JP6898718B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A gaming machine that displays the remaining time and stops the jackpot symbol at the timing when the remaining time becomes 0 has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

A gaming machine that displays the remaining time across a plurality of fluctuations and executes an effect when the remaining time becomes 0 has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-61767 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-140

In the gaming machines of Cited Documents 1 and 2, no consideration was given to the process up to the start of counting (display of the remaining time), which was uninteresting.

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

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention
A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Operation means and
When starting the variable display, a decidable means that can be determined to control the advantageous state, and
Before the determination by the determination means, the determination means that can be determined to be controlled in the advantageous state, and the determination means.
A notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect in multiple stages, and
A counting effect executing means for executing a counting effect that presents a counting value,
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting the operation of the operation means when the count value presented by the count effect becomes a specific value.
A predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect indicating the number of points is provided.
The predetermined effect executing means is
After executing the advance notice effect, the predetermined effect can be executed.
It is possible to execute a change effect that changes the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect a predetermined number of times.
As a result of executing the first change effect as a predetermined number of times, when the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect reaches the maximum value, and as a predetermined number of times, the second change effect different from the first time is executed. As a result, there are times when the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect reaches the maximum value.
The counting effect executing means
As a result of executing the change effect a predetermined number of times, the counting effect is started based on the fact that the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect reaches the maximum value.
The suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect even when the count effect is not executed, and the suggestion effect is not executed when the suggestion effect is executed after the count effect is executed. The suggestion effect is executed so that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different between when the suggestion effect is executed and the case where the suggestion effect is executed.
The predetermined effect executing means can execute the predetermined effect based on the determination result by the determination means.
(1) In order to achieve the above objectives, other gaming machines
A gaming machine that plays games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A counting effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the display of FIGS. 26 (E) and 26 (F)) for executing a counting effect (for example, a timekeeping effect) that presents a counting value,
A suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the display of FIGS. 26 (G) and 26 (H)) capable of executing the suggestion effect when the count value presented by the count effect becomes a specific value.
A predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the display of FIGS. 25 (E), 26 (A), and (B)) is provided.
The counting effect executing means starts the counting effect as the predetermined effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), after the meter reaches MAX, it is shown in FIG. 26 (E). Timekeeping production starts).
With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to a predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The counting effect executing means starts the counting effect when the effect mode of the predetermined effect becomes a specific mode (for example, after the meter reaches MAX as shown in FIG. 26 (D), FIG. 26 ( The timekeeping effect shown in E) may be started).
With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the execution process of a predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
It is provided with advantageous state control means (CPU 103 that executes special symbol normal processing in steps S114 to S117) that can perform variable display and control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.
With respect to the variable display that has not been started yet, the hold storage means that can store the hold information (for example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B)
A determination means (CPU 103 that executes the winning random number value determination process in step S212) for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled based on the hold information is further provided.
The predetermined effect executing means may execute the predetermined effect (for example, execute the processes of steps S161 and S757) based on the determination result of the determination means.
With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the execution process of a predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
It is provided with advantageous state control means (CPU 103 that executes special symbol normal processing in steps S114 to S117) that can perform variable display and control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.
Further provided with a determination means (CPU 103 for executing the special symbol normal process in step S110) for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state.
The predetermined effect executing means may execute the predetermined effect (for example, execute the processes of steps S536 and S761) based on the determination result of the determination means.
With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the execution process of a predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) or (4) above,
Further equipped with an operating means (for example, stick controller 31A) that can be operated by the player,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect based on the operation of the operation means (for example, FIGS. 26 (G) and 26 (H)).
The predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect stepwise indicating that the suggested effect is executed based on the operation of the operating means (for example, FIGS. 26A to 26D). You may do it.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect that is easy for the player to understand, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the above-mentioned (1) or (5) gaming machines
It is provided with advantageous state control means (CPU 103 that executes special symbol normal processing in steps S114 to S117) that can perform variable display and control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.
With respect to the variable display that has not been started yet, the hold storage means that can store the hold information (for example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B)
A determination means (CPU 103 that executes the special symbol normal processing in step S110) for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state, and
A determination means (CPU 103 that executes the winning random number value determination process in step S212) for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled based on the hold information is further provided.
The predetermined effect executing means is
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the predetermined effect can be executed (for example, the processes of steps S161 and S757 are executed), and the predetermined effect is executed.
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the predetermined effect can be executed (for example, the processes of steps S536 and S761 are executed).
Even when the execution of the predetermined effect based on the determination result of the determination means is stopped, the predetermined effect can be executed based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, the predetermined effect based on the determination in step S161 is canceled). Even if it is done, a predetermined effect can be executed based on the determination in step S536).
According to such a configuration, even if the execution of the predetermined effect is stopped, the predetermined effect may be restarted, so that the player's disappointment can be reduced.

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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random value for game which is counted on the side of a main board. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the jackpot type determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the effect control pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the configuration example of the data holding area for effect control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning prize determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random value value determination processing at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timekeeping effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio in the timekeeping effect setting 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 a predetermined effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of suggestion effect setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. This is an example of an effect operation when a notice effect is executed during fluctuation. This is an example of an effect operation when a predetermined effect is executed. This is an example of an effect operation when a timekeeping effect or a suggestion 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 which is 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. Fluctuations in the decorative symbols (for example, scrolling in the vertical direction) are started in 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, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5. , 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, scroll display is performed so as to flow from top to bottom in order from the one with the smallest symbol number to the one with the largest symbol number, and when the decorative symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, the process continues. The decorative symbol with the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the larger symbol number to the one with the smaller symbol number, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest number may be displayed subsequently.

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

In the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the changing special figure display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening, the special figure display area 5I during fluctuation is round and blue. Image is displayed. In addition, during the execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening, the changing symbol display area 5I is rounded. A red image is displayed. That is, when the first or second start condition is satisfied, the display removed from the start prize memory display area 5H is shifted to the special figure display area 5I during the fluctuation and displayed. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can grasp whether the special symbol game is being executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B.

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 holding memory number" usually refers to a concept including all of the first special figure holding storage number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number, but in particular, a part of these (for example, for example). 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 is in an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and in a normally open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" 4 ”) If it is less than or equal to, the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" 4 ”) If it is less than or equal to, the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other.

