JP6908976B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine that performs variable display, a common decoration is used according to the situation of variable display of the first special identification information (special figure 1) and variable display of the second special identification information (special figure 2) that can be executed at the same time. Some of them display a symbol in a variable manner (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2007-167456

However, in Patent Document 1, the objects to be linked with the decorative symbols are the first special identification information (Special Figure 1) and the second special identification information (Special Figure 2), but these decorative symbols are linked to each other. For example, when the normal electric accessory (so-called electric chew) is opened by hitting and the start winning is generated in the variable display of the normal symbol, the variable display result of the decorative symbol (directed symbol) is not correct. There is a problem that it is necessary to appropriately control the variable display (variable display) of the decorative design (directing design) so that it does not become appropriate.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately controlling the variable display of an effect symbol.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention
Special based on the establishment of special starting conditions (for example, winning a game ball into the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball devices 6A, 6A'and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B). With a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can variably display identification information (for example, a first special symbol or a second special symbol) and control it to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. There,
In the variable display of the normal identification information (for example, the normal symbol) executed based on the establishment of the normal start condition (for example, the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41), a predetermined predetermined display result (for example, the normal symbol) is displayed. The special starting condition is likely to be satisfied from the first state (for example, the state in which the plate 60 projects to the front side of the game board) in which the special starting condition is difficult to be satisfied or is not satisfied when the hit) is derived and displayed. A variable starting means (for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B) that changes to a second state (for example, a state in which the plate body 60 is retracted from the front side of the game board) and
After the end of the advantageous state, a state control means (for example, a high base state) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a high base state) in which the special starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than a non-special state (for example, a low base state (normal state)). The part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of S318 and S319 of the jackpot end processing) and
When the effect symbol (for example, the second effect symbol) is variablely displayed in response to the variable display of the normal identification information in the special state, and the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the normal identification information. In, the effect symbol variation display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the second effect symbol variation start process, the second effect symbol) capable of deriving and displaying the effect symbol in a specific mode (for example, a combination indicating "normal symbol hit"). Processing during fluctuation, part that executes the second effect symbol fluctuation stop processing),
With
When the display result of the variable display of the normal identification information being executed before being controlled to the special state is derived and displayed after being controlled to the special state, the effect symbol variation display means is derived and displayed for normal identification. said variable starting means in a display result of the common identification information display result information the predetermined display result on I do is the variable starting means is changed to Rutoki and deriving displayed on the second condition is not a predetermined display result Is not changed to the second state , the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a predetermined mode different from the specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), when the jackpot game is completed. When the variable display of the normal symbol whose variable display result is "hit (normal figure hit)" is executed, the second start prize is won by driving the normal electric accessory (plate body 60) after the big hit game is completed. The part where the initial stop symbol of the second effect symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5 for the period until the opening of the mouth is completed),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately control the variable display of the effect symbol.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1.
The effect symbol variation display means does not perform variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variable display for the variable display of the normal identification information that is being executed before being controlled to the special state (for example, shown in FIG. 53). As described above, regarding the variable display of the normal symbol that is being executed from the big hit game, the second effect symbol is linked to the variable display of the normal symbol after the game state is controlled to the high base state, and the variable display is not performed).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the unnatural variable display of the effect pattern from being executed.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1.
A first special effect (for example, an effect during opening) corresponding to the change of the variable start device to the second state and a second special effect (for example, an effect hold acquisition effect) corresponding to the establishment of the special start condition. ) Is provided (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of opening the normal electric accessory or the process of ending the release of the ordinary electric accessory).
When the predetermined display result is derived and displayed after the predetermined display result is controlled to the special state as a display result of the variable display of the ordinary identification information being executed before being controlled to the special state, the effect executing means is described. The first special effect and the second special effect are not executed (for example, for the variable display of the normal symbol being executed from the big hit game, the second effect symbol is changed to the normal symbol after the game state is controlled to the high base state. Since the fluctuation display is not performed in conjunction with the fluctuation display of, the normal electric accessory opening process and the normal electric accessory opening end process are not executed, and the opening effect and the effect hold acquisition effect are not executed.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the first special effect and the second special effect from being executed and the effect from becoming unnatural even though the effect symbol is not displayed in a specific mode.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 2.
When the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of the ordinary identification information being executed before being controlled to the special state, the effect executing means is said to be special. When the start condition is satisfied, after the special state is completed, it is possible to execute a notification effect for notifying that the special start condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in the modification 3, during the jackpot game). In the high base state, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is terminated by "hit the normal figure", and the game ball wins the second start winning opening based on the "hit the normal figure", and the second special figure hold memory is stored. If it occurs, the occurrence of the second special figure hold memory is notified by updating the display of the effect hold display unit 30 during the big hit game).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is notified that the special starting condition has been satisfied after the end of the special state, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or any of means 1 to 3.
Hold storage means (for example, first special figure hold storage unit or second special figure hold) that can store information related to the variable display of the special identification information within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as hold storage. With a memory unit)
The effect symbol variation display means
When the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the ordinary identification information when the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit, the effect symbol can be derived and displayed in the specific mode (for example). , As shown in FIG. 44, in S830b after determining that the effect control CPU 120 has received the "hit (normal symbol hit)" normal symbol variation display result designation command in S821 of the second effect symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the number of the second special figure reserved storage is 3 or less, the stop symbol of the normal symbol is determined to be a combination according to the "hit" by executing the process of S822),
When the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the ordinary identification information when the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit, the derived display of the effect symbol in the specific mode is restricted (for example). , As shown in FIG. 44, in S830b after determining that the effect control CPU 120 has received the "hit (normal symbol hit)" normal symbol variation display result designation command in S821 of the second effect symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the number of 2nd special figure pending storage is 4, the stop symbol of the normal symbol is determined to be a combination according to "off (out of normal figure)" by executing the process of S831).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit and does not increase, it is restricted that the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a specific mode, and the variable display of the effect symbol can be appropriately controlled. can.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 4.
At least the effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the effect hold acquisition effect of the normal electric accessory downward end process) capable of executing the special effect (for example, the effect hold acquisition effect) corresponding to the fulfillment of the special start condition. It has a part to execute processing)
The effect execution means limits the execution of the special effect when the number of hold memories reaches the upper limit (for example, the hold upper limit off flag in S888a of the process in which the effect control CPU 120 is in the process of opening the normal electric accessory. If it is determined that is set, the effect hold acquisition effect execution process is not executed in the normal electric accessory release end process by not setting the effect hold acquisition effect execution execution flag)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the execution of the special effect when the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit and does not increase.

The gaming machine of the means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 4 or the means 5.
A display result determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a normal symbol normal process) for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the normal identification information is the predetermined display result,
When the display result determining means determines that the predetermined display result is determined, the specific effect (for example, the battle effect as the reach effect in the modification 4) is usually identified at a higher rate than when the predetermined display result is not determined. An effect execution means that can be executed during the variable display of information (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the second effect symbol change start process, the second effect symbol change process, and the second effect symbol change stop process).
With
When the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit, the effect executing means limits the execution of the specific effect (for example, in the modified example 4, the second special figure reserved memory reaches 4, which is the upper limit. The part that does not execute the reach effect (battle effect) based on the fact that it is, or the part that executes the battle effect corresponding to the "out of the ordinary figure" even if the variable display result of the normal symbol is "hit the ordinary figure")
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the execution of the specific effect when the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit and does not increase.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or any of means 1 to 6.
A means for determining the period of variable display of the first special identification information in the special state can be determined from a plurality of periods (for example, the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the high base state is shown in FIG. 25A). And the part determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns with different special figure fluctuation times shown in FIG. 25 (B))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to which period the period of variable display of the first special identification information in the special state is determined, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or means 1 to 7.
A hold storage means (for example, a second special figure hold storage unit) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the special identification information as hold storage, and
A hold effect means (for example, an effect hold display unit 30) capable of executing a hold effect (effect hold display) that suggests the number of hold memories, and
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the hold effect makes it easier for the player to grasp the number of hold memories, so that the game interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or means 1 to 8.
An effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a battle effect as an effect at the end of the high base) suggesting the end of the special state (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect execution process at the end of the high base). With
The effect executing means is either when the display result of the variable display of the ordinary identification information becomes the predetermined display result after starting the suggestion effect, or when the special start condition is satisfied (for example,). When the change display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal figure hit" during the execution of the battle effect, or when the game ball enters the second start winning opening), the content advantageous to the player (for example, change). A notification effect (for example, a battle processing effect, which is the latter half of the battle effect, or a revival image is displayed as a revival effect) that notifies that the display result is a big hit or a small hit. The notification effect is executed in different modes depending on the timing when the predetermined display result is derived and displayed or the timing when the special start condition is satisfied (for example, the execution of the first half part of the battle effect). If the change display result of the normal symbol is "per normal", the battle victory effect is executed as the second half of the battle effect, and the change of the normal symbol is executed during the battle defeat effect as the second half of the battle effect. If the display result is "per normal figure", the part where the revival image is displayed as a revival effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the production mode of the notification effect is changed, the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or means 1 to 9.
As a variable display of the special identification information, the first is based on the establishment of the first starting condition (for example, the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball devices 6A, 6A'), which is the special starting condition. The variable display of the special identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the second starting condition which is the special starting condition (for example, the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B). Is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display of any of the variable display of the second special identification information (for example, the second special symbol) based on the establishment of.
A first reserved storage means (for example, a first special figure reserved storage unit) capable of storing information related to variable display of the first identification information as a first reserved storage, and
A second holding storage means (for example, a second special figure holding storage unit) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the second identification information as a second holding storage, and
When both the first hold storage and the second hold storage are stored, the variable display control means (for example, CPU 103) that preferentially executes the variable display of the second special identification information based on the second hold storage. Is the part that executes the processing of S241 to S248 of the special symbol normal processing),
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes a special symbol effect control process process or a normal symbol effect control process process) and
With
The state control means controls the special state during a special period corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information after the end of the advantageous state (for example, the jackpot game executed by the CPU 103 in S314 of the jackpot end process). The part that executes S318 and S319 when it is determined that the jackpot game is one of the jackpot types of jackpot C, jackpot D, and jackpot E based on the variable display of the second special figure).
Depending on whether or not the first reserved storage is stored in the first reserved storage means when the state control means controls the special state, the execution mode of the effect by the effect executing means differs (for example, a modification). As shown in FIGS. 59 (B) and 60 (B) as No. 2, the production mode of the jackpot end effect differs depending on the presence or absence of the first special figure hold memory at the end of the jackpot game).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the second special figure holding memory occurs within the special period corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the gaming machine in an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution mode of the game ball in the distribution device. It is a figure which illustrates the effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a special symbol display result determination table, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), and (C) is a jackpot type determination table (second). It is explanatory drawing which shows (for a special symbol). It is explanatory drawing which shows the ordinary symbol display result determination table. It is a figure which exemplifies the ordinary symbol variation pattern. (A) is a diagram illustrating the first special symbol variation pattern, and (B) is a diagram illustrating the second special symbol variation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structure of the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of ordinary symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing at the time of passing through the gate. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol variation pattern setting process. (A) is a diagram showing a low-base out-of-base variation pattern determination table, (B) is a diagram showing a low-base per-base variation pattern determination table, and (C) is a diagram showing a high-base out-of-base variation pattern determination table. , (D) is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table per high base. It is a flowchart which shows an example of ordinary symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing during opening of a normal electric accessory. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol variation pattern setting process. (A) is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table A for low base deviation, (B) is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table B for low base deviation, and (C) is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for low base deviation. It is a figure which shows C, (D) is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table A for low base jackpot. (A) is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for high-base off-axis, and (B) is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for high-base jackpot. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the small hit 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 the special symbol effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol variation pattern specification command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st effect symbol variation start processing. It is the flowchart which shows an example of the process during the 1st effect symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect execution processing at the end of a high base. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect execution processing at the end of a high base. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end effect processing. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot end effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal symbol variation pattern specification command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd effect symbol variation start processing. It is the flowchart which shows an example of the process during the 2nd effect symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the ordinary electric accessory opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing during opening of a normal electric accessory. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the ordinary electric accessory opening end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing at the time of a special symbol non-variation. It is explanatory drawing of playability in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the effect display device and the countdown display device in a high base state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the period which the 2nd effect symbol is displayed in the initial stop symbol in a high base state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production mode in the battle production. (A) is a diagram showing an effect mode when a second start prize does not occur in the battle effect, and (B) is a diagram showing an effect mode when a second start prize occurs in the first half of the battle effect. , (C) is a diagram showing an effect mode when a second start prize occurs in the latter half of the battle effect (during the battle defeat effect). It is a figure which shows the effect display device and the countdown display device for the body at the time of hot water replenishment at the time of executing a battle effect. It is a figure which shows the effect mode when the 2nd start winning is generated immediately after the game state is controlled to the low base state in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the effect display device when the 2nd start winning is generated immediately after the game state is controlled to the low base state in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the big hit end effect in the modification 2. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the big hit end effect in the modification 2 and the effect mode after the end of a big hit end effect. It is a figure which shows the timing to update the display of the effect hold display unit in the modification 3.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a segment or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and is composed of a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each of them. A special symbol (also called a "special symbol") is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). In the following, the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as the "first special symbol", and the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display 4B is also referred to as the "second special symbol". ..

