JP6902323B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

There is known a gaming machine that stores moving image data, detects a pressing operation of an effect button by an effect button detection switch, and displays a fast-forward effect of a moving image on an effect display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-179145

However, when the progress speed of the production is different from the usual one, the player may misunderstand that the gaming machine is out of order.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming machine that does not cause the player to misunderstand that the gaming machine is out of order even when the progress speed of the effect is different from the usual one. With the goal.

(A) In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention
It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed.
Sound output means to output sound and
Special identification information variable display means that variably displays special identification information in response to variable display of identification information,
It is possible to execute a notice effect that announces the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state, and it is possible to execute the effect in a normal mode in which the effect is executed at a normal progress speed and a stop mode in which the progress of the effect is stopped in the middle. Equipped with a production execution means,
The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the type of the advance notice effect.
The special identification information variable display means executes variable display of special identification information without changing the speed depending on whether the effect is executed in the normal mode or the stop mode by the effect executing means. It is possible to
The presentation execution means, when the prediction effect is executed in the stop mode, stops the execution of the effect on the display means for displaying an effect image, also stops the output of the sound from the sound output means ,
When the notice effect is executed in the stop mode, the stop mode notification effect for notifying that the stop mode is executed is executed for the first period from the start of the notice effect in which the stop mode is executed.
The first period is shorter than the period from the start to the end of the advance notice effect in which the stop mode is executed.
It is characterized by that .
( 1) The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is displayed on identification information (for example, special identification information displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, display on the second special symbol display device 4B). The special identification information to be displayed or the decorative pattern displayed on the image display device 5 is variably displayed, and the specific display result (for example, the display result of the 8R probability variation jackpot in the identification information, the display result of the 16R probability variation jackpot, etc.) is derived and displayed. An advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when the game is played (for example, a jackpot game state controlled by the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, a state in which probability variation control is performed, a state in which time reduction control is performed, etc.). A gaming machine that can be controlled to (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1) and has special identification information (for example, a small symbol 502 shown in FIGS. 33, 39, etc.) corresponding to the variable display of the identification information. ) Is variably displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 2) and the normal mode of the normal progress speed (for example, the effect A shown in FIG. 33 or the like shows the normal progress speed). (Effects such as the effect mode when executed in) and a high-speed state in which the progress speed is faster than the normal mode (for example, the effect A is twice or three times as fast as shown in FIGS. 34 (c) and 34 (d)). The special identification information is variable, comprising an effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 2) capable of executing the effect in either of the effect mode when the effect is executed at the progress speed of the above. The display means executes variable display of the special identification information without changing the speed depending on whether the effect is executed in the normal mode or the high-speed mode by the effect executing means (for example, FIG. 33, FIG. The variable display is executed without changing the variable display speed of the small symbol 502 shown in FIG. 39 and the like and the variable display speed of the small symbol 502 shown in FIGS. 34 (c), (d), and 40 and the like). Is possible.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not cause the player to misunderstand that the gaming machine is out of order even when the progress speed of the effect is different from the usual one.

(2) The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to execute variable display of identification information and control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed. A special identification information variable display means that variably displays special identification information in response to variable display of identification information, a normal mode of normal traveling speed, and a slower traveling speed than the normal mode. It is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing the effect in either a low speed state (for example, an effect mode when the effect A is executed in the low speed state (slow) shown in FIG. 34 (a) or the like). The special identification information variable display means executes variable display of special identification information without changing the speed depending on whether the effect is executed in the normal mode or the low speed mode by the effect executing means. Is possible.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not cause the player to misunderstand that the gaming machine is out of order even when the progress speed of the effect is different from the usual one.

(3) The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to execute variable display of identification information and control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed. Special identification information variable display means that variably displays special identification information in response to variable display of identification information, a normal mode of normal progress speed, and a stop that stops the progress of the production in the middle. It is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing the effect in any of the states (for example, the effect mode when the effect A is executed in the stopped state (freeze) shown in FIGS. 34 and (b)). The special identification information variable display means executes variable display of special identification information without changing the speed depending on whether the effect is executed in the normal mode or the stop mode by the effect executing means. Is possible.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not cause the player to misunderstand that the gaming machine is out of order even when the progress speed of the effect is different from the usual one.

(4) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the effect is executed at a high speed, the effect control means executes the effect a plurality of times within one variation (for example, FIGS. 34 (c), 34 (c), It may be an effect mode when the effect A is executed twice at a double progress speed or three times at a triple progress speed, as shown in d) or the like).

According to such a gaming machine, a predetermined effect can be performed a plurality of times in a special mode within one variation, so that the interest can be improved.

(5) In any one of the above (1) to (4), the effect control means notifies that the effect is executed in the high-speed state, the low-speed state, or the stopped state (for example, FIG. The notification effect (notification effect for notifying the special effect to be executed by the effect control CPU 120) shown in 34 and the like may be executed.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to make the player more clearly recognize that the gaming machine is not out of order.

(6) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (4), the effect control means executes a notice effect, and when the effect is executed a plurality of times within one variation, in each effect to be executed a plurality of times. It may be the one that executes the same type of effect.
According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest by executing the same type of production a plurality of times.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to one aspect of this invention. 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 number for a game which is counted on the side of a main board. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation category and fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the 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 a prize determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of a start winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random value value determination processing at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the selection example of the variation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variable category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of game state transition processing at the time of fluctuation. 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 an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start waiting 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 figure which shows the 1st setting example which shows the determination ratio of a predetermined effect pattern. It is a figure which shows the 2nd setting example which shows the determination ratio of a predetermined effect pattern. It is a figure which shows the 1st setting example which shows the determination ratio of a predetermined effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a time chart which shows the operation example which executes the effect A in a normal mode. It is a time chart showing (a) a first operation example, (b) a second operation example, (c) a third operation example, and (d) a fourth operation example in which the effect A is executed in a special mode. .. It is a time chart which shows the operation example which executes the effect B in a normal mode. It is a time chart showing (a) a first operation example, (b) a second operation example, (c) a third operation example, and (d) a fourth operation example in which the effect B is executed in a special mode. .. It is an operation example in which (a) the effect A is executed in a normal mode, and (b) an operation example in which the effect A is executed in a special mode in one pseudo-ream. It is an operation example in which (a) the effect B is executed in a normal mode, and (b) an operation example in which the effect B is executed in a special mode in one pseudo-ream. It is a figure which shows the display example in the image display apparatus when the effect A is executed in a normal mode. It is a figure which shows the display example in the image display apparatus when the effect A is executed in the special aspect 3. It is a figure which shows the display example in the image display apparatus when the effect A is executed in a normal mode in a pseudo-ream. It is a figure which shows the display example in the image display apparatus when the effect A is executed in the special aspect 3 in a pseudo-ream.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, 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 normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower portion of the game area on the game board 2. 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. When the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as "starting winning openings".

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 by 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 by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

In addition, game balls that have passed (entered) the winning openings such as the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening) and the large winning opening (described later) are provided corresponding to the respective winning openings. Detection by switches (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the "winnings", the winning of the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) is called the "starting winning", and in particular, the winning of the first starting winning opening is called the first starting winning. , The prize in the second start prize opening is referred to as the second start prize.

Based on the occurrence of the first start winning prize (detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number (described later). ) Is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the first special symbol game (described later) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol executed by the image display device 5. The first start condition (also referred to as the first execution condition) for executing the variable display game (described later) is satisfied.

In addition, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of the second start prize (detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B), and the number of the second special figure reserved memory. If (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the decorative symbol executed in the second special symbol game (described later) executed in the second special symbol display device 4B or the image display device 5 A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a variable display (described later) is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the first starting prize and the number of prize balls paid out based on the second starting prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

The first special figure reservation number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed when the first start winning is generated and the execution is temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start When the first start condition that allows the start of the above-mentioned variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied earlier is being executed. When the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in the state of waiting for execution). That is, the first special figure hold storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning prize that is in the state of waiting for execution. The number of reserved first special figures is reduced by one each time one of the first start conditions is satisfied.

It should be noted that although the first start condition by a certain first start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start prize is not satisfied by the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the first start prize. The information regarding the above is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start prize is satisfied. In other words, the reserved first special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested first special figure reservation information is executed.

The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning is generated and the execution is temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start prize, the second start When the second start condition that allows the start of the above-mentioned variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied earlier is being executed. When the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in the state of waiting for execution). That is, the second special figure hold storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning prize that is in the state of waiting for execution. The number of reserved second special figures is reduced by 1 each time one of the second start conditions is satisfied.

It should be noted that although the second start condition by a certain second start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the second start prize is not satisfied by the second start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the second start prize. The information regarding is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until the second start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the second start prize is satisfied. In other words, the reserved second special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested second special figure reservation information is executed.

The number of reserved memories obtained by adding the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is referred to as "total number of reserved memories". When the first special figure holding memory number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are usually simply referred to as "special figure holding storage number" or "holding storage number". , When simply referred to as "special figure holding memory number" or "holding storage number", any one or two of the first special figure holding storage number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number It may also be pointed out. Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "start condition" or "execution condition". Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "start condition". Further, when the first special figure holding information and the second special figure holding information are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "special figure holding information".

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower portion of the game area (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B) in the game board 2. The special variable winning ball device 7 forms a large winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball device 7 includes, for example, 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 is in a state of the large winning opening by opening and closing the large winning opening door. Change (open state, closed state).

As an example, the special variable winning ball device 7 closes the large winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is off to close the large winning opening, and opens the large winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is on. The large winning opening is opened. The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening that has been opened is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. That is, by opening the large winning opening, a prize is generated in the large winning opening.

A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of a prize in the large prize opening (detection of game balls by the count switch 23). The number of prize balls paid out based on the occurrence of a prize in the large winning opening (for example, 12) is the number of prize balls paid out based on the occurrence of the first start prize (for example, 3), and the second start prize. More than the number of prize balls (for example, 3) paid out based on the occurrence of. That is, the state of the big winning opening (open state, closed state) has a great influence on whether or not it is advantageous for the player. That is, when the big winning opening is open, more prize balls can be expected than when the big winning opening is closed. Therefore, when the big winning opening is open, the big winning opening is closed. It is very advantageous for the player as compared with.

In addition to or instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter), a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) may be provided.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side portion of the game area on the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED (light emitting diode) of a dot matrix or the like. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as a "special symbol") which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) capable of identifying each of them. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as the "first special symbol", and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as "special symbol". Also referred to as "second special figure".
Further, a game (or the variable display of the identification information itself) executed with the variable display of the identification information is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variablely displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as the first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game in which the second special figure is variably displayed) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, it is also simply referred to as a "special figure game".

The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) is a special symbol game of a plurality of types composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each. As an example, each number indicating "0" to "9" should be assigned a symbol number of "0" to "9", and the symbol indicating "-" should be assigned a symbol number of "10". Just do it. The special symbol is not limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E of the alphabet) in which the combination of the 7-segment LED to be turned on and the one to be turned off are different are set in advance and used as a special symbol. It may be displayed.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side portion of the game area on the game board 2 (the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). .. The first hold indicator 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold storage number (the number of hold of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). The first hold display to be displayed as possible is performed. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special figure hold storage identifiable by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, if the number of holds for the first special figure game increases by one due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the number of lights is increased by one, and the hold for the first special figure game is held due to the establishment of the new first start condition. When the number is reduced by one, the number of lights may be reduced by one.

The second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold storage number (the number of holds of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second hold display is performed to display as possible. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, if the number of holds for the second special figure game increases by one due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the number of lights is increased by one, and the hold for the second special figure game is held due to the establishment of the new second start condition. When the number is reduced by one, the number of lights may be reduced by one.

On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display 20, and a normal symbol hold display 25C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of reserved memory (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the normal symbol display 20 The normal map start condition for executing the normal map game (described later) executed in is satisfied.

The ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like, similarly to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The ordinary symbol display 20 variably displays (variably displays) an ordinary symbol (also referred to as a "general diagram" or "ordinary symbol") which is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. A variable display game in which a normal symbol is variably displayed is also referred to as a normal figure game (or "normal figure game"). Information about the Fuzu game in which the Fuzu start condition is satisfied but the Fuzu start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as hold data (Public map hold information).

The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages based on the hold data (normal figure hold information), for example, by the number of LEDs to be turned on. The normal-figure hold storage number is the number of normal-figure games whose execution is temporarily suspended without being immediately executed when the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. When the normal figure start condition for executing the normal figure game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, but the normal figure start condition for allowing the start of the normal figure game is not satisfied ( For example, if the previously established Fuzu game is running), the execution of the Fuzu game is suspended (the Fuzu game is in a waiting state). That is, the number of reserved fuzu games is the number of games of the fuzu game waiting to be executed. The number of reserved normal figures is reduced by 1 each time one condition for starting a normal figure is satisfied.

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.

A decorative pattern display area is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the decorative pattern display area, decorative patterns, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each of them, are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative identification information (decorative pattern) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, or a second special figure executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special figure game using the second special figure), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, decorative symbols of "left", "middle", and "right" are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponds to the start of either the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, the start of the fluctuation of either the first special figure or the second special figure. Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, corresponding to the end of the special figure game, that is, corresponding to the stop display of the special figure, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol, final) that becomes a variable display result. (Also called a stop symbol) is displayed as a stop. That is, in the display area (decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game). , The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

The decorative design is, for example, eight kinds of designs (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese numbers, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, and a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images. The character image may be composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each decorative symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each decorative symbol. As an example, each alphanumeric character indicating "1" to "8" may be given a symbol number of "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.

In addition, a stop display that stops and displays the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol display result) and ends the variable display, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol (final stop). Stop display to stop the variable display and end the variable display, and stop display to stop and display the confirmed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also called the normal symbol display result) and end the variable display. , Complete stop display, final stop display, or derivation display (or simply "derivation"). The fluctuation start timing and fluctuation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily have to coincide with the fluctuation start timing and fluctuation end timing of the special symbol, and the decorative symbol does not necessarily coincide with the fluctuation time of the special symbol (special symbol fluctuation time). It suffices if the fluctuation time of is settled.

That is, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, and the variation end timing of the special symbol (stop display timing of the confirmed special symbol) may be later than the variation end timing of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol). It may be later than the stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol, and the fixed special symbol may be stopped and displayed at the end of the execution of the predetermined effect.

Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol. In the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol whose fluctuation speed is "0" is stopped and displayed while causing, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction, or is shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). It includes things such as those that stop and display without causing time, slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL and the second start winning prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL, the first hold display for identifiablely displaying the number of the first special figure hold storage is performed, as in the case of the first hold display 25A. That is, the number of the first special figure games currently suspended for execution is displayed in a identifiable manner. In the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL, the second hold display for identifiablely displaying the number of the second special figure hold storage is performed as in the second hold display 25B. That is, the number of the second special figure games currently suspended for execution is displayed in a identifiable manner.

In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. That is, when the number of hold of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the first start prize memory display is displayed if there is no other first hold display in the first start prize memory display area 5HL. A new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold information on the right side of the area 5HL (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the first start winning memory display area 5HL If there is another 1st hold display in, the new 1st hold is on the left side of the other 1st hold display (or to the left of the leftmost 1st hold display if there are multiple other 1st hold displays). You may want to add a display. In addition, when there are a plurality of first hold displays in the first start prize memory display area 5HL and the number of hold of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the decrease is the first. The first hold display (the oldest displayed first hold display) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information is deleted. The other first hold display is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

Further, in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, for example, the second hold display may be performed left-justified. That is, when the number of holds for the second special figure game increases due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the second start prize memory display is displayed if there is no other second hold display in the second start prize memory display area 5HR. A new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information on the left side of the area 5HR (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the second start winning memory display area 5HR If there is another second hold display in, the new second hold is on the right side of the other second hold display (or to the right of the rightmost second hold display if there are multiple other second hold displays). You may want to add a display.

In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold displays in the second start prize memory display area 5HR and the number of hold of the second special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the second of the decrease is The second hold display (the oldest displayed second hold display) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information is deleted. The other second hold display is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). When the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second start winning memory display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "starting prize memory display area 5H".

Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, as a hold display area, in addition to the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second start winning memory display area 5HR, the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second The hold display erased (moved) from the start prize memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information digested by the establishment of the first start condition and the second special figure held information digested by the fulfillment of the second start condition) Active display area AHA that displays a special image showing information including active display (also called digestion display, this time display, etc.) corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern executed based on the special figure hold information. (Also referred to as digestion display area, digestion display area, this time hold display area, this time hold display area, active hold display area, active hold display area, active display area, this time display area, this time display area, digestion time display area, etc. ) Is arranged, for example, between the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second start winning memory display area 5HR.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second start winning memory display area 5HR, but is active. The display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, an active display frame surrounding the active display, active display or active display or active characters and images displayed around the active display frame and around the active display frame are active. Information according to the display is displayed by a special image.

In addition to the above configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the 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.

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 operated by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, left hand). It suffices if it is configured as follows. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

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.

A voice output member is provided in the peripheral portion of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are placed at the lower left and right slanted lower parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right slanted upper parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, when the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as the speaker 8. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the progress of the game of the gaming machine 1, and outputs a warning sound according to the situation of the gaming machine 1.

The production sound includes music, a detection sound, a response sound, a notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, or the like that is output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, a voice (line, a message) or the like output according to a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of a prize in the first start winning opening or the like). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, a voice, or the like output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action to the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action to the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice for notifying the push button 31B to request an operation action, or a sound or voice for notifying that the reach state is changed when the reach state (described later) is changed. , Sounds, voices, etc. that give notice or suggest that the state will be changed to the big hit game state before the state is changed to the big hit game state.

Examples of the warning sound are a warning sound output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound output when the glass door (not shown) is open, and the like. ..

A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed at the left and right positions of the 9U and the gaming machine frame 3. Hereinafter, when the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a lamp 9. The lamp 9 may be composed of, for example, one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp having a rotating portion (for example, a patrol lamp). In addition to the above, various light emitting members may be installed, for example, around each structure (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7) in the game area.

The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are production devices that execute the production, but the gaming machine 1 may include other production devices such as a production model having a drive unit as the production device. Good.

The arrangement position (installation position) of each configuration is an example, and may be arranged at another position. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the normal figure hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

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 game by the normal symbol display 20 is started based on the fact that the normal map start condition is satisfied after the normal map start condition is satisfied. In the normal symbol game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started), when the predetermined time that becomes the normal symbol fluctuation time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is obtained. Is stopped and displayed (derivative 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.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special figure game (first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, and the second Based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, the special figure game (second special figure game) by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In the special symbol game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special symbol fluctuation time elapses, the variable display result of the special symbol is confirmed special. The design (special figure display 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 if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, " It becomes "missing". If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it may be a "small hit" as the predetermined display result.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is used as a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is used as a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is a specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round (also referred to as a “round game”) that is advantageous to the player in a jackpot game state a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). The round is an open cycle of the big winning opening. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state which is a special game state different from the big hit game state.

