JP6892341B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a gaming machine, when a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into the gaming area by a launching device, the gaming medium wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, and an execution condition (starting condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the interest of the game by a so-called variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes a specific display mode, the pachinko gaming machine becomes an advantageous state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. Then, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of advance notice effects are executed to expect the player to have the display result in a specific display mode.

As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that superimposes a variable display symbol on an effect display indicating the effect content of the advance notice effect in a transparent state (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-325876

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the superimposed and displayed images are not related to the effect display, and there is a risk that the gaming interest may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by making it easy to recognize the content of the effect display.

(A) A gaming machine provided with variable display means for variably displaying identification information and deriving a display result, and controlling the player in an advantageous state advantageous to the player.
A notice effect executing means capable of executing a notice effect capable of transmitting and displaying a predetermined image so that the different image becomes visible when the predetermined image is superimposed and displayed on an image different from the predetermined image is provided.
The notice effect includes a success effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is high and a failure effect in which the ratio of being controlled in the advantageous state is lower than that of the success effect.
The notice effect execution means is
When the success effect is executed, the effect result is notified by continuously displaying the predetermined image displayed in a transparent manner in a mode in which the degree of transparency is reduced.
When the failure effect is executed, the predetermined image is transparently displayed, the predetermined image is displayed in a mode in which the degree of transparency is reduced, and then the predetermined image is transparently displayed again, and then the advance notice effect is terminated. Let me
In the advance notice effect, the predetermined image can be displayed by superimposing it on an image different from the predetermined image, and whether the success effect is executed or the failure effect is executed according to the mode of the different image. The proportion of
The predetermined image can be operated according to the mode of the different image.
It is characterized by that.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that is provided with variable display means for variablely displaying identification information and deriving a display result, and is controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A notice effect executing means (for example, executing a specific effect) capable of displaying a predetermined image (for example, a display suggesting step-up to the next stage in a step-up notice) in a mode with a low degree of visibility. Equipped with a CPU 120 for production control, etc.)
In the advance notice effect, a success effect having a high rate of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a success effect to achieve a predetermined purpose as a specific effect) and a rate of being controlled to the advantageous state are lower than the success effect. There is a failure effect (for example, a failure effect that does not achieve a predetermined purpose),
The notice effect execution means is
When the success effect is executed, the predetermined image is displayed in a mode in which the degree of visibility is enhanced, and then the effect result is notified (for example, in the case of the success effect, the suggestion display is made opaque and then stepped up. When the failure effect is executed, the predetermined image is displayed in a mode in which the degree of visibility is increased, and then the advance notice effect is performed after the mode in which the degree of visibility is reduced again. The predetermined image can be superimposed and displayed on an image different from the predetermined image in the advance notice effect by ending (for example, making the suggestion display opaque and then making it transparent again and not stepping up). (For example, the suggestion display is superimposed on the effect display and displayed), and the ratio of executing the success effect or the failure effect differs depending on the mode of the different image. (For example, any of the effects A to C may be displayed, and the ratio of successful effects differs depending on the mode),
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the relevance between the superimposed and displayed images and improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The notice effect executing means makes the mode of the degree of visibility of the predetermined image different according to the mode of the different image (for example, the character image to be displayed also at the timing when the decorative symbols displayed in superposition are transmitted. It may be different depending on the aspect of),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the degree of visibility of a predetermined image is changed according to different image modes, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
After the different images are displayed, the advance notice effect executing means displays the predetermined image (for example, by performing the predetermined effect display and operating the display, the player achieves a predetermined purpose to be achieved. After making it recognizable, the decorative patterns that make up the reach are superimposed on the production display, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since a predetermined image is displayed after displaying different images in a recognizable manner, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the different images, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained even when an image having a low expectation is displayed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The advance notice effect executing means operates the predetermined image according to the operation mode of the different image (for example, in accordance with an operation in which the character represented by the character image CHa as the effect display tries to open the door image CH by hitting it. And, the decorative pattern displayed in superposition also hits the door, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the relevance between the superimposed and displayed images can be further enhanced, and the game entertainment can be improved.

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 gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. 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 block diagram which shows the structural example of the special figure hold storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. 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 flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific effect execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the structure example of the specific effect execution decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a timing chart when a specific effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of 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 classified 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. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device 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). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), and are 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 can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", respectively. 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, for example, a square shape. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating "0" to "9" and a symbol 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 device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect 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 pattern 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"). In addition, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols is to end the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the decorative symbols as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display). .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of 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 "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R 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. , A symbol such as a character, or a decorative image 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, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed. In, for example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol numbers flow from the top to the bottom in order from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having 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.

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 so as to be identifiable. The first special figure reservation 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 storage number obtained by adding the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number is also particularly referred to as a total hold storage 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 and 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 does not easily pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the 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 winning door 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 large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to 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 large winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the 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 ordinary symbol (also called "ordinary diagram" or "ordinary diagram") 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 for changing 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 fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general prize openings are detected by the predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening 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 gaming 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 gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward a gaming area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The ball striking operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball striking device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming 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 for holding (storing) 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 instructed by a player holding the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pushing / pulling the trigger button with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). 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 stick.