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

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 elapses.

After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, after the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 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 "big hit", the big hit as a specific game state (advantageous state, specific state) in which a round (also called "round game") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. It is controlled by the game state. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

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

The large winning opening door that opens the large winning opening during the execution of the round catches the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the large winning opening, 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 fluctuations continue, 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, the "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 character image display, a change in the 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, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when a super reach reach mode such as super reach α or super reach β appears, the variable display result may be a “big hit” as compared with the case where a normal reach reach mode appears (big hit expectation). Will be higher.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". 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 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. 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. It should be noted that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" may be executed up to a number of times more than 1 to 3 times, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

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

In addition, in the variable display effect of "end of development chance", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". , 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-ream" in which the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative pattern is changed 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.

Some of the advance notice effects are pre-reading advance notice effects. The look-ahead notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special figure game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is announced. is there. In particular, the pre-reading advance notice effect that continuously announces the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" over the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous advance notice effect. Also called.

As a look-ahead notice effect, in the variable display that is the target of the notice, by changing the display portion that identifiablely displays the number of special figure reserved memory in the start winning prize memory display area 5H to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal time. A hold display notice that announces the possibility of becoming a "big hit" may be executed. For example, a hold display notice for displaying the hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H in a special mode different from the normal display mode may be executed at a predetermined timing.

In addition to the display portion in the start winning prize memory display area 5H, the look-ahead notice effect may be executed in the changing special figure display area 5I. In this embodiment, the hold storage display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H in response to the hold being exhausted is shifted to the special figure display area 5I during this fluctuation and displayed. , When the hold storage display is performed in the starting prize memory display area 5H in a special mode and the shift is made to the changing special figure display area 5I, the display in the changing special figure display area 5I is also set to the special mode. You may do it. By doing so, even when the pre-reading notice effect is executed at the stage where the number of reserved memories is small, the chance of changing the display mode to the special mode can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in this embodiment, apart from such a look-ahead notice effect, when the variable display is executed, the variable display result is regarded as a "big hit" based on the variable display variation pattern and the variable display result. A notice effect is executed during the change in which the possibility of becoming is announced. The variable notice effect may be a notice of the possibility of becoming a "big hit" due to the display of the effect image, the output of the sound, the lighting of the lamp, the operation of the effect, the combination thereof, and the like.

Further, in this embodiment, an image indicating a time may be displayed on the image display device 5, and a timekeeping effect for counting down the time may be executed. Then, when the timed value measured in the timed effect reaches a specific value (for example, when the time displayed in the countdown becomes "0"), a suggestion effect suggesting that it is advantageous for the player is executed. To. Suggestion effects include, for example, the execution of a variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", the state of reach, the development of reach, etc. Any production that suggests the jackpot expectation and the probability change expectation by the operation and their combination may be sufficient. In this embodiment, the operation of the stick controller 31A is urged, and the suggestion effect of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 is executed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A. The suggestion effect is not necessarily limited to the one executed after the timekeeping effect is executed, and may be executed independently. In this case, the degree of advantage for the player may differ depending on whether the timekeeping effect is executed after the timed effect is executed or the timed effect is executed independently. For example, when the suggestion effect is executed after the timekeeping effect is executed, the jackpot expectation and the probability change expectation are set higher than when the suggestion effect is executed alone, so that the timekeeping effect can be noticed. It can be done, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in this embodiment, the timekeeping effect is started when a predetermined effect different from the timekeeping effect is executed. For example, the timekeeping effect may be started when the effect mode of the predetermined effect becomes a specific mode. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the predetermined effect and the execution process of the predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

More specifically, when an arbitrary point is displayed after executing a predetermined effect in the same effect mode as the variable notice effect, the points are added, and the total value of the points becomes a specific value. , Timekeeping production has started. Detailed production operations such as predetermined production, timekeeping production, and suggestion production will be described later.

The timekeeping effect of this embodiment is an example, and may be a counting effect that presents a counting value, and when the counting value presented by the counting effect becomes a specific value (for example, the counting value is the first). When the value of 1 changes to the second value), the suggestion effect may be executed. Further, the counting effect may be executed in association with the execution of the predetermined effect.

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 "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 a probabilistic jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" is "left", "middle", and "right". It suffices that the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the above are aligned on a predetermined effective line and stopped and displayed. Decorative symbols having odd-numbered "1", "3", "5", and "7" symbol numbers constituting the probabilistic jackpot combination are referred to as probabilistic symbols. When the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the 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. The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a normal state or a low 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 referred to as a special gaming state (special state).

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a short-term open round big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, or a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed. In this case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may not be in the reach state, and any combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the short-term open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After that, the fixed decoration symbol (the fixed decoration symbol that becomes the chance eye corresponding to the short-term open round jackpot state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

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 fixed decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probability change", as the re-lottery effect, the definite decorative symbol that becomes a normal jackpot combination after the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed is re-variated. The re-lottery defeat effect is performed to derive and display. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability change", as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probability change jackpot combination after the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped 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 audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes voice 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko 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.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the fluctuation pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the normal map display result are controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 8, and updates various numerical data by software to update the random number values MR1 to MR1. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether or not the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game is controlled 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.

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

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

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β 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".

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

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

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

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

In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the special figure 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 "300099") is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. 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 In a gaming state where it is easy for a game ball to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (high accuracy and high base state), a small hit game state in which it is difficult to obtain a winning ball occurs frequently. By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent the game from being delayed due to the extension of the game. Also in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a determination value in a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table 130A is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". May be good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". In this way, even if the ratio determined to control the small hit game state is lower in the high base state such as the time saving state or the probability change state than in the low base state such as the normal state or the probability change state without time reduction. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined by referring to the common special figure display result determination table.

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

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, the assignment of the determination value for the jackpot type of "probability" is different depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the determined value in a predetermined range (the value in the range of "83" to "100") 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 the frequent occurrence of a short-term open jackpot state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extension of the game. ..

Even when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a determination value in a predetermined range different from the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability". Good. For example, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a smaller decision value 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.