In each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 to win a big prize. Change the state of the mouth (open state, closed state). For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the large winning opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the large winning opening door at the start of the round to keep the large winning opening open, and then closes the large winning opening door to keep the large winning opening closed once. End the round.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the large winning opening to the open state once per round (during one round, the large winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state). The pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the large winning opening to the open state a plurality of times per round. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the large winning opening to the open state twice per round (during one round, the large winning opening is opened → closed → open → closed. It may be changed with the state).

It should be noted that the large winning opening is maintained in the closed state instead of the above-mentioned mode in which the large winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state and the round is started (the large winning opening door is opened immediately at the start of the round). It may be a mode in which the round starts as it is (a mode in which the grand prize opening door is not opened at the start of the round). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 keeps the big prize opening closed without opening the big winning door at the start of the round, and then opens the big winning door to keep the big winning door open, and then keeps the big winning door open. , The big prize opening door may be closed to end one round.

The predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) that the round is executed in the jackpot game state does not have to be a fixed (constant) number of times (for example, always 10 times). For example, the predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) that a round is executed in the jackpot game state is selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 2, 8, 16 times). It may be the number of times.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the jackpot game state, the number of rounds executed is the upper limit number (when the above-mentioned predetermined number is a fixed number, the fixed number and the above-mentioned predetermined number are selected from a plurality of types. If so, the round is repeated until the selected number of times is reached. Even before the number of rounds executed reaches the upper limit, the pachinko gaming machine 1 ends the execution of the rounds when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball does not win in the large winning opening). You may.

In the round, the big winning opening is either a predetermined time (opening period) elapses after opening the big winning opening door, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of prizes are generated in the large winning opening. It will be kept open for the period until. The predetermined time (opening period) in which the big winning opening is maintained in the open state in the round does not have to be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 29 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (opening period) in which the big winning opening is maintained in the open state in the round is selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of time (for example, 0.1 second and 29 seconds). It may be time.

In the round, the big winning opening is maintained in the closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case where the big winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state and the round is started, the big winning opening is until a predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the big winning opening door is closed. It remains closed for a period of time. Further, for example, in the case where the round starts while the big winning opening is kept in the closed state, the big winning opening is closed for a period until a predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the start of the round. Be maintained. The predetermined time (closing period) in which the big winning opening is kept closed in the round does not have to be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 3 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (closing period) in which the big winning opening is kept closed in the round is any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of time (for example, 1 second and 3 seconds). There may be.

From the above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes each round of changing the big winning opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) eight times in the big hit game state, or opens the big winning opening. Change from state (29 seconds) to closed state (3 seconds) Execute each round 16 times, or open the big prize opening (0.1 seconds) → closed state (1 second) → open state (0.1) Each round that changes from (seconds) to closed state (1 second) can be executed twice. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes each round in which the big winning opening is changed from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) eight times in the big hit game state, and then the big winning opening is opened (0. It is also possible to execute each round eight times, which changes from (1 second) to closed state (1 second).

Of the rounds in the jackpot game state, a round in which the predetermined time (opening period) for opening the big winning opening is relatively long (for example, a round in which the open state is 29 seconds) is also referred to as a normal open round. A round in which a predetermined time (opening period) for opening the large winning opening is relatively short (for example, a round in which the open state is 0.1 seconds) is also called a short-term open round.

Further, among the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal open round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed later) may be referred to as the normal open round jackpot symbol. .. Among the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the short-term open round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot game state in which the short-term open round is executed later) may be referred to as the short-term open round jackpot symbol.

In the jackpot game state (normal open jackpot state), which is controlled after the normal open round jackpot symbol is derived as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game, the normal open round is executed a predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds). Further, in the jackpot game state (short-term open jackpot state) controlled after the short-term open round jackpot symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the short-term open round is executed a predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds). To. If the number of executions of the normal open round is larger in the normal open jackpot state than in the short-term open jackpot state, the short-term open round is executed in addition to the normal open round in the normal open jackpot state, and the short-term open round is executed. In the jackpot state, a normal open round may be executed in addition to the short-term open round.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a jackpot gaming state that is controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", and the value that the player obtains in each jackpot gaming state, that is, the game. It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot game states in which the degree of advantage seen by the person (for example, the number of prize balls (the number of balls)) is different.

As an example of the case where the short-term open round is not used, a round that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the round (normal open round) is executed eight times and the jackpot game state in which the round (normal open round) is executed eight times. It is possible to prepare a jackpot game state in which (normally open round) is executed 16 times. In the above example, if there is no difference in the number of times the large winning opening is changed to the open state in each round (normal open round) and the time (open time) of each open state, the round (normal open round) is performed. In the jackpot game state in which the game is executed 16 times, it can be expected that the number of balls will be double that in the jackpot game state in which the round (normally open round) is executed 8 times.

As an example of using the short-term open round, the jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed 8 times and then the short-term open round is executed 8 times (substantially 8 rounds of jackpot game state) and the actual 8 rounds of jackpot game state It is possible to prepare a jackpot game state in which a normal open round is executed 16 times, which is advantageous for the player. In the above example, there is no difference in the number of times the large winning opening is changed to the open state in each normal open round and the time (opening time) of each open state, and the number of balls to be obtained in the short-term open round. If the number is so small that it can be ignored, in the jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed 16 times, it can be expected that the number of balls will be double that in the jackpot game state of 8 rounds.

In addition, even if a predetermined time (opening period) has not passed after opening the large winning opening door, if a predetermined number of prizes are awarded to the large winning opening, the large winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state. However, the value obtained by the player may be different by providing a difference in the predetermined number. For example, there are 8 jackpot game states in which the normal open round (opening time is 29 seconds) with the predetermined number of 5 pieces is executed 8 times, and the normal open round (opening time is 29 seconds) with the predetermined number of 5 pieces. A jackpot game state in which the normal open round (opening time is 29 seconds) with the predetermined number of 10 pieces is executed eight times, which is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game state in which the game is executed once, may be prepared.

Further, the value obtained by the player may be different by providing a difference in the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the large winning opening. For example, it is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot game state in which the normal open round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times and the jackpot game state in which the normal open round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times. A jackpot game state in which a normal open round with 12 prize balls is executed 16 times may be prepared.

Further, in addition to the value obtained by the player due to the jackpot gaming state itself (value obtained by the player during the period of the jackpot gaming state), the type of state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state (for example, , Normal state, time saving state, probabilistic change state) and the period during which the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state (for example, time saving state, probabilistic change state) is maintained (for example, time saving number of times, ST By making the length of the number of times) different, the value obtained by the player after the jackpot gaming state may be made different.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled after the 8R probability variation big hit (described later) as the big hit game state that is controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the "big hit". A jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed eight times and a jackpot game state in which the normal open round controlled after the 16R probability variation jackpot (described later) is executed 16 times are prepared.

In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B are used. In response to the start of any special figure game among the games, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Then, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a specific variable during 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 confirmed decorative symbol. It may be in a predetermined reach state that forms part of a combination of indications.

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 (also referred to as a "reach variable symbol"). Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuous, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols are fluctuating in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In the following description, the reach state is also referred to as the reach is established (reach is established).

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, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or 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 (or reach effect display). In addition, in the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 and the like are performed before the reach state is reached. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode of the above.

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, depending on the effect pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”) may be different. Thereby, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, which reach effect is to appear. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of the normal reach and the reach mode of the super reach, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach, are set (prepared) in advance.

The expectation of a big hit is, for example, (probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) x (probability of being a big hit) / {(probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) x (probability of being a big hit) + (probability of being a big hit) It is calculated by (probability that the effect is executed other than time) x (probability of not being a big hit)} (when the big hit expectation is "1", the variable display result is always "big hit").

Further, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, as one aspect of the variable display effect, a sliding effect or a pseudo continuous effect realized by the variable display operation of the decorative symbol or the like can be executed. In the sliding effect, after changing the decorative symbol in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) After the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in, a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the decorative symbol display area (for example, "left") is displayed. By changing the decorative symbol again in either one or both of the 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R) and then stopping and displaying the decorative symbol, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed. In this way, in the sliding effect, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols until the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, and then the predetermined number of decorative symbols are variable. By executing the display again, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, or the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed without being in the reach state.

In the pseudo-continuous production, a definite decoration that results in a variable display 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. By the time the symbol is derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a predetermined pseudo-ream chance eye is a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). After temporarily stopping the display (or displayed on all), the re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting the variable display of all the decorative symbols again, is specified in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It can be done once (for example, up to 4 times).

The number of re-variable displays (re-variable display times) in the pseudo-continuous production is the number of variable displays (first variable display) until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 1 time), the number of re-variable displays (final variable display) after the last temporary stop of all decorative symbols (1 time), and the number of re-variable displays between the first variable display and the final variable display X (1 time) X is 0 or 1 or more) and is grasped as the number of times (X + 1) that is one less than the total number of times (X + 2). Further, the revariable display number is the same as the number of times (temporary stop number) that all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The first variable display to the first temporary stop display are also referred to as the first pseudo-ream, and the second variable display (first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display are also referred to as the second pseudo-ream. The 3rd variable display (2nd revariable display) to the 3rd temporary stop display is also called the 3rd pseudo-ream, and the 4th variable display (3rd revariable display) to the 4th temporary stop display is displayed. Also called the 4th pseudo-ream. Further, the number of pseudo-reams in the pseudo-ream effect is also referred to as the number of pseudo-ream fluctuations (or the number of pseudo-reams). That is, the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations, the number of revariable displays, and the number of temporary stops are the same. It should be noted that increasing the number of pseudo-reams such as the first, second, third, ... Is also referred to as "pseudo-ream continues".

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", the decorative symbol is variable based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the re-variable display (re-variation) once to four times. The display can be made to appear as if it was started 2 to 5 times in a row. Although the present embodiment shows an example in which the revariable display (revariation) is performed once or twice (see FIG. 5), the revariable display (revariation) may be performed three times or more.

In the pseudo-ream effect, the pseudo-ream chance is temporarily stopped in any part or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R before the reach is established in the fluctuation (before the reach is reached). The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped, or after the reach is established, any part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped. The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped so that the pseudo-continuous chance eyes are temporarily stopped. That is, there are at least an effect mode in which the temporary stop display is displayed before the reach state and an effect mode in which the chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed after the reach state is reached. You may. The chance symbol may be stopped and displayed even when the reach state is not reached.

The sliding effect (similar to the pseudo-continuous effect) is to give notice or suggest to the player that one of the reach effects or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the big hit expectation is high. You may. Hereinafter, an effect for notifying or suggesting to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the expectation of a big hit is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the sliding effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, the advance notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the sliding effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, a background image display and a message window display may be used. , Hold display, audio output, light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing), etc., which may use an effect operation different from the variable display effect.

It should be noted that the advance notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether or not the content of the advance notice or suggestion is realized. For example, the notice effect that gives notice or suggests to the player that the variable display state of the decorative symbol due to the winning of a certain game ball may be in the reach state is at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol due to the winning of the game ball. It may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, the notice effect that gives notice or suggests to the player that the variable display result due to the winning of a certain game ball may be a "big hit" is at least from the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol due to the winning of the game ball. Anything that is executed (started) before may be used.

The advance notice effect may include a pre-reading advance notice effect (also referred to as "preliminary determination advance notice effect"). In the pre-reading notice effect, before starting the variable display that is the target of the notice, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" based on the hold information of the special figure game. (Look ahead), it is a notice effect to be executed based on the judgment result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as the target hold information, the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target first hold display, and the target hold information is supported. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as the second hold display of the target, and the variable display corresponding to the hold information of the target is also referred to as the variable display of the target. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed during the digestion of the hold information of the target (when it is executed during the digestion process of the hold information of the target including the variable display of the target), and before the hold information of the target. It may be executed during the digestion of the pending information, or during the digestion of the pending information of the target, and during the digestion of the pending information before the pending information of the target.

In the production operation that becomes the pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball, the player decides whether or not the content announced by the pre-reading advance notice effect is realized after the game ball wins (after the start condition is satisfied). It suffices as long as it is executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a pre-reading advance notice effect for notifying (suggesting) a player in advance that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decorative symbol due to the winning of the game ball. Anything may be used as long as the variable display state is executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, at least the pre-reading advance notice effect for notifying (suggesting) the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit" due to the winning of a certain game ball is at least the effect of the game ball. It suffices if the final decoration symbol by winning is executed (started) before the stop display is displayed.

As a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary determination advance notice effect), a hold effect is prepared according to the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second hold display in the second start prize memory display area 5HR. You may be. The hold effect includes the first hold display added to the first start prize storage display area 5HL when the first start prize occurs and the second hold display added to the second start prize memory display area 5HR when the second start prize occurs. The effect of displaying the above in the notice mode (holding effect at the time of addition), and the already displayed first hold display and the second hold display are changed to the notice mode (including the change from one notice mode to another notice mode). , And the effect to be executed when the first hold display or the second hold display changes to the notice mode, and the character or the like is directly displayed on hold in the display area of the image display device 5. An effect that acts indirectly or indirectly (holding action effect), or an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display does not change to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. An effect that directly or indirectly acts on the hold display (holding action Gase effect) or the like may be included. When the hold action effect is executed, the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) which is the action target changes, but when the hold action gasse effect is executed, the first hold display (or the second hold display) is executed. The display mode of the second hold display) does not change.

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

When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that 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".

In the present embodiment, as a definite special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number "3" among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7") that are the jackpot symbols When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, it becomes "8R probability variation jackpot" which is one aspect of "big hit". Further, when the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed, it becomes "16R probability variation big hit" which is one aspect of "big hit". The round controlled when the 8R probability variation jackpot is reached is usually an open round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol indicating the numbers "3" and "5" is a normal open round jackpot symbol. Further, the round controlled when the 16R probability variation jackpot is reached is usually an open round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol showing the number "7" is a normal open round jackpot symbol.

In the present embodiment, when the special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed as described above, the 8R probability variation jackpot is obtained, but when the special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed. It may be a "2R probability variation jackpot (also referred to as" sudden probability ")" in which a short-term open round is executed. In this case, the special symbol indicating the number "5" is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. The distinction between "8R probability variation jackpot", "16R probability variation jackpot", and "2R probability variation jackpot" in "big hit" is referred to as "big hit type".

In the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach state is set, and a predetermined reach effect is produced. After being executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is the jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed. An example of a jackpot combination corresponding to a 16R probability variation jackpot is a decorative symbol having an odd number and the same decorative symbol on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line horizontally) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 3 pieces (that is, "1", "1", "1" lined up, "3", "3", "3" lined up, "5", "5", " Those lined up with "5", those lined up with "7", "7", and "7").

In the case of an 8R probability variation jackpot, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number "3" or the special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. After the reach state is reached and a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed. An example of a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot is one in which three identical decorative symbols with an even number of symbol numbers are lined up on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. That is, the ones lined up with "2", "2", "2", the ones lined up with "4", "4", "4", the ones lined up with "6", "6", "6", "8", "8", "8" side by side).

In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation jackpot is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation jackpot is provided and the 2R probability variation jackpot is provided, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach state is set, and a predetermined reach effect is produced. After the game is executed, or without reaching the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol that is the jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot may be stopped and displayed. An example of a jackpot combination corresponding to a 2R probability variation jackpot is an odd-numbered and different decorative symbol (at least one out of three) on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 3 pieces (for example, "1", "3", "5"), "3", "5", "7", "5", "5", "7" , And a combination of decorative symbols including chance symbols (for example, a combination of "1", "sudden probability", and "2". "Sudden probability" is an example of a chance symbol).

In the special figure game, when the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed, the fixed decorative symbol which is the jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed, and on the surface, the 8R probability variation is displayed. In some cases, a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to a jackpot may be stopped and displayed.

Based on the 16R probability variation jackpot, the normal opening round is controlled to the normal opening jackpot state where it is executed 16 times (rounds), and after that, the probability variation control (probability fluctuation control) is performed together with the time reduction control (time reduction control). ) Is performed. Further, based on the 8R probability variation jackpot, the normal opening round is controlled to the normal opening jackpot state in which the normal opening round is executed eight times (rounds), and after the end, the probability variation control is performed together with the time saving control.

By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable 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 is performed under either a condition of executing a special figure game having a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as a probability variation number) after the end of the jackpot game state or a variable display result of "big hit". Ends when is first established. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become a "big hit" when the probability variation control is performed, the probability variation control is performed when the special figure game of a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is digested. finish. The predetermined number of STs is, for example, 70 times. Further, the normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state. The same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (a state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on, for example, when a system reset is performed) is performed.

Further, 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 time saving control is when one of the conditions of the execution of the special figure game of a predetermined number of time saving times and the variable display result being "big hit" are satisfied first after the end of the big hit game state. It ends in. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become a "big hit" when the time saving control is being performed, the time saving control ends when the special figure game of a predetermined number of time saving times is exhausted. The predetermined number of time reductions is, for example, 70 times.

As described above, in the present embodiment, based on the fact that the 8R probability variation jackpot or the 16R probability variation jackpot is achieved, the normal open jackpot state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control of a predetermined number of STs (for example, 70 times). Is performed, and the time reduction control is performed a predetermined number of time reductions (for example, 70 times).

In the present embodiment, the number of time reductions and the number of STs (probability variation number) after the jackpot (8R probability variation jackpot, 16R probability variation jackpot) are the same (both 70 times), but the jackpot (8R probability variation jackpot, 16R) The number of time reductions after the probability variation jackpot) and the number of STs (probability variation number) may be different. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of STs (probability variation number) after the 8R probability variation jackpot and the ST number (probability variation number) after the 16R probability variation jackpot are the same (both 70 times), but the 8R probability variation The number of STs after a big hit (probability variation number) and the number of STs after a 16R probability variation jackpot (probability variation number) may be different. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of time reductions after the 8R probability variation jackpot and the number of time reductions after the 16R probability variation jackpot are the same (both 70 times), but the number of time reductions after the 8R probability variation jackpot. And the number of time reductions after the 16R probability variation jackpot may be different. In the following description, a jackpot game state, a state in which probability variation control is performed, a state in which time reduction control is performed, and the like may be referred to as an advantageous state.

In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation jackpot is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation jackpot is provided, the short-term opening jackpot is executed twice (rounds) based on the fact that the 2R probability variation jackpot is provided. It is controlled to the state, and after the end, the probability variation control may be performed together with the time saving control as in the case of the 16R probability variation jackpot or the 8R probability variation jackpot.

In this embodiment, even if the variable display result does not become a "big hit" while the probability variation control is being performed, when the special figure game having a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is digested. , The probability variation control ends, but the probability variation control may not end until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" without providing the ST number (probability variation number). In such an aspect, as one aspect of the "big hit", it is preferable to provide a normal big hit in which the probability change control is not performed after the end. For example, when an 8R normal jackpot is provided, it is controlled to a normal open jackpot state in which a normal open round is executed eight times (rounds) based on the 8R normal jackpot, and after that, probability variation control is performed. (Time saving control may or may not be performed).