An inclination direction sensor unit for detecting an inclination 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 tilt 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. Four transmissive types that combine (pair) 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 suffices if it is 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 the 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 gaming 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, that the previous normal symbol game has ended after the normal symbol start condition for the purpose 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 (derivated 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 fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "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 has elapsed.

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. 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, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. 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 an advantageous state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as a "round game") 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. The advantageous state is not limited to the jackpot game state (not limited to the specific game state), and may include a special game state such as a time saving state or a probability change state. In addition, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the jackpot game state is the number of first rounds (for example, "15") that is larger than the number of second rounds (for example, "7"), and it can be executed in a time-saving state. The upper limit of the variable display is the first number (for example, "100"), which is larger than the second number (for example, "50"), and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The number of consecutive chans, which is one probability (for example, 1/20) and the number of times that the jackpot game state is repeatedly controlled without being controlled in the normal state, is larger than the number of consecutive chans (for example, "5"). It may include a more favorable gaming situation for the player, such as part or all of the number of consecutive chans (eg, "10").

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, thereby causing a 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 execution of the round may be completed 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. Normal open round as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game In the jackpot game state as a specific game state (normal open jackpot state), which is controlled after the jackpot symbol is derived, the jackpot 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 is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player. 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, (the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normally open jackpot state. .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 less than the number of first rounds (for example, "15") in the normal open jackpot state (for example, "2").

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 winning 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 symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the start of any special symbol 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.

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

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". Depending on the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, a variable display effect for notifying the player may be executed. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as "sliding" and "pseudo-ream" can be executed. It suffices to decide whether or not to execute the variable display effect of "sliding" and "pseudo-ream" in response to the fact that the fluctuation pattern is determined on the side of the main board 11. 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 decorative symbol display areas is displayed. ”) 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 stop display after changing the decorative symbol 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 "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. 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" as variable display effects using 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". , An effect 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-consecutive 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 is performed in which the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is changed.

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 "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. For example, a notice effect such as a display system notice such as "step-up display" may be set to be executable. The effect operation serving as the advance notice effect may be such that the variable display time (special symbol variation time) of the special symbol does not change depending on whether or not it is executed.

In the advance notice effect of the "step-up display", during the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, in the display area of the image display device 5, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order. , An effect operation may be performed such that the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In the "step-up display" notice effect, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, the effect image displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image is displayed. May be terminated without switching. Further, instead of the effect display in which the effect images are switched and displayed, or by an effect operation in which the movable members for the effect are operated in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order together with such an effect display, the effect mode can be changed. An effect operation that changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed.

The advance notice effect that enables such step-up is a special symbol or decorative symbol that is executed in response to one start winning (one game ball has entered the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). It is a kind of advance notice effect that is executed during the variable display of, and is also called a step-up advance notice effect in which the mode of advance notice (the content of the effect by display, sound, lamp, moving object, etc.) changes (steps up) in multiple stages. To. In general, the greater the number of steps (number of steps) that changes, the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit"). In addition, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice production or the production mode in each step, it becomes a "probability change jackpot", a specific reach production is executed, and from "non-probability change jackpot" to "probability change jackpot". At least one of the promotion may be foretold. Furthermore, the object to be announced may change depending on the number of changes (number of steps). For example, if you go to the second step, you will get "reach confirmed", if you go to the third step, you will get "super reach confirmed", and if you go to the fourth step, you will get "big hit confirmed". The change (step-up) in the mode of the notice may be such that different character images are displayed in order, or a step-up is performed by changing the shape, color, or the like of one character. You may. That is, it suffices as long as it can be recognized from the player's point of view that the state of the means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) for giving notice has changed stepwise. In this embodiment, a specific effect described later is executed as a notice effect executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state (more specifically, the super reach).

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 is in 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 fixed 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 the normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is displayed. In response to the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or without the reach effect being executed, among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations, a predetermined normal jackpot combination (“non-probability variable jackpot combination”) ”) 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 numbers "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, the 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 symbol 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 the probability variation jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 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 finalized special symbol in the special symbol game, the finalized decorative 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 probabilistic jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized 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 change" 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 end of the jackpot game state. 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 executed every time the special figure game is started after the end of the jackpot game state. 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. As described above, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening due to the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as 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 saving control is performed.

The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as 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. The gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change 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, the probability variation state (high accuracy low base state) in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed may be a probability variation state without time reduction in order to distinguish it from the high accuracy 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 change 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, as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the short-term open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. Later, a fixed decoration symbol (a fixed decoration symbol that is a chance to correspond to a short-term open round jackpot state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

Corresponding to the short-term open round jackpot symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "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 confirmed 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 executions of the special figure game 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 times when it is controlled to the short-term open big hit state, and there are times when it is controlled to the small hit game state based on the variable display result being "small hit". On the other hand, the reason why the big prize opening is opened after the definite decorative symbol constituting the reach combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol is that 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 with the same decorative symbol aligned, 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 confirmed 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 probability change 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 jackpot combination, is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one of the rounds is completed in the jackpot game state, while the round is being executed at the start of the jackpot game state or in the jackpot 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. Promotional effects 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. The big hit middle promotion effect that is executed after the final round is completed in the big hit game state 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 figure 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 effect operation by the effect electric parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is produced such that the display operation in 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 in the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It is equipped with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined effect operation to be performed on the electric component for use.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound 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. It includes lamp control commands used to control lighting operations of decorative LEDs and the like.