An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the variation display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A, the variation display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B, and the normal by the ordinary symbol display 20 described later. An effect symbol (decoration) that is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can identify each of the effect symbol display areas that are a plurality of variation display units such as three corresponding to each of the variation display of the symbol. (Also called a design) is displayed in a variable manner.

As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A, the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B, and the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 is started. Correspondingly, the variation of the effect symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game or the normal diagram game, the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L and 5C in the effect display device 5 are displayed. At 5R, the final stop symbol (final stop symbol), which is the variable display result of the effect symbol, is stopped and displayed.

As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the variable display using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A, the variable display using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, and the normal Synchronized with the variation display using the normal diagram on the symbol display 20, the variation display of a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and the final effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed (or simply "derive"". Also called). In addition, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols is to end the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the effect symbols as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display). .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the final effect symbol that is the variable display result, the variable speed of the effect symbol becomes "0", and the effect is produced. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the effect symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

For example, nine types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "9" or Han It may be a number, an English character, nine character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, or an object other than these. , Characters and other symbols, or decorative images showing any other figure). Each of the production symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, a symbol number of "1" to "9" is assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "9". The effect symbols are not limited to 9 types, and may be any number (for example, 8 types, 10 types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination and a missed combination can be configured. Although the details will be described later, as the effect symbol of this embodiment, the first effect symbol (alphanumeric characters "1" to "9") in which the variation display is executed in conjunction with the variation display of the special symbol). And a second effect symbol (Chinese numerals "1" to "9") in which the variable display is executed in conjunction with the variable display of the normal symbol are prepared in advance.

After the variable display of the effect symbol is started, until the final effect symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" In, for example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol numbers flow from the upper to the lower in order from the smaller one to the larger one, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, "9") is displayed, the process continues. The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the larger symbol number to the one with the smaller symbol number, and the symbol is displayed. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

A first hold storage display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first reserved storage display area 5H, a reserved storage display is performed in which the number of reserved variable displays (number of reserved first special figures) corresponding to the first special symbol is identifiablely displayed. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the first special symbol is based on the start winning by passing (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball devices 6A, 6A'described later. Occurs. That is, although the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is satisfied, the variable display based on the previously established start condition is being executed and the pachinko gaming machine. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition (winning to the first start winning opening). Is put on hold.

In this embodiment, the hold storage display generated based on the start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the first start prize opening is displayed in a round white shape (hold displayed in the first hold storage display area 5H). Memory display). The display mode of the hold memory display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening may be a display mode other than the round white display.

A countdown display device 400 is provided above the effect display device 5. As an example, the countdown display device 400 is composed of 7 segments, dots matrix LEDs, and the like, and in the high base state described later, the effect start timing 1 (from the start of the variable display of the first special symbol to the end of the high base) ( The remaining period up to (see FIG. 56B) can be displayed.

Further, an effect holding display unit 30 is arranged above the effect display device 5. The effect hold display unit 30 is provided separately from the effect display device 5 that identifiablely displays the number of hold of variable display corresponding to the first special symbol (the number of hold memory of the first special figure). Hold storage display is performed to display the number of holdings of the variable display corresponding to the special symbol (the number of holding storages of the second special figure) in a identifiable manner. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the second special symbol occurs based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B described later. do. That is, although the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is satisfied, the variable display based on the previously established start condition is being executed and the pachinko gaming machine. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the start condition that is satisfied (winning to the second start winning opening) The variable display corresponding to is suspended.

The details will be described later, but in the variable display of the first special symbol in this embodiment, the variable display result is "big hit" or "missing", while in the variable display of the second special symbol, the variable display result is "big hit". Or "small hit". When the variation display result of the second special symbol is "small hit", the big hit game is executed by generating a V prize (the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B). That is, the effect hold display unit 30 in this embodiment is a display device (display unit) for notifying the number of times the jackpot game is executed based on the variable display of the second special symbol.

The effect hold display unit 30 includes a total of four LEDs marked “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”. In this embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the second start prize opening is displayed by making each LED provided in the effect hold display unit 30 emit light. do. Specifically, when the number of the second special figure reserved storage is one, the LED of "1" is emitted, and when the number of the second special figure reserved storage is two, the LEDs of "1" and "2" are emitted. The LED is made to emit light, and when the number of the second special figure reserved memory is 3, the LEDs "1" to "3" are made to emit light, and when the number of the second special figure reserved memory is 4, "1" to "4". Make the LED emit light.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special symbol reservations can be specified on the upper part of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the first reservation storage display area 5H and the effect hold display unit 30. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The first special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the variable display using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the variable display using the second special figure is suspended. The number of reserved storages in the variable display obtained by adding the number of reserved storages in the first special figure and the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is also particularly referred to as the total number of reserved storages. The term "special figure reserved memory" usually refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure reserved memory, the second special figure reserved memory, and the total reserved memory, but in particular, some of these (for example, the number of reserved memory). It may also refer to the concept of including the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved memories).

A normal winning ball device 6A is provided below the effect display device 5, and a normal winning ball device 6A'is provided on the right side (right game area) of the effect display device 5. These ordinary winning ball devices 6A, 6A'form, for example, a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. Further, the ordinary winning ball device 6A'is provided with the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. Further, a passing gate 41 is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A'which is a right game area, and a normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided below the passing gate 41. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B includes an ordinary electric accessory having a plate body 60 (see FIG. 3) for changing between an open state and a closed state by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. , Form the second start winning opening.

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the plate body 60 projects to the front side of the game board 2, so that the game ball is opened in the second starting winning opening. It becomes a closed state that is difficult to pass (enter). On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the plate body 60 retracts from the front side of the game board 2 (moves to the back side of the game board 2) when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. As a result, the game ball is in an open state where it is easy to pass (enter) the second start winning opening. 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 closed state, the possibility that the game ball will enter is lower than when it is in the open state. It may be configured as follows. 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 closed state. In this way, the second start winning opening as the second start area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and a closed state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). do.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the starting opening switch A22A shown in FIG. 2, and the first start formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A'. The game ball that has passed (entered) the winning opening is detected by, for example, the starting opening switch B22B shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the starting opening switch C22C shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game balls are detected by the start port switch A22A and the start port switch B22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is (for example, "4") or less, the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the start port switch C22C, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). ) If the following, the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game balls by the start port switch A22A and the start port switch B22B, and the prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game balls by the start port switch C22C. The number may be the same as each other or may be different from each other.

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

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41. A gate switch 21, which will be described later, is built in the passing gate 41.

Further, above the normal winning ball device 6A', the passing gate 41 and the normal variable winning ball device 6B, a swing for distributing the game ball into the normal winning ball device 6A'and the passing gate 41 and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. A dividing device 300 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the distribution device 300 is composed of a housing member 300K having a predetermined shape, a movable member 300A that is provided inside the housing member 300K and is movable to the left and right, and the like. The housing member 300K forms an inlet 300N, an outlet 300R, an outlet 300L, a first passage 300P reaching the outlet 300R from the inlet 300N, and a second passage 300Q reaching the outlet 300L from the inlet 300N. The movable member 300A can be moved in the left-right direction by driving the solenoid 84. The solenoid 84 is connected to a controller 90 for driving the solenoid 84. When the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the controller 90 starts the drive control of the solenoid 84 by receiving a start signal from the game control microcomputer 100 via the output circuit 111. When the controller 90 drives the solenoid 84, the movable member 300A repeatedly moves in the left-right direction regardless of the gaming state.

A game ball flowing down the right game area can enter the inside of the distribution device 300 from the entrance 300N. When the movable member 300A is located on the right side, the first passage 300P is blocked by the movable member 300A and the second passage 300Q is opened, so that the game ball that has entered the inside of the distribution device 300 can enter the first passage. While it cannot pass through 300P, it passes through the second passage 300Q and is discharged from the outlet 300L (see FIG. 3A). That is, the game ball is distributed to the exit 300L (or the left area outside the exit 300L). Here, as shown in FIG. 3A, since the ordinary winning ball device 6A'is provided below the exit 300L, the game balls distributed to the exit 300L have a high probability of being the ordinary winning ball device 6A'. It is possible to win a prize in the first start winning opening to be formed.