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. In such an aspect, after the special figure game of the predetermined ST number (probability change number) is digested without performing the probability change fall lottery until the special figure game of the predetermined ST number (probability change number) is digested. A probabilistic fall lottery may be performed in each game. The same applies to time reduction control.

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. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and the second special symbol game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result is next. Is shortened until it becomes a "big hit". The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

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

A re-lottery effect may be executed for the decorative design. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after the decorative symbols that are the jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are changed again with the same decorative symbols aligned. , Either of the decorative symbol which is the jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot and the decorative symbol which is the jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot may be displayed as the final stop display as the final decoration symbol.

In addition, after the definite decorative symbol that is the jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, the period until the end of the eighth round (or after the end of the eighth round, the next variable display game is played. In the period until the start), a round number promotion effect for notifying that the jackpot is a 16R probability variation jackpot may be executed. In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation jackpot is not provided, but the same applies when a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed when the 2R probability variation jackpot is provided.

Further, although the normal jackpot is not provided in the present embodiment, the period until the final round is completed after the definite decorative symbol that is the jackpot combination corresponding to the normal jackpot is derived and displayed when the normal jackpot is provided ( Alternatively, a probabilistic promotion effect for notifying that the jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot may be executed in the period after the end of the final round until the next variable display game is started).

In addition, the promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probability change promotion effect) executed during the round is called the big hit medium promotion effect (big hit medium round number promotion effect, big hit medium probability change promotion effect), and after the final round is completed. The promotion effect to be executed (round number promotion effect, probability change promotion effect) may be referred to as ending promotion effect (ending round number promotion effect, ending probability change promotion effect).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko game machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a function for setting a random number used in a special drawing game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to the hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Variable display of predetermined identification information, 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, a speaker 8, and a lamp. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effect such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the lamp 9 and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for executing a predetermined effect operation.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is for outputting sound from the speaker 8 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and lights / turns off drive of the 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 to perform.

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. It should be. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the game machine 1 also has other switches connected to the main board 11 (for example, a glass door (not shown)). ) May be provided, a switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting an illegal vibration, a switch for detecting an illegal electromagnetic wave). 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.

FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present 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 first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variable pattern designation command for designating a variable pattern such as a decorative symbol that is variably displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. 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 and the jackpot type of whether the variable display result is "miss", "16R probability variation jackpot", or "8R probability variation jackpot". Different EXT data are set according to the determination result of.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating a confirmation decoration symbol (final stop symbol) in each decoration symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. 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. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot 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 game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that it is a period during which the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the jackpot 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 "16") 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 first starting winning is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A has been satisfied.

The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the second starting winning is generated. This is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the first special figure reserved memory number in a identifiable manner in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the like. .. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like so as to be identifiable.

For example, the command transmitted as the hold storage information is a first start opening prize designation command or a second start opening prize designation command that specifies whether a start prize has been won in the first start winning opening or a start winning prize in the second start winning opening. Along with transmitting the command, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command for specifying 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 designated to indicate that the number of reserved storages in the first special figure or the second special figure has increased (the first designated command to add the number of reserved storages or the second) While sending the hold storage number addition designation command), when the hold storage number decreases, the hold storage number subtraction designation command (No. 1) indicating 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. Further, a total hold storage number addition designation command (total hold storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number may be transmitted.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (commands for designating a winning determination result) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates a determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" as a winning determination result, and a determination result of the big hit type. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category command that indicates a determination result of a variation category (also referred to as "variation pattern type") as a determination result at the time of winning. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative patterns are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is the group name of each group, including the variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

In the present embodiment, in the winning random number value determination process (FIG. 15A), when the starting winning is generated, the variable display result is determined as a "big hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. If it is determined whether or not it is a "big hit", the type of the jackpot is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the variable category ( Fluctuation pattern type) is determined. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command and the variation 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 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined as "big hit" and the type of big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and also fluctuates. The variable category can be recognized based on the value set in the category command.

The effect control commands such as the variable pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). .. Hereinafter, the effect control command used for controlling the image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, the effect control command used for controlling the sound output from the speaker 8 is a voice control command, and the light emitting operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used to control the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) is also referred to as a lamp control command. In addition, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 that stores a game control program, 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 the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variable category, and the general drawing. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern 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.

Next, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss” is referred to as “loss fluctuation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes "non-reach variation pattern" ("non-reach loss variation pattern" and "non-reach") corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" among the cases where the variable display result is "loss". (Also referred to as "loss) fluctuation pattern") "and" reach fluctuation pattern "(" reach loss fluctuation pattern "" corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach" among the cases where the variable display result is "loss". Also called) ”is included.

Further, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" is referred to as a "hit fluctuation pattern". The hit fluctuation pattern includes a "big hit fluctuation pattern" corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and a "small hit fluctuation pattern" corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit". May be good. As the jackpot fluctuation pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each jackpot type may be prepared.

For the non-reach fluctuation pattern, prepare a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times in response to the time reduction control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large or when the game state is the probability change state or the time reduction state. It is good. As a result, by selecting one of the fluctuation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the game state, it is possible to control to shorten the fluctuation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the game state.

For the fluctuation patterns including the reach effect such as the jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern, the variation patterns according to the reach mode of each reach effect are prepared. The variation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a "normal reach variation pattern", and the variation pattern in which the super reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a "super reach variation pattern".

FIG. 5 shows specific examples of fluctuation categories and fluctuation patterns in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the fluctuation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern "PA1-1" belongs to the fluctuation category "PA1". The variable category "PA2" is a non-reach (missing) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PA2-1" to "PA2-3" belong to the variation category "PA2". The fluctuation category "PA3" is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation category. Fluctuation patterns "PA3-1" and "PA3-2" belong to the variation category "PA3". The fluctuation category "PA4" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation category. Fluctuation patterns "PA4-1" to "PA4-4" belong to the variation category "PA4". The fluctuation category "PA5" is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation category. Fluctuation patterns "PA5-1" to "PA5-4" belong to the variation category "PA5". The variable category "PB3" is a normal reach (big hit) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PB3-1" and "PB3-2" belong to the variation category "PB3". The variable category "PB4" is a super reach α (big hit) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PB4-1" to "PB4-4" belong to the variation category "PB4". The variable category "PB5" is a super reach β (big hit) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PB5-1" to "PB5-4" belong to the variation category "PB5".

The fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which a sliding effect is executed. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-2" is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-1" because the sliding effect is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which the sliding effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PA2-3" is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-3" is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-1" because the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The fluctuation pattern "PA1-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PA1" is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than that of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-1".

The fluctuation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PA3-2" is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PA4" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern "PA4-2" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (directing) is executed as a gap. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-2" is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" because the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gap. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a ghost. The fluctuation pattern "PA4-3" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PA4-4" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

The fluctuation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern "PA5-2" is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (directing) is executed as a gap. The fluctuation pattern "PA5-3" is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PA5-4" is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

The fluctuation pattern "PB3-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PB3" is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PB3-2" is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern "PB4-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PB4" is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern "PB4-2" is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (directing) is executed as a gap. The fluctuation pattern "PB4-3" is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PB4-4" is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

The fluctuation pattern "PB5-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PB5" is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern "PB5-2" is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (directing) is executed as a ghost. The fluctuation pattern "PB5-3" is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PB5-4" is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation jackpot (sudden probability) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation jackpot (sudden probability) is provided, the variable categories "PC1", "PC2", and "PC3" for the 2R probability variation jackpot (sudden probability) are provided. May be provided. Fluctuation patterns "PC1-1" to "PC1-3" belong to the fluctuation category "PC1". The fluctuation pattern “PC1-1” is a non-reach (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-2” is a non-reach (probability) fluctuation pattern in which a sliding effect is executed. The fluctuation pattern "PC1-3" is a non-reach (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.

Fluctuation patterns "PC2-1" to "PC2-4" belong to the fluctuation category "PC2". The fluctuation pattern “PC2-1” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern "PC2-2" is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (directing) is executed as a gap. The fluctuation pattern "PC2-3" is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern "PC2-4" is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

Fluctuation patterns "PC3-1" to "PC3-4" belong to the variation category "PC3". The fluctuation pattern “PC3-1” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern "PC3-2" is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (directing) is executed as a ghost. The fluctuation pattern "PC3-3" is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern "PC3-4" is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data 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, in the ROM 101, data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and various types of data are stored in the ROM 101. The data that composes the table of is stored.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6, for example, a definite special symbol that is a variable display result in the first special symbol game (special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. In order to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit (16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot)" to the jackpot game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table referenced by. Further, the display result determination table 130A is displayed before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the second special symbol game (special symbol game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B. , It is referred to to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit (16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot)" to the jackpot game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

In the display result determination table 130A, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is "big hit (16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot)" according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is assigned to the special figure display result of "" or "miss". Specifically, in the display result determination table 130A, a numerical value (determined) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, depending on whether it is in the low accuracy low base state or the high accuracy high base state. Value) is assigned to the special figure display results of "big hit" and "loss".

In the display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state is in the high-accuracy high-base state, more determination values are assigned to the special figure display result of the "big hit" than when the gaming state is in the low-accuracy low-base state. ing. Specifically, in the low-accuracy low-base state, a predetermined number (specifically, 190) of determined values (values in the range of "8000" to "8189") is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". There is. On the other hand, in the high accuracy and high base state, the determined values "8000" to "8818", which are more than a predetermined number (specifically, 819), are assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". With such a setting, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is "big hit" as compared with the case in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). As a result, the probability of being determined to control the jackpot game state increases.

In addition, different display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, and in the first special figure display result determination table for the first special figure, the special figure display result of "small hit" has a predetermined range. The decision value is assigned, and in the second special figure display result determination table for the second special figure, the decision value in a predetermined range smaller than that of the first special figure display result determination table is the special figure display result of "small hit". It may be assigned to. As a result, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of "small hits" in the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B.

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, the first special symbol game (special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. Depending on whether (special figure game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is each jackpot type (16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation). It is assigned to (big hit).

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, when the game is the first special figure game, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as the variable special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined number (specifically, the variable special figure) is used. The determined value (value in the range of "0" to "49") of 50) is assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, in the case of the second special figure game, that is, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the determined values (“0” to “0” to “80” are more than the predetermined number (specifically, 80). Values in the range of 79 ”) are assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot. With such a setting, in the second special figure game, the 16R probability variation jackpot is more likely to occur than in the first special figure, so that the game state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B ( High accuracy and high base state. Specifically, up to the 70th rotation after the end of the jackpot), it is possible to increase the expectation that the 16R probability variation jackpot will occur.

In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation jackpot (probability) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation jackpot (probability) is provided, the second special figure game is more than the first special figure game. A small number of determined values may be assigned to the 2R probability variation jackpot (probability). With such a setting, in the second special figure game, it is less likely to be a 2R probability variation jackpot (sudden probability) than in the first special figure, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. In the game state, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a 2R probability variation jackpot (probability) 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.

Further, the ROM 101 stores a variable category determination table that is referred to for determining the variable category to any one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variable category determination tables in which the types of variable categories that can be determined in the variable category determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the variable category determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variable category is assigned to each of the variable categories. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables in which the determination values (for example, the range and number of determination values) assigned to at least one variation category among the plurality of variation categories are different from each other. There is. Instead of the plurality of variable category determination tables, one large variable category determination table including the information of all the variable category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to for determining the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables in which the types of fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the fluctuation pattern determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern is assigned to each fluctuation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables in which the determination values (for example, the range and number of determination values) assigned to at least one variation pattern among the plurality of types of variation patterns are different from each other. There is. Instead of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table including the information of each variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101.

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 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 the 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 (for example, special figure). Process flags, etc.). 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 is a special figure game in which the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning is generated, but has not yet started. The hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the holding number with the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) to the first starting winning opening, and random numbers are generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 or the like are stored as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is a special figure game in which the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning is generated, but has not been started yet. The hold data (second special figure hold information) of (the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game balls) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and random numbers are generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entry) of the game balls. Numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 or the like are stored as hold data (second special figure hold information) until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

It should be noted that the hold data of the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A (the first special symbol hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (the second special figure 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.

The normal figure hold storage unit 151C holds hold data (normal figure hold) related to 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. Information) is memorized. For example, the normal map holding storage unit 151C associates the game ball with the hold number in the order in which it has passed through the passage 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 passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as hold data (general figure hold information) until the number of stored data 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. As a specific example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value, data indicating an on state or an off state, and the like for each of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag.

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 receives a first reserved storage number count value and a second special figure reserved storage number, which are stored values of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number. The second hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the second hold storage counter for counting, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter for counting the total hold storage number, etc. Be remembered. Further, the game control counter setting unit 154 also stores a variation count value, which is a stored value of the variation counter for counting one or both of the ST number (probability variation number) and the time reduction number.

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 a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

Wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image to the image display device 5 and information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command to the voice control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (illuminated signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 and the like are connected. Further, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection 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 information signal (operation detection 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 used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings.

Specifically, the ROM 121 stores various tables for executing the hold effect. For example, the ROM 121 has any of a plurality of types of display modes of the first hold display displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL as a table for executing the hold effect at the time of addition of the first hold display. The first hold display mode determination table referred to for determining is may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of first hold display mode determination tables in which the types of display modes that can be determined in the first hold display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. .. In each of the first hold display mode determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display at the time of addition for each of the display modes of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of the plurality of first hold display mode determination tables, one large first hold display mode determination table including information of all the first hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, the ROM 121 has any of a plurality of types of display modes of the second hold display displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR as a table for executing the hold effect when the first hold display is added. The second reserved display mode determination table referred to for determining the crab may be stored.

Further, in the ROM 121, as a table relating to the execution of the hold change effect of the first hold display, whether the display mode of the first hold display already displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is changed to another display mode. In order to determine the first pending change presence / absence determination table referred to for determining whether or not, and which of a plurality of types of display modes should be changed when it is determined to change to another display mode. The first pending change mode determination table to be referred to may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables in which the determination ratios of changes to other display modes and no change to other display modes are different from each other, and the determination of the first hold change mode. A plurality of first pending change mode determination tables may be stored in which the types of display modes that can be determined in the table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining whether or not there is a change may be assigned to each of the first pending change presence / absence determination tables with or without change. In each of the first hold change mode determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display after the change for each display mode of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of the plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables, one large first hold change presence / absence determination table including information of all the first hold change presence / absence determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change mode determination tables, one large first hold change mode determination table containing information of all the first hold change mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, the ROM 121 changes the display mode of the second hold display already displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR to another display mode as a table relating to the execution of the hold change effect of the second hold display. In order to determine the second pending change presence / absence determination table referred to for determining whether or not, and which of a plurality of types of display modes should be changed when it is determined to change to another display mode. The second pending change mode determination table referred to in may be stored.

It should be noted that the ROM 121 stores a first hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to for determining the execution timing of the hold change effect of the first hold display (timing such as how many changes are to be executed). It may have been done. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables in which the types of execution timings that can be determined in the first hold change effect execution timing determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. You may be. In each of the first hold change effect execution timing determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first hold change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Just do it. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first hold change effect execution timing determination table including the information of all the first hold change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 121. May be good. Similarly, the ROM 121 has a second hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to for determining the execution timing of the hold change effect of the second hold display (timing such as how many changes are to be executed). It may be remembered.

The ROM 121 contains information on two or more of the first hold display mode determination table, the first hold change presence / absence determination table, the first hold change mode determination table, and the first hold change effect execution timing determination table. You may memorize it in.

Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined to change the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) to another display mode, the character or the like is directly converted to the first hold display (or the second hold display). As a table relating to the hold action effect to act indirectly or indirectly, the action effect execution presence / absence determination table referred to for determining whether or not to execute the hold action effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different determination ratios with and without execution. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining execution / non-execution may be assigned to each of the execution / non-execution execution / non-execution determination tables. Further, when there are a plurality of production modes of the holding action effect, when it is decided to execute the holding action effect, the holding action effect effect referred to for determining which of the plurality of effect modes is to be used. The mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of holding action effect effect mode determination tables may be stored in which the types of the holding action effect effect modes that can be determined in the holding action effect effect mode determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. .. In each of the holding action effect effect effect mode determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the holding action effect may be assigned to each of the effect modes.

Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is not changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed in the first hold display (or the second hold display). As a table relating to the holding action gassing effect to act indirectly or indirectly, the action gassing effect execution presence / absence determination table referred to for determining whether or not to execute the holding action gassing effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action gassing effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different determination ratios with and without execution. Each action Gase effect execution presence / absence determination table may be assigned a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination for each with execution and without execution. Further, when there are a plurality of production modes of the holding action gassing effect, when it is determined to execute the holding action gassing effect, the holding action referred to for determining which of the plurality of production modes is to be used. The Gase effect effect mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of holding action gassing effect effect mode determination tables that can be determined in the holding action gassing effect effect mode determining table are stored, in which the types of the effecting modes of the holding action gassing effect and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. You may. Even if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the hold action gas effect is assigned to each of the effect modes in each of the hold action gasse effect effect mode determination table. Good.

When executing the active display change effect (described later) that changes the special image including the active display, the ROM 121 determines whether or not to execute the active display change effect as a table related to the active display change effect. The active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table referred to for the purpose may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of active display change effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different determination ratios with and without execution. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute may be assigned to each of the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination tables with and without execution. Further, when there are a plurality of production modes of the active display change effect, when it is determined to execute the active display change effect, the active display referred to for determining which of the plurality of effect modes is to be used. The change effect effect mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of active display change effect effect mode determination tables in which the types of active display change effect effect modes and their respective determination ratios, which can be determined in the active display change effect effect mode determination table, are different from each other are stored. You may. Even if each of the active display change effect effect mode determination tables is assigned a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the active display change effect effect. Good.

The active display change effect is an effect of changing a special image into a notice mode. In other words, the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, and information according to the active display (for example, characters and images displayed around the active display or the active display and around the active display frame) are used as a notice mode. It is a production that changes. In addition, there may be a case where the active display change effect is executed, which is an effect mode that is at least partially common to the active display change effect. As the main notice effect such as the step-up notice effect, an active display change effect or an active display change effect may be executed.

Further, the ROM 121 is configured with a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, an image display device 5, a speaker 8, a lamp 9, a model for effect, etc.). Data to be used is stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative patterns and advance notice effects (including pre-reading advance notice effects) are realized.

The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is a decoration in the period from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the finalized special symbol that is the special symbol display result. Variable display operation of the symbol, reach effect, re-lottery effect, and various other effects that do not involve the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, hold for the display mode of the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL). It is composed of data showing the control contents of various effects such as the effect and the hold effect for the display mode of the hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR).

FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as effect control process timer determination value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and end code. It suffices that the contents of various effect controls, the switching timing of the effect control, and the like are set in series. 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 indicating a voice output mode from the speaker 8, such as data indicating an output mode of an effect sound or the like linked to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the voice control data is data that specifies the voice output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a light emitting operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies the light emitting operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. 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. Further, the speaker 8 is controlled to output voice in the mode specified by the voice control data, and the lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in the mode specified by the lamp control data, which is designated by the operation detection control data. During the operation valid period, which is the period during which the operation is valid, control is performed to accept operations on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and determine the effect content. 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.