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 gaming 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.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, to update various numerical data periodically or irregularly by software, thereby performing a part of various random number values. The numerical data indicating the above may be counted. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. 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. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 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 is configured with table data that constitutes a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals that are various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table that stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data to be used is stored.

FIG. 3 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 the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern. 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 super reach variation pattern includes reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "missing".

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. Such a RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and a port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. It is configured to include an output port.

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 a 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 with respect to 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 content or the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern table may store an effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

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 patterns 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.

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 symbol. 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. 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. .. 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.

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

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

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 102 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, the 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. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined (step S11). 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 RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the operation 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 processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) of 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, the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, set the predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal to turn the effect control INT signal on for a predetermined time and then turn it off. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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 102 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, the 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 a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt processing is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch processing to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. 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. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process. In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the operation 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 processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) of 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 executes the command control process to transmit the control command from the main board 11 to the control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, set the predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal to turn the effect control INT signal on for a predetermined time and then turn it off. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, 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 figure reservations, which is the number of reserved special figure games 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 storage number by reading, for example, the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the first special figure reserved storage number 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 RAM 102 is set to "1" (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 RAM 102. 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 RAM 102 is set to "2" (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 hold 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. Further, 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 stored value of the total hold storage counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to be added by 1.

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 uses the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counters of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the above is extracted (step S209). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether or not the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game is controlled to the big hit game state as a "big hit", and the variable display result is a small hit 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. 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.

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 values MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. 6 (A), while the start port buffer. When the value is "2", numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 6B.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6A, a game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and a starting winning prize (first starting winning prize) is generated. 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) which has been started but has not been started 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. The number of stored data is a predetermined upper limit, with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment as reserved data. Store until the value (for example, "4") is reached. 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. It becomes the pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not a predetermined game value is given based on the result).

In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) is obtained. 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) that has occurred but has not been started 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. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment are set as pending data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, "4"). 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. It becomes the pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not a predetermined game value is given based on the result).

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. ..

Following the process of step S210 shown in FIG. 5, 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. To send a first start opening winning designation command 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 has been satisfied. Set. 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 , Set to send the second start opening winning designation command 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 has been satisfied. .. The start port winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

After that, for example, 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, the first special figure hold storage number is stored in the effect control board 12. The setting for transmitting either the first hold storage number notification command for notifying the above or the second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number is made (step S212). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. 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 number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (step S213; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process of. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (step S213; "2"), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215). Start The winning prize judgment process ends. 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.

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

The special symbol normal 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 fixed 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 fluctuation pattern is performed using numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit” or a “small hit”. It includes processing to determine one of multiple types. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to "". It takes a value in the range of 251 ”. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern including the variable display time of the finalized special symbol, the special symbol, and the decorative symbol, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal 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 processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, 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 processing of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102, is subtracted or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device is displayed. Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Will be done. 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 RAM 102 is on, and if the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The 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 fact that the variable display result is "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-probable change", "probable change", or "probable change". As an example, corresponding to the jackpot type "non-probability change" or "probability change", the upper limit of the period for opening the big prize opening 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 prize opening is set to "0.1 seconds" corresponding to the big hit type "probability", and the number of times the big winning opening is opened, 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 big winning opening is based on 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. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device 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 that opens the big winning opening has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening. In some cases, it includes processing to make settings for sending a 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 performing various settings for starting probability variation control and time saving control in response to the end of the jackpot game state, and the like. 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 in the open state 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 the large winning opening is returned 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. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold 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 hold storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 may be read, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the 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 number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot 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 reserved storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the second 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 151B is shifted upward one entry at a time. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total hold storage count value stored in the total hold storage counter. 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 hold storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the RAM 102 may read the first hold storage count value stored by the first hold storage counter, and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of reserved second special figures is "0", and the number of reserved first special figures 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 number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot 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 so as to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure reserved storage is updated. The hold data indicated by the random number values MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the unit 151A is shifted upward one entry at a time. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total hold storage count value stored in the total hold storage counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After executing any 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 shown in FIG. 8A is set in the table to be used. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 8B is set in the table to be used. Further, the CPU 103 may select the table data for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state.

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 is displayed 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 a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a 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 "30350") is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the 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. In the case where the variable display result is determined based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result is displayed. The 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 Frequent small hit game states in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball in a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (high accuracy and high base state). 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.

Following the process of step S239 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is subjected to each of "big hit", "small hit", and "loss". It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "loss" by comparing with the determination value assigned to the special figure display result (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 in a probable change state. Whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" is determined by using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game 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 probability changing 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 RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (step S243).

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. 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 rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" can be made 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. In a game state in which a game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid 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 may be assigned to the jackpot type of "probability" as compared with the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data.

