing, the player may be discouraged. However, if the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed and the notice effect during the change of "notice Y" is executed, the rate at which the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed after that (pre-reading). The rate of the advance notice pattern TYPE3-1) increases. The look-ahead notice effect of the look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1 has the highest jackpot reliability among the look-ahead notice effects, so when the look-ahead notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, the advance notice effect of "notice Y" is changing. Even when is executed, the display result after that can be expected, the expectation of the player can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

It should be noted that the effect mode of the notice pattern during each change may be different so as to be distinguishable from each other. For example, the notice X is a changing notice pattern that executes the changing notice effect of the "character display", and the notice Y is a changing notice pattern that executes the changing notice effect of the "step-up operation". Z is a changing notice pattern that executes the changing notice effect of the “operation notice”.

In the changing notice effect of the "character display", an effect display is performed in which a character image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

In the variable display of the "step-up operation", during the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order. Depending on the display, an effect operation may be performed such that the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In the changing advance notice effect of the "step-up operation", after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, the effect image displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, The effect display in the notice effect during fluctuation may be terminated without switching the effect image. Further, in the variable notice effect of the "step-up operation", the effect mode is changed to a plurality of stages by, for example, an effect operation in which the movable members are operated in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order during the variable display of the decorative pattern ( An effect operation such as stepping up) may be performed. In the changing advance notice effect of the "step-up operation", after the movable member performs the effect operation in one type of operation mode, the effect operation in the advance notice effect is terminated without being switched to the second stage effect operation. You may make it happen.

In the changing notice effect of the "operation notice", for example, the display of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5 is changed according to the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The effect operation is changed by changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As an example, in the variable notice effect of the "operation notice", a predetermined effect operation serving as an operation promotion effect is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The operation promotion effect is the stick controller 31A in a predetermined operation mode by the player, for example, by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5. Any directing action that encourages operation may be used.

In this embodiment, the "character display", "step-up operation", and "operation notice" are executed at different timings from the start of the change to the end of the change. Specifically, the execution timing of the "operation notice" is the earliest, and the execution timing of the "character display" is the latest. Therefore, the jackpot reliability differs not only depending on the effect mode of the notice effect during fluctuation but also on the execution timing. Further, when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to suggest to the player that the background change notice is executed depending on the execution timing of the changing notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

After executing the process of step S529, the execution setting of the effect during other variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing an effect different from the pre-reading advance notice effect or the variable advance notice effect may be made. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start of variable display or during execution. The variable display result becomes a "big hit" by executing the effect of the predetermined mode including a part or all of the effect of the mode and the effect of the mode in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines. An effect of a one-shot notification mode that immediately notifies (determinically notifies) that fact may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being a "big hit" may be executed.

As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit", for example, a setting for executing a predetermined mode of effect for liveliness may be made. More specifically, it suffices to be able to perform an effect of a predetermined mode, such as an effect of a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 illuminating.

After that, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects, for example, one of a plurality of prepared special figure variation effect control patterns in response to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, and sets the pattern to be used. Further, for example, when a setting for executing the look-ahead notice effect of the character display notice is made, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command (step S532). .. Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is made (step S533). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern determined as the pattern to be used in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and then the variable display start setting process ends.

Next, a specific example of control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, or is formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. When the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the step is based on the numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 of FIG. At the time of winning, the random number value determination process is executed in S212.

In the winning random number value determination process, the symbol designation command and the variable category command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the determination determination in steps S403 and S404 in FIG. 14A and the determination result in step S412. Is transmitted to.

On the side of the effect control board 12, for example, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reading advance notice determination process in step S161 of FIG. 18, the pre-reading advance notice is not restricted (step S704; No), or changes up to the previous time. If the category or the like is in a situation where the look-ahead notice effect can be executed (step S709; Yes), the presence / absence of the look-ahead notice effect, the look-ahead notice pattern, and the like are determined in step S710 of FIG. Then, based on the decision result, the look-ahead notice effect is executed over a plurality of fluctuations.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed. FIG. 26A shows an image display device 5 in which the decorative symbol is changed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A, the look-ahead notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed, and in step S710, the look-ahead notice pattern SYS 1-2 is applied. It is assumed that it has been decided to carry out. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the look-ahead advance notice effect control pattern SCP2-1 shown in FIG. 22 is set in the process of step S712.

After that, as shown in FIG. 26B, when the fluctuation at that time is completed, the look-ahead notice effect will be started from the time of the next fluctuation. In the first variation in which the look-ahead notice effect is started, for example, the chance eye CB1 (“1, 2, 3”) is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 26 (C) and 26 (D). Which of the chances B to stop here is determined in step S603 of FIG.

Then, in the second variation after the pre-reading notice effect is started, for example, the chance eye CB2 (“2 ・ 3 ・ 4”) is stopped as shown in FIGS. 26 (E) and 26 (F).

Subsequently, in the third variation (the variation that is the target of the look-ahead advance notice effect) after the pre-reading notice effect is started, the variation according to the determined variation pattern is executed. Here, as shown in FIGS. 26 (G) to 26 (I), corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot, the reach is reached after the fluctuation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped. ..

As described above, in the pre-reading notice production of the stop symbol notice, it is possible to foretell the possibility of becoming a big hit or the possibility of reaching by stopping the predetermined chance eyes over a plurality of fluctuations. ..

Further, FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed. FIG. 27 (A) shows an image display device 5 in which the decorative symbol is changed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A, the look-ahead notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed, and in step S710, the look-ahead notice pattern TYPE2-1 is executed. It is assumed that it has been decided to carry out. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the look-ahead advance notice effect control pattern SCP3-1 shown in FIG. 22 is set in the process of step S712.

After that, as shown in FIG. 27B, when the fluctuation at that time is completed, the look-ahead notice effect will be started from the time of the next fluctuation. In the first variation in which the look-ahead notice effect is started, for example, the character "chance" is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 27 (C) to 27 (E), and the background image on the image display device 5 is displayed. It changes from an image with a day motif (normal background image) to a background image with a night motif (special background image). The stop symbol at this time is a decorative symbol that constitutes a non-reach loss combination.

Then, in the second variation after the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 27 (F) and 27 (G), the background image with the night motif continues.