Further, in the ROM 101, in order to determine the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types based on the special figure display result, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. The reference fluctuation pattern determination table and the like are stored.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

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

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

The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is still started although 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 generated. Stores the reserved data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning 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. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, are reserved. The data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (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. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit 151C stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit 151C associates the game ball with the hold number in the order of passing through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for use is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variation data to the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the variation data in the RAM 122. A variable data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variable data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 is I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 stores commands in the order received at the time of starting prize from the beginning in the free area of the reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning. At the time of the start winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the starting opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the hold storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "8". It will be stored in the order of category command and hold storage number notification command. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "6".

The command stored in the start winning command receive command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the first storage area (the area corresponding to the buffer number "1") every time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. It is deleted from what is stored in, and the subsequent stored contents are shifted. For example, when a new variable display of a decorative symbol is started in the stored state shown in FIG. 10B, each command stored in the buffer number "1" is deleted and corresponds to the buffer number "2". Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1", and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers "3" to "6" is the buffer number. The area is shifted to the area corresponding to "2" to "5".

Of the start winning command receive command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, an example is shown in which the command reception cannot be performed normally and the hold storage number notification command is missed in the area corresponding to the buffer number “6”. Has been done. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, the content in the fourth storage area where the hold storage number notification command should be originally stored is "0000 (H)" corresponding to the buffer number "6". It remains.

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

In the start winning command receive command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, each buffer number (hold number) is associated with a "hold display mode" indicating a display mode of the hold storage display. When the value of this "hold display mode" is "0", it means that it is a normal display mode, and when it is "1" or "2", it indicates that it is a special mode different from the normal display mode. For example, it is a special mode when the pre-reading notice effect of the notice display notice is executed.

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

When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 101 is cleared. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupts are permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, 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, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step). S13).

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

Following the special symbol process 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, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By turning off the command from, 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. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

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

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

After executing any of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1. 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 game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be added by 1.

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

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

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

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

After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process of. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216). Start The winning prize determination 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.

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

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

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

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

Following the process of step S405, the fluctuation pattern type determination threshold value for loss is set according to the presence or absence of the time saving control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406). The fluctuation pattern type determination threshold value specifies a range of determination values including the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type, and is determined in any of a plurality of types of fluctuation categories preset according to the fluctuation pattern type and the like. It is a judgment value set to judge whether or not. In this embodiment, when at least the variable display result is "missing", the variable category ("non-reach") is a variable display mode of "non-reach" in common regardless of the presence / absence of time reduction control and the total number of reserved memories. Variable category of "common"), variable category that has a variable display mode of "super reach" regardless of the presence or absence of time reduction control and the total number of stored memories (variable category of "super reach common"), and other "loss" "Variation category (variation category of" Other loss ") is provided. Then, it suffices if it can be determined whether or not the variable category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

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

If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. , Select the jackpot type determination table data from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. A setting is made for transmitting a symbol designation command according to the determination result of the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variation", the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to "01H", and when it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probability variation". If it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to "02H" and the jackpot type is determined to be "probable", set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "03H". Just do it. Following the process of step S410, the fluctuation pattern type determination threshold value according to the determination result of the process of step S409 is set (step S411).

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

By the processing of steps S406, S408, and S411, instead of setting a predetermined fluctuation pattern type determination threshold value, one of the fluctuation pattern type determination tables is set, and any fluctuation pattern type is set as the fluctuation category. It may be determined whether or not the determination is made. After that, after making a setting for transmitting the variable category command according to the determination result by the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number value determination process is ended.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 14, even if the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit", the variation category is uniformly within the range of the determination value including the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. I am trying to make a judgment. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or "small hit", the determination of the variable category may not be performed. In this case, a symbol specification command corresponding to the variable display result being "big hit" or "small hit" is transmitted, and the variable pattern type is used when the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". You may want to send a variable category command that comprehensively indicates that.

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

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. The display device 4B determines whether or not to start the special figure game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined. The variable display result is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the 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. In this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). ). Therefore, in the special symbol normal processing, when the execution condition of the special figure game using the first special figure and the execution condition of the special figure game using the second special figure are satisfied (the first special figure hold memory). When the hold data is stored in the unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B), a control for preferentially satisfying the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. On the other hand, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion). Say).

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, fluctuations are made using numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type, based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit” or a “small hit”. Processing to determine the pattern type to one of a plurality of types, or processing to determine a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting process in step S111, a variation pattern including a variable display time of a definite special symbol, a special symbol, and a decorative symbol, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, in the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing, the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random number value for determining the variation pattern It includes a process of determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol using MR4.

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

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

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit pre-opening process, based on the 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-probability", "probability", or "probability". As an example, corresponding to the jackpot type "non-probability change" or "probability change", the upper limit of the period for 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 the jackpot end specification command. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum number of large winning opening openings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum number of large winning opening openings is reached, the special figure The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end processing, a waiting period corresponding to a period in which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as an image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. It includes a process of waiting until the time elapses, a process of 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 open in the small hit game state based on the variable display result being "small hit". As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", the upper limit of the period for keeping the big winning opening open is the same as when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability". By setting "0.1 seconds" and setting the number of times the large winning opening is opened to "15 times", the small hit game state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9".

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When 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. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end processing executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the effect waiting time at the end of the jackpot has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 12, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7", a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit is set. Set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 from the game control process timer value, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, "0"). Depending on whether or not the jackpot has been completed, it may be determined whether or not the production waiting time at the end of the jackpot has elapsed. If the effect waiting time at the end of the jackpot has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the jackpot end process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when the effect waiting time at the end of the jackpot has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read out (step S322). , Identify whether the jackpot type was "non-probability", "probability", or "probability". At this time, it is determined whether or not the specified jackpot type is "non-probability variation" (step S323). Then, when it is determined that the jackpot type is not "non-probability change" (step S323; No), a setting for starting probabilistic change control is made (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag to the on state.

When it is determined in step S323 that the jackpot type is "non-probability change" (step S323; Yes), or after the process of step S324 is executed, a setting for starting the time saving control is made (step S325). .. For example, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag to the ON state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, "100") corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time saving control to the time saving number of times. Set to the counter. If the jackpot type is "probable", whether or not to set to start the time saving control is different depending on whether or not the time saving control was performed before the short-term open jackpot state was reached. May be good. In addition, when the jackpot type is "probability change", the initial setting of the time reduction count value is not performed, and both the probability variation control and the time reduction control continue until the special figure display result becomes "big hit". It may be set to be done. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to "0" (step S326), and then the jackpot end 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 the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 16 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start port prize designation command such as a first start port prize designation command or a second start port prize designation command has been received (step). S160). When the start opening winning designation command is received (step S160; Yes), the timekeeping effect setting process for performing determination and setting for executing the timekeeping effect is executed (step S161).