Further, when the movable member 300A is located on the left side, the second passage 300Q is blocked by the movable member 300A and the first passage 300P is opened, so that the game ball that has entered the inside of the distribution device 300 is the first. While it is impossible to pass through the two passages 300Q, it passes through the first passage 300P and is discharged from the exit 300R (see FIG. 3B). That is, the game ball is distributed to the exit 300R (or the right region outside the exit 300R). Here, as shown in FIG. 3B, since the passing gate 41 is provided below the exit 300R, the game ball discharged from the exit 300R can pass through the passing gate 41 with high probability. .. Further, since the normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided below the passing gate 41, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 can be hit by the normal variable winning ball device 6B if the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. It is possible to enter the second starting winning opening formed by 6B, and if the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state, it becomes impossible to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. There is.

The movable member 300A is located on the right side over the first period, and after the lapse of the first period, it moves to the left side by the drive of the solenoid 84. Then, it is located on the left side for a longer period than the first period, and after the lapse of the second period, it moves to the right side again by the drive of the solenoid 84. The length of the first period and the second period is 5:95. Therefore, the movable member 300A can easily distribute the game ball that has entered the distribution device 300 to the exit 300R side (passing gate 41 and the normal variable winning ball device 6B side) (distribution rate 95%), and the exit. It is difficult to distribute to the 300L side (normal winning ball device 6A'side) (distribution rate 5%). In this way, when a game ball flowing down the right game area enters the distribution device 300, the probability that the game ball will be distributed to the exit 300L side is set low, so that the game ball flows down the left game area. The ratio of the game ball to the first starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A) is that the game ball flowing down the right game area is the first starting winning opening (normal winning ball device 6A'. It is higher than the rate of winning the first starting winning opening) formed by.

On the right side of the ordinary winning ball device 6A, a special variable winning ball unit 7 in which the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B are integrated is provided. Here, the configuration of the special variable winning ball unit 7 will be described. In the following description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to the vertical and horizontal directions when viewed from the front.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the special variable winning ball unit 7, the left side constitutes the first special variable winning ball device 7A, and the right side constitutes the second special variable winning ball device 7B. Further, a cover body (not shown) made of a translucent synthetic resin material is attached to the front side of the special variable winning ball unit 7, and the player can use the special variable winning ball unit via the cover body. The game ball flowing down in 7, particularly in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, can be visually recognized.

The first special variable winning ball device 7A includes a first winning opening door 701 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and is changed between an open state and a closed state by the first winning opening door 701. Form the first prize opening. The first large winning opening is formed so as to open upward at the left portion of the special variable winning ball unit 7. The first prize-winning door 701 can slide in the front-rear direction between the closed position where the first prize-winning door is closed and the open position where the first prize-winning door is opened by driving the solenoid 82. ing.

In the first special variable winning ball device 7A, when the solenoid 82 is in the ON state, the first large winning opening door 701 opens the first large winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the first large winning opening. Make it easier. On the other hand, when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, the first large winning opening door 701 closes the first large winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first large winning opening. In this way, the first prize opening changes into an open state that is advantageous for the player who can easily pass (enter) the game ball, and a closed state that is disadvantageous for the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the first prize opening is provided. You may.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first prize opening is detected by the first count switch 23 by passing through the first count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) provided in the first prize opening. .. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 23 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the first large winning opening opened in the first special variable winning ball device 7A, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are opened. More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter). Therefore, if the first large winning opening is opened in the first special variable winning ball device 7A, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the first big winning opening is closed in the first special variable winning ball device 7A, it is impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball through the first big winning opening. This is a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.

A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided between the normal winning ball device 6A and the special variable winning ball unit 7 on the game board. The game ball launched into the left game area can win a prize in the first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, while being blocked by these obstacle nails, the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening It is impossible to win a prize in 712, and the game ball launched in the right game area cannot win a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A by being blocked by these obstacle nails, while the first one. It is possible to win a prize in the large winning opening or the second large winning opening 712.

In addition, most of the game balls that flow down without entering the first prize-winning opening are guided to the out opening, which will be described later, by an obstacle nail or the like (not shown).

The second special variable winning ball device 7B shown in FIG. 11 is formed so as to project upward from the first special variable winning ball device 7A, and is opened and closed by a solenoid 83 (see FIG. 2). A winning opening door 711 is provided, and a second large winning opening 712 that changes between an open state and a closed state is formed by the second large winning opening door 711. The second large winning opening 712 is formed so as to open upward at the upper end portion of the second special variable winning ball device 7B. The second prize opening door 711 has a first state (open state) in which the second prize opening 712 is opened by driving the solenoid 83 and a second state (closed state) in which the second prize opening 712 is closed. It is provided so that it can be slid back and forth between them.

In the second special variable winning ball device 7B, when the solenoid 83 for the second special winning opening door 711 is in the ON state, the second special winning opening door 711 sets the second large winning opening 712 in the open state, and the game ball is played. Make it easier to pass (enter) the second prize opening 712. On the other hand, when the solenoid 83 for the 2nd prize opening door 711 is in the off state, the 2nd prize opening door 711 closes the 2nd prize opening 712, and the game ball is in the 2nd prize opening 712. Cannot pass (enter). In this way, the second large winning opening 712 changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the second prize opening 712, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) the second prize opening 712. May be provided. It should be noted that the second large winning opening door 711 of the present embodiment opens the second large winning opening 712 multiple times so that the period for keeping the second large winning opening 712 open is 10 seconds in total. Repeat closure.

The game ball that passes (enters) the second special winning opening 712 passes through the second count switch 24A installed in the second large winning opening 712 shown in FIG. Detected. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second count switch 24A, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the second large winning opening 712 that has been opened in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, other ordinary such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) through the prize opening. Therefore, if the second special winning opening 712 is opened in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, the game ball can enter the second special winning opening 712, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the second special winning opening 712 is closed in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, it is impossible to pass (enter) the game ball through the second special winning opening 712 to obtain the winning ball. Or it becomes difficult and it becomes a second state which is disadvantageous to the player.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, a game ball flow path 750 through which the game ball passing through the second large winning opening 712 can flow down is formed. The game ball flow path 750 has a main path 740 (region along the solid line in FIG. 11) through which the game ball passing through the second prize opening 712 can pass and a branch path 741 (dotted line in FIG. 11) branching from the main path 740. Region along with). A holding member 730, which will be described later, is arranged between the main path 740 and the branch path 741. Further, a first branch portion 742 in which the branch path 741 branches from the main path 740 is provided on the upstream side of the holding member 730 in the main path 740, and a main branch portion 742 is provided on the downstream side of the holding member 730 in the main path 740. A second branch portion 743 is provided at which the branch road 741 branches from the route 740. That is, the game ball flowing down the main path 740 is movable from the first branch portion 742 or the second branch portion 743 to the branch path 741 side.

A third count switch 24B through which the game ball can pass is installed in the most downstream portion of the main path 740, and the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B and is transmitted by the third count switch 24B. Detected. The game ball that has passed through the third count switch 24B is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2. Further, the game ball that has reached the most downstream portion of the branch path 741 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2, and passes through the fourth count switch 24C. , Detected by the fourth count switch 24C.

In this embodiment, the game state after the end of the small hit game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game described later. ..

On the downstream side of the first branch portion 742 in the main path 740, a regulation member 721 that regulates and allows the flow of the game ball toward the third count switch 24B is provided. The regulating member 721 is in a regulated state in which the regulating member 721 projects into the main path 740 by driving the solenoid 85 (see FIG. 2) to regulate the flow of the game ball toward the third count switch 24B in the main path 740. It is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction between a permissible state in which the game ball is allowed to flow down toward the third count switch 24B in the main path 740 by retracting from the main path 740.

The upper portion of the regulating member 721 is formed on a flat surface, and the flat surface is provided on the main path 740 so as to be inclined downward by a predetermined angle toward the branch path 741 side in a front view. .. Therefore, when the game ball flows down the main path 740 while the regulation member 721 is in the regulated state, the game ball moves the second branch portion 743 along the flat surface formed on the upper part of the regulation member 721. It is guided to flow down toward the branch road 741 via the route.

A holding member 730 is rotatably supported between the main path 740 and the branch path 741 by a pivot axis facing in the front-rear direction. The holding member 730 has a first position (solid line portion shown in FIG. 11) close to the regulation member 721 about the pivot axis and a second position separated from the regulation member 721 toward the branch path 741 by driving the solenoid 86 (see FIG. 2). It can swing from the position (the one-dot chain line portion shown in FIG. 11).

The regulating member 721 protrudes into the main path 740 (controlled to the regulated state) 3 seconds after the start of the small hit game by executing the V winning solenoid drive process (see FIG. 29) described later by the CPU 103. ), Evacuate from the main path 740 (controlled to an allowable state) after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 5 seconds after the regulating member 721 protrudes into the main path 740). Further, the holding member 730 is moved to the first position 3 seconds after the start of the small hit game by executing the V winning solenoid drive process (see FIG. 29) described later by the CPU 103, and after a predetermined time elapses (see FIG. 29). For example, 5 seconds after the holding member 730 moves to the first position), it moves to the second position. That is, in this embodiment, the regulating member 721 is controlled to the regulated state 3 seconds after the start of the small hit game, and the holding member 730 moves to the first position, so that the regulating member 721 and the holding member 730 move. The game ball that has flowed down the main path 740 is held on the regulation member 721 without flowing down to the branch path 741 side. Then, the held game ball is controlled to the allowable state by the regulating member 721, and the holding member 730 falls from the regulating member 721 by moving to the second position, and the third count switch 24B is surely pressed. It is supposed to pass.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the respective large winning openings 702 and 712, for example, a single or a plurality of generals that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. A winning opening may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general prize openings are detected by the predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect LEDs 9 are provided around the gaming area. Decorative LEDs are around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, ordinary winning ball devices 6A, 6A', ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, distribution device 300, special variable winning ball unit 7, etc.). May be arranged. 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 grasped and tilted by the player is attached to the lower plate member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body. ing. The upper plate member forming the upper plate has a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing, for example, a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. Is provided.

In the present embodiment, the game area is divided into a left game area on the left side and a right game area on the right side of the center decorative frame surrounding the periphery of the effect display device 5 arranged at a substantially central position of the game area. A game ball that is weakly launched by the hitting operation handle (left-handed) flows down the left game area, and a game ball that is strongly launched by the hitting operation handle (right-handed) flows down the right game area. There is.

Further, the game ball flowing down the left game area can win a prize in the normal winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area can win the normal winning ball device 6A', the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the first special variable. A large number of obstacle nails are arranged so that the winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B can win a prize and can pass through the passing gate 41. That is, in the case of a left-handed hit, the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B cannot be won, and the passing gate 41 cannot be passed.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a variable display of the normal symbol, such that a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the normal symbol start condition is satisfied, the normal symbol display is based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, the previous fluctuation display of the normal symbol is completed. The variable display of the pachinko machine by the vessel 20 is started.

In this fluctuation display of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time, which is the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, elapses after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, the confirmed normal symbol which is the variation display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derivated display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "hit (per normal symbol)". Become. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the hit 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 "missing (normal symbol is off)". It becomes. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is "hit", the opening control of the plate body 60 constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is performed, and the closing control is performed when a predetermined time elapses.