Subsequently, in the third variation (the variation that is the target of the look-ahead advance notice effect) after the pre-reading notice effect is started, the variation according to the determined variation pattern is executed. Here, as shown in FIGS. 27 (H) to 27 (J), corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot, the reach is reached after the fluctuation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped. .. Even in this third change, the background image continues to have a night motif.

As described above, in the look-ahead notice production of the background change notice, it is possible to foretell the possibility of a big hit or reach by making a special background image different from the usual over multiple fluctuations. it can. It should be noted that the stop symbol during the execution of the background change notice has been described as a combination of non-reach loss, but even in this case, the chance eye may be stopped.

Further, FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice. FIG. 28A shows an image display device 5 in which the decorative symbol is changed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A, the look-ahead notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed, and in step S710, the look-ahead notice pattern TYPE3-1 is executed. It is assumed that it has been decided to carry out. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the look-ahead advance notice effect control pattern SCP4-1 shown in FIG. 22 is set in the process of step S712.

After that, as shown in FIG. 28B, when the fluctuation at that time is completed, the look-ahead notice effect will be started from the time of the next fluctuation. In the first variation in which the look-ahead notice effect is started, for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1.1 ・ 2”) is stopped as shown in FIGS. 28 (C) and 28 (D). Which of the chances A to stop here is determined in step S603 of FIG.

Then, in the second variation after the pre-reading notice effect is started, for example, the character "chance" is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 28 (E) to 28 (G), and the image display device 5 displays the character "chance". The background image changes from an image with a day motif (normal background image) to a background image with a night motif (special background image). The stop symbol at this time is a decorative symbol that constitutes a non-reach loss combination.

Subsequently, in the third variation (the variation that is the target of the look-ahead advance notice effect) after the pre-reading notice effect is started, the variation according to the determined variation pattern is executed. Here, as shown in FIGS. 28 (H) to 28 (J), corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot, the reach is reached after the fluctuation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped. .. Even in this third change, the background image continues to have a night motif.

As described above, in the look-ahead notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, the background change that changes to a special background image different from the normal one after the stop symbol notice in which the chance eye A is stopped is executed. By executing the notice, it is possible to foretell the possibility of a big hit or a reach.

If the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed, and then the background change notice is not executed, the background change notice is executed although the jackpot reliability is the lowest among the look-ahead notice effects. If it is done, the jackpot reliability will be the highest in the look-ahead notice production. In this way, by providing the look-ahead notice pattern that changes (shifts) from the effect mode indicating that the reliability is low to the effect mode that indicates high reliability, the look-ahead notice effect of the pattern with low reliability is executed. Even in the case, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, as a look-ahead notice effect pattern (look-ahead notice pattern), the image display device 5 and the image display device 5 have a predetermined chance eye over a plurality of variable displays. The look-ahead notice pattern SYS-1 at which A stops, the look-ahead notice pattern SYS1-2 at which the chance eye B predetermined in the image display device 5 stops on the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays, and the display device 5 The background image in is changed from a normal background image to a special background image, and the look-ahead notice pattern SYS-1 which is the special background image until the variable display to be noticed is executed, and the image on the image display device 5 After the predetermined chance eye A on the display device 5 is stopped, the background image on the display device 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image, and the special background image is executed until the variable display to be notified is executed. A look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1, which serves as a background image, was provided. The pattern of the look-ahead notice effect is not limited to these, and a pattern of the look-ahead notice effect other than these may be provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 29, as a look-ahead notice pattern of the look-ahead notice effect executed over four fluctuations, the chance eye A stops in the first change and the chance eye B stops in the second change. However, in the third variation, the background image may change to a special background image, and in the fourth variation, the variation may be continuously executed in the special background image. By providing such a look-ahead notice pattern, it is possible to produce a production in which the reliability of the jackpot is stepped up, and the player can pay attention to the change in the production mode, which improves the interest of the game. To do.

In the above embodiment, the look-ahead notice pattern is determined to determine the effect mode of the look-ahead notice effect to be executed over a plurality of fluctuations. As a result, the same as the above-described embodiment. It suffices if the control for executing the look-ahead notice effect is performed, and the method for determining the effect mode of the look-ahead notice effect is not limited to the method of the above embodiment.

For example, in a plurality of fluctuations until the variation targeted for the look-ahead notice effect is executed, the look-ahead advance notice effect of the effect mode is eventually executed based on the display result and the variation category of the variation targeted for the look-ahead notice effect. It may be decided for each fluctuation. Specifically, when the display result of the fluctuation that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect is "big hit", it is sufficient that the look-ahead notice effect of the effect mode with higher reliability of the big hit is easily executed. In this case, it is preferable to memorize the effect mode in the previous variation so that the pre-reading advance notice effect of the effect mode having a lower jackpot reliability than the effect mode of the previous variation is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect that the jackpot reliability is lowered as the look-ahead notice effect (continuous effect) progresses.

In the above embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed, the timing of changing from the normal background image to the special background image is not particularly mentioned, but the variation of executing the background change notice. At what timing in the above, the normal background image may be changed to the special background image.

For example, the normal background image may be changed to a special background image either at the start of the fluctuation or at the end of the fluctuation in which the background change notice is executed. In this case, for example, in step S710 shown in FIG. 19, when it is determined other than "no execution" corresponding to not executing the look-ahead notice effect (step S711; No), as shown in FIG. 30 (A), the determination is made. It is determined whether or not the look-ahead notice pattern is SYS3-1 corresponding to the execution of the background change notice after the stop symbol notice (step S751). If the look-ahead notice pattern is other than SYSP3-1 (step S751; No), the process proceeds to step S712.

If the look-ahead notice pattern is SYSTEM3-1 (step S751; Yes), the change timing of the background image in the background change notice (second change in the look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1) is either at the start of change or at the end of change. (Step S752). By adopting the change timing of the background image at the start of the change or at the end of the change, the difference in the change timing becomes clear to the player, and it is possible to execute an effect that is easy for the player to understand.

In the process of step S752, the change timing is determined at a different rate depending on whether the variable category targeted for the look-ahead notice effect is "non-reach loss", "reach loss", "probability / small hit", or "big hit". To do. For example, in the process of step S752, the change timing may be determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30 (B).