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 pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be stored. The storage address 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, speaker 8, lamp 9, 9) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data # n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. Advance the control of the movable members of the production model). 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, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads the image data indicated by the command from the image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM to develop the display control unit 123. Further, in the voice control board 13 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like to develop the voice data. ..

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

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

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. In addition, the effect control counter setting unit 193 also stores data indicating the effect number count value, which is a stored value of the effect number counter for counting one or both of the time reduction number and the probability variation number.

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 the present embodiment, the data constituting the first 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 reception command buffer 194A at the time of the first start winning is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages. .. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the hold storage number notification command (1st hold storage number notification command) ) Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer 194A so that among these commands, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first hold storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the first start winning from the beginning in the free area of the command buffer 194A received at the time of the first start winning. At the time of the first start winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the first starting opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first 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 "4". The category command and the first hold storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "3".

The commands stored in the first start winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (winning order between commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command is displayed. One stored command (1 set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start opening winning designation command). The command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the size relationship of the buffer numbers).

For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special figure game in the stored state shown in FIG. 10B, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "1" is deleted. , The commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" are shifted to the buffer number "1", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "3" is changed to the buffer number "2". To be shifted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the data constituting the second start winning command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second start winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages. .. When there is a start winning to the 2nd start winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the hold storage number notification command (the second hold storage number notification command) ) Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. A storage area is secured in the second start winning command buffer 194B so that among these commands, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the hold storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the second start winning from the beginning in the free area of the command buffer 194B received at the time of the second start winning. At the time of the second start winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the second 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. 10C, the second start opening winning designation command and the symbol designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4", respectively. , The variable category command, and the hold storage count notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10C, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "2".

The commands stored in the second start winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C are deleted one by one each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (winning order between commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command is displayed. One stored command (1 set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the second start opening winning designation command). The command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the size relationship of the buffer numbers).

For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special figure game in the stored state shown in FIG. 10 (C), the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "1" is deleted. , The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is shifted to the buffer number "1".

Further, in the present embodiment, the data constituting the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first read-ahead notice buffer 194C is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning command buffer 194A. That is, in the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C, the decision contents regarding the pre-reading advance notice effect regarding the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4". Will be done. When the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol or the like. In the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. Further, in the first start winning command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B, the reserved data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is used in another buffer due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol. When shifting to a number, in the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also shifted to the other buffer number.

Further, in the present embodiment, the data constituting the second pre-reading advance notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second read-ahead notice buffer 194D is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to each data constituting the second start winning command buffer 194B. That is, in the second pre-reading advance notice buffer 194D, the decision contents regarding the pre-reading advance notice effect regarding the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4". Will be done. When the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning command buffer 194B of FIG. 10 (C) due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol or the like. In the second read-ahead notice buffer 194D, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol, etc., in the second start winning command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C, the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is the other buffer. When shifting to a number, in the second read-ahead notice buffer 194D, the content associated with the buffer number is also shifted to the other buffer number.

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process 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 signal 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. It is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table by turning it off from. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 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 start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process executed in steps S208 and S211 of the starting winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing an example of the winning random value determination process executed in step S220 of the starting winning process (step S208, step S211) shown in FIG.

In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first receives a 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. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; YES), the first special figure hold storage number (the first special figure game hold number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not it is "4") (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 S207).

When the first start port switch 22A is in the off state 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). After executing the process of step S209, the second start port switch is based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. It is determined whether or not 22B is in the ON state (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S203; YES), the second special figure hold storage number (the second special figure game hold number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not it is "4") (step S204). 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 S204 (step S204; 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 S204; NO). Step S210).

After executing the process of step S207, the start winning process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is "0 (initialized)" (step S209), and the process of step S203 is executed. Proceed to. After executing the process of step S210, the start winning process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is set to "0 (initialization)" (step S212), and the start winning determination process is performed. To finish. As a result, even when the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect the start winning of the game ball, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

As the start winning process (steps S208, S211) shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 is updated so as to add 1 to the number of special figure hold storages corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer (step). S215). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storages is updated to be added by 1 (step S216). 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 S216, 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 variable category are extracted (step S217). 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 151 corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the start port buffer value is "2". Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

Following the process of step S218, the transmission setting of the start port winning designation command according to the start port buffer value is performed (step S219). 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 obtained by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

Following the process of step S219, the winning random number value determination process is executed (step S220). 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 S221). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is generated by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

The CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 15, for example, by checking the state of the time saving flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state in (step S401) is specified. The CPU 103 identifies that the probability change flag is in the probability change state when the probability change flag is on by checking the states of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, and the probability change flag is in the off state. When the time saving flag is on, it identifies that it is in the time saving state. That is, the CPU 103 determines, for example, that the probabilistic flag is on and the time saving flag is on, depending on whether the probabilistic flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are on or off. If it is in a state, the gaming state is identified as a high-accuracy high-base state, and if the probability variation flag is on and the time-saving flag is off, the gaming state is identified as a high-accuracy low-base state. However, when the probability change flag is off and the time saving flag is on, it is identified as the low probability high base state, and when both the probability change flag and the time saving flag are off, the low probability low base state (normally). State). That is, the CPU 103 identifies which state the current game state is according to the respective states of the probability change flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

Following the process of step S401, the table data corresponding to the current gaming state is set from the table data constituting the display result determination table 130A (step S402). When different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table) are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, the start port buffer value is "1". In some cases, the first special figure display result determination table may be used, and when the start port buffer value is "2", the second special figure display result determination table may be used. 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 S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 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 set by the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each. It suffices if it can be determined whether or not there is a determined value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing the determined values one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it suffices if it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range. At this time, if it is determined that the random number value MR1 is within the 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). can do.

When it is determined in step S403 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; YES), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. , 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).

When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S403; NO), or after any of the processes in step S410 is executed, the variation category is determined (step S412). That is, the variation category is determined to be one of the plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a plurality of types of variation categories stored in the ROM 101 (a plurality of types of variation category determinations in which the types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other). Select one of the variable category determination tables to be set as the used table from the table).

Specifically, the CPU 103 uses the special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403) and the number of reserved storages (for example, the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154). Select one of the variable category determination tables to be set as the used table based on a certain first hold storage count value, etc.). Subsequently, the CPU 103 uses a variable category determination table set as a used table and numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining the variable category extracted from, for example, a random number circuit 104 or a random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Based on this, one of the variable categories is determined from among a plurality of types of variable categories.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a selection example of the variable category determination table. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the variable category determination table. The configuration example of this variable category determination table is four types of variable category tables that are referred to for determining the variable category to any of a plurality of types. FIG. 17A is a configuration example of a variable category determination table based on a variable category determination table among the above four types (denoted as “C-TBL1” in the figure). FIG. 17B is a configuration example of a variable category determination table based on another variable category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL2” in the figure). FIG. 17C is a configuration example of a variable category determination table based on yet another variable category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL3” in the figure). FIG. 17 (D) is a configuration example of a variable category determination table based on yet another variable category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL4” in the figure). For the sake of simplification of the description, the variable category determination table in which the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 17 (A) is set may be simply referred to as the variable category determination table in FIG. 17 (A). The same applies to FIGS. 17 (B) to 17 (D) and other determination tables such as the fluctuation pattern determination table. FIG. 16 shows a selection example in which one of the four types (setting “C-TBL1” to setting “C-TBL4”) of FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (D) is selected, that is, the above-described above. This is a selection example in which one of the four types of variable category determination tables is selected from the four types of variable category determination tables.

Variable category determination table "C-TBL1" in FIG. 17 (A) (variable category determination table "C-TBL2" in FIG. 17 (B), variable category determination table "C-TBL3" in FIG. 17 (C), FIG. 17 In the variable category determination table "C-TBL4" of (D) as well), numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variable category are assigned to a plurality of types of variable categories.

In the setting example of the variable category determination table "C-TBL1" in FIG. 17 (A), 0 out of 100 determined values of the random value MR3 (values in the range of "0" to "99") are variable categories. Assigned to "PA1", 70 (values in the range "0" to "69") are assigned to the variable category "PA2", 27 (values in the range "70" to "96") are variable categories Assigned to "PA3", two (values in the range "97" to "98") are assigned to the variable category "PA4", and one (value "99") is assigned to the variable category "PA5". There is. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17 (A), the fluctuation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), and so on. The variable category "PA3" is determined at a ratio of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variable category “PA4” is determined at a ratio of 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variable category “PA5” is determined at a ratio of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

In the setting example of the variable category determination table "C-TBL2" of FIG. 17B, 4 out of 100 (values in the range of "0" to "99") of the determination values of the random value MR3 ("0"). (Values in the range of "3") are assigned to the variable category "PA1", 85 (values in the range of "4" to "88") are assigned to the variable category "PA2", and 8 (values in the range "89"). (Values in the range of "96") are assigned to the variable category "PA3", two (values in the range "97" to "98") are assigned to the variable category "PA4", and one (value "PA4"). 99 ") is assigned to the variable category" PA5 ". That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table "C-TBL2" in FIG. 17B, the fluctuation category "PA1" is 4% (4 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category "PA2" is 85% (85 ÷ 100), and so on. The variable category "PA3" is determined at a ratio of 8% (8/100), the variable category "PA4" is determined at a ratio of 2% (2/100), and the variable category "PA5" is determined at a ratio of 1% (1/100).

In the setting example of the variable category determination table "C-TBL3" of FIG. 17 (C), 64 out of 100 (values in the range of "0" to "99") of the determination values of the random value MR3 ("0"). (Values in the range of "63") are assigned to the variable category "PA1", 25 (values in the range of "64" to "88") are assigned to the variable category "PA2", and 8 (values in the range "89"). (Values in the range of "96") are assigned to the variable category "PA3", two (values in the range "97" to "98") are assigned to the variable category "PA4", and one (value "PA4"). 99 ") is assigned to the variable category" PA5 ". That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table "C-TBL3" in FIG. 17 (C), the fluctuation category "PA1" is 64% (64/100), the fluctuation category "PA2" is 25% (25/100), and so on. The variable category "PA3" is determined at a ratio of 8% (8/100), the variable category "PA4" is determined at a ratio of 2% (2/100), and the variable category "PA5" is determined at a ratio of 1% (1/100).

In the setting example of the variable category determination table "C-TBL4" of FIG. 17 (D), 20 out of 100 (values in the range of "0" to "99") of the determination values of the random number MR3 ("0"). (Values in the range of "19") are assigned to the variable category "PB3", 40 (values in the range of "20" to "59") are assigned to the variable category "PB4", and 40 (values in the range "60"). (Values in the range of "99") are assigned to the variable category "PB5". That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table "C-TBL4" in FIG. 17 (D), the fluctuation category "PB3" is 20% (20 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category "PB4" is 40% (40 ÷ 100), and so on. The variable category "PB5" is determined at a rate of 40% (40/100).

In the setting examples of FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (C), when the special figure display result is "missing", when the number of reserved memories is large, it is shortened / non-reach (as compared with when the number of reserved memories is small). Loss) The decision rate of the variable category (variable category "PA1") is high. Specifically, the determination ratio "64%" of the variation category "PA1" in the variation category determination table "C-TBL3" selected when the special figure display result is "missing" and the number of reserved memories is "4". > The determination ratio "4%" of the variation category "PA1" in the variation category determination table "C-TBL2" selected when the special figure display result is "missing" and the number of reserved memories is "3" or "2". > The determination ratio of the variation category "PA1" in the variation category determination table "C-TBL1" selected when the special figure display result is "missing" and the number of reserved memories is "1" is set to "0%".

Further, in the setting examples of FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (C), when the special figure display result is "loss", the fluctuation category of super reach (loss) regardless of whether the number of reserved memories is large or small (loss). The determination ratio of the variable category "PA4" or the variable category "PA5") is fixed. Specifically, regardless of which of the variable category determination table "C-TBL1", the variable category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variable category determination table "C-TBL3", the determination ratio of the variable category "PA5" is ". It is set to "1%" and the determination rate of the variable category "PA4" is set to "2%".

Further, in the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, any of the variable category determination table "C-TBL1", the variable category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variable category determination table "C-TBL3" is used. Even if there is, there is a determined value of the random number value MR3 corresponding to the same (common) variable category (the same variable category is determined). That is, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value, it is any of the variable category determination table "C-TBL1", the variable category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variable category determination table "C-TBL3". Also, the same variable category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is "99", it is any of the variable category determination table "C-TBL1", the variable category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variable category determination table "C-TBL3". Also, the variable category "PA5" is determined. Further, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of "97" to "98", the variable category "PA4" is determined in any of the above variable category determination tables.

Further, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of "89" to "96", the variable category "PA3" is determined in any of the above variable category determination tables. Further, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of "64" to "69", the variable category "PA2" is determined in any of the above variable category determination tables. As a result, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value (value in each of the above ranges), it will be reach, super reach, super reach α or super reach β in advance. It can be easily determined. Therefore, it is possible to notify them before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In the setting example of FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (C), when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variable category determination table “C-TBL1”, The variable category "PA1" or "PA2" is determined by either the variable category determination table "C-TBL2" or the variable category determination table "C-TBL3". Thereby, at least it can be easily determined in advance whether or not the reach is reached.

After that, according to the determination result (decision result) by the process of step S412, any of the variable category commands shown in FIG. 15B is set to be transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step). S413), the process of determining the random value at the time of winning is completed.

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 S117 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, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is regarded as a "big hit" is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. The special symbol normal processing will be described later.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of the plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern specification command, and a variable display result notification command. It includes transmission setting processing for transmitting such as. 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". The setting of the fluctuation pattern will be described later. In the fluctuation pattern setting process in step S111, the fluctuation pattern may be determined as follows. That is, using the random number value MR3 for determining the variable category stored in step S218 of the start winning process, the variable category is determined in the same manner as in step S412 of the winning random value determination process. Subsequently, one of the variation pattern determination tables to be set as the used table is selected from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101 based on the variation category which is the determination result. Subsequently, the CPU 103 uses one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns based on the fluctuation pattern determination table set as the usage table and the numerical data indicating the newly extracted random number value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern may be determined. In addition, in the start winning process, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted and stored, so that the start prize is won in the variation pattern setting process in step S111. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by using the random value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in the time processing.

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 decremented or incremented by 1 to obtain the first value. 1 The first special symbol game (special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the special symbol display device 4A, or the second special symbol game (special symbol game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless of the game), the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. 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 may be a process of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game 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. Further, for the special symbol stop processing when the game state is other than the low probability low base state (normal mode), that is, one or both of the probability change state (high probability state) and the time saving state (high base state). , The process of adding or resetting the counter value of the fluctuation number counter by the game control counter setting unit 154, the special figure in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the number of game executions, and the special figure in the time saving state (high base state). The process of determining whether or not the number of times the game has been executed has reached a predetermined number, the probability variation control for controlling one or both of the probability variation state (high accuracy state) and the time reduction state (high base state), and the probability variation control and the time reduction control are completed to reduce the accuracy. It also includes variable game state transition processing, such as processing to set one or both of the states and low base states.

Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the ON state, and if the jackpot flag is in the ON state, the value of the special figure process flag is "4". Will be updated to. When the jackpot flag is 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 for keeping the big winning opening open may be set according to whether the big hit type is "16R probable big hit" or "8R probable big hit". As an example, corresponding to the jackpot type "16R probability variation jackpot", the upper limit of the period for opening the jackpot is set to "29 seconds", and the jackpot is opened, which is the maximum number of rounds to be executed. By setting the number of times to "16 times", it is sufficient to set the normal open jackpot state. On the other hand, corresponding to the jackpot type "8R probability variation jackpot", the upper limit of the period for keeping the jackpot open is set to "29 seconds", and the number of times the jackpot is opened, which is the maximum number of rounds to be executed. By setting "8 times", it is sufficient to set the normal open jackpot state. 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 process of the big hit, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, and the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening have been reached. In some cases, it includes processing to make settings for sending the jackpot end specification command. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum number of open winning openings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum number of opening large winning 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 time 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 the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp 9 elapses. It includes a process of waiting until the jackpot, a game state transition process after the jackpot, which will be described later, for making settings for starting probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

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

When the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is on hold. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads out the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Just do it.

In this way, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of reserved second special figures is "0", the first special figure game and the second special figure are executed. When the game is on hold, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. The second special figure game is not limited to the mode in which the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes) through the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). ), And the special figure games (first special figure game, second special figure game) may be executed in the order in which the start prizes (first start prize, second start prize) are generated. In this case, it is sufficient to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine whether to execute the first special figure game or the second special figure game from the stored data.

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

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

After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the figure is used as a table to be used for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "missing". The data of the display result determination table is set in the same manner as the process of step S402 of the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in 15 (A) (step S239). When different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table) are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, the start port buffer is used in the process of step S402. Although the value (“1” or “2”) is referred to, in the process of step S239, the variable special figure designation buffer value (“1” or “2”) may be referred to.

Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determined value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss". , It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "loss" (step S240).

After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined that it is a "big hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the variable random number buffer can be obtained as "16R probability variation jackpot" and "8R probability variation jackpot". It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be selected according to which of the determination values assigned to the jackpot type is matched (step S244).

Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the jackpot type determined. To memorize. As an example, if the jackpot type is "16R probability variation jackpot", the jackpot type buffer value may be set to "1", and if it is "8R probability variation jackpot", it may be set to "2".

If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO), or after executing any of the processes of step S245, a preliminary determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, and further A fixed special symbol is set according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot game state (step S248).

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

In the variation pattern setting process of step S111 following the special symbol normal process of step S110, the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern by using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category and the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern.

In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the variation category is determined in the same manner as in the winning random number value determination process (step S220), but when the winning random number value determination process (step S220) is executed and the variation pattern is set. Even if the number of reserved storages is significantly different from that at the time of executing the process (step S111), in the specific examples of the variable category determination tables "C-TBL1" to "C-TBL3" shown in FIG. 17, they are extracted at the time of winning. If the random number value MR3 is, for example, "99", the variable category "PA5" is determined in both the winning random number value determination process and the variable pattern setting process, regardless of the number of reserved memories. Further, if the random number value MR3 extracted at the time of winning is in the range of, for example, "97" to "98", the variation category "PA4" can be used in both the winning random number value determination process and the variation pattern setting process regardless of the number of reserved memories. Is determined.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of setting the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern. It is assumed that the ROM 101 stores eight types of fluctuation pattern determination tables according to the fluctuation category. FIG. 19A is an example of setting the determination ratio of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA1 (shortened / non-reach loss)” among the above eight types. FIG. 19B is an example of setting the determination ratio of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss)”) among the above eight types. FIG. 19C is an example of setting the determination ratio of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss)”) among the above eight types. Hereinafter, the same applies to FIGS. 19 (D) to 19 (H).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing executed in step S113 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S291). If the jackpot flag is on (step S291; YES), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot start effect waiting time (step S292). For example, in the process of step S292, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the effect waiting time at the start of the big hit may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

Following the process of step S292, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting the hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command is the buffer designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. It may be stored in the area. After that, the CPU 103 clears the jackpot flag and turns it off (step S294). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "4", which is a value corresponding to the jackpot release preprocessing (step S295), and then ends the special symbol stop process.