A game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A was detected by the starting opening switch A22A shown in FIG. 2, and the first one formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A'. After the first start condition is satisfied due to the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the start winning opening is detected by the start opening switch B22B shown in FIG. 2, for example, the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state is completed. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, after the second starting condition is satisfied, such as when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the starting opening switch C22C shown in FIG. For example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the change display of the previous special figure or the end of the big hit game state, the change display of the special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" is used as a big hit symbol, and a special symbol showing the number "2" is used as a small hit symbol. The special symbol indicating the "-" symbol is regarded as an out-of-order symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a missed symbol in the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A is different from each symbol in the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. It may be a symbol, or the common special symbol in the variable display of both special symbols may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or an outlier symbol.

After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special figure and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit game state, the first big winning door of the first special variable winning ball device 7A The 701 opens the first large winning opening during the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is executed in which the first special variable winning ball device 7A is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

The round, which is the opening cycle of the first winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "15" or "7"). Even before the number of times the round is executed reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round is completed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball did not win the first prize opening). May be good.

In addition, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol and becomes a "small hit" as a specific display result, in the small hit game state, the second special variable winning ball device 7B The time until the predetermined total time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses or the period until the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated while the two major winning doors 711 are controlled to be open. The second big winning opening 712 is repeatedly opened. As a result, the second special variable winning ball device 7B becomes the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

In this embodiment, the second large prize opening door 711 is controlled to be in the open state in the small hit game state for a plurality of times until a predetermined total time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses. Although the embodiment in which the winning door 711 is repeatedly opened is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the small hit game state, the second big winning door 711 is opened only once. It may be controlled to.

In the small hit game state, when the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 712 passes through the third count switch 24B provided in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, the third count switch 24B of the game ball It becomes a "big hit" based on passing (V winning big hit). That is, the CPU 103 controls the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state based on the detection of the passage of the third count switch 24B of the gaming ball. On the other hand, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 712 in the small hit game state passes through the fourth count switch 24C provided in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, it does not become a "big hit". That is, the CPU 103 does not control the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state based on the detection of the passage of the fourth count switch 24C of the gaming ball. In the small hit in this embodiment, as described above, 10 game balls can be won in the second large winning opening 712, and any of the game balls winning in the second large winning opening 712 is a holding member. After being held by the 730 and the regulating member 721 so as not to flow down to the branch path 741 side (fourth count switch 24C side), the regulating member 721 always passes through the third count switch 24B by retracting from the main path 740. Therefore, when a small hit occurs, a V winning big hit is almost always generated by continuing to win a game ball in the second big winning opening 712 (see FIG. 11).

Then, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the passage of the third count switch 24B of the game ball, the first big winning opening door 701 is in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined time. The first large winning opening 702 is opened in the period until the number of winning balls (for example, 10) is generated. As a result, a round game is executed in which the first special variable winning ball device 7A is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

After the end of the jackpot game state in this embodiment, the high base state (time saving state) in which the high base control (time saving control) is performed within the range of a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, once) and the high base control are performed. It is controlled to either a normal state that does not occur. In this embodiment, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) in the fluctuation display of the first special figure is extended as compared with the normal state by performing the high base control. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed). The same control as in the executed state) is performed. In the high base control, the variable display of the special figure is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, once) after the end of the big hit game state, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the game ball in the small hit game state. Passes through the third count switch 24B, and may be terminated when any of the conditions is first satisfied.

When high base control is performed, the fluctuation time (special symbol fluctuation time) in the fluctuation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is shortened or lengthened as compared with the normal state. The control, the control to make the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the normal map (normal map fluctuation time) by the normal symbol display 20 shorter than that in the normal state, and the fluctuation display result in the fluctuation display of the normal map each time are "hits". The opening control time for controlling the opening of the plate 60 in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the control to improve the probability of becoming "hit" and the fluctuation display result being "hit" is set to the normal state. It makes it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make it longer than the time and control to increase the number of times it is opened than in the normal state, and increases the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied. As a result, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. As described above, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening with the high base control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as the high opening control. As the high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls (including all of them) may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is opened is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the variable display of the special figure can be executed frequently. Then, the time until the variable display result becomes "big hit" or "small hit" is shortened. The period during which the high open control can be executed is also referred to as the high open control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the high base control is performed.

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 an LED 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 a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol 20 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. An output circuit 111 or the like that transmits a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 to 86 is mounted. The output circuit 111 is also connected to the controller 90 for driving the solenoid 84 as described above.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a voice control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect LED9, and the like. It includes LED control commands used to control the lighting operation of decorative LEDs and the like.

FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 4A 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. 4A, the command 70XXH is a normal symbol variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation display time) of a normal symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the normal symbol fluctuation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the designated fluctuation pattern and the like. The command 7CXXXH is a normal symbol variation display result specification command for designating the variation display result of the normal symbol. In the normal symbol variation display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (B), different EXTs are used depending on the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variation display result is "missing" or "hit". The data is set.

The command 7D00H is a normal symbol confirmation command for notifying that the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped. The command 7E00H is a command for designating the end of opening of the ordinary electric accessory, which specifies the end of opening of the ordinary electric accessory.

The command 8001H is a first special symbol variation start command for designating the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second special symbol variation start command for designating the variation start in the special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is an effect that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a special symbol variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol.

The command 8CXXXH is a special symbol variation display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variation display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (C), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit" is used. , Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is set when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the special symbol variation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4C, the command 8C00H is the first special symbol variation display result specification command indicating the predetermined result that the variation display result is "missing". be. The command 8C01H is a second special symbol variation display result designation command for notifying the pre-determination result that the variation display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "big hit A" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third special symbol variation display result designation command for notifying the pre-determination result that the variation display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "big hit B" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth special symbol variation display result designation command for notifying the pre-determination result that the variation display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "big hit C" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth special symbol variation display result designation command for notifying the predetermined result that the variation display result is "small hit A". The command 8C05H is a sixth special symbol variation display result designation command for notifying the predetermined result that the variation display result is "small hit B".

The command 8F00H is a special symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the high base control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state (high) in which the high base control is performed. This is the second game state specification command corresponding to the base state and time saving state).

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

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variation 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 while the big winning opening is open and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds executed (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

In the command B100H, the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball devices 6A, 6A'is detected by the starting opening switch A22A or the starting opening switch B22B, and the starting winning is won (first starting winning). Is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied based on the occurrence of. .. 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 starting opening switch C22C and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. This is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B has been satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner in the first hold storage display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the effect hold display unit 30. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

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

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (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 whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" and the judgment result of the big hit type (big hit A to big hit C) as the judgment result at the time of winning. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is the variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

The command D100 is a V prize notification designation command for notifying that the V prize has been won, that is, that the third count switch 24B has been turned on because the game ball has passed through the third count switch 24B.

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

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

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result, the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4, and the random value ME6 for determining the normal symbol (ordinary symbol) fluctuation pattern is controlled so as to be countable. .. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR6 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern of a normal symbol in this embodiment. In this embodiment, in the case where the game state is the normal state, a plurality of normal symbol fluctuation patterns are facilitated in advance corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "missing" and the case where the variation display result is "hit (normal symbol hit)". ing. In addition, among the cases where the variable display result is "off" when the game state is in the high base state, it corresponds to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" and the case where it is "reach". In addition, a plurality of ordinary symbol variation patterns are facilitated in advance in response to the case where the variation display result is "hit". When the game state is in the high base state, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" is the normal figure non-reach variation pattern ("normal". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" is called the figure non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach"). It is also called "figure out-of-reach fluctuation pattern"). In addition, the non-reach fluctuation pattern of the normal map and the reach fluctuation pattern of the normal map are included in the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "hit" is called a fluctuation pattern per normal figure.

When the game state is in the high base state, the normal reach variation pattern and the normal reach reach variation pattern are the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach reach effect. There is a super reach fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern and super reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and normal reach α, normal reach β, and super reach α are provided. , Super reach β ..., A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns and super reach fluctuation patterns may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 9, the normal map fluctuation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is executed in the high base state is set shorter than the normal reach super reach variation pattern. In this embodiment, since the hit expectation is set so that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes "hit" in the order of super reach and normal reach, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation are set. In the pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of hitting.

FIG. 10A shows a variation pattern of the first special symbol in this embodiment. In this embodiment, when the game state is the normal state, among the cases where the variation display result of the first special symbol is "off", the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" and "reach". A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of "" and corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" is a special figure non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "special figure non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" is called a special figure reach variation pattern (also referred to as "special figure reach loss variation pattern"). Is called. Further, the special figure non-reach fluctuation pattern and the special figure reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result of the first special symbol is “missing”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit" is called a special figure jackpot fluctuation pattern.

The special figure jackpot fluctuation pattern and the special figure reach fluctuation pattern include the special figure normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed, and the special figure super reach in which the reach effect of the super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. There is a fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, only one type of special figure normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... , A plurality of special figure normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Further, as for the special figure super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more special figure super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the special figure fluctuation time of the special figure normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is the super reach α which is the special figure super reach fluctuation pattern. , It is set shorter than Super Reach β. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the special figure super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is executed. The special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In addition, in the variable display of the first special symbol when the game state is the normal state, the jackpot expectation that the variable display result of the special symbol becomes "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach is increased. Therefore, in the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, as the variation pattern of the first special symbol of this embodiment, when the game state is in the high base state, the variation display result of the special symbol is "missing". A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each case of "big hit".

When these gaming states are in the high base state, the special symbol variation display result is "off", and the special symbol variation pattern is a special symbol non-reach variation pattern in which the special symbol variation time is 100 seconds (100,000 ms). (TPA1-4), special figure non-reach fluctuation pattern (TPA1-5) with special figure fluctuation time of 150 seconds (150,000 ms), special figure non-reach fluctuation pattern (TPA1) with special figure fluctuation time of 200 seconds (200,000 ms). -6) is prepared. Further, as a special symbol variation pattern when the variation display result of the special symbol is "big hit" when these game states are in the high base state, the special symbol variation time is 100 seconds (100,000 ms). Fluctuation pattern (TPB1-1), special figure non-reach fluctuation pattern (TPB1-2) with special figure fluctuation time of 150 seconds (150,000 ms), special figure non-reach fluctuation pattern with special figure fluctuation time of 200 seconds (200,000 ms) (TPB1-3) is prepared. In the variation display of the first special symbol when the game state is the high base state, the longer the variation time, the higher the expectation of big hit.