In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30B, it is easy to determine the change timing at the end of the change regardless of the change category. If the background image does not change at the start of the fluctuation, the player expects the background image to change at the end of the fluctuation, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30B, when the variation category is "big hit", it is easy to determine at the end of the variation. With such a setting, the jackpot reliability when the timing at which the background image changes in the background change notice is at the end of the fluctuation can be made higher than the jackpot reliability at the time when the fluctuation starts. By increasing the jackpot reliability when the timing at which the background image changes is at the end of the fluctuation, if the background image does not change at the start of the fluctuation, the player changes the background image at the end of the fluctuation. As a result, it is expected that the reliability of the jackpot will be high, so that the player's expectation can be further increased.

Contrary to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30B, the change timing may be easily determined at the start of fluctuation regardless of the fluctuation category, and when the fluctuation category is "big hit", it may be easy to determine. It may be easy to determine at the start of fluctuation. By doing so, it is possible to notify the player of the jackpot reliability and the like at an early stage, and it is possible to pay attention to the start of the fluctuation.

In FIG. 30A, the change timing of the background image in the background change notice is determined only when the look-ahead notice pattern is SYS3-1. However, when the look-ahead notice pattern is TYPE2-1. Also, the change timing of the background image may be determined. In addition, in a plurality of fluctuations until the fluctuation subject to the look-ahead notice effect is executed, the look-ahead notice effect of the effect mode is eventually executed based on the display result and the variation category of the change subject to the look-ahead notice effect. When it is decided to execute the background change notice, the change timing of the background image may also be determined.

After determining the change timing of the background image in step S752, the process proceeds to step S712. In this modification, as the look-ahead notice effect control pattern of the look-ahead notice pattern SYS3-1, a pattern as shown in FIG. 31 is provided according to the change timing. Then, in the process of step S712, according to the determination result in step S752, the look-ahead advance notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 (when the change timing starts to fluctuate with the number of reserved memories 3) and CP4-1-2 (the number of reserved memories). Either 3 is when the change timing ends at the end of the change), SCP4-2-1 (when the number of reserved memories is 4 when the change timing starts to change), or CP4-2-2 (when the number of reserved memories is 4 when the change timing ends when the change ends). Should be set.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, and the change timing of the background change notice is at the start of the change. Is. FIG. 32A shows an image display device 5 in which the decorative symbol is changed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A, the look-ahead notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed, and in step S710, the look-ahead notice pattern TYPE3-1 is executed. It is assumed that it is decided to execute, and in step S752, the change timing is determined at the start of the fluctuation. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the look-ahead advance notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 shown in FIG. 31 is set in the process of step S712.

After that, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), when the fluctuation at that time is completed, the look-ahead notice effect will be started from the time of the next fluctuation. In the first variation in which the look-ahead notice effect is started, for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1.1 ・ 2”) is stopped as shown in FIGS. 32 (C) and 32 (D). Which of the chances A to stop here is determined in step S603 of FIG.

Then, in the second variation after the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIG. 32 (E), the background image in the image display device 5 at the start of the variation starts from an image (normal background image) with a daytime motif. It changes to a background image (special background image) with a night motif. After that, as shown in FIG. 32 (F), the decorative symbols constituting the non-reach loss combination are stopped. The chance eye A may be stopped in FIG. 32 (F).

Subsequently, in the third variation (the variation that is the target of the look-ahead advance notice effect) after the pre-reading notice effect is started, the variation according to the determined variation pattern is executed. Here, as shown in FIGS. 32 (G) to 32 (I), corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot, the reach is reached after the fluctuation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped. .. Even in this third change, the background image continues to have a night motif.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, and the change timing of the background change notice is at the start of the change. Is. FIG. 33A shows an image display device 5 in which the decorative symbol is changed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A, the look-ahead notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed, and in step S710, the look-ahead notice pattern TYPE3-1 is executed. It is assumed that it is decided to be executed, and in step S752, the change timing is determined at the end of the change. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the look-ahead advance notice effect control pattern SCP4-2-1 shown in FIG. 31 is set in the process of step S712.

After that, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), when the fluctuation at that time is completed, the look-ahead notice effect will be started from the time of the next fluctuation. In the first variation in which the look-ahead notice effect is started, for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1.1 ・ 2”) is stopped as shown in FIGS. 33 (C) and 33 (D). Which of the chances A to stop here is determined in step S603 of FIG.

Then, in the second variation after the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIG. 33 (E), after the variation of the decorative pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 33 (F), a non-reach loss combination is performed. When the constituent decorative pattern is stopped (at the end of fluctuation), the background image in the image display device 5 changes from an image with a day motif (normal background image) to a background image with a night motif (special background image). Change. It should be noted that the chance eye may be stopped in FIG. 33 (F).

Subsequently, in the third variation (the variation that is the target of the look-ahead advance notice effect) after the pre-reading notice effect is started, the variation according to the determined variation pattern is executed. Here, as shown in FIGS. 33 (G) to 33 (I), corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot, the reach is reached after the fluctuation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped. .. Even in this third change, the background image continues to have a night motif.

As shown in FIG. 33, the jackpot reliability is higher when the background changes at the end of the fluctuation than when the background changes at the start of the fluctuation as shown in FIG. 32. By increasing the jackpot reliability when the timing of the background image change is at the end of the fluctuation, if the background image does not change at the start of the fluctuation, the player changes the background image at the end of the fluctuation. Since it is expected that the jackpot reliability will be high, the player's expectation can be further increased.

Further, in response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a variable display result is derived after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. By the time it is displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", and then all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, The above-mentioned implementation is performed on a game machine that executes an effect (variable display effect of "pseudo-ream") in which an effect display in which the decorative design is changed again (pseudo-ream fluctuation) in 5C and 5R is performed a predetermined time (for example, up to 3 times). The concept of morphology can be applied.

That is, in the above embodiment, the continuous advance notice effect (continuous effect) that has been executed over a plurality of fluctuations may be executed over a predetermined number of pseudo-continuous variations in one variation. Hereinafter, in this modified example, it is assumed that the same processing as that of the above-described embodiment is executed except for the processing related to the look-ahead notice effect.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern accompanied by a variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream” when the concept of the above embodiment is applied to a game machine that executes the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream”. .. In this modification, as shown in FIG. 34, the pseudo-continuous fluctuation can be executed up to 3 times, and after the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed, the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 and reach loss become non-reach loss. Fluctuation patterns PA4-1 to PA4-4 and fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 that serve as big hits are provided. In this modified example, in the process of step S111 in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern may be determined so that the larger the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the jackpot reliability. Further, in this modified example, it is determined that the reach is achieved when the number of pseudo-reams is 2 or more, and it is determined that the super reach is achieved when the number of pseudo-reams is 3 times.