When the start opening winning designation command is not received (step S160; No), or after the processing of step S161 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Depending on the value, one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

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.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in response to the timer values in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative symbol. Performs various effect controls during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final stop symbol as the final stop symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is completely stopped and displayed. If the fixed decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is displayed. When the elapse has passed, the 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". In addition, 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, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. The game effect lamp 9 is output by the speaker 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the decorative LED. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit 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. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 17 as the timekeeping effect setting process. In the timekeeping effect setting process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the game state is a low base state (step S701). The game state may be specified from the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. If it is not in the low base state (step S701; No), the timekeeping effect setting process is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, the timekeeping effect is not executed in the high base state. On the other hand, the timekeeping effect may be executed even in the high base state or the big hit game state.

When the game state is the low base state, it is determined whether or not the timekeeping effect execution flag is turned on (step S702). The timekeeping effect execution flag is set to on from the time when it is determined to execute the timekeeping effect to the end of the variable display of the execution target of the timekeeping effect. If the timekeeping effect execution flag is on (step S702; Yes), the timekeeping effect setting process ends. That is, in this embodiment, when the timekeeping effect is being executed or is determined to be executed, the timekeeping effect is not further executed. On the other hand, a plurality of timekeeping effects may be executed in parallel.

When the timekeeping effect execution flag is off (step S702; No), it is determined whether or not to execute the timekeeping effect (step S703). The process of step S161 is executed when the start opening winning designation command is received as described above. Then, in the process of step S703, the variable display result and the variable category (variable pattern) are pre-read based on the symbol designation command and the variable category command received together with the start opening winning designation command at the time of the start winning, and the timekeeping effect (and then) is performed. It is determined whether or not the suggestion effect) is executed. That is, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the timing effect and the suggestion effect are executed at the time of starting winning. However, as will be described later, the timekeeping effect is actually executed after the predetermined effect is executed. Further, the suggestion effect is executed during the variable display of the determination target in step S703.

As an example, in the process of step S703, a timekeeping effect determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a table to be used for determining whether or not the timekeeping effect is executed. In the timekeeping effect judgment table, the random value for determining whether or not the timekeeping effect is executed is set according to the specified contents of the variable category command and the symbol specification command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start prize corresponding to the variable display to be executed. It suffices that the numerical value (decision value) to be compared is assigned to the determination result corresponding to the case where the timekeeping effect is not executed and the determination result corresponding to the case where the timekeeping effect is executed. After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the time measurement effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining whether or not the time measurement effect is executed, which is extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193. Therefore, it is sufficient to determine the presence or absence of the timekeeping effect.

In the process of step S703, it may be determined whether or not the timekeeping effect is executed at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 19A, for example. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19A, the determination ratio of the presence / absence of the timekeeping effect is different depending on the fluctuation pattern (variable display result). As shown in FIG. 19 (A), when the fluctuation pattern (variable display result) is "super reach jackpot", the rate at which the timekeeping effect is executed ("executed") is higher than when it is "super reach loss". ”Is high, and when the fluctuation pattern (variable display result) is other than that, the timekeeping effect is not executed. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest a variable display result and the presence / absence of super reach by executing the timekeeping effect. The determination ratio shown in FIG. 19A is an example, and the timekeeping effect may be executed even when the fluctuation pattern (variable display result) is other than "super reach jackpot" or "super reach loss". Further, in the case of a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a specific super reach), it may be determined that the timekeeping effect is always executed.

Subsequently, in step S703, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the timekeeping effect (step S704). If it is determined not to be executed (step S; No), the timekeeping effect setting process is terminated.

If it is determined that the timed effect is to be executed (step S705; Yes), the effect mode (suggested effect pattern) of the suggested effect to be executed after the timed effect is determined.

As an example, in the process of step S705, the suggestion effect pattern determination table is selected and set in order to determine the suggestion effect pattern. In the suggestion effect pattern judgment table, if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the suggestion effect pattern is assigned to the judgment result corresponding to each suggestion effect pattern according to the variable display result or the like. Good. After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the suggestion effect pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number values extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, thereby performing the suggestion effect pattern. Should be decided.

In this embodiment, there are an effect image A and an effect image B as an effect image displayed at the time of the suggestion effect, and the execution timing of the suggestion effect is provided before the reach and when the effect is developed into a super reach after the reach. There is. Then, as shown in FIG. 19B, four types of suggestion effect patterns are provided depending on the difference between the effect image and the execution timing.

In the process of step S705, the suggestion effect pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 19B, for example. In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19B, the determination ratio of the suggestion effect pattern is different depending on whether the variable display result is a big hit or a loss. With such a setting, the variable display result can be suggested by the effect image in the suggestion effect and the execution timing of the suggestion effect. The suggested effect pattern (type of effect image and execution timing) and the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19B are examples, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, there may be other suggestion effect patterns, or the determination ratios may be arbitrarily different. For example, the execution timing of the suggestion effect may be when the pseudo-ream is temporarily stopped, when the reach is established, or during the reach. Further, the effect mode and the execution timing of the suggestion effect may be determined separately.

After the process of step S705, the information indicating the determined suggestion effect pattern is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S706), and the timekeeping effect execution flag corresponding to the execution of the timekeeping effect is set on (step S707). ). Then, the current number of reserved first special figures is set in the execution counter for specifying the variable display for executing the suggestion effect (step S708). It should be noted that it may be specified by referring to the start winning command buffer 194A in step S708. Subsequently, the initial value of 0 is set in the point counter (total points) for counting the number of points acquired in the predetermined effect (step S709), and the timekeeping effect setting process is completed.

The processing of steps S706 to S709 can be said to be an initial setting for executing a predetermined effect, a timekeeping effect, and a suggestion effect. After that, the predetermined effect is executed in the variable display a predetermined number of times until the suggestion effect is executed. Then, when the number of points acquired (granted) in the predetermined effect reaches a specific value, the timekeeping effect is started. In the timekeeping effect, the time until the execution timing of the suggestion effect determined in step S705 is displayed as a countdown (timekeeping display). Then, when the time reaches "0", the suggestion effect is executed.