FIG. 10B shows a variation pattern of the second special symbol in this embodiment. In this embodiment, one variation pattern is prepared in advance corresponding to each of the case where the variation display result of the second special symbol is "small hit" and the case where the variation display result is "big hit". The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "small hit" is called a special figure small hit fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, a mode in which 1 variation pattern is provided in advance corresponding to each of the case where the variation display result of the second special symbol is "small hit" and the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be provided corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the second special symbol is "small hit" and the case where the variation display result is "big hit". good.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the variation patterns of these special symbols are, for example, the non-reach type, the normal reach type, the super reach type, and the like, and the variation pattern type is first. After the determination, the variation pattern to be executed is not determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, but only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern type is provided to determine these fluctuation pattern types. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value for determination, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as a work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIG. 7 and the like, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the special symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. 7 (A), the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 7 (B), and FIG. 7 (C). In addition to the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) and the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (D), the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 24 (D) and 25 (B)) and the missed variation pattern. Judgment table (see FIGS. 24 (A) to 24 (C) and 25 (A)), the normal figure display result judgment table shown in FIG. 8, and the normal symbol variation pattern judgment table (FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (Fig. 17) D) See) etc. are included.

FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a special symbol display result determination table. The special symbol display result determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In the special symbol display result determination table, the variable special symbol designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display and the variable special symbol designation buffer is 2 (second). ), That is, a judgment value for a big hit and a judgment value for a small hit are set for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is set, but the judgment value corresponding to the small hit is not set. Therefore, when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, only the big hit can be won, and the small hit is not won.

Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even when is targeted for variable display, a big hit occurs with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display, and all the remaining judgment values correspond to small hits. By setting it as a value, when the second special symbol is targeted for variable display, a small hit is won with a probability (ratio) of 249/250.

That is, when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot (big hit A to jackpot C). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIG. 7A, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. The "probability" shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit game state, but whether or not to make the stop symbol in the second special symbol display 4B a small hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not.

In this embodiment, the CPU 103 uses the special symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. 7A to determine whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit, but the big hit determination table and the small hit are determined. A hit judgment table is provided separately, and the jackpot judgment uses a common table for the case of the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. The small hit may be determined by using separate tables for the case where the variable special figure designation buffer is the first and the case where the variable special figure designation buffer is the second.

Further, in this embodiment, when the variation special symbol designation buffer is the first, that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the determination values other than the determination values corresponding to the big hit correspond to the small hit. It is not set as a value, that is, the small hit is not won, but a part of the judgment value other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, and the first special symbol When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the small hit may be won with a lower probability than when executing the variable display of the second special symbol.

7 (B) and 7 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 7B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table of. Further, FIG. 7C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It's a table.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. The table referenced to determine. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) is provided with two types of jackpots, jackpot A and jackpot B. On the other hand, the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) is provided with only one type of jackpot C. That is, the jackpot that occurs when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed is one of two types of jackpots, jackpot A and jackpot B, while the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Only jackpot C is the jackpot that occurs in.

FIG. 7D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variation display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is set to small hit A or small hit B based on the random number (MR2) for determining the hit type. It is a table referenced to determine. In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type D is executed. When the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type E is executed. It has become so. That is, these big hits D and big hit E are not the big hit types determined by the random value MR2 for determining the hit type extracted at the time of starting winning, but the game balls during the small hit game of either the small hit A or the small hit B. Is a jackpot type determined by whether or not has passed the third count switch 24B.

In this embodiment, as the small hit type, a mode in which a small hit A and a small hit B are provided in which a big hit game of a different big hit type is executed by generating a V prize during the small hit game is illustrated. As the small hit type, even if a small hit in which V prize is likely to occur and a small hit in which V prize is unlikely to occur are provided by different opening periods and opening patterns of the second large winning opening 712. good. Furthermore, as described above, when the special symbol display result determination table is provided so that the small hit is won when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the small hit game is performed in the variable display of the first special symbol. The determination ratio of the small hit type in which V prize is unlikely to occur may be set higher than the variable display of the second special symbol.

Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 5. In this embodiment, the jackpot types are jackpot A and jackpot C to jackpot E in which high base control is executed after the end of the jackpot game. , The jackpot B is set so that the high base control is not executed after the jackpot game is completed.

Of these jackpots A to jackpot E, jackpot A is a jackpot in which a round that changes the first jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed seven times (so-called seven rounds). Further, after the big hit game of the big hit A is completed, the high base control is executed in one special figure game.

The jackpot B is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed seven times (so-called seven rounds) in which the first jackpot is changed to a second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, after the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot B ends, the high base control is not executed (low base control), and the gaming state is controlled to the normal state.

The jackpot C is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) that change the first jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit C, the high base control is executed in one special figure game.

The jackpot D is a jackpot that targets the V prize when the small hit A is obtained as a result of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, and is a round that changes the first jackpot to a second state that is advantageous to the player. Is a big hit that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds). Further, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit D, the high base control is executed in one special figure game.

The jackpot E is a jackpot that targets the V prize when the small hit A is obtained as a result of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, and is a round that changes the first jackpot to a second state that is advantageous to the player. Is a big hit that is repeatedly executed 7 times (so-called 7 rounds). Further, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit E, the high base control is executed in one special figure game.

In addition, in the high base state, the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" increases, so that a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Therefore, in the high base state, a big hit may occur as a result of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, or a big hit may occur when the game ball wins a V during the small hit game. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that tends to occur continuously without going through the normal state.

In this embodiment, five types of jackpots A to E are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and six or more jackpot types may be provided. Four or less types may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 7B, in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 239 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to jackpot A, 240. Up to 299 are assigned to jackpot B. Therefore, when a big hit occurs in the special figure game of the first special symbol, the high base control is executed after the big hit game is completed with a probability of 80%.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7C, in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), all ranges (0 to 299) of the MR2 determination value ranges 0 to 299 are jackpot C. Since it is assigned to, the big hit game of 15 rounds is always executed, and the high base control is always executed after the big hit game is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (D), in the small hit type determination table, 0 to 59 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to the small hit A, and 60 to 299. Is assigned to the small hit B. Therefore, when a V winning big hit occurs during the small hit game, the big hit game of 15 rounds is executed with a probability of 20%, and the high base control is always executed after the big hit game is completed.

Further, the ROM 101 is based on a plurality of special symbol variation pattern determination tables for determining the special symbol variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for determining the special symbol variation pattern, and a random number value MR6 for determining the normal symbol variation pattern. A normal symbol variation pattern determination table for determining a normal symbol variation pattern is also stored (see FIGS. 24 and 25). The special symbol variation pattern is determined by using a special symbol variation pattern determination table that differs depending on the special symbol that displays the variation, the number of stored special symbols, the game state, the pre-determination result, and the like. The normal symbol variation pattern is determined using a normal symbol variation pattern determination table that differs depending on the game state and the pre-determination result (see FIG. 17).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal symbol display result determination table. The normal symbol display result determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR4 is set. In the ordinary symbol display result determination table of this embodiment, "23" is assigned to "hit (per ordinary figure)" in the range of numbers 3 to 23 that the value of MR4 can take, and "3" to "3". The range of "22" is assigned to "outside (outside the normal figure)". That is, when the variable display of the normal symbol is executed, the "hit" is won with a probability of 1/21.

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). NS. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special drawing holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

The first special figure reservation storage unit is still started although the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball devices 6A, 6A'and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) that has not been set is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the special symbol variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on As a result, the data is stored until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ), It is the pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

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

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining 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 balls. The random number value MR4 of the above, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR6 for determining the normal symbol variation pattern, and the like are stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

The game control timer setting unit 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 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 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 stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, numerical data indicating random numbers, for example, random numbers MR1 to MR6, which are not generated by the random number circuit 104, are stored as random count values, and are periodically executed according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 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 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 effect display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

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

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

The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating LED data is connected to the LED control board 14.

On the side of the effect control board 12, as in the main board 11, for example, a random number value (also referred to as an effect random number) for determining the type of various effects such as a notice effect is set.

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

As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 is used to control the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect LED 9, the decorative LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table that stores a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be performed is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table may store, for example, an effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, an effect control pattern when the normal figure fluctuates, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

The effect control pattern at the time of special symbol fluctuation corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is in the period from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the definite special symbol which is the special symbol display result. , It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach effect, the effect display operation in the re-lottery effect, or various effect display operations without the variation display of the effect symbol. Has been done. The effect control pattern at the time of fluctuation of the normal figure corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal figure game to the derivation display of the confirmed normal symbol that is the result of displaying the normal figure. , It is composed of data showing the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect display operation in the variable display operation of the effect symbol, the effect display operation in the reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by the variable display of the effect symbol. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice patterns in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Among the special figure fluctuating effect control pattern and the normal figure fluctuating effect control pattern, for example, there are a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each variation pattern that executes the reach effect. May be included.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. This effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

There are a plurality of types of effect control flag setting units that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

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

The effect control counter setting unit 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 stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 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 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this embodiment, a start winning command buffer for performing hold storage display and effect hold display in the first hold storage display area 5H and the effect hold display unit 30 is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. ing. In the start winning command receive command buffer, 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 in the first special figure reserved storage is provided. , The 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 in the second special figure reserved storage is provided, and each of them is provided. Data indicating the presence or absence of a start prize (specifically, "0" indicating no start prize and "1" indicating that there is a start prize) are stored in the storage area. In the first hold storage display area 5H, the hold storage display is performed based on the data stored in the storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of hold storages of the first special figure hold storage, and in the effect hold display unit 30, the effect hold storage display unit 30 performs the hold storage display. The second special figure The effect hold display, that is, the lighting control of each LED is performed based on the data stored in the storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of hold memories of the hold storage. The data in the command buffer received at the time of starting winning is used for receiving the first starting opening winning designation command, the second starting opening winning designation command, the first special symbol change start command, and the second special symbol change start command. Correspondingly, it is updated by the first hold storage display update process (S712, see FIG. 32) in the effect control process process described later, and the first hold storage is based on the data of the received command buffer at the time of starting winning after the update. The hold storage display in the display area 5H and the effect hold display in the effect hold display unit 30 are updated.

Specifically, when the first start opening prize designation command is received based on the start winning to the first start winning opening, the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5H is displayed in a round white color. While the display is newly added, when the first special symbol change start command is received based on the fact that the change of the first special symbol is newly started, among the hold storage displays in the first hold storage display area 5H. , The top round white display (the earliest start winning hold memory) is erased, and the other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, to the left). Update the hold memory display. Similarly, when the second start opening prize designation command is received based on the start winning to the second start winning opening, a new LED is started to light as the effect hold display in the effect hold display unit 30. On the other hand, when the second special symbol change start command is received based on the fact that the change of the second special symbol is newly started, the highest rank (starting prize first) among the effect hold displays in the effect hold display unit 30. The effect hold display is updated so that the LED of the hold storage) is turned off and the other LEDs are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, to the left).

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 first executes a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) (S11). The power supply cutoff signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supply supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power supply cutoff detection process, when the CPU 103 detects that the power supply cutoff signal has been output, it executes a power supply stop time process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area.

Next, the CPU 103 uses the gate switch 21, the start port switch A22A, the start port switch B22B, the start port switch C22C, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 24A, the third count switch 24B, and the third count switch 24B via the switch circuit 110. 4 A detection signal of the count switch 24C or the like is input, and the state of them is determined (switch processing: S12).