FIG. 35 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the pseudo-continuous notice determination process executed in the process of step S530 of FIG. 23. In the pseudo-continuous notice determination process shown in FIG. 35 (A), the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern that executes the pseudo-continuous variation two or three times (step S611). .. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is either PA4-2 to PA4-4 or PB3 to PB3-4 shown in FIG. 34. In this modification, in the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is executed two or three times, the pseudo-continuous variation is used to correspond to the continuous advance notice effect (look-ahead advance notice effect) in the above embodiment. An effect (pseudo-continuous notice effect) that announces / suggests the final variable display result is executed.

When the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is one or four or more, the pseudo-continuous notice effect may be executed.

If the variation pattern is not a variation pattern that executes the pseudo-continuous variation twice or three times (step S611; No), the pseudo-continuous notice determination process is terminated. When the variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the pseudo-ream variation is executed two or three times (step S611; Yes), whether or not to execute the pseudo-ream advance notice effect and the pseudo-ream in the case of executing the pseudo-ream advance notice effect. A pseudo-continuous notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the notice effect is determined (step S612).

In the process of step S612, the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous notice effect and the pseudo-continuous notice pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 35 (B), for example. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 35B, the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous notice effect and the determination ratio of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern are different depending on the variable display result.

In this embodiment, four types of pseudo-continuous notice patterns are provided: YP1-1, YP1-2, YP2-1, and YP3-1. The pseudo-continuous notice patterns YP1-1 and YP1-2 have a predetermined chance for pseudo-continuous use in the image display device 5 over a plurality of fluctuations (re-variations) until the final variable display result is derived and displayed. This is a pseudo-ream notice pattern corresponding to a stop symbol notice in which the decorative symbols constituting the eyes (pseudo-ream chance eyes) stop (temporarily stop). In the stop symbol notice based on the pseudo-ream notice pattern YP1-1, for example, one of the chance eyes CA1 to CA8 (chance-th A) shown in FIG. 21 (A) is stopped (temporarily stopped) as the pseudo-ream chance eye. Further, in the stop symbol advance notice based on the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP1-2, one of the chance eyes CB1 to CB6 (chance-eye B) shown in FIG. 21 (B) is stopped (temporarily stopped) as the pseudo-continuous chance eye.

In this modification, the chance eye for continuous production of the above embodiment is used, but the chance eye may be different from that of the above embodiment. Further, it is the same as the above-described embodiment that the chance eye A and the chance eye B may be a predetermined combination that can be distinguished from each other.

In the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP2-1, the background image in the image display device 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image during fluctuation (re-variation) before the final variable display result is derived and displayed. However, it is a pseudo-continuous notice pattern corresponding to executing a background change notice that is a special background image until the final variable display result is derived and displayed.

The pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1 is a pseudo-continuous notice pattern corresponding to executing a pseudo-continuous notice effect that changes to a background change notice after the stop symbol notice in which the chance eye A is stopped (temporarily stopped) is executed. is there.

As shown in FIG. 35 (B), in this modified example, the rate at which the pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed and the rate at which the pseudo-continuous notice pattern is determined are determined depending on whether the variable display result is “reach loss” or “big hit”. It's different.

Specifically, when the variable display result is "big hit", the rate at which the pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed is higher than when the variable display result is "reach loss". With such a setting, it is possible to give notice / suggest that the variable display result will be a "big hit" by executing the pseudo-continuous notice effect.

Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 35 (B), the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP1 in which the chance eye B is stopped is higher than the case where the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP1-1 in which the chance eye A is stopped is executed. The rate at which the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit reliability) is higher when the pseudo-continuous notice effect of -2 is executed. In this way, since the jackpot reliability differs depending on the type of chance eye, the player comes to pay attention to the stop symbol, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the background change notice pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP2-1 is more than the case where the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP1-1 or the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP1-2 is executed. The jackpot reliability is higher when is executed.

Further, the pseudo-ream notice pattern YP3- that changes from the stop symbol notice to the background change notice than when the pseudo-ream notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the pseudo-ream notice pattern YP1-1 or the pseudo-ream notice pattern YP1-2 is executed. The jackpot reliability is higher when the pseudo-continuous notice effect of 1 is executed.

In this way, even if the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the stop symbol notice with low jackpot reliability is executed, it may change to the background change notice with high jackpot reliability, so the stop symbol notice is executed. Even in such a case, the player will expect to change to the background change notice, the expectation of the player can be maintained, and the interest of the game will be improved.

In particular, the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1 changes from the same effect mode (the effect mode in which the chance eye A stops) to the background change notice, which is the same as the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability. It is designed to do. As a result, even when the pseudo-continuous notice effect in which the chance eye A is stopped, which has the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability, is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

In this embodiment, the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye A stops may change to the background change notice, while the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye B stops does not change to the background change notice (changes). The ratio is 0%). Not limited to this, the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye B stops may change to the background change notice. In this case, if the rate of change to the background change notice is different between the case where the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye A stops is executed and the case where the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye B stops is executed. Good. Specifically, it is preferable that the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye A, which has a low jackpot reliability when the background change notice does not change, is stopped is more likely to change to the background change notice. By doing so, even if the stop symbol notice with low jackpot reliability is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, the jackpot reliability is higher when the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1 is executed than when the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP2-1 is executed. There is. With such a setting, the player is expected to change to the background change notice, the expectation of the player can be maintained more, and the interest of the game is improved.

In step S612 shown in FIG. 35 (A), after determining whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed and the pseudo-continuous notice pattern, it is determined whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1 is determined (step S613). .. If a pattern other than the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1 is determined (step S613; No), the pseudo-continuous notice determination process is terminated.