In addition, when the timekeeping effect is started, if the time until the execution timing of the suggestion effect cannot be specified, such as when the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the variable display executed before the suggestion effect is executed cannot be specified. By displaying "Preparing" instead of the timekeeping display that counts down the time until the time until the execution timing of the suggestion effect can be specified, it is possible to display that the timekeeping is waiting. Good. A standby display such as "preparing" may be included in the timekeeping effect, or the portion after the timekeeping display is actually started may be included in the timekeeping effect.

Further, when the timekeeping effect is started, if the time until the execution timing of the suggestion effect can be specified, the timekeeping display may be started immediately, or the standby display may be displayed until the variable display for executing the suggestion effect is started. Then, the timekeeping display may be started at the start of or after the start of the variable display for executing the suggestion effect. In this case, the timekeeping display and the suggestion effect are executed in the variable display of the look-ahead determination target in the timekeeping effect setting process.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 17 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, 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 S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S522; Yes), for example, the specified fluctuation pattern is read by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Determines whether or not is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" (step S523).

When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left fixed symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted and stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left fixed symbol determination table or the like, the left confirmed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right-determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted, and a predetermined right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is used. Of the fixed decorative symbols, the right fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right fixed decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is used. Of the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. In the process of step S524, it is sufficient to determine the 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 S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left / right fixed symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted and stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left and right fixed symbol determination table, etc., the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the fixed decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 are all stopped and displayed. Determine the decorative symbols with the same symbol number. Further, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the medium-fixed symbol updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is displayed. By referring to or the like, among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, an arbitrary value is used. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative symbol, the fixed decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-fixed decorative symbol, the difference (symbol difference) between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

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

When it is determined in step S526 that it is a "non-probability change" or a "probability change" other than "probability" or "small hit" (step S526; No), the final stop symbol that constitutes the big hit combination is the fixed decorative symbol. The combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit confirmation symbol updated by a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like is extracted, and then stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot confirmation symbol determination table or the like, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Determine decorative symbols with the same symbol number. At this time, even if a decision is made to 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 any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, it is determined whether or not the variable notice effect is executed, and the variable notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the variable notice effect in the case of execution. (Step S529). As an example, in the process of step S529, a prepared changing notice determination table is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern. In the fluctuating notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the fluctuating notice type according to the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, and the like. The (decision value) may be assigned to the determination result of "no execution" corresponding to the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, or to a plurality of changing notice patterns when the changing notice effect is executed. .. After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variable advance notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the variable advance notice determination extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193. Therefore, it is sufficient to determine the presence / absence of the variable notice effect and the variable notice pattern.

In the process of step S529, for example, depending on whether the variable display result is "loss (non-reach)", "loss (reach)", "big hit", or "small hit", the presence or absence of a variable notice effect Or, the determination rate of the notice pattern during fluctuation may be different. By doing so, it becomes possible to give notice / suggest that the variable display result will be a "big hit" or reach, depending on whether or not the notice during fluctuation is executed and its pattern (effect mode). As the variable notice effect, for example, a step-up advance notice effect that announces / suggests that the variable display result will be a "big hit" or a reach by a plurality of stages of effect operation is executed. In the step-up notice production, it is possible to announce / suggest that the variable display result will be a "big hit" or reach, depending on which stage (step) the production has progressed to and the production mode at each stage. it can.

After executing the process of step S529, the timekeeping effect setting process is executed (step S536). In the process of step S536, whether or not to execute the timekeeping effect based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command and the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command, and the timekeeping effect when executing the timekeeping effect. The suggestion effect pattern of the suggestion effect to be executed after is determined. The processing content may be substantially the same as the timekeeping effect setting processing shown in FIG. In step S703 of FIG. 18, based on the symbol designation command and the variation category command, the variable display result and the variation category (variation pattern) are pre-read, and whether or not the timekeeping effect (and the suggestion effect executed thereafter) is executed is determined. In contrast to the determination, in the same process in step S536, it is determined whether or not the timekeeping effect (and the suggestion effect to be executed thereafter) is executed based on the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern command. ..

As described above, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the timing effect (and the suggestion effect executed thereafter) is executed at the time of the start prize and at the start of the fluctuation for the same start prize. .. As a result, even if it is determined that the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect) is not executed at the start winning, it may be determined that the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect) is executed at the start of the fluctuation. ) Can be secured. In addition, even if it is determined that the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect) is executed at the time of starting prize, if the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like before the variable display for executing the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect) is started. Since the determination result is not backed up, it is the same as the case where it is determined that the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect) is not executed even if the power supply is restarted. Even in such a case, since it is determined whether or not to execute the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect) again at the start of the fluctuation, it is possible to secure an opportunity to execute the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect).

In addition, when it is determined that the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect) is executed at the time of starting winning, and the power supply is cut off even though the predetermined effect is executed accordingly, the execution process of the predetermined effect (described later). The number of points given by the predetermined effect) is not backed up. Therefore, when the power supply is resumed, the player feels that the points earned have expired. However, for the same start prize, it is determined whether or not the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect) is executed again at the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, even if the predetermined effect is canceled, the same start prize is awarded. Since it is possible to perform a predetermined effect or the like again to produce a relief effect, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the interest of the game.

In the process of step S536, it may be determined that the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect) is always executed when the fluctuation pattern is specific. By doing so, in the case of a specific fluctuation pattern, even if the predetermined effect is interrupted, it is determined that the effect is always executed at the start of the variation, so that a salvation effect can be surely performed. Such a specific fluctuation pattern may be, for example, a fluctuation pattern with super reach, or a fluctuation pattern with super reach and a big hit. In addition, whether or not the timing effect (suggestion effect) is executed may be predetermined in the fluctuation pattern. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not to execute the timed effect (suggested effect) by determining whether or not the variation pattern is such that the timed effect (suggested effect) is executed. .. In this case, it can be said that the main board 11 determines whether or not the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect) is executed.