Next, the CPU 103 displays the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the normal figure hold display 25C. A display control process for controlling is executed (S13). Regarding the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the normal figure hold indicator 25C, a drive signal is output to each display unit according to the contents of the output buffer set in S23 and S24 described later. Take control.

Next, the CPU 103 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as the normal symbol hit determination random number MR4 used for game control (determination random number update process: S14). The CPU 103 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S15, S16).

Further, the CPU 103 performs a normal symbol process process (S17). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 20 in a predetermined order. The CPU 103 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the game state.

Next, a special symbol process process is performed (S18). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, and the large winning opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the game state.

Further, the CPU 103 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control board 12 (effect control command control process: S19).

Further, the CPU 103 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information and start information supplied to a hall computer (not shown), for example (S20).

Further, the CPU 103 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the start port switch A22A, the start port switch B22B, the start port switch C22C, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24A. (S21). Specifically, payout control (not shown) is performed according to the winning detection based on any of the start port switch A22A, the start port switch B22B, the start port switch C22C, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24A being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the board. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 103 describes the on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (S22: output processing).

Further, the CPU 103 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S23). For example, when the start flag set in the special symbol process processing is set, the CPU 103 waits for 0.2 seconds to elapse until the end flag is set if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds. The value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1. Further, the CPU 103 outputs a drive signal in S13 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, so that the first special symbol and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are output. 2 Execute the variable display of the special symbol.

Further, the CPU 103 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S24). For example, when the start flag related to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 103 outputs until the end flag is set, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, every 0.2 seconds elapses. The value of the display control data set in the buffer is incremented by 1. Further, the CPU 103 executes a variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 by outputting a drive signal in S13 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S25), and the process ends.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S17 shown in FIG. 12 as the normal symbol process process. In this normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the gate switch 21 provided in the passing gate 41 is turned on (S91). When the gate switch 21 is turned on, that is, when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 (S91; Y), the normal drawing gate passing processing (S92) is executed. After executing the process at the time of passing through the normal symbol gate, or when the gate switch 21 is not turned on (S91; N), select one of the processes of S100 to S104 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. Execute.

In the normal symbol normal processing of S100, it is determined whether or not to start the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit. Further, in the normal symbol normal processing, the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result, whether or not the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is set as "hit". Make a decision (preliminary decision) before the event. Further, in the normal symbol normal processing, a fixed normal symbol (either a hit symbol or a non-winning symbol) in the normal symbol game is set by the normal symbol display 20 in response to the variation display result of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game. .. In the normal symbol normal processing, when the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is determined in advance, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the "normal symbol fluctuation pattern setting process".

In the normal symbol fluctuation pattern setting process of S101, numerical data indicating the random value MR6 for determining the normal symbol fluctuation pattern is used based on the pre-determined result of whether or not the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is set as "hit". It includes processing to determine the normal symbol variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. When the normal symbol variation pattern setting process is executed and the normal symbol variation display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process.

By the normal symbol normal processing of S100 and the normal symbol variation pattern setting process of S101, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the definite ordinary symbol, the normal symbol, and the effect symbol, which is the variation display result of the normal symbol, is determined. That is, in the normal symbol normal processing and the normal symbol fluctuation pattern setting processing, the random value MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result and the random value MR6 for determining the normal symbol fluctuation pattern are used to display the variation display mode of the normal symbol and the effect symbol. Includes processing to determine.

The normal symbol variation process of S102 includes a process of setting the normal symbol display 20 to change the normal symbol, a process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the like. .. For example, every time the normal symbol change processing of S102 is executed, the normal symbol change time timer value, which is a stored value in the normal symbol change time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit, is subtracted or added by 1 to be common. The elapsed time is measured by the timer of. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol reaches the normal symbol fluctuation time, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the normal symbol stop processing.

The normal symbol stop process of S103 includes a process of stopping the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 and setting to stop display (derive) the confirmed normal symbol that is the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol. It has been. Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on (whether or not it is set), and the normal symbol hit flag is on (set). In that case, the value of the normal map process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the processing during the opening of the normal electric accessory. On the other hand, when the normal symbol hit flag is off (not set), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the normal symbol normal processing.

The process of opening the normal electric accessory in S104 includes a process of setting the normal variable winning ball device 6B to be in the open state based on the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is "hit". It has been. Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and whether or not the normal variable winning ball device 6B is closed. When the normal variable winning ball device 6B is closed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal symbol normal processing.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S92 shown in FIG. 13 as the process at the time of passing through the gate. In this processing at the time of passing through the normal map gate, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the number of stored gates, that is, the number of reserved normal figures is 4, (S115). If the number of gate-passing memories is 4, the processing at the time of passing through the gate is completed, and if the number of gate-passing memories is 3 or less, the gate-passing memory counter is incremented by 1, that is, the number of cells held by the normal map is incremented by 1. S116). Then, the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR4 of the random number for determining the normal symbol hit and the random number MR6 of the random number for determining the normal symbol variation pattern, and stores the storage area (normal) according to the number of reserved storages (the number of gated passages). It is saved in the figure hold storage unit) (S117). Then, the display of the normal figure holding indicator 25C is incremented by 1, and the processing at the time of passing through the normal figure gate is completed.

In the normal symbol normal processing and the normal electric accessory opening processing in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the start port switch B22B is turned on, that is, whether or not the second start winning opening game ball has won a prize. Also do.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S100 shown in FIG. 13 as the normal symbol normal process. In this normal symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the fluctuation standby timer, which indicates that the timer is waiting until the start of the fluctuation display of the next normal symbol, has timed out (S120). If the variable standby timer has timed out, the process proceeds to S121, and if the variable standby timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to S129.

In S121, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the number of gate-passing storage is 0, that is, the number of normal-figure holding storage is 0 by referring to the value of the gate-passing storage counter. If the number of gate-passing memories is 0, the normal symbol normal processing is terminated, and if the number of gate-passing memories is 1 or more, the process proceeds to S122.

In S122, the CPU 103 reads out the storage area corresponding to the number of gate-passing storages = 1, that is, the random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result stored in the highest entry of the normal figure reservation storage unit. Then, the value of the gate-passing storage counter is decremented by -1 to shift the contents of the storage area (normal figure reservation storage unit) (S123). Further, the CPU 103 reduces the display of the normal figure holding indicator 25C by 1 (S124).

Further, the CPU 103 compares the value of the random number value MR4 read in S122 with the judgment value of the hit of the normal symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. 8, and determines the value of the read random value MR4 and the normal symbol display result. It is determined whether or not the determination value of the hit in the table matches, that is, whether or not it is a "hit" (S126). If it is "hit", the normal symbol hit flag is set and the process proceeds to S128a (S127). If it is "missing", the process proceeds to S128a without executing S127.

In S128a, the CPU 103 determines the confirmed normal symbol based on the result of displaying the normal symbol being "hit" or "missing". Then, in S128b, the CPU 103 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern setting process, and ends the normal symbol normal process.

Further, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the variable standby timer by -1 (S129) based on the determination that the variable standby timer has not timered out in S120, and whether or not the start port switch C22C is turned on, that is, , It is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second start winning opening (S130a). If the start port switch C22C is turned on, the process proceeds to S130b, and if the start port switch C22C is not turned on, the normal symbol normal processing is terminated.

In S130b, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number is 4, which is the upper limit value, by referring to the second special figure reserved storage unit. When the second reserved storage number is 4, which is the upper limit value, the normal symbol normal processing is terminated, and when the second reserved storage number is 3 or less, 1 is added to the second reserved storage number, that is, random. The values of the numerical values MR1 to MR3 are extracted, and the values of these random values MR1 to MR3 are additionally stored in the lowest entry of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Then, the transmission setting of the second start opening winning designation command and the second hold storage numerical value command to the effect control board 12 is performed (S130d), and the normal symbol normal processing is terminated. The command set to be transmitted in S130d is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S101 shown in FIG. 13 as the normal symbol variation pattern setting process. In this normal symbol variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is set (S131). If the normal symbol hit flag is set, the process proceeds to S132, and if the normal symbol hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S133.

In S132, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a high base flag indicating that high base control is being performed is set. If the high base flag is set, the process proceeds to S134b, and if the high base flag is not set, the process proceeds to S134a.

In S134a, the CPU 103 selects the low base per variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17B based on the fact that the high base flag is not set, and proceeds to S136. In S134b, the CPU 103 selects the high base per variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17D based on the fact that the high base flag is set, and proceeds to S136.

As shown in FIG. 17B, in the low base per variation pattern determination table, all the determination values in the range "0" to "149" that the random number value MR6 can take are normal symbol variation. It is assigned to the normal symbol variation pattern (FPA2-1) of the normal variation with a time of 10000 ms. That is, when the game state is the low base state (normal state) and the variation display result of the normal symbol is "hit", the normal symbol is uniquely displayed in a variable manner over a period of 10000 ms and becomes a hit. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), in the fluctuation pattern determination table per high base, the range of "0" to "89" out of the range of "0" to "149" that the random number value MR6 can take. The judgment value of is assigned to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (FPA2-2) per shortened fluctuation (non-reach) in which the normal symbol fluctuation time is 5000 ms, and the judgment value in the range of "90" to "129" is It is assigned to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (FPA2-3) per normal reach where the normal symbol fluctuation time is 15,000 ms, and the judgment value in the range of "130" to "149" is the super reach where the normal symbol fluctuation time is 20000 ms. It is assigned to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (FPA2-4).

Further, in S133, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set. If the high base flag is set, the process proceeds to S135b, and if the high base flag is not set, the process proceeds to S135a.

In S135a, the CPU 103 selects the low base deviation variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17A based on the fact that the high base flag is not set, and proceeds to S136. In S135b, the CPU 103 selects the high-base deviation variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17C based on the fact that the high-base flag is set, and proceeds to S136.

As shown in FIG. 17 (A), in the low-base out-of-base fluctuation pattern determination table, all the determination values among the range "0" to "149" that the random number value MR6 can take are normal symbol variation. It is assigned to the normal symbol variation pattern (FPA1-1) of the normal variation with a time of 10000 ms. That is, when the game state is the low base state (normal state) and the variation display result of the normal symbol is "off", the normal symbol is uniquely displayed in a variable manner over a period of 10000 ms and is out of alignment. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 17C, in the high-base out-of-base fluctuation pattern determination table, the range of "0" to "119" in the range of "0" to "149" that the random number value MR6 can take. The judgment value of is assigned to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (FPA1-2) which is out of the shortened fluctuation (non-reach) where the normal symbol fluctuation time is 5000 ms, and the judgment value in the range of "120" to "139" is It is assigned to a normal symbol fluctuation pattern (FPA1-3) that is out of normal reach and has a normal symbol fluctuation time of 15,000 ms, and a judgment value in the range of "140" to "149" is a super reach with a normal symbol fluctuation time of 20000 ms. It is assigned to the out-of-order normal symbol variation pattern (FPA1-4).