When the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1 is determined (step S613; Yes), the timing for executing the background change notice is determined (step S614). It should be noted that this process applies the concept of the modification of FIGS. 30 to 33 described above. Therefore, in this modification, when the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, the change timing of the background image in the background change notice is changed at the start of change (re-change) or at the end of change (re-change). Decide which one to use. By adopting the start of fluctuation (re-variation) or the end of fluctuation (re-variation) as the change timing of the background image, the player can make a difference in the change timing as in the modification of FIGS. 30 to 33 described above. It becomes clear and it is possible to perform an effect that is easy for the player to understand.

In the process of step S614, the change timing is determined at different ratios depending on whether the variable display result is “reach loss” or “big hit”. For example, in the process of step S614, the change timing may be determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 35 (C).

In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 35 (C), it is easy to determine the change timing at the end of the change regardless of the variable display result. If the background image does not change at the start of the fluctuation (re-variation), the player expects the background image to change at the end of the fluctuation (re-variation), thus maintaining the expectation of the player. be able to.

Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 35 (C), when the variation category is "big hit", it is easy to determine at the end of the variation. With such a setting, the jackpot reliability when the timing at which the background image changes in the background change notice is at the end of the fluctuation can be made higher than the jackpot reliability at the time when the fluctuation starts. By increasing the jackpot reliability when the timing at which the background image changes is at the end of the fluctuation, if the background image does not change at the start of the fluctuation, the player changes the background image at the end of the fluctuation. As a result, it is expected that the reliability of the jackpot will be high, so that the player's expectation can be further increased.

Contrary to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 35 (C), the change timing may be easily determined at the start of fluctuation regardless of the variable display result, or when the variable display result is a "big hit". May be easier to determine at the start of fluctuations. By doing so, it is possible to notify the player of the jackpot reliability and the like at an early stage, and it is possible to pay attention to the start time of the fluctuation (re-variation).

In FIG. 35 (A), the change timing of the background image in the background change notice is determined only when the pseudo-continuous notice pattern is YP3-1. However, the pseudo-continuous notice pattern is YP2-1. In some cases, the change timing of the background image may be determined.

After determining the change timing of the background image in step S614, the pseudo-continuous notice determination process ends. Then, when it is decided to execute the pseudo-ream notice effect, step S531 in FIG. 23 depends on the determined pseudo-ream notice pattern, the number of pseudo-reams, and the change timing of the background image in the background change notice. The effect control pattern (pseudo continuous advance notice effect control pattern) may be selected in.

FIG. 36 shows a list of pseudo-continuous notice effect patterns in this modified example. Then, in the process of step S531, the pseudo-ream notice effect control pattern CP1-1 (pseudo-ream notice pattern YP1-1) is used according to the pseudo-ream notice pattern, the number of pseudo-reams, and the change timing of the background image in the background change notice. Pseudo-ream 2 times), CP1-2 (pseudo-ream notice pattern YP1-1 for pseudo-ream 3 times), CP2-1 (pseudo-ream notice pattern YP1-2 for pseudo-ream 2 times), CP2-2 (pseudo-ream notice pattern) YP1-2 for pseudo-ream 3 times), CP3-1 (pseudo-ream notice pattern YP2-1 for pseudo-ream 2 times), CP3-2 (pseudo-ream notice pattern YP2-1 for pseudo-ream 3 times), CP4-1-1 1 (pseudo-ream notice pattern YP3-1 twice pseudo-ream. When the change timing starts to fluctuate), CP4-1-2 (pseudo-ream notice pattern YP3-1 twice pseudo-ream. When the change timing ends the fluctuation), CP4-2-1 (pseudo-ream notice pattern YP3-1 for pseudo-ream 3 times. When the change timing starts to change), CP4-3-2 (pseudo-ream notice pattern YP3-1 for pseudo-ream 3 times. Change timing changes (At the end) may be set.

Further, the above-described embodiment and the above-mentioned concept of the modified example that can be applied to the present modified example may be arbitrarily applied. For example, in the process of step S529 of FIG. 23, when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by "pseudo-ream", the number of fluctuations (first fluctuation, pseudo-ream 1st, pseudo-ream 2nd) before the start of fluctuation, It is sufficient to decide whether to execute the variable notice effect (execution timing of the variable notice) and which effect mode to execute the variable notice effect in the pseudo-ream 3rd time). Then, in the process of step S529 of the above embodiment, when the look-ahead notice pattern is SYSP3-1, the changing notice pattern is determined at the determination rate of FIG. 24 (B) to obtain "notice Y". The rate of determination has increased, and it has become possible to give notice / suggest a look-ahead notice pattern (that is, whether or not to shift to the background change notice) depending on the production mode of the change notice effect, but in this modified example, In the process of S529, when the pseudo-continuous notice pattern is YP3-1, by determining the changing notice pattern at the determination rate of FIG. 37, the rate of being determined as "notice Y" becomes higher and fluctuates. It becomes possible to give notice / suggest a pseudo-continuous notice pattern (that is, whether or not to shift to the background change notice) depending on the production mode of the middle notice effect. Further, the execution rate and the determination rate of the changing notice pattern can be changed based on the selected pseudo-continuous notice pattern.

When the changing notice effect of "notice Z" is executed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the changing notice effect of "notice Y" is executed. Therefore, normally, if the advance notice effect is executed while the "notice Y" is changing, the player may be discouraged. However, if the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed and the notice effect during the change of "notice Y" is executed, the rate at which the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the background change notice is executed after that. (Ratio of pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1) becomes high. Since the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1 has the highest jackpot reliability among the pseudo-continuous notice effects, when the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed, the "notice Y" Even when the notice effect during the fluctuation is executed, the display result after that can be expected, the expectation of the player can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by "pseudo-ream", how many times the fluctuation is (first fluctuation, pseudo-ream 1st, pseudo-ream 2nd, pseudo-ream 3rd). Depending on the situation, the rate of determining whether or not the variable notice effect is executed and the rate of determining the variable notice pattern may be different. For example, when the pseudo-continuous notice pattern is YP3-1, the fluctuation before the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the background change notice is executed (first variation) or the variation in which the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the background change notice is executed (pseudo). In the first series), it may be easy to determine a specific changing notice pattern (for example, "notice Y"). In addition, even if the same change notice pattern is determined, it depends on how many times the change is (first change, first pseudo-ream, second pseudo-ream, or third pseudo-ream). The effect mode may be changed. For example, when the same changing notice pattern is determined in a plurality of fluctuations, the effect of the changing notice effect may be changed (stepped up) stepwise for each change. ..