By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 stored in the variable random number buffer can be changed to “non-probability” or “non-probability variation”. It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type should be, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of "probability change" and "probability" 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 RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. 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 RAM 102 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 "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 pre-determined 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 showing 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.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S261). Then, if the jackpot flag is on (step S261; Yes), the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A is selected as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types. Set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the jackpot type is "non-probability", "probability", or "probability" (step S263).

When the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A is determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to "big hit", the fluctuation pattern is set to the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type. Based on, it is a table referenced to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (determined) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability”, “probability”, or “probability”. The value) is assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, the fluctuation pattern PB4-3, and the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3.

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern differs depending on which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. .. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the determination values for the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3 The allocation is different. As a result, it is possible to make the ratio determined for the same fluctuation pattern different depending on the determination result of which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is used.

Further, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which determination values are assigned to different fluctuation patterns depending on which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. For example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probable change", a determined value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3. On the other hand, no determined value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability", the determination value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3, while the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 and the fluctuation pattern PB4. No decision value is assigned to -1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and fluctuation pattern PB4-3. As a result, when the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to "probability", the fluctuation pattern is determined to be different from the case where the normal open big hit state is controlled. be able to.

When the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probability", "probability", or "probability", it depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probabilistic state, or the time saving state. Therefore, the assignment of the determined value for each fluctuation pattern may be different. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same fluctuation pattern can be made different depending on which of the plurality of types of game states. Further, when the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probability", "probability", or "probability", it depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probable change state, or the time saving state. Therefore, the determined value may be assigned to different fluctuation patterns. Thereby, different fluctuation patterns can be determined depending on which of the plurality of types of game states. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", more determined values are assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1 indicating the variation pattern of normal reach than in the case of "probability variation". .. Therefore, when the reach effect of Super Reach is executed, there is a higher possibility that the jackpot type will be "probable change" rather than "non-probable change", so that the player can have expectations and the game. You can improve your interest. Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern PB4-2 that performs the reach effect of the super reach B is more than the variation pattern PB4-1 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C. The fluctuation pattern PB4-3 that produces the reach of Super Reach A is assigned more determined values than the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, that is, as the fluctuation time becomes longer (see the fluctuation time in FIG. 3). ..

When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 10 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). Then, if the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 11B is selected as the table used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types. And set (step S265).

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

When the loss variation pattern determination table 132C determines (predetermines) that the special figure display result is "loss", the variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It is a table referenced to determine the number.

In the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 132C, the determination value varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern is different. There is a part assigned to the pattern. As a result, it is possible to make the ratio determined for the same fluctuation pattern different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving control is being performed in the probabilistic state or the time saving state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there is a portion in which determination values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state. As a result, it is possible to determine different fluctuation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving control is being performed in the probability changing state or the time saving state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, more determinations are made than the determination values assigned to the variation patterns that perform the reach effect of the super reach. Values are assigned to non-reach variation patterns. Therefore, when the reach effect of Super Reach is executed, the expectation that it will be a big hit is high. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, the reach effect of the super reach B is higher than that of the variation pattern PB2-1 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C. The fluctuation pattern PB2-2 that performs the above-mentioned is more than the fluctuation pattern PB2-2 that performs the reach effect of the super reach A, that is, as the fluctuation time becomes longer (the fluctuation time of FIG. 3). (See) Decision values are assigned to reduce. Therefore, the more the reach effect of the super reach with a long fluctuation time is executed, the higher the expectation that it will be a big hit. Therefore, the player's attention can be attracted to the type of reach effect to be executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 10, the table used is based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in, for example, the random number buffer for fluctuation. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol is determined based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether the second special symbol display device 4B determines the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol based on the establishment of the second start condition. Using numerical data indicating a common random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined to any of a plurality of types by a common processing module.

When the jackpot flag is on, the table data corresponding to the jackpot type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is selected. It suffices if the fluctuation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned can be determined. In this way, the CPU 103 may be able to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance in response to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to "big hit".

When the small hit flag is on, it suffices to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 may be able to determine a variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to "small hit".

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

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

After executing the process of step S270, 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 are executed according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. A setting is made to start the variation of the special symbol so as to start any of the special symbol games using the diagram (step S271). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Set the register of the circuit). After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on. 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, it 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, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. 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.

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

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, 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, and a production model. With respect to the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices such as the drive operation in the above, determination, determination, setting and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. 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 a process of 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. Further, the variable display start setting process of step S171 includes a process of setting to execute a specific effect. As described above, the specific effect in this embodiment is executed after the reach state (more specifically, super reach) is reached, and a notice that the variable display result may be a "big hit" is announced. It is a production. Specifically, the specific effect in this embodiment includes a success effect that achieves a predetermined purpose and a failure effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose, and is variable when the success effect is executed. When the display result becomes "big hit" and the failure effect is executed, the variable display result becomes "missing". In the specific effect, first, a predetermined effect is displayed and the display is operated so that the player can recognize the predetermined purpose to be achieved (as shown in FIG. 18A, the door image). CH and the character image CHa are displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18B, after the character performs an action to open the door), the decorative symbols constituting the reach are superimposed and displayed on the effect display. To do. At this time, for example, the decorative symbol is transparently displayed so that the effect display can be visually recognized through the decorative symbol displayed in an superimposed manner. Then, by making the decorative pattern displayed by superimposing the same operation as the effect display, the operation of the effect display can be easily recognized, and whether or not the purpose is achieved (whether the effect is a success effect or a failure effect) is produced. After displaying the result), the decorative pattern displayed in superposition is made opaque, and whether or not the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is notified. In the variable display start setting process of step S171, it is set whether or not to execute such a specific effect, and if so, whether to execute the success effect or the failure effect.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and various types during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Performs production control. 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 final decoration 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 effect control board 12 can autonomously derive and display the finalized decorative symbol and finalize the variable display result 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 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 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 an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, 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 middle 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 sound 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.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, and the special figure display result is "missed". It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S521; 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 S522).