After executing the timekeeping effect setting process in step S536, the predetermined effect setting process for executing the predetermined effect is executed (step S530). FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a predetermined effect setting process executed in step S530 of FIG. In the predetermined effect setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the timekeeping effect execution flag is on (step S751). If the timekeeping effect execution flag is off (step S751; No), the predetermined effect is not executed, so the predetermined effect setting process ends.

When the timekeeping effect execution flag is on (step S751; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current fluctuation corresponds to the first special figure (step S752). In step S752, it may be determined whether or not the first fluctuation start designation command has been received. If the fluctuation does not correspond to the first special figure (step S752; No), the fluctuation of the second special figure is interrupted in the low base state. In such a case, since the predetermined effect is not executed, the predetermined effect setting process is terminated. It should be noted that even if the variation corresponds to the second special figure, the predetermined effect may be executed.

When the variation corresponds to the first special figure (step S752; Yes), the value of the execution counter for specifying the variable display for executing the suggestion effect is subtracted by 1 (step S753). Then, it is determined whether or not the total points (value of the point counter) given by the predetermined effect is "6" (step S754). In this embodiment, a predetermined number of points are given each time the predetermined effect is executed, and when the total points reach the specific value "6", the series of predetermined effects is completed and the timekeeping effect is achieved. Will be disclosed. Therefore, in step S754, it is determined whether or not the end condition of a series of predetermined effects is satisfied. If the total points given by the predetermined effect is "6" (step S754; Yes), the predetermined effect setting process ends.

If the total points given by the predetermined effect are not "6" (step S754; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the execution counter is "0" (step S755). When it is determined that the timekeeping effect (suggestion effect) is to be performed in the execution counter, the number of stored first special figures at that time is set as an initial value. Then, the value is subtracted by 1 each time the fluctuation of the first special figure is started, and becomes "0" when the fluctuation for executing the suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, in step S755, it is determined whether or not the current variation is a variation that executes the suggestion effect.

If the value of the execution counter is not "0" (step S755; No), the number of points to be given by the predetermined effect is determined (step S756), and the predetermined effect according to the determined assigned points is executed in this variable display. (Step S757).

In this embodiment, the predetermined effect is executed once or a plurality of times in the variable display in which the suggestion effect is executed and / and in the variable display before the suggestion effect is executed. When the value of the execution counter is not "0", the variable display from the next time onward is the variable display that is the target of the suggestion effect. Therefore, it can be said that the predetermined effect set to be executed in step S757 is a pre-reading advance notice effect for executing the suggestion effect. In this way, since the predetermined effect can be executed in the variable display before the suggestion effect is executed, the player can pay attention to the execution process of the predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved. Since the suggestion effect is executed based on the variable display result, the predetermined effect is a look-ahead advance notice effect that indirectly suggests and announces the variable display result.

In step S756, the grant points are determined based on the current total points, the number of variable displays until the suggestion effect is executed (value of the execution counter), and the variable display result of the variable display that is the target of the suggestion effect.

In step S756, for example, the awarding point is determined to be one of "0" to "3". Then, the higher the current total points, the lower the grant points are determined, and the larger the number of variable displays until the suggestion effect is executed, the lower the grant points are determined. Further, the determination ratio of the points to be given may be different depending on the variable display result of the variable display this time and the variable display result of the variable display that is the target of the suggestion effect.

On the other hand, when the value of the execution counter is "0" (step S755; Yes), a predetermined effect corresponding to giving the number of insufficient points up to the total points "6" is executed in the variable display this time. Make the settings (step S761).

When the value of the execution counter is "0", the variable display this time is the variable display that is the target of the suggestion effect. Therefore, it can be said that the predetermined effect set to be executed in step S761 is a variable advance notice effect for executing the suggestion effect. In this way, since the predetermined effect can be executed even in the variable display rather than the suggestion effect is executed, the player can be focused on the execution process of the predetermined effect, and the interest of the game is improved. Since the suggestion effect is executed based on the variable display result, the predetermined effect is a variable notice effect that indirectly suggests and announces the variable display result.

After executing the process of step S757, the granted points determined in step S756 are added to the total points (point counter) (step S758). Then, it is determined whether or not the total points have reached the specific value "6" (step S759). If the total points are not "6" (step S759; No), the predetermined effect setting process is terminated.

When the total points are "6" (step S759; Yes), or after the processing of step S761 is executed, a setting for starting the timekeeping effect after the end of the predetermined effect is made (step S760). After that, the predetermined effect setting process is terminated.

In the process of step S760, when the timekeeping effect is executed in the variable display this time (after the process of step S761 is executed), the time corresponding to the time from the end of the predetermined effect to the timing of starting the suggestion effect is set. Make settings for countdown display (timekeeping display).

Further, when executing the timekeeping effect in the variable display from the next time onward (after executing the process of step S757), after the predetermined effect is completed, a standby display such as "preparing" is performed and the suggestion effect is executed. Make settings for countdown display (timekeeping display) according to the time until the timing to start the suggestion effect at the start of display. When the timekeeping effect is started, if the time until the execution timing of the suggestion effect can be specified, the timekeeping display may be started immediately.

After executing the above-mentioned predetermined effect setting process in the process of step S530, the execution setting of the effect during other variable display is performed (step S531). As an example, in the process of step S531, a setting for executing an effect different from the predetermined effect, the timekeeping effect, and the variable advance notice effect may be made. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start of variable display or during execution. The variable display result becomes a "big hit" by executing the effect of the predetermined mode including a part or all of the effect of the mode and the effect of the mode in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines. An effect of a one-shot notification mode that immediately notifies (determinically notifies) that fact may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being a "big hit" may be executed. When the suggestion effect is executed without the timekeeping effect, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the suggestion effect is executed and the suggestion effect pattern in the process of step S531. In this case, it is determined whether or not to execute the suggestion effect accompanied by the execution of the timekeeping effect (determines whether or not the timekeeping effect execution flag is on), and when the suggestion effect accompanied by the execution of the timekeeping effect is not executed. Only, it may be decided to perform a suggestive effect without a timed effect. Further, if the execution timing does not overlap with the suggestion effect accompanied by the execution of the timekeeping effect, it may be decided to further execute the suggestion effect.

As another example, in the process of step S531, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit", for example, a setting for executing a predetermined mode of effect for liveliness may be made. More specifically, it suffices to be able to perform 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.