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a "pseudo-ream", a warning effect during the fluctuation in the number of fluctuations (first fluctuation, first pseudo-ream, second pseudo-ream, third pseudo-ream) before the start of the fluctuation (Timing of execution of the notice during change) and whether or not the notice effect during change is executed for each change (every pseudo-continuous change), regardless of which effect mode is used to execute the notice effect during change. Or the variable notice pattern may be determined.

In addition, the "character display (notice X)", "step-up operation (notice Y)", and "operation notice (notice Z)" are executed at different timings from the start of the change to the end of the change. To. Specifically, the execution timing of the "operation notice" is the earliest, and the execution timing of the "character display" is the latest. Therefore, the jackpot reliability differs not only depending on the effect mode of the notice effect during fluctuation but also on the execution timing. In addition, when the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to suggest to the player that the background change notice is executed depending on the execution timing of the change notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved. ..

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5 when a pseudo continuous notice effect of a background change notice is executed after a stop symbol notice. FIG. 38 (A) shows the image display device 5 in which the decorative symbol is changed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Here, when the fluctuation pattern is PB3-2, which is a big hit when the pseudo-ream is executed twice, it is decided to execute the pseudo-ream advance notice of the pseudo-ream advance notice effect control pattern CP4-1-2. To do.

After that, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), the chance eye CA1 (“1.1.2”) is temporarily stopped. Here, in order to distinguish it from the normal stop, each decorative symbol is displayed in a state where it does not stop completely while shaking. After that, as shown in FIG. 38 (C), the first pseudo-continuous variation is executed, and as shown in FIGS. 28 (D) and 28 (E), for example, the character "chance" is displayed on the image display device 5. , The background image in the image display device 5 changes from an image with a day motif (normal background image) to a background image with a night motif (special background image). The stop symbol at this time is the chance eye CB1 (“1 ・ 2 ・ 3”), but it may be a combination of non-reach loss or the like.

Subsequently, in the second pseudo-continuous variation, as shown in FIGS. 28 (F) to 28 (H), the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped in the reach corresponding to the variation pattern. Even in this third change, the background image continues to have a night motif.

As described above, in the pseudo-continuous notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, the background that changes to a special background image different from the normal one after the stop symbol notice in which the chance eye A stops is executed. By executing the change notice, it is possible to foretell the possibility of a big hit.

If the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed, and then the background change notice is not executed, the jackpot reliability is the lowest among the pseudo-continuous notice effects, but the background change notice is given. When executed, the jackpot reliability is the highest among the pseudo-ream notice effects. In this way, by providing the pseudo-continuous notice pattern that changes (shifts) from the effect mode indicating low reliability to the effect mode indicating high reliability, the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the pattern with low reliability is executed. Even if this is done, the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29, as a pseudo-continuous notice pattern of the pseudo-continuous notice effect executed over four fluctuations and re-variations (variation pattern of three pseudo-continuouss), chance eye A in the first fluctuation. Stops, chance B stops at the second fluctuation (re-variation), the background image changes to a special background image at the third fluctuation (re-variation), and at the fourth fluctuation (re-variation) May continue to be varied in a special background image. By providing such a pseudo-ream notice pattern, it is possible to produce a production in which the reliability of the jackpot is stepped up, and the player can pay attention to the change in the production mode, which makes the game more interesting. improves.

In the above-described embodiment, the pseudo-continuous notice pattern is determined to determine the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous notice effect to be executed over a plurality of fluctuations (re-variations). It suffices if the control for executing the pseudo-continuous notice effect similar to the above-described embodiment is performed, and the method for determining the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous notice effect is not limited to the method of the above-described embodiment.

For example, in a plurality of revariations until the variable display result is derived, it may be determined for each revariation whether to execute the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the effect mode based on the variable display result. Specifically, when the display result of the fluctuation that is the target of the pseudo-continuous notice effect is "big hit", it is sufficient that the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the effect mode with higher reliability of the big hit is easily executed. In this case, it is preferable to memorize the effect mode in the previous re-variation so that the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the effect mode having a lower jackpot reliability than the previous re-variation effect mode is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect that the jackpot reliability is lowered as the pseudo continuous advance notice effect (continuous effect) is executed.

The continuous notice effect (continuous effect) in the above-described embodiment and modification is a stop symbol notice and a background change notice, but these are examples of the continuous notice effect, and the continuous notice effect is at least the first notice effect. The pattern for executing (stop symbol notice in the above embodiment) and the second notice effect (background change in the above embodiment) having a higher ratio (big hit reliability) of the specific display result than the first notice effect. It suffices if a pattern for executing the notice) and a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect are provided. Then, there are a plurality of production modes of the first notice effect, and the ratio of the advance notice effect being executed differs depending on the effect mode of the first notice effect in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed. It should be like this. Such a continuous advance notice effect may be any effect as long as it can notify the player that it is a series of effects, such as an effect of outputting sound, an effect of turning on a lamp, an effect of making a decorative pattern perform a special operation, and a decorative pattern. It may be an effect of adding a special effect to the object, an effect of displaying a display other than a decorative pattern, an effect of operating a movable object for effect provided in the game area, or an effect of combining these.

Further, in the stop symbol notice of the above embodiment, the combination of decorative symbols (chance eye) predetermined in the image display device 5 is stopped, but it is normally used in at least a part of the decorative symbol display area. A special symbol for continuous notice production, which is different from the decorative symbol to be displayed, may be stopped.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, among the plurality of stop symbol notices, the stop symbol notice in the less reliable mode (the one in which the chance eye A is stopped) is executed, and the stop in the more reliable mode is stopped. The rate at which the background change notice was executed after that was higher than that when the symbol notice (the one in which the chance eye B was stopped) was executed. On the contrary,
When the stop symbol notice in the highly reliable mode (the one in which the chance eye B stops) is executed, the case where the stop symbol notice in the low reliability mode (the one in which the chance eye A stops) is executed is executed. The rate at which the background change notice is executed after that may be higher than that. By doing so, the player can expect to develop a more reliable background change notice when the stop symbol notice is in a highly reliable mode, and the interest of the game is improved. To do.