When the jackpot flag is off in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs the game state transition process during fluctuation (step S296). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “0”, which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S297), and then ends the special symbol stop processing.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the game state transition process during fluctuation executed in step S296 of the special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. In the variable game state transition process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current game state is a low probability low base state (step S451). When both the probability change flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are off, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the low probability low base state. If it is determined in step S451 that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S451; YES), the CPU 103 ends the variable game state transition process as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S451 that the state is not in the low probability low base state (step S451; YES), the value of the fluctuation counter is added by 1 (step S452). The fluctuation counter is the number of times the special figure game is executed after being controlled to the low probability and low base state, and is the number of times compared with the number of STs (the number of probability changes) and the number of time reductions. The number of STs (number of probability changes) is the number of times the special figure game that executes the probability change control is executed. The time reduction number is the number of times the special figure game that executes the time reduction control is executed. The number of STs (number of probable changes) and the number of time reductions are set in the hit end process (FIGS. 12 and 22).

Following the process in step S452, the CPU 103 reads out the number of STs (probability variation number) (step S453) and reads out the number of time reductions (step S454). Following the process of step S454, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state) (step S455). When the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is in the high probability state. When it is determined in step S455 that the current gaming state is a highly accurate state (step S455; YES), the CPU 103 has a value indicated by the number of STs (probability variation number) read in step S453 by the value of the fluctuation counter. It is determined whether or not the value is larger (for example, 70 times) (step S456). When it is determined that the value of the fluctuation counter is larger than the value indicated by the number of STs (probability variation) (step S456; YES), the CPU 103 clears the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. The game state is set to the low probability state (step S457), and the probability change control is ended.

After executing the process of step S457, when it is determined that the current gaming state is not a highly accurate state (step S455; NO), or when the value of the fluctuation counter is larger than the value indicated by the number of STs (probability variation) If it is determined that this is not the case (step S456; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state (time saving state) (step S458). When the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the high base state (time saving state). When it is determined in step S458 that the current gaming state is the high base state (time saving state) (step S458; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the value of the fluctuation counter is the value indicated by the time saving number read in step S454. It is determined whether or not the value is larger (for example, 70 times) (step S459). When it is determined that the value of the fluctuation counter is larger than the value indicated by the number of time reductions (step S459; YES), the CPU 103 clears the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and turns it off. The game state is set to the low base state (step S460), and the time saving control is ended.

After processing in step S460, when it is determined that the current gaming state is not in the high base state (time saving state) (step S458; NO), the value of the fluctuation counter is not larger than the value indicated by the number of time saving. When it is determined (step S459; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state has reached the low probability low base state (step S461). When both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are off, the CPU 103 determines that the game state has reached the low probability low base state.

When it is determined in step S461 that the low probability low base state has been reached (step S461; YES), the CPU 103 clears the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) to "0" (step S462), and sets the time reduction number. The value is cleared to "0" (step S463), the value of the fluctuation number counter is cleared to "0" (step S464), and the game state transition process at the time of fluctuation is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S461 that the low probability low base state is not reached (step S461; NO), the variable game state transition process ends without executing steps S462, S463, and S464.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S117 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the effect waiting time at the end of the jackpot has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the jackpot opening post-processing (step S116) shown in FIG. 12, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a predetermined timer initial stage corresponding to the effect waiting time at the end of the jackpot The value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, the CPU 103 is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 from the game control process timer value, and whether the updated game control process timer value matches the predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. Depending on whether or not, 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 S311 (step S311; NO), the CPU 103 ends the jackpot end process as it is. On the other hand, when the effect waiting time at the end of the jackpot has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; YES), the CPU 103 reads out the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S312). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the high probability state (probability change state) by turning on the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 (step S314). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the high base state by turning on the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 (step S315). That is, by the processing of step S314 and step S315, the game state is set to the high accuracy and high base state at the end of the big hit game state.

Following the process of step S315, the CPU 103 sets the set value of the number of STs (probability variation number) to 70 times (step S316) and sets the number of time reductions to 70 times (step S317). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the value of the fluctuation counter to “0” (step S318), and ends the jackpot end process.

In the present embodiment, the set value of the number of STs (probability variation) and the set value of 70 times are set to the same value (both 70 times), but the set value of the number of STs (probability variation) and the time reduction are set. The number of times may be different from the set value of 70 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) in the case of the 8R probability variation jackpot and the setting value of the ST number (probability variation number) in the case of the 16R probability variation jackpot are set to the same value (both 70 times). However, the set value of the number of STs (probability variation number) in the case of the 8R probability variation jackpot and the set value of the ST number (probability variation number) in the case of the 16R probability variation jackpot may be different values. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value of the number of time reductions in the case of the 8R probability variation jackpot and the set value of the number of time reductions in the case of the 16R probability variation jackpot are set to the same value (both 70 times), but in the case of the 8R probability variation jackpot. The set value of the time saving number of times and the setting value of the time saving number of times in the case of 16R probability variation big hit may be different values. When the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is "1", the CPU 103 determines that it is a 16R probability variation jackpot, and when the jackpot type buffer value is "2". May be judged to be an 8R probability variation jackpot.

As described above, in the start winning determination process in step S101, the main board 11 is set to transmit the start opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value to the effect control board 12 (the transmission setting for transmitting the starting opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value). Step S219), transmission setting for transmitting the symbol designation command according to the special figure display result determined in step S403 and the like is made (step S410), and the variation category command according to the variation category determined in step S412. The transmission setting (step S413) for transmitting the above is performed, and the transmission setting for transmitting the hold storage number notification command is performed (step S221). After these processes are executed, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is executed to open the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). When the game ball passes (enters) and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, Four commands, a variable category command and a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command), are collectively transmitted as one set within one timer interrupt.

Further, on the main board 11, in the special symbol normal processing in step S110, a definite special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol is obtained by using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the like. Is determined, and in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

Further, in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the fixed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern specification command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like are executed. A transmission setting for transmission to the effect control board 12 is made. After these processes are executed, by executing the command control process of the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11, when the variable display is started, the variable display result notification command or Fluctuation pattern specification commands and the like are collectively transmitted 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.

That is, at the timing 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" in the special symbol normal process (step S110) and controlled to the jackpot game state. Whether or not it is determined is performed, the specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), and the content determined by each production control command is determined. It is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Further, prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening), a random number value determination process at the time of winning (step S220) is performed as a "big hit". Judgment as to whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state, judgment of a roughly variable display mode (variable category) of the decorative pattern, and the like are performed, and the contents determined by each effect control command are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Will be done.

Further, in the case of a big hit (8R probability change big hit, 16R probability change big hit), in the big hit end process of step S117, the number of STs (the number of probability changes) and the number of time reductions are both 70 times, and the game state is a high probability high base. Set to state. Further, the fluctuation number counter is counted up for each fluctuation when the gaming state is in the high accuracy and high base state (step S452), and when the fluctuation number counter exceeds the ST number (probability variation number), the gaming state is in the low probability state. (Step S457), and when the fluctuation number counter exceeds the number of time reductions, the game state is set to a low base (step S460).

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

When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 23 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 in the ON state (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 in the off state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like is generated from the main board 11 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 that becomes an effect control command or the like is performed from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. Capture the signal.

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, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emitting operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. Regarding the control content of the effect operation using the above, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or 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. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 23. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer, so that the reception command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 is transmitted. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process ends.

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

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

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

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

When the receive command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), when the receive command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or in steps S503, S505, S509, S511. After executing any of the processes of, if the first hold storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command is sent. After storing the command at the beginning of the free area in the 1-start winning command buffer 194A (step S512), the process returns to the process of step S501.

Further, when the reception command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), when the reception command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or in steps S503, S505, and S509. After executing any of the processes of S511, if the second hold storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command Is stored at the beginning of the free area in the second start winning command buffer 194B (step S512), and then returns to the process of step S501.

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

Further, when the second hold storage number notification command is received together with the second fluctuation start command, the hold storage number notification command may not be stored in the reception command buffer 194B at the time of the second start winning. That is, it suffices that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the free area in the second start winning command buffer 194B.

If the reception command is not the second hold storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; NO), settings are made according to other reception commands (step S513), and then the process returns to step S501. For example, when the received command is a game state specification command, the game state specification command is analyzed to specify the current game state. Further, for example, when the reception command is a hit end designation command, the hit end designation command is analyzed to specify whether or not the time is shortened.

Start opening prize designation command (1st start opening prize designation command or 2nd start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, hold storage number notification command (1st hold storage number notification command, 2 hold storage number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start-up prize is generated, such as a notification command), is also referred to as a start-up prize command. Further, the first hold storage number notification command, the second hold storage number notification command, the first start opening prize designation command, and the second start opening prize designation command are also referred to as hold storage information. The symbol designation command and the variable category command are also referred to as determination result information.

When storing the reception commands sequentially from the beginning of the free area in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the first start winning, it is determined whether the reception command is the symbol specification command, the variable category command, or the first hold storage number notification command. It may be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the beginning of a free area in the corresponding storage area.

Further, when the reception commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the free area in the reception command buffer 194B at the time of the second start winning, which of the symbol specification command, the variable category command, and the second hold storage number notification command is stored. It may be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the beginning of a free area in the corresponding storage area.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process executed in step S75 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 23. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the effect determination process at the time of winning (step S150). In the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning command buffer (first start winning command buffer 194A or second starting winning command buffer 194B). , As a reception command, a process of determining whether or not a start opening prize designation command is received, and a display mode of the hold display (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) when additional display is performed in the start prize storage display area 5H are determined. Processing is executed.

After executing the winning effect determination process in step S150, for example, one of the following processes in steps S170 to 177 is performed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”, which is the initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern specification command, a variable display result notification command, or the like transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. It includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative pattern on the display device 5, a process of displaying a process of executing a demo effect (customer waiting demonstration display), and the like. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

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 effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbol according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result, and shifting the first hold display or the second hold display to activate The display area AHA includes a process of displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display, a process of determining various effects (for example, a main notice effect), and the like. There is. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

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 during effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Then, various control data are read out, and various effect controls (for example, variable display control of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol) are performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 controls to output a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 and display it on the screen based on the read control data (process data), and controls the effect sound signal by voice. Various effect controls such as control of outputting to the board 13 to output the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control of outputting the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / blink the lamp 9 are executed.

After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the fixed decorative symbol (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 effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variable pattern specified by the variable pattern specification command has elapsed. The variable display result can be determined by autonomously deriving and displaying the finalized decorative symbol on the side of the effect control board 12 without using the effect control command from the main board 11. When the final decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This special figure hit waiting process includes a process of counting the number of STs (probability change number) and the number of time reductions, a process of updating the value of the effect number counter, a process of changing the game state according to the value of the effect number counter, and the like. Can be included. In this special symbol hit waiting process, when the stop symbol is the jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect and updates the value of the effect process flag to "4", and the stop symbol is not the jackpot symbol. When, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

The jackpot start process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot start process is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state to execute a fanfare effect, or an effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state (for example,). It includes the process of setting the production corresponding to the normal song, the production corresponding to the special song, etc.). After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5".

The process during the round of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. This processing during the round is executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state, and the effect when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or a special song). Set the process to execute the effect (for example, the effect corresponding to the normal song) and the effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed (for example, the effect corresponding to the normal song, the effect corresponding to the special song, etc.). Includes processing to be done. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6".

The round post-processing in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. This round post-processing is executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state. When a notification command for opening the large winning opening from the main board 11 is received, an effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or a special song is supported). The effect to be performed, etc.) is set, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5". Further, when the hit end designation command from the main board 11 is received, the ending effect is set and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7".

The post-hit process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. This post-hit processing is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, and the ending effect is executed, the game state is set, the number of STs (probability variation) and the time reduction are set. It can include processing to be performed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start waiting process executed in step S170 of the effect control process process (step S75) shown in FIG. 25. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first fluctuation start command (or the second fluctuation start command) is received (step S1000).

When it is determined in step S1000 that the first fluctuation start command (or the second fluctuation start command) is not received (step S1000; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demo effect in-progress flag is on. Determine (step S1002). The demo production flag is a flag indicating whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed. When the demo production flag is on (for example, the value "1"), it indicates that the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed, and when the demo production flag is off (for example, the value "0"). Indicates that the customer waiting demonstration display is not performed. The value of the demo effect during effect flag may be stored in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191.

When it is determined in step S1002 that the demo effect in-progress flag is not in the ON state (step S1002; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command is received (step S1004). When it is determined in step S1004 that the customer waiting demo designation command is not received (step S1004; NO), the variable display start waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1004 that the customer waiting demo designation command is received (step S1004; YES), the demo effect in progress flag is set to the on state (step S1006), and the demo effect (customer waiting demonstration display) is responded to. The process data (effect control pattern) is selected (step S1008), and the effect control process timer is started (step S1010). As a result, the demo production (customer waiting demonstration display) is started based on the reception of the customer waiting demo designation command.
After that, the variable display start waiting process ends.
In the present embodiment, as a condition for starting the demo production, a case of determining whether or not a customer waiting demo designation command is received in the variable display start waiting process in step S170 has been described, but the demo production is started. The conditions are not limited to this. For example, the demo effect may be started when a predetermined time has elapsed from the stop of the variable display. Further, the demonstration effect may be started by detecting that the player is not in the gaming state by a sensor or the like.

When it is determined in step S1002 that the demo effect in-progress flag is in the ON state (step S1002; YES), that is, when the demo effect has already been performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined operation (for example, stick controller 31A). It is determined whether or not there is a predetermined operation by the push button 31B or the like (step S1012). If it is determined in step S1012 that there is no predetermined operation (step S1012; NO), the variable display start waiting process is terminated. That is, the demo production is continued.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1012 that there is a predetermined operation (step S1012; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect adjustment display (step S1013).

The effect adjustment display is one aspect of the effect adjustment means. In the effect adjustment display, the effect means are adjusted by "display". The effect adjustment display is executed, for example, by displaying an icon or the like indicating the setting status of the effect means on the display screen of the image display device 5.
The effect means are, for example, a sound output means such as a speaker 8 and a light emitting means such as an LED 9. When the effect means is a sound output means, the effect adjustment display is, for example, an icon display for volume adjustment displayed on the image display device 5. When the effect means is a light emitting means, the effect adjustment display is, for example, an icon display for brightness adjustment displayed on the image display device 5.
While visually checking the effect adjustment display displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the player uses, for example, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the cross key (not shown) described in FIG. 2 to increase the volume of the effect means. , Brightness, etc.

The appropriate volume output from the speaker 8 or the like as the effect means and the appropriate brightness of the LED 9 as the effect means improve the effect on the player. On the other hand, an inappropriate volume output from the speaker 8 or the like or an inappropriate brightness of the LED 9 may give a disadvantage such as giving a player discomfort.

The display of the effect adjustment display is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 based on the process data described with reference to FIG. That is, the control contents of the effect operation such as display, change, and erasure of the effect adjustment display are preset in the process data. For example, in the process data, it is possible to set control contents for displaying the setting status of the volume and brightness of the effect means by an icon or the like. Further, in the process data, the control content for changing the effect adjustment display (increasing or decreasing the volume display, etc.) when the player operates the push button 31B, the cross key, or the like to change the volume or brightness setting is set. Can be done. Further, the process data includes control contents for erasing the effect adjustment display displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 when the player operates the push button 31B, the cross key, or the like, or when a predetermined time elapses. Can be set.
After executing the process of step S1013, the variable display start waiting process (step S170) is terminated.

When it is determined in step S1000 that the first fluctuation start command (or the second fluctuation start command) has been received (step S1000; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demo effect in-progress flag is on. Determine (step S1022). When it is determined in step S1022 that the demo effect in progress flag is in the on state (step S1022; YES), that is, when the demo effect has already been performed, the demo effect in progress flag is reset to the off state (step S1024). After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", which is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S1026), and then the variable display start waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1022 that the demo effect in-progress flag is not in the ON state (step S1022; NO), the process of step S1024 is omitted (skip) and the value of the effect process flag corresponds to the variable display start setting process. After updating to the value "1" (step S1026), the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process (step S75) shown in FIG. 25. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, so that the special figure display result is “missed”. (Step S522).

When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 reads, for example, the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. , The non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the specified variation pattern sets the variable display mode of the decorative pattern to "non-reach (loss)" (that is, "PA1-1", "PA2-1", "PA2-" in FIG. 2 ”“ PA2-3 ”)) is determined (step S523).

When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) constituting the non-reach combination (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 to be 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), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the final decorative symbols (final stop symbols) constituting the reach combination (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left / right confirmed symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted and stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left and right fixed symbol determination table, etc., the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the fixed decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 are all stopped and displayed. Determine the decorative symbols with the same symbol number. Further, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the medium-fixed symbol updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is displayed. By referring to or the like, among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

Here, for example, when the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, an arbitrary value is used. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative symbol, the fixed decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-fixed decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S522; NO), that is, when the special figure display result is "big hit (16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot)", the effect control CPU 120 Determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) constituting the jackpot combination (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.

When determining the combination of the final decoration symbols in step S528, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final decoration depending on which type of jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot) is, and whether or not there is a promotion effect. The design may be determined.

As a specific example, for example, a jackpot combination dedicated to 16R probability variation jackpot (for example, three odd-numbered identical decorative symbols are lined up) and a jackpot combination dedicated to 8R probability variation jackpot (for example, an even number of the same decorative symbol) In the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot, either a jackpot combination dedicated to the 16R probability variation jackpot or a jackpot combination dedicated to the 8R probability variation jackpot may be determined as the definite decorative symbol. .. At this time, if the jackpot combination dedicated to the 8R probability variation jackpot is determined as the final decorative symbol, it is sufficient to notify that the 16R probability variation jackpot is achieved by the end of the 8th round as a promotion effect. On the other hand, in the case of an 8R probability variation jackpot, it is sufficient to determine whether it is a jackpot combination dedicated to the 8R probability variation jackpot as a definite decorative pattern.

In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation jackpot (probability) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation jackpot (probability) is provided and the special figure display result is "big hit (2R probability variation jackpot (probability))", the effect control The CPU 120 may determine the combination of the fixed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot (sudden probability).

After executing any of the processes of step S525 to the process of step S528, the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined effect setting process (step S529). The predetermined effect setting process is a setting process for executing a predetermined effect executed within one variation of the decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, the predetermined effect means, for example, an effect executed while the decorative symbol is fluctuating, and the predetermined effect may include execution of a notice effect or the like. In the predetermined effect, an effect using the effect device is executed. The effect device is, for example, a movable member included in the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model. That is, the predetermined effect is executed by the image display using the image display device 5, the sound output using the speaker 8, the lighting display using the lamp 9, and the operation of the movable member of the effect model alone or in combination. It shall be.
In the predetermined effect setting process of step S529, the effect control CPU 120 determines a predetermined effect pattern to execute the predetermined effect based on the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation, and uses the effect control pattern corresponding to the determined predetermined effect pattern. Set as a pattern. A specific example of the predetermined effect pattern will be described later.