Further, in the process of step S531, the suggestion effect setting process for executing the suggestion effect is executed. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the suggestion effect setting process executed in step S530 of FIG. In the suggestion effect setting process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the execution counter is “0” (step S781). Here, it is determined whether or not the current fluctuation is a fluctuation that executes the suggestion effect. If the value of the execution counter is not "0" (step S781; No), the suggestion effect setting process ends.

When the value of the execution counter is "0" (step S781; Yes), a setting is made to execute the suggestion effect according to the suggestion effect pattern stored in step S706 (or step S536) of FIG. 18 (step S781; Yes). Step S782), the suggestion effect setting process is completed. In this embodiment, the suggestion effect pattern is determined in advance, but the effect mode of the suggestion effect other than the execution timing may be determined at this point.

After completing the process of step S530, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S532). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects, for example, one of a plurality of prepared special figure variation effect control patterns in response to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, and sets the pattern to be used. When it is decided to execute the advance notice effect, the advance notice effect control pattern corresponding to the decision is selected. When a predetermined effect, a timekeeping effect, and a suggestion effect are set to be executed, an effect control pattern corresponding to the setting is selected.

After executing the process of step S532, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command (step S533). .. Subsequently, a setting is made to start the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 (step S534). 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 S532 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 S535), and then the variable display start setting process ends.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of FIG. 17 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and when the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, or the like. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), it is determined whether or not it is the advance notice effect period for executing the advance notice effect (step S542). The advance notice effect period may be predetermined, for example, for each of the changing advance notice patterns selected in step S529 of FIG. 20. When the advance notice effect period is reached in step S542 (step S542; Yes), the effect operation control for executing the advance notice effect is performed (step S543).

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

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

When it is not the reach effect period in step S544 (step S544; No), or after the processing of step S545 is executed, for example, based on the setting in the special figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. After performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol (step S546), the effect process during the variable display is terminated. The other effect operation control in step S546 includes, for example, effect operation control based on the effect control patterns of the predetermined effect, the timekeeping effect, and the suggestion effect.

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

When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S547 (step S547; Yes), for example, in the variable display of the decorative symbol such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S548). Further, a predetermined fixed time is set as the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S549). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the waiting process for hitting the special figure (step S550), the effect process during variable display is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26, a specific effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In FIGS. 24 to 26, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are reduced and displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5, indicating that the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed. FIG. 24 shows an example of display operation when it is determined to execute the step-up notice effect in the process of step S529 of FIG.

In the scene of FIG. 24 (A), the image I1 of the character A is displayed after the start of the fluctuation (step 1). In the scene of FIG. 24B, the image I2 of the towel taken out by the character A appears together with the image I1 of the character A (step 2). Further, in the scene of FIG. 24 (C), an image of the character A throwing the towel (image I1 of the character A and the image I2 of the towel) is displayed (step 3), and in the scene of FIG. 24 (D). Image I2 of the towel spreads on the screen (step 4). Further, in the scene of FIG. 24 (E), an image of the character A whose V sign is made with a finger is displayed (step 5).

FIG. 25 shows an example of a display operation when it is determined in the process of step S757 or S761 of FIG. 21 to execute a predetermined effect having the same effect mode as the step-up notice effect shown in FIG. 24. In the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 25, the same effect as up to step 4 of the step-up notice effect shown in FIG. 21 is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 25 (E), the effect image I3 of the star is displayed, and the player is notified that the points have been acquired. As described above, in this embodiment, as an example, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect in which points are given by branching from the same effect mode as the variable notice effect. Therefore, the unexpected effect can be executed, and the player pays attention to whether or not the notice effect is diverged during the fluctuation, and the interest of the game is improved.

It should be noted that the effect mode of the predetermined effect is arbitrary, and is not limited to the effect mode similar to that of the advance notice effect during the change, and may be an effect that notifies the player of giving points. For example, the effect mode of the predetermined effect may be substantially the same as that of other effects such as the variable advance notice effect, and the effect mode may be focused on so that the predetermined effect can be understood. By doing so, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the production, and it becomes possible for a skilled player to determine whether or not the production is a predetermined production, so that the interest of the game is improved. .. Further, the effect mode on the way may be different depending on the number of points to be given.

FIG. 26 is an example of a display operation in the case where the timekeeping effect and the suggestion effect are executed after the points are given by the predetermined effect. When the points are given by the predetermined effect (for example, after FIG. 25 (E)), the image I4 of the meter in the shape of the stick controller 31A is displayed as shown in FIG. 26 (A). The image I4 of the meter may always be displayed on the image display device 5. Further, a display device different from the image display device 5 may be provided to display the image I4 of the meter on a different display device. By doing so, even when the image I4 of the meter is always displayed, other effects are not hindered. Further, the meter may be composed of an accessory for production, which is composed of LEDs or the like. That is, the meter may be any one that can show the points given to the player. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), an image I5 (“× 03”) indicating that 3 points have been obtained by this predetermined effect is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 26 (C), the image I5 is displayed. Is sucked into the image I4 of the meter. The image I4 of the meter imitating the stick controller 31A has 6 stages corresponding to the specific values, and shows that 3 points have been obtained at the stage of FIG. 26 (A). Then, by acquiring 3 points this time, the image I4 of the meter becomes MAX as shown in 26 (D).

Along with this, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), a timer image I6 (here, “14:55”) showing the time (number of seconds) until the start of suggestion detection is displayed, and the time is counted down. The timekeeping effect is started.

In the timekeeping effect, when the timekeeping value by the timer image I6 becomes a predetermined value (for example, 5 seconds) or less, as shown in FIG. 26F, an effect of enlarging the timer image I6 is also executed. By doing so, it is possible to draw more attention to the timed value in the timed effect, and it is possible to notify that the suggested effect will be executed soon. When the timed value in the timed effect is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the effect for paying attention to the timed effect (timed value) is not limited to the enlarged display of the timer image I6 as shown in FIG. 26 (F). , The output of sound, the lighting of the lamp, the operation of the effecting accessory, the change of the effect mode in the image display device 5, and the like may be used.