In this way, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed when the high base control is executed, the judgment value is assigned to each fluctuation pattern as shown in FIGS. 17 (C) and 17 (D). Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol fluctuation pattern of Super Reach, the hit expectation is the highest, and the normal symbol fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation is the lowest. Expectation per high-base medium-sized map: Super reach> Normal reach> Shortening fluctuation).

Next, in S136, the CPU 103 determines the normal symbol fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of S134a, S134b, S135a, and S135b and the value of the random number MR6 for determining the normal symbol fluctuation pattern. Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determined in the normal symbol fluctuation time timer is set (S137), and the transmission setting of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern designation command and the normal symbol fluctuation display result designation command is performed (S138). .. The command set to be transmitted in S138 is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process. After execution of S138. The CPU 103 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process, and ends the normal symbol variation pattern setting process.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S102 shown in FIG. 13 as the normal symbol variation process. In this normal symbol variation process, the CPS 103 first determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time timer is out of timer (S141). If the normal symbol fluctuation time timer is out of timer, the process proceeds to S143, and if the normal symbol fluctuation time timer is not timered out, the process proceeds to S142.

In S142, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol variation time timer by -1 and ends the normal symbol variation process. Further, in S143, the CPU 103 indicates a period for stopping the normal symbol derived and displayed on the normal symbol stop period timer based on the timer out of the normal symbol fluctuation time timer, and is a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol display period. Updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the normal symbol stop processing, and ends the normal symbol change processing.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S103 shown in FIG. 13 as the normal symbol stop process. In this normal symbol stop process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is set. When the normal symbol hit flag is set, the CPU 103 causes the normal symbol display 20 to stop and display the stop symbol and proceeds to S152 (S151a). When the normal symbol hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 sets the normal symbol hit flag. The normal symbol display 20 is displayed as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to S152 (S151b).

In S152, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the normal symbol confirmation command. The command set to be transmitted in S152 is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process. Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop period timer has timed out (S153). If the normal symbol stop period timer is out, the process proceeds to S154. If the normal symbol stop period timer is not out, the value of the normal symbol stop period timer is set to -1 to end the normal symbol stop process.

In S154, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is set. If the normal symbol hit flag is set, the process proceeds to S155. If the normal symbol hit flag is not set, the process proceeds according to the waiting time (next fluctuation standby time) until the next normal symbol fluctuation start of the fluctuation standby timer. (S159a), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal symbol normal processing, and the normal symbol stop processing is terminated (S159b).

In S155, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set. If the high base flag is set, set the value corresponding to the second normal electric accessory operating time in the electric accessory operating period timer and proceed to S157 (S156b). If the high base flag is not set, The electric accessory operating period timer is set with a value corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory operating time, and the process proceeds to S157 (S156a). The operating time of the second ordinary electric accessory is longer than the operating time of the first ordinary electric accessory. That is, when the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is "hit" when the high base control is executed, and when the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is "hit" when the high base control is not executed. A game ball can be won in the second start winning opening for a longer period of time.

Then, the CPU 103 starts to open the ordinary electric accessory by driving the solenoid 81 in S157 to retract the plate 60 from the front side of the game board 2, and sets the value of the ordinary symbol process flag to the ordinary electric accessory. The value is updated according to the processing during opening, and the normal symbol stop processing is terminated (S158).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S104 shown in FIG. 13 as the process during the opening of the ordinary electric accessory. In this normal electric accessory opening process, the CPU 103 first sets the value of the electric accessory operation period timer to -1 (S160), and whether or not the start port switch C22C is turned on, that is, the second start winning opening. It is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (S161). If the start port switch C22C is turned on, the process proceeds to S162, and if the start port switch C22C is not turned on, the process proceeds to S165.

In S162, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number is 4, which is the upper limit value, by referring to the second special figure reserved storage unit. If the second reserved storage number is 4, which is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S166, and if the second reserved storage number is 3 or less, 1 is added to the second reserved storage number, that is, the random numbers MR1 to MR3. The values of are extracted, and the values of these random values MR1 to MR3 are additionally stored in the lowest entry of the second special figure reservation storage unit (S163). Then, the transmission setting of the second start opening winning designation command and the second hold storage numerical value command to the effect control board 12 is set (S164), and the process proceeds to S166. The command set to be transmitted in S164 is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process.

In S165, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the electric accessory operation period timer is out of timer. If the electric accessory operation period timer is out of the timer, the process proceeds to S166, and if the electric accessory operation period timer is not out of the timer, the normal electric accessory opening process is terminated.

In S166, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the normal electric accessory release end designation command. Further, by driving the solenoid 81, the plate body 60 is projected to the front side of the game board 2 to close the normal electric accessory (S167), and the normal symbol hit flag is cleared (S168). Next, the CPU 103 sets a value according to the next fluctuation standby time in the fluctuation standby timer (S169), updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol normal processing, and is opening the normal electric accessory. End the process.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S18 shown in FIG. 12 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S31). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes S32 to S41 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

In the start winning process of S31, it is determined whether or not there is a first start winning by the starting opening switch A22A and the starting opening switch B22B, and if there is a winning, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the jackpot type. The random value MR2 for determination and the random value MR3 for determining the special symbol fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored at the highest level of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit.

The special symbol normal processing of S32 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display are based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is set as a "big hit" is determined by the special symbol or the effect. It is decided (predetermined) before the variation display result of the symbol is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or Either a small hit symbol or a missed symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

The special symbol variation pattern setting process of S33 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. In this special symbol variation pattern setting process, numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining the special symbol variation pattern is used based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol is a "big hit". It includes processing to determine the variation pattern of a special symbol to one of a plurality of types. When the special symbol variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal processing of S32 and the special symbol variation pattern setting process of S33, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, in the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing, the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the special symbol variation pattern are used to perform the special symbol or the variation pattern. It includes a process of determining a variable display mode of the effect symbol.

The special symbol variation process of S34 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change process, the process of making settings for changing the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. For example, each time the special symbol variation processing of S24 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, is subtracted or added by 1, and the first special Elapsed time by a common timer regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure on the symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B. Is measured. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation processing of S24 includes the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A, and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if the processing is such that the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the above is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop processing of S35 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the confirmed special symbol that is the result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derivated). It includes a process to make settings to make it. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on, and if the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". NS. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on, and when the small hit flag is on. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7". If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot release preprocessing of S36 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit opening pre-processing, the setting for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and opening the first big winning opening is based on the fact that the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit". The second big prize opening 712 is opened by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the process of performing the above and the occurrence of the V prize big hit due to the change display result of the special symbol becoming "small hit". It includes processing to set the state. Based on the fact that the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit", for example, the big hit type is "big hit type" as a setting for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and opening the first big winning opening. The upper limit of the period during which the first big winning opening is open may be set according to any of "big hit A", "big hit B", and "big hit C". As an example, regardless of the jackpot type, the upper limit of the period for opening the first big winning opening is set to "29 seconds", and the number of opening of the first big winning opening, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed, is set. By setting "7 times" for "big hit A" or "big hit B" and "15 times" for "big hit C", the big hit state may be set.

In addition, based on the fact that the V winning big hit occurred because the variable display result of the special symbol became "small hit", the round execution is started in the big hit game state and the second big winning opening 712 is opened. As a setting for this, the period during which the second large winning opening 712 is opened according to whether the type of the small hit in which the V prize is generated is "small hit A" or "small hit B". The upper limit may be set. As an example, regardless of the jackpot type, the upper limit of the period for keeping the second big winning opening 712 open is set to "29 seconds", and the number of opening of the first big winning opening, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed, is set. , If it is "Big hit D" based on the occurrence of V prize in "Small hit A", it is "15 times", and if it is "Big hit E" based on the occurrence of V prize in "Small hit B" By setting to "7 times" respectively, it is sufficient to set the jackpot state. After completing these settings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The process of opening the jackpot in S37 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, a process of measuring the elapsed time since the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening 712 are opened, the measured elapsed time, the first count switch 23, or the second count switch Based on the number of game balls detected by 24A, a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the first prize opening or the second prize opening 712 from the open state to the closed state is included. .. Then, when the first prize opening or the second prize opening 712 is returned to the closed state, the solenoid drive signal is output to the solenoid 82 for the first prize opening door 701 and the solenoid 83 for the second prize opening door 711. After executing the process of stopping the solenoid, the value of the solenoid process flag is updated to "6".

The jackpot end processing of S38 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. 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 effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect LED9. It includes a process of waiting until the elapse of, and a process of performing various settings (setting of a high base flag) for starting high base control in response to the end of the big hit game state. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

Specifically, in the jackpot end processing, the type of jackpot executed is specified. Then, when the specified jackpot type is "big hit B", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" without setting the high base flag. If the specified jackpot type is other than "big hit B", set the high base flag and set the initial count value ("1" in this embodiment) to the high base count counter and set the value of the special figure process flag. Update to "0".

The small hit release preprocessing of S39 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this small hit pre-opening process, a process for setting the second large winning opening 712 to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variation display result of the special symbol is "small hit" or the like. Etc. are included. At this time, for example, based on the fact that the variable display result is "small hit", the total period of the period during which the second big winning opening 712 is opened is set to "10 seconds", and the second big winning opening 712 is set. The small hit state may be set by repeatedly opening the second large winning opening 712 until the period for which the player is in the open state reaches "10 seconds". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8".

The small hit opening process of S40 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. In this small hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the second big winning opening 712 is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 24A, and the like are used. Based on this, processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the second large winning opening 712 from the open state to the closed state, processing for ending the small hit game state, and the like are included. Then, when the second special winning opening 712 is returned to the closed state, a process of stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 83 for the second special winning opening door 711 is executed. Further, when the small hit game state is ended, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9" after the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 83 for the second big winning door 711 is stopped.

The small hit end process of S41 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. The small hit end process corresponds to the period during which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed by the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect LED9, and the like. It includes processing to wait until the waiting time elapses. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S32 of FIG. 21 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (S241). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the process of S241, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit may be read, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the number of the second special figure hold storage is other than "0" in S241 (S241; N), the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the hold number "1" is set. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the special symbol variation pattern are read out (S242). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of S242, the second special figure reserved storage number and the total reserved storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure reserved storage number count value and the total reserved storage number count value and updating. As well as updating the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random numbers 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 second special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S243).

After that, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to "2" (S244), and then the process proceeds to S249.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in S241 (S241; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (S245). The first special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. For example, in the process of S245, the game control counter setting unit may read the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determine whether or not the read value is "0". .. As described above, the process of S245 is executed when it is determined in S241 that the number of reserved second special figures is "0", and whether or not the number of reserved first special figures is "0". Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

When the number of the first special figure reserved storage is other than "0" in S245 (S245; N), the data is stored as the reserved data corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first special figure reserved storage unit. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the special symbol variation pattern are read out (S246). 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 S246, the first special figure reserved storage number and the total reserved storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the 1st special figure reserved storage number count value and the total reserved storage number count value and updating. And update the data in the 1st special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random numbers 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 hold storage unit of the first special figure are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S247).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "1" (S248), the process proceeds to S249.