Further, in the above embodiment, the look-ahead notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed is executed as compared with the case where the look-ahead notice effect in which the background change notice is executed alone is executed. In the case, the jackpot reliability and reach reliability were higher, but on the contrary, the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed is executed. , The jackpot reliability and reach reliability may be higher when the look-ahead notice effect in which the background change notice is executed alone is executed. By doing so, the player pays attention to whether the look-ahead notice effect is started from the stop symbol notice or the background change notice.

Further, in step 752 of FIG. 30 (A) and step S614 of FIG. 35 (A), the background change timing in the background change notice is determined to be either at the start of the change or at the end of the change. However, timings other than these may be provided as the background change timing in the background change notice. For example, the background may change during the fluctuation. In this case, in step 752 of FIG. 30 (A) and step S614 of FIG. 35 (A), it is determined which change timing should be used, and then an effect control pattern corresponding to the determined result is set. You can do it. By doing so, the timing of the background change in the background change notice becomes various, and the player pays attention to the change timing.

Further, in step 752 of FIG. 30 (A) and step S614 of FIG. 35 (A), the variable category to be notified is any of "non-reach loss", "reach loss", "probability / small hit", and "big hit". The change timing is determined based on whether the variable display result is "reach loss" or "big hit". Not limited to this, which reach is executed when the variable category or variable display result is "reach loss" or "big hit", or when the variable category or variable display result is "big hit" The change timing may be determined based on the degree of advantage for the player, such as whether or not the jackpot type is. By doing so, it is possible to give notice / suggest which reach will be executed and which big hit type will be performed depending on the timing of the background change in the background change notice. Further, in a gaming machine provided with a latent state (latent mode) that does not notify whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the game state changes depending on whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state in the latent state. The timing may be determined. By doing so, it becomes possible to suggest the game state by the timing of the background change in the background change notice, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment or modification, both the pre-reading advance notice effect and the pseudo continuous advance notice effect may be executed as the continuous advance notice effect. By doing so, the look-ahead advance notice effect can be executed when the number of reserved memories is large, and the pseudo continuous advance notice effect can be executed even when the number of hold memories is large. Can be improved. In this case, the effect content of the look-ahead advance notice effect may be related to the effect content of the pseudo continuous advance notice effect. For example, when the pre-reading notice effect and the pseudo-sequential notice effect are continuously executed, for example, when the fluctuation to be executed of the look-ahead notice effect is accompanied by a pseudo-ream, the effect mode of each continuous notice effect. May be decided collectively. Specifically, when the background change notice is executed in the look-ahead notice effect, the pseudo-continuous notice effect using a special background image may be continuously executed. Further, when the stop symbol notice is executed in the look-ahead notice effect, the background change notice may be developed in the pseudo-continuous notice effect.

In the above-described embodiment, "notice X", "notice Y", and "notice Z" are provided as the notice effects during the change, and it has been described that the respective production modes are different. Not limited to this, the production modes of "notice X", "notice Y", and "notice Z" are all the same, and only the execution timing may be different. For example, the earliest execution timing from the start of fluctuation may be "notice X", and the latest execution timing may be "notice Z". By doing so, it is possible to announce / suggest that the variable display result will be a "big hit" or that the reach will be executed, depending on the execution timing of the variable notice effect. Further, when the stop symbol notice is executed, it is possible to suggest to the player that the background change notice is executed depending on the execution timing of the changing notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved. When the stop symbol notice is executed, the later the execution timing of the changing notice effect may be, the easier it is to execute the background change notice. By doing so, the player can pay attention to whether or not the advance notice effect during the change is executed until the end of the change. Further, the earlier the execution timing of the notice effect during fluctuation is, the easier it is to execute the background change notice. By doing so, it is possible to notify at a timing that does not overlap with the stop of the decorative pattern, and it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the notice effect during the change is executed immediately after the start of the change. In addition, at least a part of the execution timings of "notice X", "notice Y", and "notice Z" is provided in one fluctuation (pseudo-continuous fluctuation), and the background is obtained from the variable display result and the stop symbol notice. The execution timing may be determined based on whether or not to shift to the change notice. By doing so, it is possible to announce / suggest that the variable display result will be a "big hit" or that the reach will be executed, depending on the execution timing of the variable notice effect. Further, when the stop symbol notice is executed, it is possible to suggest to the player that the background change notice is executed depending on the execution timing of the changing notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

It should be noted that whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect, whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the look-ahead notice pattern and the pseudo-continuous notice pattern to be executed are determined on the side of the effect control board 12. However, at least a part of these decisions may be made on the side of the main board 11. For example, the main board 11 may determine whether or not the background change notice can be executed as the look-ahead notice effect. This determination may be made in parallel with the determination of the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation time. Then, when it is determined that the background change notice can be executed on the main board 11 side, a command indicating that fact is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 side, and the effect control board 12 side. Then, based on the receipt of the command, it may be decided whether or not to actually execute the background change notice. In this case, it may be easier to determine that the background change notice is executed on the side of the effect control board 12 as the closer to the variable display of the advance notice target after the pre-reading advance notice effect (for example, the stop symbol advance notice) is started. Further, if it is not decided to execute the background change notice until the variable display of the notice target is reached, the background change notice may be forcibly executed in the variable display of the notice target.

After the definite decorative symbol, which is usually a big hit combination, is derived and displayed, a big hit middle promotion effect is executed to notify whether or not to control the probability change state when the big hit game state is being executed, such as during a round in the big hit game state. In this case, as the jackpot promotion effect, if the same symbol as the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the image display device 5 during the jackpot game state and the same symbol is aligned on the effective line, the effect is a probability variation jackpot. May be executed. By doing so, the promotion effect during the jackpot can be executed in the same manner as in the variable display game of the decorative pattern, and the player can easily recognize the progress of the game. In this case, such a jackpot promotion effect is executed during the interval period from the end of one round to the start of the next round in the jackpot game state, or when it is executed during the round, the game ball. It is preferable to also notify that the firing of is continued. This prevents the player from misunderstanding that the jackpot game state has ended, stopping the launch of the game ball, and ending the round over time, which is disadvantageous to the player. it can.