After the process of step S529, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold digestion process (step S530). Specifically, the active display corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the fluctuation is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the fluctuation is displayed). For example, when the decorative symbol starts to fluctuate in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol this time is linked to the first special symbol game), the first start winning prize memory display area Display the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of 5HL in the active display area AHA (1st start winning memory display area Special image including the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of 5HL. To display).

More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 moves the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning memory display area 5HL to the active display area AHA to display the active display. Is set as the usage pattern, and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 to display the first start winning memory. The active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the area 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA. The active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same mode as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same applies when the decorative pattern starts to change in conjunction with the second special figure game.

Further, in the process of step S530, when the effect control CPU 120 has a hold display in addition to the hold display (active display) to be digested in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, the other hold display is first displayed. When there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the start prize memory display area 5HR, the other hold display is shifted in the second start prize memory display area 5HR.

After executing the hold digestion process in step S530, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation as the use pattern (step S532). That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the usage pattern.
The effect control pattern set in step S532 includes process data for executing the variable display of the small symbol exemplified as the special identification information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information. In the present embodiment, the small symbol indicates that the decorative symbol displayed on the image display device 5 instead of the decorative symbol is being variably displayed. For example, when a predetermined image is displayed by a predetermined effect on the image display device 5 and interferes with the display of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol is reduced to a part of the image display device 5 instead of the decorative symbol. Is displayed. By displaying the small symbol, it is possible to make the player recognize that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed even when the decorative symbol cannot be displayed due to the predetermined effect.
Although the process data for executing the variable display of the small symbol has been described as being included in the effect control pattern set in step S532 in the present embodiment, the effect control pattern of the predetermined effect set in step S529 has been described. May be included in.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial value of the effect control process timer of the process data of the effect control pattern set in step S532 (step S534), starts the effect control process timer (step S535), and processes. The effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 is controlled according to the content of the data (step S536).
Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time shown in FIG. 5) specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S537).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 digests the commands stored in the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second starting winning command buffer 194B (step S538). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is the most command associated with the first start winning command buffer 194A when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game. The command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the small buffer number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (1st start opening winning designation) The command associated with the command is shifted while maintaining the winning order. When the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, it is stored in the reception command buffer at the time of the second start winning. The commands (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands are deleted, and the commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command are deleted. In the process of step S538, the command is stored in the first read-ahead buffer 194C or the second read-ahead buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like according to the deletion or shift of the command. The information is deleted or shifted. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S539), and then the variable display start setting process is completed. To do.
This completes the description of the displayable start setting process using FIG. 27.

Next, the predetermined effect setting process in step S529 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG. 28.
First, the effect control CPU 120 executes a random number value extraction process (S5291). In the process of step S5291, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number value in a predetermined range generated by the random number circuit 124. The range of the random number value is defined in advance so that the generated random number value is classified into either a normal mode or a special mode. For example, the ratio determined in the normal mode can be set to 70%, and the ratio determined in the special mode can be set to 30%.

After executing the process of step S5291, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the extracted random number value is within the range of the special aspect (step S5292). When the random number value is within the range of the special mode (step S5292; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the special mode setting process (step S5293). The special mode setting process in step S5283 is a setting process when the predetermined effect is executed in the special mode.
The special aspect is an embodiment different from the normal aspect. In the present embodiment, as a special aspect, an execution mode in which the predetermined effect is executed at a progress speed different from the normal mode is illustrated. When the predetermined effect is executed at a progress speed different from the normal mode, a high speed state in which the progress speed of the predetermined effect is faster than the normal mode, a low speed state in which the progress speed of the predetermined effect is slower than the normal mode, and the progress of the predetermined effect are stopped. Illustrate the stopped state. A specific description of the special aspect will be described later.
The setting of the special aspect set in step S5283 sets the progress speed of the predetermined effect set in the process of step S5294 described below. That is, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the process of step S5292 produces an effect in which the progress speed is different, and the progress speed is set in the process of step S5293.

After executing the process of step S5293, the effect control CPU 120 executes the normal mode setting process (step S5294). The normal mode setting process executed in step S5294 determines a predetermined effect to be executed. The details of the normal mode setting process in step S5294 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31.

On the other hand, when the random number value is not within the range of the special mode (step S5292; NO), the effect control CPU 120 passes the special mode setting process of step S5293 and executes the normal correspondence setting process of step S5294.
After executing the process of step S5294, the effect control CPU 120 ends the predetermined effect setting process of step S529.
This completes the description of the predetermined effect processing in step S529 using FIG. 28.

Next, the details of the special mode setting process of step S5293 of FIG. 28 and the details of the normal mode setting process of step S5294 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29, 30, and 31. FIG. 29 is a determination table showing a first setting example showing the determination ratio of the predetermined effect pattern in the special aspect corresponding to the variation pattern PB4-1, which is set in the special aspect setting process of step S5283. FIG. 30 is a determination table showing a second setting example showing the determination ratio of the predetermined effect pattern in the special aspect corresponding to the variation pattern PB4-3, which is set in the special aspect setting process of step S5283. FIG. 31 is a determination table showing the determination ratio of the predetermined effect pattern in the normal mode corresponding to the variation pattern PB4-1, which is set in the normal mode setting process of step S5294. There are 24 types of fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. Each of the determination tables illustrated in FIGS. 29 to 31 exists corresponding to each variation pattern, but in the present embodiment, an example of the content of the predetermined effect in the super reach and a case where there is a pseudo-ream and a case where there is no pseudo-reach. In order to explain the difference in the predetermined effect in the above, the determination table in the variation pattern PB4-1 and the variation pattern PB4-3 is illustrated. The variation pattern PB4-1 is a variation pattern that executes super reach α without pseudo-ream, and PB4-3 is a variation pattern that executes super reach α once in pseudo-ream. In the normal aspect, the variation pattern PB4-1 will be described by way of example.

FIG. 29 illustrates a case where there are 10 types of predetermined effect patterns PB41-a to PB41-i corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PB4-1. The fluctuation pattern PB4-1 is a big hit with a super reach α without a pseudo-ream, and the effect control CPU 120 executes a reach action corresponding to the super reach α corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PB4-1.
When the variation pattern is PB4-1 in the effect control command received from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 120 has 10 types of predetermined PB41-a to PB41-i of the predetermined effect determination table shown in FIG. 28. Determine one pattern from the production patterns. The predetermined effect determination table can be stored in advance in, for example, the ROM 121 shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 refers to a predetermined effect determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on the received effect control command.

A predetermined effect determination table is prepared for each variation pattern. That is, FIG. 29 illustrates a predetermined effect determination table when the variation pattern is PB4-1. However, since there are 24 types of variation patterns as described in FIG. 5 in the present embodiment, the predetermined effect determination is performed. Twenty-four types of tables will be prepared. The type of the predetermined effect pattern and the content of the predetermined effect in the predetermined effect determination table can be arbitrarily set for each variable pattern. It is possible to improve the interest according to the type of the predetermined production pattern.
In the following description, the predetermined effect determination table when the variation patterns are PB4-1 and PB4-3 will be illustrated and described in FIGS. 28 and 29, and the description of the predetermined effect determination table of the other variation patterns will be omitted. To do.

In FIG. 29, the predetermined effect determination table has items of a predetermined effect pattern, a determination ratio, a predetermined effect content, and an effect mode.

First, the items of the predetermined effect pattern will be described. The case where the predetermined effect pattern in the variation pattern PB4-1 is 10 kinds of PB41-a to PB41-i is illustrated. The number of types of the predetermined effect pattern is arbitrary, and may be other than 10 types.

The item of the determination ratio is the ratio in which each predetermined production pattern is determined by lottery. The determination ratio is set in advance so that the total value is 100%. The determination of the predetermined effect pattern is executed in the special mode setting process of step S5283 of FIG. 28. The determination of the predetermined effect pattern is executed by, for example, by predetermining the range or number of random numbers to be assigned to each predetermined effect pattern according to the range of the random numbers for effect generated by the random number circuit 124, as in step S5921. Random numbers. For example, when the range of the effect random numbers generated by the random number circuit 124 is 0 to 99, the number of random numbers to be assigned is the same as the determination ratio (%).
The random number value used in step S5293 is extracted separately from the random number value (random number for determining whether or not it is a special aspect) extracted in step S5291, and a predetermined effect pattern is determined. However, the random number value extracted in step S5291 may be used as it is to detect the random number value only once. For example, with respect to the range of random numbers generated in the range determined to be a special aspect in step S5291, the range of random values is determined by the determination ratio of FIG. 29, and the predetermined effect pattern is determined from the random values extracted in step S5291. You may try to do it.
The determination ratio described in this embodiment is a predetermined fixed value shown in FIG. 29. However, the determination ratio may be changed according to a predetermined condition such as the number of times the push button 31B is pressed.
Further, the distribution of the determination ratio for each predetermined effect pattern is arbitrary. In the present embodiment, different determination ratios of 5 to 20% are allocated to each predetermined effect pattern. By making the distribution of the determination ratio different for each predetermined effect pattern, it is possible to improve the interest because the determination ratio of the predetermined effect to be executed is different.

The items of the predetermined effect content and the effect mode represent the effect content corresponding to each predetermined effect pattern. In step S5283 of FIG. 28, the predetermined effect content and the effect content shown in the effect mode are set. The contents of the predetermined effect and the content of the effect mode in each predetermined effect pattern will be described below.

The predetermined effect patterns PB41-a to PB41-h show the contents of the predetermined effect in the special aspect. The special mode is an effect mode in which the progress speed of the predetermined effect is different from the normal mode. The special aspect includes a high-speed state in which the progress speed is faster than the normal mode, a low-speed state in which the progress speed is slower than the normal mode, and a stop state in which the progress of the production in the normal mode is stopped in the middle. Here, the progress speed is the progress speed of the effect that the player can perceive. The change in the progress speed may change the progress speed of a part of the effect. For example, the progress speed of the image displayed on the image display device 5 may be changed, and the characters may be displayed without changing the progress speed to ensure the visibility of the characters by the player. Further, the progress speed of the image displayed on the image display device 5 may be changed, and the sound that does not change the progress speed may be output to ensure the ease of recognition of the sound by the player.

The predetermined effect pattern PB41-a is determined at a determination rate of 20% when the predetermined effect is a special aspect. In the predetermined effect pattern PB41-a, the predetermined effect content is the effect A1, and the effect mode is the special mode 1. The special aspect 1 illustrates a case where the progress speed of the predetermined effect is slower than that of the effect A in the normal mode (slow state). The details of the production contents of the production A and the production B will be described later. The progress speed of the effect in the effect A1 includes the display speed of the image (moving image) displayed on the image display device 5, the reproduction speed of the sound output output from the speaker 8, the lighting speed of the lamp 9, or the operation of the effect model. Including the case where the traveling speed thereof is slower than the traveling speed in the normal embodiment. Here, a case where a predetermined moving image is reproduced on the image display device 5 in the predetermined effect will be described.
In the special aspect 1, the speed of the reproduced moving image is set to be slower than that in the normal aspect. The effect A1 in the predetermined effect exemplifies the case where a part of the effect A is executed. Since the time during which the predetermined effect can be executed is limited by the fluctuation time of the decorative symbol so as to end within the predetermined time, if the video of the effect A is played back slowly as it is, the entire contents of the video of the effect A are displayed within the predetermined time. Cannot play. Therefore, in the effect A1, for example, the effect time may be adjusted by performing an effect of reproducing only an important part (for example, a climax scene) of the effect A.
The progress speed of the effect A1 is arbitrary. For example, the traveling speed of the effect A1 can be halved (50%) of the traveling speed of the effect A in the normal mode. Further, the traveling speed of the effect A1 may be constant or variable. For example, the progress speed may be reduced from the middle of the predetermined production. Further, the progress speed of the predetermined effect may be gradually reduced.
By providing a case where the predetermined effect is executed in a low speed state where the progress speed is slower than the normal mode in addition to the case where the predetermined effect is executed in the normal mode, the variation of the effect mode can be increased and the interest is improved. It becomes possible.

Next, the predetermined effect pattern PB41-b is determined at a determination rate of 10% when the predetermined effect is a special aspect. In the predetermined effect pattern PB41-b, the predetermined effect content is the effect A2, and the effect mode is the special mode 2. The special aspect 2 exemplifies a case where a stop state (freeze state) is set in which the progress of a predetermined effect is stopped in the middle. The progress speed of the effect in the effect A2 includes the display speed of the image (moving image) displayed on the image display device 5, the reproduction speed of the sound output output from the speaker 8, the lighting speed of the lamp 9, or the operation of the effect model. It may include a case in which the speed is included, and the speed of progress thereof is extremely slow compared to the speed of progress in the normal mode, and the vehicle is substantially stopped. Here, a case where a predetermined moving image is stopped on the image display device 5 in the predetermined effect will be described.
In the second aspect, the moving image to be reproduced is stopped and a still image is displayed. The effect A2 in the predetermined effect exemplifies the case where a part of the image of the effect A is displayed. Since the time during which the predetermined effect can be executed is limited by the fluctuation time of the decorative symbol so as to end within the predetermined time, if the video of the effect A is stopped in the middle, the entire contents of the video of the effect A are completed within the predetermined time. Cannot be played. Therefore, in the effect A2, the effect time may be adjusted by displaying, for example, an important part of the effect A (for example, a climax scene).
The method of stopping the effect A2 is arbitrary. For example, the still image may be displayed as a stopped state from the middle of the moving image of the effect A2. The moving image may be stopped immediately from the progress speed of the effect in the normal mode at a predetermined timing, or may be stopped by gradually reducing the progress speed. Further, the moving motion may be stopped from the middle of the low speed state described in the special aspect 1 to the stopped state. As for the display of the still image in the stopped state, for example, the same still image may be displayed in the stopped state. Further, in the display of the still image in the stopped state, the still image included in the moving image of the effect A may be switched and displayed like a slide show.
By providing a case where the predetermined effect is executed in the stopped state in addition to the case where the predetermined effect is executed in the normal mode, it is possible to increase the variation of the effect mode and improve the interest.

Next, the predetermined effect pattern PB41-c is a case where the predetermined effect content executes the effect A twice, and the effect mode is the special mode 3. The special aspect 3 illustrates the case of a high-speed state in which the progress speed of the predetermined effect is twice (double speed) of the normal aspect. The progress speed of the effect in the effect A3 includes the display speed of the image (moving image) displayed on the image display device 5, the reproduction speed of the sound output output from the speaker 8, the lighting speed of the lamp 9, or the operation of the effect model. Includes velocities, including cases where their rate of travel is approximately twice that of normal embodiments. Here, a case where a predetermined moving image is displayed on the image display device 5 at double speed in a predetermined effect will be described.
In the special aspect 3, since the moving image reproduced in the effect A is displayed at double speed, the moving image reproduced in the effect A can be reproduced in approximately half the time of the normal aspect. In the special aspect 3, the effect A is reproduced twice at double speed within a predetermined time during which the predetermined effect can be executed.
In the present embodiment, the case where the effect A is reproduced twice at double speed is illustrated. For example, the effect A is reproduced once at double speed and another image or the like is displayed in the remaining time of the predetermined effect. You may do so. Further, the progress speed of the effect may be a constant speed of double speed, or the progress speed may change in the middle.
In addition to the case where the predetermined effect is executed in the normal mode, the variation of the effect mode can be increased by providing the case where the predetermined effect is executed at a higher speed than the normal mode. In addition, by executing the predetermined effect at a high speed, which is faster than the normal mode, it is possible to repeatedly execute the same predetermined effect twice within one variation, and it is possible to improve the interest. ..

Next, the predetermined effect pattern PB41-d is a case where the predetermined effect content executes the effect A three times, and the effect mode is the special mode 4. The special aspect 4 illustrates the case of a high-speed state in which the progress speed of the predetermined effect is three times (three times the speed) of the normal aspect. The progress speed of the effect in the effect A4 includes the display speed of the image (moving image) displayed on the image display device 5, the reproduction speed of the sound output output from the speaker 8, the lighting speed of the lamp 9, or the operation of the effect model. Includes velocities, including cases where their rate of travel is approximately three times that of normal embodiments. Here, a case where a predetermined moving image is displayed on the image display device 5 at a triple speed in a predetermined effect will be described.
In the special aspect 4, since the moving image reproduced in the effect A is displayed at 3 times speed, the moving image reproduced in the effect A can be reproduced in about one-third of the time in the normal aspect. In the special aspect 4, the effect A is reproduced three times at a triple speed within a predetermined time during which the predetermined effect can be executed.
In the present embodiment, the case where the effect A is reproduced three times at the triple speed is illustrated. For example, the effect A is reproduced once or twice at the triple speed, and another image or the like is used for the remaining time of the predetermined effect. May be displayed. Further, the progress speed of the effect may be a constant speed of triple speed, or the progress speed may change in the middle.
In addition to the case where the predetermined effect is executed in the normal mode, the variation of the effect mode can be increased by providing the case where the predetermined effect is executed at a higher speed than the normal mode. In addition, by executing the predetermined effect at a high speed, which is faster than the normal mode, the same predetermined effect content can be repeatedly executed three times within one variation, and it is possible to improve the interest. ..

The predetermined effect patterns PB41-e to PB41-h are variations of the effect mode for the effect B, whereas PB41-a to PB41-d are variations of the effect mode for the effect A. Therefore, the description of the predetermined effect patterns PB41-e to PB41-h will be omitted. The details of the production A and the production B will be described later.

In the present embodiment, for PB4-1 exemplified as one variation pattern, two types of predetermined effects of effect A and effect B are executed in five effect modes (normal mode 1 + special mode 4), and ten types of effects are executed. An example shows a case where a predetermined effect pattern is determined and executed. It is possible to improve the interest as compared with the case where the effect A or the effect B is executed in the normal mode.
In the present embodiment, the case where the predetermined effect is two types of the effect A and the effect B is illustrated, but the type of the predetermined effect is not limited to this. For example, one type or three or more types of effects can be prepared. Further, as for the special mode, five or more kinds of production modes can be prepared.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case where whether or not to implement the special aspect and the predetermined effect pattern of the special aspect are separately determined has been shown, but a predetermined effect pattern including both the normal aspect and the special aspect is prepared in advance. , A predetermined production pattern may be determined by one lottery.
This completes the description of the predetermined effect pattern determination table corresponding to the variation pattern PB4-1 using FIG. 29.