When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left-determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined left-determined value stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is determined. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, 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. 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 RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. The right fixed decorative symbol to be 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 confirmed decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left confirmed 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 RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Therefore, 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. In the process of step S523, it is sufficient to determine the definite 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 S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left / right confirmed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left / right confirmed stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, etc., among the finalized decorative symbols, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed are the same in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right" in the display area of the image display device 5. Determine the decorative pattern of. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. 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 S521 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S521; 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 S525). When it is determined to be "sudden" or "small hit" (step S525; 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 S526). 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, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the chance eye, which is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and the predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Therefore, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes may be determined.

When it is determined in step S525 that the game is "non-probable" or "probable" other than "probability" or "small hit" (step S525; No), the final stop symbol that constitutes the big hit combination is the fixed decorative symbol. The combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random counter of RAM 122 or the like is extracted, and then a predetermined jackpot confirmed symbol stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the determination table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, even if a decision is made to make a different decorative symbol a definite 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, if 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 the process of step S524 or S527, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach (step S528). In the process of step S528, it may be determined whether or not the variation pattern is the super reach by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined in step S528 that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect execution setting process for executing the specific effect (step S529).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S529 of FIG. 13 as the specific effect execution setting process. In the specific effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first refers to the specific effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 15A, and whether or not to execute the specific effect, that is, the execution of the specific effect. Determine the presence or absence.

FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific effect execution decision table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, different determination ratios are set according to the variable display result for "with execution" in which the specific effect is executed and "without execution" in which the specific effect is not executed. There is. As shown in FIG. 15A, in the specific effect execution determination table in this embodiment, it is set so that the case where the specific effect is executed is more likely to be a big hit than the case where the specific effect is not executed. ing. If it is determined that the specific effect is not executed, the specific effect is not executed, and the super reach effect corresponding to each variation pattern of the super reach A to C is executed.

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

FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific effect execution mode determination table. In this embodiment, there are a "success effect" executed when the variable display result is "big hit" and a "failure effect" executed when the variable display result is "missing", respectively. The success or failure effect of the mode according to the fluctuation pattern is set at the determined ratio shown in the figure. Specifically, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of "super reach C (off)", the failure effect of aspect C is performed. In this embodiment, the character C appears, operates to achieve a predetermined purpose, and displays that the predetermined purpose could not be achieved as a result of the effect. Further, for example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of "super reach A (big hit)", the success effect of aspect A is performed. In this embodiment, the character A appears, operates to achieve a predetermined purpose, and displays that the predetermined purpose has been achieved as a result of the effect. As described above, in this embodiment, a character having a mode corresponding to the type of super reach appears. In the illustrated example, the success effect is always performed when the variable display result is "big hit", and the failure effect is always performed when the variable display result is "missing". However, even if the variable display result is "off", it may be set so that the success effect is performed. Further, even when the variable display result is a "big hit", the failure effect may be set to be performed. According to this, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness. It should be noted that the mode of the specific effect is not limited to the case where different characters are displayed depending on the type of super reach, such as the character A and the character B, and although the characters of the same mode are displayed, the characters All or some of the colors may be different. Further, although the character aspects are the same, the actions for achieving the purpose may be different. Further, the type of purpose to be achieved may be different, and in addition, the purpose to be achieved and the action to be performed to achieve it may be different.

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

Returning to FIG. 13, after executing any of the processes of step S529, step S523, and step S526, or when it is determined in step S528 that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is not (step S528; No), the effect control CPU 120 Sets the execution of the effect during other variable display (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing a variable advance notice effect different from the specific effect may be made. If the notice effect during fluctuation is a notice effect that announces the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" during the variable display of the decorative symbol executed in response to the special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied. Good.

As the variable notice effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing during the start or execution of the variable display. 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.

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 the effect of a predetermined mode for liveliness may be made. More specifically, it suffices to be able to perform a predetermined mode of effect, such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 illuminates, or an effect of displaying a predetermined effect image as a mini character.

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 is one of a plurality of special figure variation time effect control patterns prepared in response to, for example, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command or the specific effect determined in step S529. Select and set as the usage pattern.

After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command (step S532). Subsequently, a setting is made to start the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 (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.

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

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

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

Returning to FIG. 16, after executing the process of step S807, when it is determined that it is not the specific effect period (step S806; No), or when it is determined that it is not the reach effect period (step S804; No), the effect control CPU 120 Performs control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined in response to the variation pattern (step S808). Ends the effect processing during variable display.