In the above embodiment, the look-ahead notice effect can be executed regardless of the current gaming state, but when the time reduction control is in progress (high base state), the look-ahead notice effect is not executed. May be good. For example, in the above embodiment, since the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start winning is generated in the high base state. In the case of pre-reading notice production based on, there is a possibility that it is possible to continuously execute variable display many times while holding hold data etc. whose variable display result is "big hit", so in a high base state At one point, only the look-ahead notice effect based on the occurrence of the second start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start prize opening was executed, and the game ball passed (entered) through the first start prize opening. It may be restricted not to execute the look-ahead notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start winning prize.

Instead of restricting the execution of the look-ahead notice effect when the hold storage number notification command as the hold storage information cannot be normally received, or together with this, the special feature extracted based on the occurrence of the start prize. When it is determined that the variable display result is determined as a "big hit" using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the figure display result, it is controlled based on the display result in the variable display that is the target of the determination. The execution of the look-ahead notice effect based on the start winning prize generated within the period until the jackpot game state ends may be restricted. As a result, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the variable display result or the result of determining the variable category according to the game state when the start prize is generated, the game entertainment hobby is maintained while maintaining the consistency of the effect content. Can be improved.

Further, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, a determination is performed using the table data for determining the special figure display result selected in the process of step S402. In this way, as the jackpot determination data indicating the jackpot determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined as "big hit", a predetermined number when the game state is not the probability variation state (high probability state). When the start winning is generated by providing the normal judgment data including the big hit judgment value of the above and the special judgment data including a larger number of big hit judgment values than a predetermined number when the game state is in the probability change state. When the game state is not in the probabilistic state, the variable display result is judged using the normal judgment data, while when the game state when the start winning is generated is in the probabilistic state, the variable display result is determined using the special judgment data. judge. Here, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the variable display result is determined as a "big hit" using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the starting prize. When it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probability change" using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type and the probability variation control is not performed after the end of the jackpot game state. The execution of the look-ahead notice effect based on the start winning prize generated within the period until the probability variation control is completed based on the display result in the variable display that is the target of the determination may be restricted. As a result, even though the probability change control is completed, the look-ahead advance notice effect based on the judgment result that the variable display result is determined as "big hit" is executed using the special judgment data corresponding to the probability change state. This can be prevented and the consistency of the production content can be maintained.

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

In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various production operations including the display operation of the production image in the display area of the image display device 5, and the like deviate from the gist of the present invention. It is possible to change and modify it arbitrarily as long as it does not.

In addition, in the game machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out to the player as a prize, and the player fires the paid out game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play the game. Although it was a game machine, a game score for use in a game is given by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention is also applied to a game machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the game machine into a game area using the given game score or the game score given by winning a game. Can be done.

That is, it is provided with a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each of the game media based on the passage of the starting area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying the display result. It is a game machine that controls a specific game state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the game score is not 0, the game score is used in the game machine. The game is played by driving the game ball enclosed in the game into the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the hit of the game ball, and the game score is obtained according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine that adds. Such a game machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value that can be used for adding game points is recorded, and a game record. A game recording medium processing means for reading out the recording information recorded on the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot may be provided.

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

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be a form of directly executing using the hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the jackpot reliability and reach reliability are high even when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice having low jackpot reliability and reach reliability is executed. May change to a high background change notice, so even if the stop symbol notice is executed, the player will expect to change to the background change notice, and the player's expectation will be maintained. It can be done, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the look-ahead notice effect of the look-ahead notice pattern SYP3-1 is changed from the same effect mode as the look-ahead notice pattern SYS-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability (the effect mode in which the chance eye A is stopped) to the background change notice. It's changing. As a result, even when the look-ahead notice effect in which the chance eye A is stopped, which has the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability, is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, the possibility of a big hit (big hit reliability) is higher when the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye B stops is executed than when the stop symbol notice at which the chance eye A stops is executed. ing. By doing so, when the stop symbol notice is executed, the player can pay attention to which chance eye has stopped, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the look-ahead notice effect based on the look-ahead notice pattern shown in FIG. 29, as the look-ahead notice pattern of the look-ahead notice effect executed over four fluctuations, the chance eye A is stopped in the first change and the second time. In the fluctuation, the chance B stops, in the third fluctuation, the background image changes to a special background image, and in the fourth fluctuation, the fluctuation is continuously executed in the special background image. By providing such a look-ahead notice pattern, it is possible to produce a production in which the reliability of the jackpot is stepped up, and the player can pay attention to the change in the production mode, which improves the interest of the game. To do.

Further, in the look-ahead notice determination process, when it is determined in step S707 that the command at the time of starting winning is not normally received, the process of step S710 is not executed, so that the look-ahead notice effect is restricted from being executed. .. As a result, for example, when the hold storage number notification command as the hold storage information for recognizing that the first special figure hold storage number or the second special figure hold storage number has increased cannot be normally received. , The execution of the look-ahead notice effect can be restricted, and it is possible to prevent the look-ahead notice effect from being executed based on information having low credibility.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R… Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port switch 23… Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 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)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold information,
A determining means for determining whether or not to control the variable display to the advantageous state based on the holding information read from the holding storage means, and
A variable display executing means that executes variable display based on the determination result of the determination means, and
A determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled before the determination by the determination means,
Based on the determination by the determination means, the advance notice effect executing means for executing the advance notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed.
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the effect is different from the advance notice effect, and includes a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting whether the effect is controlled to the advantageous state.
The notice production execution means
In the plurality of variable displays, a pattern for executing the first notice effect, a pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first notice effect, and the first notice effect. The advance notice effect can be executed by any of the patterns of executing the second notice effect after executing the above.
When the notice effect is executed by the pattern of executing the second notice effect after the first notice effect is executed, the player is expected to execute the second notice effect by the time the second notice effect is executed. It is possible to execute a special display that makes you
The ratio at which the advance notice effect is executed by the pattern of executing the second advance notice effect after the first advance notice effect is executed is controlled to the advantageous state rather than the pattern of executing the first advance notice effect. Is high,
There are a plurality of production modes of the suggestion effect.
The advance notice effect is executed in a pattern in which the second advance notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed by the advance notice effect execution means according to the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect execution means. The ratio is different
In one variable display, the advantageous state is controlled when the second notice effect is executed at the first timing and when the second notice effect is executed at the second timing later than the first timing. Expectations are different,
A game machine characterized by that.