Next, with reference to FIG. 30, a predetermined effect pattern determination table corresponding to the variation pattern PB4-3 will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a second setting example showing the determination ratio of the predetermined effect pattern.
FIG. 30 illustrates a case where there are two types of predetermined effect patterns, PB43-a and PB43-b. As described with reference to FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern PB4-3 is a big hit with one pseudo-ream super reach α. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect effect corresponding to the super reach α in one pseudo-continuous operation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PB4-3.
When the variation pattern is PB4-3 in the effect control command received from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 120 has two types of predetermined PB43-a or PB43-b of the predetermined effect determination table shown in FIG. Determine one pattern from the production patterns. The predetermined effect determination table can be stored in advance in, for example, the ROM 121 shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 refers to a predetermined effect determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on the received effect control command.
In FIG. 30, the predetermined effect determination table includes items of a predetermined effect pattern, a determination ratio, a predetermined effect content, and an effect mode, similarly to the predetermined effect determination table described with reference to FIG. 29. Since each item of the predetermined effect pattern, the determination ratio, the predetermined effect content, and the effect mode is the same as in FIG. 29, the description thereof will be omitted.

The predetermined effect pattern PB43-a is executed at a determination rate of 50% when it is determined in step S5292 of FIG. 28 that it is a special aspect. The predetermined effect pattern PB43-a executes the effect A at double speed twice in the first pseudo-ream and the second pseudo-ream. The predetermined effect pattern PB43-a has a special aspect 3 as an effect mode. As described in PB41-c of FIG. 29, the special aspect 3 illustrates the case of a high speed state in which the progress speed of the predetermined effect is twice (double speed) of the normal aspect. Since the description of the special aspect 3 is the same as the description of FIG. 29, the description thereof will be omitted.
In the predetermined effect pattern PB43-a, the effect A at double speed is executed twice in the first pseudo-ream and the second pseudo-ream. In the present embodiment, the case where the effect A is reproduced twice at double speed in each of the first pseudo-ream and the second pseudo-ream is illustrated. For example, in the first pseudo-ream, the effect A is reproduced twice at double speed. Therefore, in the second pseudo-ream, the effect A may be reproduced once depending on the normal mode. That is, the predetermined effect pattern PB43-a may be such that the predetermined effect is executed at a progress speed twice as fast as that of the special aspect 3 at any number of times of the pseudo-ream.

The predetermined effect pattern PB43-b executes the effect B instead of the effect A in the predetermined effect pattern PB43-a, and the description thereof will be omitted.
In FIG. 30, the case where the predetermined effect in the pseudo-ream repeats the effect A or the effect B has been described, but the predetermined effect executed in the pseudo-ream may be something other than the effect A or the effect B. Further, FIG. 30 illustrates a case where the predetermined effect is executed in the special mode 3, that is, at double speed, but the special effect may be any of the special effects 1 to 4 described in FIG. 29, for example. ..
This completes the description of the predetermined effect pattern determination table corresponding to the variation pattern PB4-3 using FIG. 30.

Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a determination table for a predetermined effect corresponding to the variation pattern PB4-1 will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a first setting example showing a determination ratio of a predetermined effect.
FIG. 31 shows the details of the effect A and the effect B described with reference to FIG. 29. The determination ratio of FIG. 31 is referred to for determining the type of step-up effect of effect A or effect B.

The predetermined effect A is composed of two step-up effects and a cut-in effect, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 31 shows the determination ratio of the type of the step amplifier effect executed in the effect A. That is, the first step-up effect executed in the effect A is two types of a11 and a12, the second step-up effect executed is two types of a21 and a22, and the effect A is the first time. It is shown that four types of step-up effects can be executed by combining the step-up effect and the second step-up effect.

The predetermined effect B is composed of one step-up effect and a cut-in effect as will be described later with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 31 shows the determination ratio of the type of the step amplifier effect executed in the effect B. That is, the step-up effect executed in the effect B indicates that three types of step-up effects b1 to b3 can be executed.

The determination ratio shown in FIG. 31 is a setting when either the effect A or the effect B can be selected. However, when it is determined in step S5292 of FIG. 28 that the predetermined effect pattern of FIG. 29 is determined, the step-up effect is determined based on the determined predetermined effect pattern in FIG. 31. For example, when the content of the predetermined effect in FIG. 29 is the one using the effect A, in FIG. 31, any combination of the four types of step-up effects related to the effect A is determined. Similarly, when the content of the predetermined effect in FIG. 29 is the one using the effect B, in FIG. 31, one of the three types of step-up effects related to the effect B is determined.

Although FIG. 31 illustrates only the case where the fluctuation pattern is PB4-1, it is assumed that a predetermined effect determination table exists in each of the other fluctuation patterns. The predetermined effect determination table may be shared by a plurality of fluctuation patterns.
As described above, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of contents of the predetermined effect for each variation pattern, and the effect is executed at the progress speed of the normal mode in each predetermined effect, or the progress speed of the special mode. It is possible to determine by lottery whether or not the production will be executed. Therefore, the effect of the predetermined effect is improved, and it is possible to improve the interest.
This is the end of the description of the predetermined effect determination table corresponding to the variation pattern PB4-1 using FIG. 31.

Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the variable display effect processing of step S172 executed in the effect control process process of step S75 of FIG. 25 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect processing during variable display.
In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect control process timer (step S601) and subtracts 1 from the value of the fluctuation time timer (step S602). The variable time timer is a timer for measuring the fluctuation time, and is a special figure fluctuation time set according to each fluctuation pattern described with reference to FIG.

After executing the process of step S602, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control process timer has timed out. (Step S603). When the effect control process timer times out (step S603; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the set value of the effect control process timer of the next process data in the effect control pattern set in step S532, and produces the effect. The control process timer is started (step S604), and the effect device control process is executed according to the contents of the next process data (step S605).

After executing the process of step S605, the effect control CPU 120 executes the special effect notification process (step S605-1). The special effect notification process in step S605-1 is a process for notifying that a predetermined effect is executed in a special mode. As described with reference to FIGS. 29, 30 and the like, the effect according to the special mode is to slow down, increase the speed, or stop the progress of the predetermined effect in the normal mode. Therefore, the player may recognize the effect of the special aspect as a malfunction of the gaming machine. By notifying the player that the special mode is to be performed by the special effect notification process, it is possible to make the player recognize that the special mode is not a malfunction of the gaming machine.
The notification of the special mode is performed, for example, by displaying on the image display device 5 that the effect of the special mode is started. Further, the notification of the special aspect may be performed by notification by sound information using the speaker 8, notification by lighting of the lamp using the lamp 9, or operation of the production model. The timing and period for executing the notification of the special aspect are arbitrary. In the present embodiment, a case where an image for notification is displayed on the image display device 5 for a predetermined time when the effect in the special aspect is performed is illustrated.

The effect device control process in the effect device control process in step S605 and the effect device control process in the special effect notification process in step S605-1 start the execution of the effect according to the respective process data, and the process timer times out to the next. It shall be repeatedly executed until the effect device control process based on the process data of is started. That is, if the effect control process timer has not timed out in the process of step S603, the effect device control process of step S605, which has started the process, is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, when the effect control process timer has not timed out (step S603; NO), or after executing the process of step S605, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S606). ). When the fluctuation time timer times out (step S606; YES), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S607). Ends the effect processing during variable display.
On the other hand, when the fluctuation time timer has not timed out (step S606; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect processing during variable display without updating the value of the effect process flag.
This is the end of the description of the variable display effect processing using FIG. 32.

Next, an operation example of the predetermined effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 38. In FIGS. 33 to 38, the horizontal axis indicates the elapsed time of the effect, nt indicates the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol, and Tn indicates the time between tun and tun + 1. 33 to 38 show, in the variable display effect processing (step S172), the effect from the start of execution of the predetermined effect to the time before the final stop symbol is displayed is illustrated as the symbol variation time. The symbol variation time illustrated in FIGS. 33 to 38 is preset within the special figure variation time described in FIG. That is, the symbol fluctuation time is set for each fluctuation pattern. The symbol variation time illustrated in FIGS. 33 to 38 includes a time for executing the variation display of the small symbol.

First, with reference to FIG. 33, an operation example when the effect A is executed in the normal mode will be described. FIG. 33 is a time chart showing an operation example in which the effect A is executed in the normal mode.
In FIG. 33, t10 to t40 indicate the symbol fluctuation period before the final stop symbol in the effect A is displayed.
The effect A exemplified as the predetermined effect has a combination of the step-up effect a1 → the step-up effect a2 → the cut-in effect a.

As described with reference to FIG. 31, the step-up effect a1 has two types of effects, a step-up effect a11 and a step-up effect a12. The step-up effect a2 has two types of effects, a step-up effect a21 and a step-up effect a22. FIG. 33 illustrates a case where the step-up effect a11 and the step-up effect a21 are executed. In FIG. 31, the determination ratio is 10%.
The types of step-up effects include, for example, the type of image displayed on the image display device 5, the type of sound output from the speaker 8, the type of lighting of the lamp 9, the type of operation of the production model, and the like. It is classified according to the difference in the production.

The step-up effect a11 is executed at the time of T1 between t10 and t20. The step-up effect a21 is executed at the time of T2 between t20 and t30. The cut-in effect a is executed at the time of T3 between t30 and t40. That is, the effect A is executed in the time of T1 + T2 + T3 in the normal mode.

In the effect A, even if the display of the variation of the decorative pattern displayed on the image display device 5 is hidden by the effect image in the effect A, it is exemplified as special identification information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information. Variable display of small symbols. The fluctuation speed of the small symbol is almost the same as the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol. The player can recognize that the identification information is being variably displayed by the small symbol variation display even when the variation of the decorative symbol is not displayed due to the predetermined effect. For example, the variation display of the small symbol may be performed during the execution of the step effect a11, the step-up effect a21, or the cut-in effect a.
This is the end of the description of the operation example when the effect A is executed in the normal mode using FIG. 33.

Next, an operation example when the effect A is executed in a special mode will be described with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 33A is a time chart showing an operation example in which the effect A is executed in the special aspect 1. FIG. 33B is a time chart showing an operation example in which the effect A is executed in the special aspect 2. FIG. 33 (c) is a time chart showing an operation example in which the effect A is executed in the special aspect 3. FIG. 33 (d) is a time chart showing an operation example in which the effect A is executed in the special aspect 4.
In FIGS. 34 (a) to 34 (d), t10 to t40 indicate a symbol fluctuation period before the final stop symbol in the effect A is displayed, as in FIG. 33.

In FIG. 34 (a), the effect A1 in the special aspect 1 (PB41-a) exemplified as the predetermined effect is the step-up effect a11 and the step-up effect a21 of the effect A described with reference to FIG. It is what you do. The cut-in effect a is the same as the effect A.
In the effect A1, the notification effect is executed for a predetermined time from t10. The notification effect notifies the player that the effect A1 to be executed is an effect mode different from the effect A in the normal mode. The notification effect is, for example, a notification by an image displayed on the image display device 5, a notification by a sound output output from the speaker 8, a notification by lighting of a lamp 9, or a notification by the operation of a production model, alone or in combination. Can be executed. In the effect A1, as a notification effect, for example, a word such as "special mode" may be displayed on the image display device 5, and a sound corresponding to the word may be output from the speaker 8.
In this embodiment, the notification effect is included in the time of T1. That is, the case where the notification effect is executed at the same time as the execution of a part of the step-up effect a11 is illustrated. However, the notification effect may be executed before the step-up effect is executed.
The notification effect illustrated in FIGS. 34 to 38 can also be executed in the above-mentioned effect mode.

In the effect A1, the effect executed in the time of T1 between t10 and t20 is to execute a part of the step-up effect a11 in a low speed state (slow). For example, in the step-up effect a11, the reproduction speed of the moving image displayed on the image display device 5 is reduced and displayed. Since the reproduction time is the time of T1 as in the normal mode, only a part of the step-up effect a11 is executed in the effect A1. For example, in the step-up effect a11, only the climax scene displayed on the image display device 5 may be displayed.
As for the effect executed in the time of T2 between t20 and t30, a part of the step-up effect a21 is executed in a low speed state (slow) as in the step-up effect a11.
The effect A1 can improve the interest by slowing the progress speed of the step-up effect executed at the time of T1 and T2 in the normal mode by a special mode different from the normal mode.

Also in the special aspect 1, the small symbol can be variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of the identification information. In the effect A1, as described above, the step-up effect a11 and the step-up effect a21 execute a predetermined effect in a low speed state. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation of the small symbol is displayed without changing the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the predetermined effect is executed in the low speed state and the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the predetermined effect is executed in the normal mode. To do. By displaying the fluctuation of the small symbol without changing the fluctuation speed of the small symbol, even if the predetermined effect becomes a low speed state, the player can see that the low speed state of the predetermined effect is not a malfunction of the gaming machine but an effect mode. It can be recognized as a part. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest by producing a low-speed state.

In FIG. 34 (b), the effect A2 in the special aspect 2 (PB41-b) exemplified as the predetermined effect is in a stopped state in which the progress of the step-up effect a11 and the step-up effect a21 of the effect A described with reference to FIG. 33 is stopped. It is what you do. The cut-in effect a is the same as the effect A.
In the effect A2, as in the effect A1, the notification effect is executed for a predetermined time from t10.

In the effect A2, the effect executed in the time of T1 between t10 and t20 is to execute a part of the step-up effect a11 in a stopped state (freeze). For example, in the step-up effect a11, the reproduction of the moving image displayed on the image display device 5 is stopped and displayed in the middle. Since the reproduction time is the time of T1 as in the normal mode, in the effect A2, only a part of the step-up effect a11 is executed. For example, in the step-up effect a11, only the climax scene displayed on the image display device 5 may be displayed.
As for the effect executed in the time of T2 between t20 and t30, a part of the step-up effect a21 is executed in the stopped state (freeze) as in the step-up effect a11.
The effect A2 can improve the interest by stopping the progress of the step-up effect executed at the time of T1 and T2 in the normal mode by a special mode.

Also in the special performance mode 2, the small symbol can be variably displayed in response to the variably display of the identification information. In the effect A2, as described above, the step-up effect a11 and the step-up effect a21 execute the predetermined effect in the stopped state. In the present embodiment, the variation of the small symbol is displayed without changing the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the predetermined effect is executed in the stopped state and the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the predetermined effect is executed in the normal mode. .. By displaying the fluctuation of the small symbol without changing the fluctuation speed of the small symbol, even if the predetermined effect is stopped, the player can see that the stopped state of the predetermined effect is not a malfunction of the gaming machine but an effect mode. It can be recognized as a part. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest by producing a stopped state.

In FIG. 34 (c), the special aspect 3 (PB41-c) exemplified as the predetermined effect is an effect mode in which the traveling speed of the effect A described in FIG. 33 is doubled (double speed). That is, the step-up effect a11, the step-up effect a21, and the cut-in effect a are each doubled in speed to halve the execution time, so that the effect A is repeated twice. In the present embodiment, all the progress speeds of the step-up effect a11, the step-up effect a21, and the cut-in effect a are doubled, but the effect A can be executed twice within the symbol variation time in the special aspect 3. As long as there is, the setting of the progress speed is arbitrary. For example, by setting the progress speed of the step-up effect a11 and the step-up effect a21 to be faster than the double speed, the progress speed of the cut-in effect a is made slower than the double speed, and the execution time of the cut-in effect a is lengthened. You may try to do it.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the notification effect is executed in each first effect portion of the effect A that is repeated twice. The details of the effect A in t41 to t40 will be omitted because the effect A in t10 to t41 is repeated.

The effect executed in the time of T1 / 2 between t10 and t21 is to execute the step-up effect a11 at double speed. For example, in the step-up effect a11, the reproduction of the moving image displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed at double speed. The regeneration time is T1 / 2 of the normal mode.
As for the step-up effect a21 executed in the time of T2 / 2 between t21 and t31, the step-up effect a21 is executed at double speed in the same manner as the step-up effect a11.
Further, the cut-in effect a executed in the time of T3 / 2 between t31 to t41 is also executed at double speed.
In the special aspect 3, it is possible to improve the interest by executing the effect A executed at the time of T1, T2, and T3 in the normal aspect at double speed.

Also in the special aspect 3, the small symbol can be variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of the identification information. In the special aspect 3, as described above, in the step-up effect a11, the step-up effect a21, and the cut-in effect, a predetermined effect is executed at double speed. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the predetermined effect is executed at double speed and the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the predetermined effect is executed in the normal mode are displayed without changing the fluctuation speed of the small symbol. .. By displaying the fluctuation of the small symbol without changing the fluctuation speed of the small symbol, even if the predetermined effect is executed at double speed, the player can see that the high-speed state of the predetermined effect is not a failure of the gaming machine but an effect mode. Can be recognized as part of. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest by producing a high-speed state.

In FIG. 34 (d), the special aspect 4 (PB41-d) exemplified as the predetermined effect is an effect mode in which the traveling speed of the effect A described in FIG. 33 is tripled (triple speed). That is, the effect A is repeated three times by setting the progress of the step-up effect a11, the step-up effect a21, and the cut-in effect a to three times the speed and reducing the execution time to one-third. In the present embodiment, all the progress speeds of the step-up effect a11, the step-up effect a21, and the cut-in effect a are tripled, but the effect A can be executed three times within the symbol variation time in the special aspect 4. The setting of the traveling speed is arbitrary as long as it is. For example, by setting the progress speed of the step-up effect a11 and the step-up effect a21 to be faster than the triple speed, the progress speed of the cut-in effect a is made slower than the triple speed, and the execution time of the cut-in effect a is lengthened. You may try to do it.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the notification effect is executed in each first effect portion of the effect A that is repeated three times. The details of the effect A in t42 to t44 and t44 to t40 will be omitted because the effect A in t10 to t42 is repeated.

The effect executed in the time of T1 / 3 between t10 to t23 is to execute the step-up effect a11 at 3 times speed. For example, in the step-up effect a11, the reproduction of the moving image displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed at triple speed. The reproduction time is T1 / 3 time, which is one-third of the normal mode.
As for the step-up effect a21 executed in the time of T2 / 3 between t23 and t33, the step-up effect a21 is executed at triple speed in the same manner as the step-up effect a11.
Further, the cut-in effect a executed in the time of T3 / 3 between t33 and t42 is also executed at triple speed.
In the special aspect 4, it is possible to improve the interest by executing the effect A executed at the time of T1, T2, and T3 in the normal aspect at a triple speed.

Also in the special aspect 4, the small symbol can be variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of the identification information. In the special aspect 4, as described above, the predetermined effects at the triple speed are executed in the step-up effect a11, the step-up effect a21, and the cut-in effect. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the predetermined effect is executed at the triple speed and the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the predetermined effect is executed in the normal mode are displayed without changing the fluctuation speed of the small symbol. .. By displaying the fluctuation of the small symbol without changing the fluctuation speed of the small symbol, even if the predetermined effect is executed at 3 times the speed, the player can see that the high-speed state of the predetermined effect is not a failure of the gaming machine but an effect mode. Can be recognized as part of. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest by producing a high-speed state.
This is the end of the description of the operation example when the effect A is executed in the special mode using FIGS. 34 (a) to 34 (d).