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

When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) that is the display result in the variable display of the symbol (step S810). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as the waiting time for receiving the jackpot start designation command (step S811). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S812), and ends the variable display during effect process.

Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, a time lapse when the specific effect is executed and an example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed will be described. FIG. 17 shows a timing chart when a specific effect is executed. Specifically, FIG. 17A is a timing chart when the specific effect of the success effect is executed, and FIG. 17B is a timing chart when the specific effect of the failure effect is executed. In the examples shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, it is assumed that the super reach effect of the super reach A is performed (that is, the specific effect of the aspect A is performed).

As shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, when the variable display is started (variable start), the reach state is set and the reach effect of the super reach is disclosed. Then, when the specific effect period is reached, the specific effect is started, and after the door image CH and the character image CHa of the aspect A are first displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (A), as shown in FIG. 18 (B). , The character represented by the character image CHa of the aspect A strikes the door image CH to open it. As a result, the player is notified that the goal to be achieved is the goal of "opening the door" (purpose notification in FIG. 17). It should be noted that the purpose notification is not limited to that performed by an image, and may be performed by voice or characters. Further, it may be performed by a combination of a plurality of these. Further, the degree of expectation may be different depending on which mode (image, voice, character or combination thereof, etc.) the purpose notification is performed. Further, in the state of FIG. 18A, the left and right decorative symbols constituting the reach state may be transmitted. Further, the left and right decorative symbols may be operated (they may not be stopped) so that the player can recognize that the variable display is in progress. Further, in the corner area of the image display device 5, a symbol having a size smaller than that of the decorative symbol may be displayed so that it can be easily recognized that the variable display is in progress. Even with the same type of super reach, there may be a plurality of timings at which the purpose notification is performed, and the type and mode of the effect to be executed may be different depending on which timing the purpose notification is performed. , Thereby, the chance-up effect may be executed.

In this way, after notifying the player of the goal to be achieved, the decorative symbol constituting the reach state is transmitted, and as shown in FIG. 18C, the door image CH and the character image CHa of the aspect A (effect). It is displayed by superimposing it on the display). In the illustrated example, since the decorative symbol constituting the reach state is "5", "5" as the middle symbol is superimposed on the effect display and displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18D, an operation in which the character shown in the character image CHa of the aspect A tries to open the door image CH by hitting the door image CH is performed, and the characters are superimposed and displayed in accordance with this operation. The decorative pattern is also hit on the door. In this way, since the same operation as the effect display displayed through the decorative pattern is performed, the content of the effect can be easily recognized and the game entertainment can be improved. The left and right decorative symbols may also be operated, and may be operated in the same manner as the operation of the middle symbol. Further, the operation may be different from that of the middle symbol. Then, when the operation shown in FIG. 18 (D) is repeatedly performed and the effect is successful (FIG. 17 (A)), the door shown in the door image CH is displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (E). By opening the door, the player is notified that the effect result is a successful effect, and the decorative pattern that has been transparently displayed becomes opaque. Then, as a variable display result, it is derived and displayed that it is a "big hit", and the variable display ends (fluctuation stops).

On the other hand, in the case of a failure effect (FIG. 17 (B)) after the operation shown in FIG. 18 (D) is repeatedly performed, the images are superimposed and displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (F). The decorative pattern is temporarily displayed opaquely. Then, it is transparently displayed again (decorative pattern re-transparent in FIG. 17 (B)), and as shown in FIG. 18 (G), it is displayed that the effect is a failure effect (in FIG. 17 (B)). Production result notification). In the example shown in FIG. 18 (G), the decorative symbols displayed in an superimposed manner move in the direction opposite to the moving direction of the character image CHa of the effect display mode A, and the character of the mode A collapses. By operating in this way, it indicates that the door is not opened, that is, the goal is not achieved. Although the illustrated example shows an example in which the mode (color) of the displayed character changes, it does not have to change. After that, the decorative symbols displayed in superposition are erased from the screen (image display device 5), and as shown in FIG. 18 (H), the decorative symbols that are not the symbols constituting the reach state are newly displayed and variable. As a result of the display, it is derived and displayed that it is "off", and the variable display ends (changes and stops). In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol constituting the reach state is only "5", but the reach state is achieved by two kinds of decorative symbols such as "5" and "6", for example. As such, there may be a reach effect such as a so-called double reach (three types of triple reach may be provided) in which a plurality of decorative patterns constituting the reach state are present. In this case, for example, the decorative symbols of "5" constituting the reach state may be superimposed to create a failure effect, and then "6" may be superimposed. According to this, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the failure effect is once executed. After the "big hit" or "missing" screen is displayed as shown in FIGS. 18 (E) and 18 (H), the specific effect ends and the screen returns to the normal screen, resulting in a definite variable display result. A decorative pattern is displayed.