Then, when the countdown display in the timekeeping effect becomes "0", as shown in FIG. 26 (G), the effect image I7 instructing to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (H), in response to the player pulling the stick controller 31A, the image I8 of the character A whose V sign is made by the finger and the player are advantageous. A suggestion effect is executed in which a character image of "chance" indicating "chance" is displayed. As described above, in this embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed according to the operation of the stick controller 31A. Therefore, the predetermined effect is such that points are accumulated in the image I4 of the meter imitating the stick controller 31A. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect of operating the stick controller 31A is executed by accumulating the predetermined effects.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), the effect image A and the effect image B are prepared as the effect images displayed in the suggestion effect, but the image shown in FIG. 26 (H). I8 is, for example, the effect image A. When the suggested effect pattern of the effect image B is determined, an image different from the image I8 of the character A may be displayed. It should be noted that the production mode of the suggestion effect is not limited to these, and is the same as other effects. Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (G), a portion for promoting the operation of the operating means may be included as a suggestion effect, and as shown in FIG. 26 (H), a portion indicating an advantage for the player is suggested. It may be used as a production.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, the predetermined effect is an effect of accumulating points in a meter in the shape of the stick controller 31A, and the timekeeping effect is started when the meter reaches MAX. The predetermined effect is not limited to this, and the effect mode may be changed step by step, and the timekeeping effect may be started when the effect mode becomes a specific mode. For example, the shape of the meter does not have to imitate the stick controller 31A.

Further, in the timekeeping effect, the time until the start of the suggestion effect is displayed as a countdown. For example, a numerical value is counted up and displayed, and the suggestion effect is started when the numerical value reaches a specific value. It may be.

In the above embodiment, each time the variable display is executed, the predetermined effect setting process (step S530) of FIG. 20 is executed to determine whether or not to execute the predetermined effect and the effect mode (point to be given) of the predetermined effect. The number) was supposed to be determined, but when it is decided to execute the timekeeping effect (for example, after step S705 in FIG. 18), which variable display is used to execute the predetermined effect (pre-reading is executed). You may decide whether to execute it while it is fluctuating) or the number of points to be given. In this case, the timing for executing the predetermined effect and the number of points to be given may be determined by providing a pattern in which the timing for executing the predetermined effect and the number of points to be given are predetermined, and the timing for executing the predetermined effect and the number of points to be given may be determined.

Further, a backup RAM may be provided on the effect control board 12 so that the presence or absence of execution of the timekeeping effect and the suggestion effect and the number of points acquired in the predetermined effect can be backed up. By doing so, even if the power is turned off after the points are acquired by the predetermined effect, the points acquired after the power is restored can be taken over.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been mainly described that the predetermined effect is a plurality of times such as accumulating points, but it may be a single effect. Then, the timekeeping effect may be executed in accordance with the execution of the single predetermined effect.

Further, the suggestion effect does not involve the operation of an operating means such as the stick controller 31A, and the effect image may be automatically displayed after the counting by the counting effect is completed. In this case, the shape of the meter of the predetermined effect does not need to imitate the stick controller 31A.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the timekeeping effect by executing the timekeeping effect setting process at the start winning prize (step S161 in FIG. 17) and at the start of fluctuation (step S536 in FIG. 20). However, only one of them may be used.

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

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

In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub side) of the variation pattern indicating the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, etc., one variation is made when the variation is started. Although an example of transmitting a pattern command is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) has the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of sliding effect, etc. in the first command before reaching (so-called when not reaching). A command (for example, a pre-variation pattern specification command) indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode (for example, a pre-variation pattern) of the second stop is transmitted, and the second command determines the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. A command (for example, a post-variation pattern specification command) indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (for example, the post-variation pattern) after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop when the reach is not reached) may be transmitted. ..

In this case, the effect control board may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board may select the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. 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 transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command can be reduced.

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

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

In the above embodiment, a special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first 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 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.

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

That is, it is provided with a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each of the game media based on the passage of the starting area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying the display result. It is a 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.

Only one type of off symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. .. 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).

In the above embodiment, the main side makes a look-ahead judgment and sends a command corresponding to the judgment result to the sub side, but the main side sends a command indicating a random value and makes a look-ahead judgment on the sub side. You may do so.

In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not to change the gaming state after the jackpot game state to the "probability change state" by determining the jackpot type at the start of the fluctuation, but at the start of the fluctuation, the opening pattern of the big winning opening ( Only the mode of the round game) is determined (it is sufficient to specify by the big hit type, etc.), and the big hit game is based on the fact that the game ball passes through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. The gaming state after the state may be set to the "probability change state".

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.

The specific game state (big hit game state) is a big prize opening after a predetermined time (symbol confirmation stop time + big hit start production time) elapses after a specific symbol combination (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the display device. Is released and a specific game state is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific game area is provided after a specific combination of symbols (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the display device. The specific gaming state may be started by passing the ball through the region (specific passage gate sensor or winning sensor). As a result, the player can control the time when the big hit occurs, and even if the ball is exhausted before the big hit starts, the ball can be lent and the ball can be replenished.
Further, a plurality of specific regions may be provided, and the number of jackpot rounds may be different depending on which specific region is passed. In addition, a lottery for the number of big hit rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in that case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be different depending on which specific area is passed.

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 that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Operation means and
When starting the variable display, a decidable means that can be determined to control the advantageous state, and
Before the determination by the determination means, the determination means that can be determined to be controlled in the advantageous state, and the determination means.
A notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect in multiple stages, and
A counting effect executing means for executing a counting effect that presents a counting value,
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting the operation of the operation means when the count value presented by the count effect becomes a specific value.
A predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect indicating the number of points is provided.
The predetermined effect executing means is
After executing the advance notice effect, the predetermined effect can be executed.
It is possible to execute a change effect that changes the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect a predetermined number of times.
As a result of executing the first change effect as a predetermined number of times, when the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect reaches the maximum value, and as a predetermined number of times, the second change effect different from the first time is executed. As a result, there are times when the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect reaches the maximum value.
The counting effect executing means
As a result of executing the change effect a predetermined number of times, the counting effect is started based on the fact that the number of points indicated by the predetermined effect reaches the maximum value.
The suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect even when the count effect is not executed, and the suggestion effect is not executed when the suggestion effect is executed after the count effect is executed. The suggestion effect is executed so that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different between when the suggestion effect is executed and the case where the suggestion effect is executed.
The predetermined effect executing means can execute the predetermined effect based on the determination result by the determination means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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