Next, with reference to FIG. 35, an operation example when the effect B is executed in the normal mode will be described. FIG. 35 is a time chart showing an operation example in which the effect B is executed in the normal mode.
In FIG. 35, t10 to t40 indicate the symbol fluctuation period before the final stop symbol in the effect B is displayed.
The effect B exemplified as the predetermined effect has a combination of the step-up effect b1 and the cut-in effect b. While the effect A executes the step-up effect a plurality of times, the effect B exemplifies an effect mode in which the step-up effect is once. By having two types of the contents of the predetermined effect, the effect A and the effect B, it is possible to improve the interest.

As described with reference to FIG. 31, the step-up effect b1 has three types of effects, step-up effect b1 and step-up effect b3. FIG. 35 illustrates a case where the step-up effect b is executed, and in FIG. 31, it is an effect in which the determination ratio is determined at 40%.
The types of step-up effects include, for example, the type of image displayed on the image display device 5, the type of sound output from the speaker 8, the type of lighting of the lamp 9, the type of operation of the production model, and the like. It is classified according to the difference in the production.

The step-up effect b1 is executed at the time of T4 between t10 and t50. Further, the cut-in effect b is executed at the time of T5 between t50 and t40. That is, the effect B is executed in the time of T1 + T2 + T3 in the normal mode.

In the effect B, even if the display of the variation of the decorative pattern displayed on the image display device 5 is hidden by the effect image in the effect B, it is exemplified as special identification information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information. Variable display of small symbols. The fluctuation speed of the small symbol is almost the same as the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol. The player can recognize that the identification information is being variably displayed by the small symbol variation display even when the variation of the decorative symbol is not displayed due to the predetermined effect. For example, the variation display of the small symbol may be performed during the execution of the step effect b1 or the cut-in effect b.
This is the end of the description of the operation example when the effect B is executed in the normal mode using FIG. 35.

Next, an operation example when the effect B is executed in a special mode will be described with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36A is a time chart showing an operation example in which the effect B is executed in the special aspect 1. FIG. 36B is a time chart showing an operation example in which the effect B is executed in the special aspect 2. FIG. 36 (c) is a time chart showing an operation example in which the effect B is executed in the special aspect 3. FIG. 36D is a time chart showing an operation example in which the effect B is executed in the special aspect 4.
In FIGS. 36 (a) to 36 (d), t10 to t40 indicate a symbol variation period before the final stop symbol in the effect B is displayed, as in FIG. 35.

In FIGS. 36 (a) to 36 (d), the effect A in FIGS. 34 (a) to 34 (d) is changed to the effect B. That is, as described with reference to FIG. 35, in the effect B, the step-up is performed once in the effect A. Since the effect mode in the effect B in the special aspects 1 to 4 is also executed according to the special aspects 1 to 4 in the effect A described with reference to FIG. 34, the description of FIGS. 36 (a) to 36 (d) will be omitted.

Also in the special aspects 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 36 (a) to 36 (d), the small symbol can be variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of the identification information. Displaying the variation of the small symbol without changing the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the predetermined effect is executed in the special modes 1 to 4 and the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the predetermined effect is executed in the normal mode. Therefore, even when the predetermined effect is executed in the special aspects 1 to 4, the player can recognize that the predetermined effect in the special aspects 1 to 4 is not a failure of the gaming machine but a part of the effect mode. .. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest by directing the special aspects 1 to 4.
This is the end of the description of the operation example when the effect B is executed in the special mode using FIGS. 36 (a) to 36 (d).

Next, an operation example corresponding to the variation pattern PB4-3 described with reference to FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38. FIG. 37 shows an operation example in which (a) the effect A is executed in the normal mode and (b) the operation example in which the effect A is executed in the special mode 3 (PB43-a) in one pseudo-ream. FIG. 38 shows an operation example in which (a) effect B is executed in a normal mode and (b) effect B is executed in a special mode 3 (PB43-b) in one pseudo-ream.

In FIG. 37 (a), t60 to t90 indicate the symbol fluctuation period before the final stop symbol in the effect A is displayed.
At the time of T6 from t60 to t70, the first effect A is executed. Since the details of the effect contents of the effect A are described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34, the description thereof will be omitted here.
At the time of T7 from t70 to t80, the temporary stop of the decorative symbol by the pseudo-ream is executed.

Here, the temporary stop means that the decorative symbols displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed without being displayed in a variable manner due to the start in the next variable display. Is a state in which is maintained, and refers to a state in which the display of the final stop symbol is excluded. In the temporary stop of the present embodiment, the decorative symbol during the temporary stop is slightly shaken up and down to notify the player that the displayed decorative symbol is not the final stop symbol. Instead of slightly shaking the decorative symbol, the temporary stop notification can be, for example, expanded / contracted or enlarged / reduced display of the decorative symbol during temporary stop. In the pseudo-ream, the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is re-variated as the variable display without starting the next variable display. Instead of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol, the small symbol may be temporarily stopped.

At the time of T6 from t80 to t90, the decorative symbol starts to change again, and the predetermined effect by the effect A is executed again. When the number of pseudo-reams is 2 or more, temporary stop to re-variation is executed according to the number of pseudo-reams.

In FIG. 37 (a), t60 to t90 indicate the symbol fluctuation period before the final stop symbol in the effect A is displayed.
At the time of T6 from t60 to t70, the first effect A is executed. Since the details of the effect contents of the effect A are described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34, the description thereof will be omitted here.
At the time of T7 from t70 to t80, the temporary stop of the decorative symbol by the pseudo-ream is executed.

Here, the temporary stop means that the decorative symbols displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed without being displayed in a variable manner due to the start in the next variable display. Is a state in which is maintained, and refers to a state in which the display of the final stop symbol is excluded. In the temporary stop of the present embodiment, the decorative symbol during the temporary stop is slightly shaken up and down to notify the player that the displayed decorative symbol is not the final stop symbol. Instead of slightly shaking the decorative symbol, the temporary stop notification can be, for example, expanded / contracted or enlarged / reduced display of the decorative symbol during temporary stop. In the pseudo-ream, the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is re-variated as the variable display without starting the next variable display. Instead of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol, the small symbol may be temporarily stopped.

At the time of T6 from t80 to t90, the decorative symbol starts to change again, and the predetermined effect by the effect A is executed again. When the number of pseudo-reams is 2 or more, temporary stop to re-variation is executed according to the number of pseudo-reams.

In FIG. 37 (b), the special aspect 3 (PB43-a) exemplified as the predetermined effect is an effect in which the progress speed of the effect A in one pseudo-ream described in FIG. 37 (a) is doubled (double speed). It is an aspect. By doubling the speed of the effect A and halving the execution time of the normal mode shown in FIG. 37 (a), the two effects A executed in the normal mode in the pseudo-ream are executed four times.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the notification effect is executed in each first effect portion of the effect A that is repeated four times.

The predetermined effect performed in the time of T6 / 2 between t60 to t61 and t61 to t70, t80 to t81, and t91 to t90 is to execute the effect A at double speed. The temporary stop executed at the time of T7 between t70 and t80 is the same as that shown in FIG. 37 (a), and thus the description thereof will be omitted. In the present embodiment, the temporary stop time and the temporary stop effect in the temporary stop are the same in the normal mode and the special mode 3, but for example, the temporary stop effect in the special mode 3 is set to a high speed state such as double speed. May be good.

Even in the special aspect 3 in the one pseudo-ream, the small symbol can be variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of the identification information. In the special aspect 3, as described above, the predetermined effect at double speed is executed in the effect A. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the effect A is executed at the double speed and the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the effect A is executed in the normal mode are displayed without changing the fluctuation speed of the small symbol. By displaying the fluctuation of the small symbol without changing the fluctuation speed of the small symbol, even if the predetermined effect is executed at double speed, the player can see that the high-speed state of the predetermined effect is not a failure of the gaming machine but an effect mode. Can be recognized as part of. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest by producing a high-speed state.

In FIGS. 38 (a) to 38 (b), the effect A in FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (b) is changed to the effect B. Since the effect mode in the effect B in the special aspect 3 is also executed according to the special aspect 3 in the effect A described with reference to FIG. 37, the description of FIGS. 38 (a) to 38 (b) will be omitted.

Also in the special mode 3 shown in FIGS. 38 (a) to 38 (b), the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the effect B is executed at the double speed and the fluctuation speed of the small symbol when the effect B is executed at the normal mode. By displaying the variation of the small symbol without changing, even if the predetermined effect is executed at double speed, the player can tell that the high speed state of the predetermined effect is not a failure of the gaming machine but a part of the effect mode. Can be recognized. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest by producing a high-speed state.
This completes the description of the operation example in which the predetermined effect is executed in the normal mode and the operation example in which the predetermined effect is executed in the special mode in one pseudo-ream using FIGS. 37 and 38.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40, a display example in the image display device when the effect A is executed in the normal mode and a display example in the image display device when the effect A is executed in the special aspect 3 will be described. To do. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a display example in the image display device when the effect A is executed in the normal mode. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a display example in the image display device when the effect A is executed in the special aspect 3.

FIG. 39A shows that the step-up effect a1 of the effect A is executed in the normal mode. An effect image 501 corresponding to the step-up effect a1 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a small symbol 502 exemplified as special identification information is superimposed on the effect image at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is displayed in a variable manner.
The fluctuation speed of the small symbol 502 in FIGS. 39 (a) to 39 (c) (for example, the rotation speed of the small symbol 502) is defined as the first fluctuation speed.

FIG. 39B shows that the step-up effect a2 of the effect A is executed in the normal mode. The effect image 503 corresponding to the step-up effect a2 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the small symbol 502 is variably displayed at the first fluctuating speed at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. ..

FIG. 39 (c) shows that the cut-in effect a of the effect A is executed in the normal mode. The effect image 504 corresponding to the cut-in effect a is displayed on the image display device 5, and the small symbol 502 is variably displayed at the first fluctuating speed at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. ..
This completes the description of the display example in the image display device when the effect A is executed in the normal mode using FIG. 39.

FIG. 40A shows that the step-up effect a1 of the effect A is executed in the special mode 3 (double speed). An effect image 511 corresponding to the step-up effect a1 in the special aspect 3 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a small symbol 512 exemplified as special identification information is displayed at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is superimposed on the production image and variably displayed at the first fluctuation speed.
Further, at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5, a notification effect image 513 corresponding to the notification effect for notifying the player that the effect A is executed based on the special aspect 3 is displayed. In the present embodiment, the notification effect image 513 is displayed superimposed on the effect image 511, but the notification effect image 513 is displayed before, for example, the effect image 511 according to the special aspect 3 is displayed. May be good. In addition to the display of the image display device 5, the notification effect may be, for example, output a voice notifying that the effect A is executed based on the special aspect 3 from the speaker 8.

FIG. 40B shows that the step-up effect a2 of the effect A is executed in the special mode 3 (double speed). An effect image 514 corresponding to the step-up effect a2 in the special aspect 3 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a small symbol 512 exemplified as special identification information is displayed at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is superimposed on the production image and variably displayed at the first fluctuation speed.

FIG. 40 (c) shows that the cut-in effect a of the effect A is executed in the special mode 3 (double speed). An effect image 515 corresponding to the cut-in effect a in the special aspect 3 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a small symbol 512 exemplified as special identification information is displayed at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is superimposed on the production image and variably displayed at the first fluctuation speed.

In FIGS. 40 (d) to 40 (f), the same effect as in FIGS. 40 (a) to 40 (c) is repeated. The time during which the effects of FIGS. 40 (a) to 40 (f) are executed is the same as the time during which the effects A according to the normal aspects of FIGS. 39 (a) to 39 (c) are executed. That is, in the special aspect 3, the effect A described in FIGS. 40 (a) to 40 (c) is executed at twice the speed of the effect A described in FIGS. 39 (a) to 39 (c). A is repeated twice.
On the other hand, the small symbol 512 is variably displayed at the same fluctuation speed (first fluctuation speed) when the effect A is executed in the normal mode and in the special mode 3. By visually recognizing the small symbols that are variably displayed at the same fluctuating speed, the player can recognize that the display of the effect A in the specific mode is not due to the failure of the gaming machine but due to the effect mode.
This completes the description of the display example in the image display device when the effect A is executed in the special aspect 3 using FIG. 40.

Next, using FIGS. 41 and 42, a display example in the image display device when the effect A is executed in the normal mode in one pseudo-continuous variation, and the effect A in the special mode 3 in one pseudo-continuous variation are executed. A display example in the image display device will be described. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a display example in an image display device when the effect A is executed in a normal mode in one pseudo-continuous variation. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a display example in the image display device when the effect A is executed in the special aspect 3 in one pseudo-continuous variation.

FIG. 41 (a) shows that the step-up effect a1 of the effect A is executed in the normal mode. An effect image 521 corresponding to the step-up effect a1 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a small symbol 522 exemplified as special identification information is superimposed on the effect image at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is displayed in a variable manner.
The fluctuation speed of the small symbol 522 (for example, the rotation speed of the small symbol 522) in FIGS. 41 (a) to (c) and (e) to (g) is defined as the first fluctuation speed.

FIG. 41B shows that the step-up effect a2 of the effect A is executed in the normal mode. An effect image 523 corresponding to the step-up effect a2 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a small symbol 522 is variably displayed at the first fluctuating speed at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. ..

FIG. 41 (c) shows that the cut-in effect a of the effect A is executed in the normal mode. An effect image 524 corresponding to the cut-in effect a2 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a small symbol 522 is variably displayed at the first fluctuating speed at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. ..

FIG. 41 (d) shows that the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the pseudo-ream. Among the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C shakes slightly to notify the player that the player is temporarily stopped. doing.

41 (e) to 41 (g) repeat the effects of FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (c) due to the revariation of the pseudo-ream, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.
In the present embodiment, the case where the pseudo-continuous variation is once has been described, but when the pseudo-continuous variation is a plurality of times, the effects of FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (d) are repeated.
This completes the description of the display example in the image display device when the effect A is executed in the normal mode in one pseudo-continuous variation using FIG. 41.

FIG. 42A shows that the step-up effect a1 of the effect A is executed in the special mode 3 (double speed). An effect image 531 corresponding to the step-up effect a1 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a small symbol 532 exemplified as special identification information is superimposed on the effect image at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is displayed in a variable manner.
The fluctuation speed of the small symbol 532 in FIGS. 42 (a) to (f) and (h) to (m) (for example, the rotation speed of the small symbol 532) is defined as the first fluctuation speed.
Further, at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5, a notification effect image 533 corresponding to the notification effect for notifying the player that the effect A is executed based on the special aspect 3 is displayed. In the present embodiment, the notification effect image 533 is displayed superimposed on the effect image 531. However, the notification effect image 533 is displayed before the effect image 531 according to the special aspect 3 is displayed, for example. May be good. In addition to the display of the image display device 5, the notification effect may be, for example, output a voice notifying that the effect A is executed based on the special aspect 3 from the speaker 8.

FIG. 42B shows that the step-up effect a2 of the effect A is executed in the special aspect 3. An effect image 534 corresponding to the step-up effect a2 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a small symbol 532 is variably displayed at the first fluctuating speed at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. ..

FIG. 42 (c) shows that the cut-in effect a of the effect A is executed in the special aspect 3. An effect image 535 corresponding to the cut-in effect a is displayed on the image display device 5, and a small symbol 532 is variably displayed at the first fluctuating speed at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. ..

In FIGS. 42 (d) to 42 (f), the same effect as in FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (c) is repeated. The time during which the effects of FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (f) are executed is the same as the time during which the effects A according to the normal aspects of FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (c) are executed. That is, in the special aspect 3, the effect A described in FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (c) is executed at twice the speed of the effect A described in FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (c). A is repeated twice.
On the other hand, the small symbol 512 is variably displayed at the same fluctuation speed (first fluctuation speed) when the effect A is executed in the normal mode and in the special mode 3. By visually recognizing the small symbols that are variably displayed at the same fluctuating speed, the player can recognize that the display of the effect A in the specific mode is not due to the failure of the gaming machine but due to the effect mode.

FIG. 42 (g) shows that the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the pseudo-ream. Among the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C shakes slightly to notify the player that the player is temporarily stopped. doing.

In FIGS. 42 (h) to 42 (m), the effects of FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (f) are repeated due to the pseudo-continuous revariation, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.
In the present embodiment, the case where the pseudo-continuous variation is once has been described, but when the pseudo-continuous variation is a plurality of times, the effects of FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (g) are repeated.
This completes the description of the display example in the image display device when the effect A is executed in the special aspect 3 in one pseudo-continuous variation using FIG. 42.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various production operations including the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart, and display operation of the production image in the display area of the image display device 5 have been described. Can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, a game score to be used for a game is given by using a frequency which is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using a score or a gaming score given by winning a game.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the game machine, but in the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are used according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible to do.

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

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs 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.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the variation time, the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, when the variation is started, 1 Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. 2 A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second). A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after the stop) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the production control microcomputer selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the "ratio" has a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, and when the ratios are different, , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratios are different (that is, one is 100% allocated and the other is 0%).

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, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball is paid out to the player as a prize, and the player fires the paid out gaming ball into the gaming area to play a game. 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 card or a membership card, and the given game score or the given game score, or The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using the gaming score given by winning a prize in the game.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example is obtained in which a gaming medium is used as a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes. It can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine in which a gaming medium such as a ball is enclosed and a score is given when the conditions for giving a prize are satisfied.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, a gaming machine that is controlled to a probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game is shown based on the determination of the probabilistic jackpot, but the gaming machine is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region inside (a probability variation region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the jackpot game. It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

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.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols that can be identified by each are variably displayed, and a definite special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Not limited. For example, the fluctuating special symbol and the definite special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may be different. In other words, the fluctuating plurality of types of special symbols may not include the definite special symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine is shown in which 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. Not limited. For example, the fluctuating decorative symbol and the definite decorative symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result may be different. In other words, it is not necessary that the variable number of types of decorative symbols include the fixed decorative symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... 1st start prize storage display area 5HR ... 2nd start prize memory display area 5H ... Start prize Storage display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... 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 ... 1st start port switch 22B ... 2nd start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcontrollers 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

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It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed.
Sound output means to output sound and
Special identification information variable display means that variably displays special identification information in response to variable display of identification information,
It is possible to execute a notice effect that announces the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state, and the effect can be executed in a normal mode in which the effect is executed at a normal progress speed and a stop mode in which the progress of the effect is stopped in the middle. Equipped with a production execution means,
The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the type of the advance notice effect.
The special identification information variable display means
It is possible to execute the variable display of the special identification information without changing the speed depending on whether the effect is executed in the normal mode or the stop mode by the effect executing means.
When the effect is executed in the stop mode by the effect execution means, the special identification information is variably displayed from the start to the end of the effect in the stop mode.
The effect executing means is
When the advance notice effect is being executed in the stop mode, the execution of the effect by the display means for displaying the effect image is stopped, and the sound output from the sound output means is also stopped.
When the notice effect is executed in the stop mode, the stop mode notification effect for notifying that the stop mode is executed is executed for the first period from the start of the notice effect in which the stop mode is executed.
The first period is shorter than the period from the start to the end of the advance notice effect in which the stop mode is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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