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

(1) The effect control CPU 120 has a possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state (more specifically, the super reach) as a specific effect. As a notice effect to notify the above, a specific effect is executed. Specifically, in the specific effect, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, a predetermined effect display is performed, and the decorative symbols constituting the reach are superimposed and displayed on the effect display. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18C, for example, the decorative symbol is transparently displayed so that the effect display can be visually recognized through the decorative symbol displayed in an superimposed manner. After that, as shown in FIGS. 18 (E), 18 (F), or (H), the decorative symbols displayed in an superimposed manner are made opaque, and whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" is notified. According to this, it is possible to enhance the relevance between the superimposed and displayed images and improve the game entertainment. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the decorative design is superimposed and displayed on the effect display in a transparent state, and then the superimposed and displayed decorative design is displayed in a non-transparent state. After making it opaque, transmission and opacity may be repeated until it becomes opaque so that the degree of opacity gradually increases. Further, the degree of opacity may be gradually increased without repeating transmission and opacity.

(2) Further, as shown in FIG. 18D, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes the character represented by the character image CHa as the effect display in accordance with the operation of hitting the door image CH to open it. The decorative pattern displayed on the screen also hits the door. According to this, since the movement related to the predetermined effect display is performed, the movement can be easily recognized and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, although the effect display can be visually recognized by transmitting the decorative pattern superimposed on the effect display, the type of the decorative pattern is displayed in a recognizable state (for example, the frame of the decorative pattern is displayed without being transparent). It is necessary to do so, and it feels annoying no matter how much the decorative pattern is transparent, but according to such a configuration, the decorative pattern displayed in superposition also performs the same operation according to the operation of the effect display. Therefore, it can be recognized as one and the troublesomeness can be reduced. In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18D, an example is shown in which the superimposed decorative symbols perform the same operation as the character as the effect display. For example, the characters move up, down, left and right. When operating, the operation of the decorative symbol may be the same only for a part of the effect display, such as performing only the up / down operation (not performing the left / right operation). Further, when the effect display repeats stopping and operation, the operation of the decorative symbol may be different from the operation of the effect display, and the player can be made to recognize that the effect display is operating. As long as it does (in this case, the timing of stop and operation is correct), the mode of operation does not matter. That is, the operation related to the predetermined effect display is a concept including all the same operations as the effect display, a part of the same operation, and an operation of recognizing that the operation is performed.

(3) Further, as shown in FIG. 18D, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes the character represented by the character image CHa as the effect display in accordance with the operation of hitting the door image CH to open it. The decorative pattern displayed on the screen also hits the door. That is, since the player moves from the front side to the back side and hits the door, the display area of the decorative pattern displayed in superposition changes. As a result, not only up / down / left / right but also three-dimensional movements can be performed to increase the variation of the movement display and improve the game interest.

(4) Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute either a success effect that achieves a predetermined purpose as a specific effect or a failure effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose, and displays the predetermined effect. After making the player aware of the predetermined purpose to be achieved by operating the display (as shown in FIG. 18A, the door image CH and the character image CHa are displayed, and FIG. 18B ), After the character performs an action to open the door), the decorative symbols constituting the reach are superimposed and displayed on the effect display. According to this, the purpose to be achieved can be easily recognized, and the intention of the specific effect can be easily grasped.

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

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and has been described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a structure of parts.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18C, the decorative pattern is displayed so as to be superimposed on the entire character image CHa as the effect display, but this is an example. As long as it is superimposed on a part of the effect display, it is not necessary to superimpose it so as to cover the whole. According to this, it is possible to make a part of the content of the effect display easy to see, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment by making the effect content easy to recognize.

In the above embodiment, the super reach is more likely to be a "big hit" than the normal reach, and the super reach B is higher than the super reach C, and the super reach A is higher than the super reach B. An example is shown in which the percentage of "big hits" is set to be high, but in addition to this, Super Reach B is more than Super Reach C, and Super Reach A is more probable than Super Reach B. May be set to be. In this case, when the character of aspect A is displayed as a specific effect, the ratio of "probability variation jackpot" is higher when the success effect is executed, and the overlapping symbols are "1" and "3". , "5", and "7", which means that the proportion of "probability variation symbols" is high. Then, in such a setting, when the super reach A is executed (that is, when the character of the aspect A is displayed as the effect display), the reach is reached with the decorative pattern of "7", and the decoration of "7" is obtained. The ratio of overlapping symbols may be higher than that of Super Reach B or C. That is, the types of decorative symbols to be superimposed and displayed may be set to different proportions depending on the mode of the effect display displayed in the specific effect. According to this, it becomes easy to grasp the mode of the effect display according to the type of the decorative pattern displayed in superposition, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the success effect is executed, an example is shown in which the decorative pattern that is transparently displayed at the timing when the player can recognize the success effect is made opaque (Fig.). 17 (A) and FIG. 18 (E)), which are examples. The timing at which the decorative pattern displayed transparently becomes opaque may be the timing at which the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. According to this, both the successful production and the unsuccessful production become opaque when the fluctuation is finally stopped, so that the content of the production display in the specific production can be easily recognized and the game entertainment can be improved. .. It should be noted that the timing of notifying the effect result of whether it is a success effect or the failure effect, the timing of deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display, and the timing of opaqueness may all coincide with each other.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which, after the specific effect is in the reach state, the decorative symbols constituting the reach are transmitted to notify whether or not a big hit is achieved, but this is an example. .. The specific effect is, for example, a display suggesting that a pseudo-ream is performed (for example, a display of "NEXT") or a display suggesting step-up to the next stage in the step-up notice (for example, a display of "UP"). ) May be transmitted to notify whether or not a pseudo-ream or step-up is performed. Also in this case, as in the case of the specific effect described above, the effect display is first performed (the effect display of any of aspects A to C may be performed, and the ratio of successful effects may differ depending on the mode). The suggestion display may be superimposed and displayed in a state of being transparent to the effect display. Then, in the case of a successful production, after making the suggestion display opaque, it is sufficient to confirm (notify) that the pseudo-ream or step-up is performed, and the pseudo-ream or step-up is performed. Is to make the suggestion display opaque and then make it transparent again so that no pseudo-ream or step-up is performed (the specific effect may be terminated as it is). According to this, it is possible to enhance the relevance between the superimposed and displayed images and improve the game entertainment. Further, since the effect display is first performed and then the suggestion display is superimposed and displayed in a state of being transparent to the effect display, the effect display can be easily recognized by the player, and the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the specific effect, an example is shown in which the decorative pattern is transparently displayed so that the effect display can be visually recognized through the decorative pattern displayed in an superimposed manner. This is an example. .. For example, the decorative pattern may be displayed so as to be the same color as the effect display displayed on the back side for the player, or the decorative pattern may be displayed smaller than the effect display, even if the decorative pattern to be superimposed and displayed is not transparent. It is sufficient to reduce the degree of visibility of the decorative pattern to be displayed in an superimposed manner so that the effect display can be visually recognized. The same applies to the case of notifying whether or not pseudo-ream or step-up is performed.

Further, in the specific effect according to the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the mode of the character image displayed in the specific effect differs depending on which of the super reach A to C is the super reach, but in addition to this, superimposition is shown. The timing at which the decorative pattern displayed in the above direction is transmitted may also differ depending on the mode of the displayed character image. Further, transmission and opacity may be repeated, and in that case, the repetition speed may be different depending on the mode of the displayed character image. Further, the display size may be different between transparent and opaque, and the opaque display size may be different depending on the mode of the displayed character image. According to this, since the degree of visibility of the decorative pattern is changed according to the mode of the effect display, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, in the specific effect according to the above embodiment, for example, after the character image of the aspect C is displayed (the door image is also assumed to be displayed), the effect display is changed to the character image of the aspect A. A specific effect may be executed in which the content of the above changes to a mode with a high degree of expectation. According to this, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player even when the effect display with a low degree of expectation is performed.

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

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 starting 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 the above embodiment, a mode is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols from 0 to 9 are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed and the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may be different. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the variable multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and some of the variable multiple types of special symbols are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of special symbol. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (the lighting / extinguishing may be repeated alternately). That is, the repetition of turning on and off may be a variable display. Even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed (lit) at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be. The same applies to the variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

For example, in the above, the "ratio" is not limited to the relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but is such as A: B = 100%: 0%. It is a concept that also includes relationships (that is, a concept that also includes allocations such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is said to have a higher ratio than B, it is a concept including the case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and the case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.
Further, for example, in the above embodiment, one variation is made when the variation is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, and the like. Although an example of transmitting a pattern designation command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after reaching the reach (if it does not reach the so-called first). 2 After the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode may be transmitted. In this case, on the effect control board 12 side, the effect control in the variation display may be performed based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

In addition, various production operations including the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart, and production image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the gist of the present invention. It is possible to change and modify it arbitrarily as long as it does not. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but a score is scored based on the occurrence of a winning by enclosing the gaming medium. It can also be applied to the enclosed gaming machine to be given. For example, a game score to be used for a game is given by using a frequency which 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, and the given game is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using a score or a gaming score given by winning a game.

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 gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming 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 gaming machine that adds. Such a gaming machine has a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the gaming value that can be used for adding game points is recorded, and a gaming record. A gaming recording medium processing means for reading out the recording information recorded on the gaming recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot may be provided.

In addition, only one type of off-design symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display is performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. May be good. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form 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 execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the 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.

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 microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine provided with variable display means for variably displaying identification information and deriving a display result, and controlling the player in an advantageous state.
A notice effect executing means capable of executing a notice effect capable of transmitting and displaying a predetermined image so that the different image becomes visible when the predetermined image is superimposed on an image different from the predetermined image is provided.
The notice effect includes a success effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is high and a failure effect in which the ratio of being controlled in the advantageous state is lower than that of the success effect.
The notice effect execution means is
When the success effect is executed, the effect result is notified by continuously displaying the predetermined image displayed in a transparent manner in a mode in which the degree of transparency is reduced.
When the failure effect is executed, the predetermined image is transparently displayed, the predetermined image is displayed in a mode in which the degree of transparency is reduced, and then the predetermined image is transparently displayed again, and then the advance notice effect is terminated. Let me
In the announcement attraction, the predetermined image is displayable by being superimposed on said predetermined image and different image, according to embodiments of the different images, performing the failure effect that perform the successful presentation Ri Kano percentage Do different,
The predetermined image can be operated according to the mode of the different image.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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