In S249, FIG. 7A shows a table used for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing". Select and set the special symbol display result judgment table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing" (S250).

After determining the special figure display result in S250, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (S251). Then, when it is determined to be a "big hit" (S251; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the ON state (S252). At this time, a jackpot type determination table is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (S253). At this time, when the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is "1", the CPU 103 selects and sets the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7 (B), and specifies the variable special figure. When the value of the buffer is "2", the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7 (C) may be selected and set. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer is "big hit A" and "big hit B" in the jackpot type determination table. , It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type should be, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of "big hit C" is matched (S254).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of S254, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is either a high base state in which high base control is performed or a normal state in which high base control is not performed. It will be decided before the definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (S255), the determined jackpot type is stored. Then proceed to S261. As an example, if the jackpot type is "big hit A", the jackpot type buffer value may be set to "0", if it is "big hit B", it may be set to "1", and if it is "big hit C", it may be set to "2".

On the other hand, when it is determined in S251 that it is not a "big hit" (S251; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (S256). If it is determined not to be a "small hit", that is, if it is determined to be "missing" (S256; N), the process proceeds to S261, and if it is determined to be a "small hit" (S256; N). Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the ON state (S257). At this time, a small hit type determination table (see FIG. 7 (D)) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the small hit type to one of a plurality of types (S258). By referring to the small hit type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for the hit type determination stored in the variable random number buffer is displayed in the small hit type determination table as "small hit A" and "small hit A". It is determined which of the plurality of small hit types is to be used according to which of the determination values assigned to each small hit type of "small hit B" is matched (S259).

Corresponding to the small hit type determined in this way, for example, by setting the small hit type buffer value which is the stored value of the small hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (S260), the small hit type is determined. The hit type is memorized and the process proceeds to S261. As an example, if the small hit type is "small hit A", the small hit type buffer value may be set to "0", and if it is "small hit B", it may be set to "1".

In S261, the result of pre-determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), the result of determining the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state, and further, the small hit gaming state. A definite special symbol is set according to the pre-determined result of whether or not to control (whether or not the small hit flag is set). As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is an outlier symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "out of place". Further, when the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in S251, the big hit symbols "3", "5", and "7" are set according to the determination result of the big hit type in S255. One of the special symbols indicating the numbers is set as the finalized special symbol. That is, a special symbol showing the number "3" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit A". Further, a special symbol showing the number "5" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit B". A special symbol showing the number "7" is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit C". Further, in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "small hit", the special symbol indicating the symbol "2" which is the small hit symbol is set as the finalized special symbol.

After the fixed special symbol is set in S261, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S262), 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 in S245 is "0" (S245; Y), whether or not the effect display device 5 is executing the predetermined demo display. (S265). If the predetermined demo display is being executed, the special symbol normal processing is terminated, and if the predetermined demo display is not being executed, whether or not the number of gate-passing memories is 0, that is, the normal figure hold memory. Is determined to be 0 (S267). If the number of gate-passing memories is 0, the process proceeds to S268, and if the number of gate-passing memories is 1 or more, the special symbol normal processing is terminated. In S268, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the normal symbol normal processing. If the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the normal symbol normal processing, the special symbol normal processing is terminated after performing the predetermined demo display setting (for example, the transmission setting of the customer waiting demo designation command) (S269). ), If the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value corresponding to a process other than the normal symbol normal process, the special symbol normal process is terminated without executing S269.

That is, in this embodiment, the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number do not exist, the variable display of the special symbol is not executed, and the normal figure reserved storage number does not exist. When the variable display of the normal symbol is not executed, the effect display device 5 performs a predetermined demo display.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S33 of FIG. 21 as the special symbol variation pattern setting process. In the special symbol variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first refers to the value of the variation special symbol designation buffer, and determines whether or not the variation display of the special symbol to be executed is the variation display of the first special symbol (S271). .. If the variation display of the special symbol to be executed is the variation display of the first special symbol, the process proceeds to S272, and if the variation display of the special symbol to be executed is the variation display of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S288.

In S272, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set, that is, whether or not the variation display result of the first special symbol is determined as a jackpot. If the jackpot flag is set, the process proceeds to S273, and if the jackpot flag is not set, the process proceeds to S276.

In S273, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set based on the jackpot flag being set. If the high base flag is not set, select the low base jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 (D) and proceed to S283 (S274). If the high base flag is set, FIG. 25 The high-base jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table shown in (B) is selected and the process proceeds to S283 (S275).

Further, in S276, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set based on the fact that the jackpot flag is not set. If the high base flag is set, the fluctuation pattern determination table for high base loss shown in FIG. 25 (A) is selected and the process proceeds to S283 (S277). If the high base flag is not set, the process proceeds to S278. ..

In S278, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. When the total number of reserved storages is 2 or less, the low-base deviation pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 24 (A) is selected and the process proceeds to S283 (S279). Further, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 4 (S280). When the total number of reserved memories is 3, the low base deviation pattern determination table B shown in FIG. 24 (B) is selected and the process proceeds to S283 (S281). When the total number of reserved memories is 4, FIG. The low base deviation pattern determination table C shown in 24 (C) is selected, and the process proceeds to S283 (S282).

Here, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), the low base loss selected when the total reserved storage number of the special symbol is 2 or less in the low base state (normal state) in which the high base control is not performed. In the variation pattern determination table A for use, the determination value in the range of "1" to "699" out of the range "1" to "997" that the random number value MR3 can take is shortened by 12000 ms in the special figure variation time. It is assigned to the special symbol variation pattern (TPA1-1) of non-reach out of none, and the judgment value in the range of "700" to "849" is the special symbol variation pattern of out of normal reach where the special symbol variation time is 20000 ms. It is assigned to (TPA2-1), and the judgment value in the range of "850" to "949" is assigned to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (TPA2-2) out of Super Reach α, which has a special symbol fluctuation time of 43000 ms. The determination value in the range of "950" to "997" is assigned to the special symbol variation pattern (TPA2-3) out of the super reach β in which the special symbol variation time is 53000 ms.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), the variation for low base loss selected when the total reserved storage number of the special symbol is 3 in the low base state (normal state) in which the high base control is not performed. In the pattern determination table B, the determination value in the range of "1" to "699" out of the range "1" to "997" that the random number value MR3 can take is the shortened non-reach in which the special figure fluctuation time is 5750 ms. It is assigned to the out-of-order special symbol variation pattern (TPA1-2), and the judgment value in the range of "700" to "849" is the out-of-normal special symbol variation pattern (TPA2-1) in which the special symbol variation time is 20000 ms. ), And the judgment value in the range of "850" to "949" is assigned to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (TPA2-2) out of Super Reach α, which has a special symbol fluctuation time of 43000 ms. Judgment values in the range of "950" to "997" are assigned to the special symbol variation pattern (TPA2-3) out of the super reach β, which has a special symbol variation time of 53000 ms.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), the variation for low base loss selected when the total number of reserved storages of the special symbols is 4 in the low base state (normal state) in which the high base control is not performed. In the pattern determination table C, the determination value in the range of "1" to "699" out of the range "1" to "997" that the random number value MR3 can take is the shortened non-reach in which the special figure fluctuation time is 3750 ms. It is assigned to the out-of-order special symbol variation pattern (TPA1-3), and the judgment value in the range of "700" to "849" is the out-of-normal special symbol variation pattern (TPA2-1) in which the special symbol variation time is 20000 ms. ), And the judgment value in the range of "850" to "949" is assigned to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (TPA2-2) out of Super Reach α, which has a special symbol fluctuation time of 43000 ms. Judgment values in the range of "950" to "997" are assigned to the special symbol variation pattern (TPA2-3) out of the super reach β, which has a special symbol variation time of 53000 ms.

That is, when the number of stored 1st special symbols increases when the fluctuation display of the 1st special symbol is performed in the low base state, the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the first special symbol is changed. 1 The special figure hold memory becomes easy to be digested, and the start prize is won when the number of the first special figure hold memory reaches the upper limit of 4, so that the first special figure hold memory is not made a useless start prize. When the number of reserved memory of the first special figure decreases, the fluctuation time is long and the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (TPA1-1) without shortening is determined. By lengthening the time for displaying the variation of the symbol, it is possible to prevent the game from being less interesting due to the fact that the variation of the special symbol is not displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), in the low-base jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the low-base state (normal state) in which the high-base control is not performed, the range in which the random number value MR3 can be taken. The judgment value in the range of "1" to "199" out of "1" to "997" is assigned to the special symbol variation pattern (TPB2-1) of the normal reach jackpot with the special symbol variation time of 20000 ms. , "200" to "499" are assigned to the special symbol variation pattern (TPB2-2) of the super reach α jackpot with the special symbol variation time of 43000 ms, and are assigned to "500" to "997". The determination value in the range of is assigned to the special symbol variation pattern (TPB2-3) of the super reach β jackpot with the special symbol variation time of 53000 ms.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 24A to 24D, it can be selected when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the low base state (normal state) in which the high base control is not performed. Since the judgment value is assigned to each fluctuation pattern judgment table, the jackpot expectation is highest when the fluctuation display of the special symbol is executed with the fluctuation pattern of super reach β, and then the fluctuation display of the special symbol is super reach. The jackpot expectation is getting lower in the order of execution with the fluctuation pattern of α, execution with the fluctuation pattern of normal reach, and execution with the fluctuation pattern of non-reach (low base). Expectation of big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol: Super reach β> Super reach α> Normal reach> Non-reach).

Further, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), in the high-base deviation variation pattern determination table selected in the high-base state, "1" to "997", which is the range that the random number value MR3 can take, is "1" to "997". Judgment values in the range of "1" to "499" are assigned to the non-reach special symbol fluctuation pattern (TPA1-4) in which the special symbol fluctuation time is 100,000 ms, and are in the range of "500" to "799". The judgment value is assigned to the non-reach special symbol fluctuation pattern (TPA1-5) in which the special figure fluctuation time is 150,000 ms, and the judgment value in the range of "800" to "997" is the special figure fluctuation time. It is assigned to a special symbol variation pattern (TPA2-2) that is out of reach and is 200,000 ms.

Further, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), in the high-base jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the high-base state, "1" to "997", which is the range that the random number value MR3 can take, is "1" to "997". Judgment values in the range of "1" to "199" are assigned to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (TPB1-1) of the non-reach jackpot with the special symbol fluctuation time of 100,000 ms, and are in the range of "200" to "499". The judgment value is assigned to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (TPB1-2) of the non-reach jackpot with the special figure fluctuation time of 150,000 ms, and the judgment value in the range of "500" to "997" is the special figure fluctuation time. It is assigned to a special symbol variation pattern (TPB1-3) of a non-reach jackpot of 200,000 ms.

In this way, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern determination table that can be selected when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the high base state. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol is among a plurality of special symbol fluctuation patterns in which the special symbol fluctuation time differs depending on whether the variation display result of the first special symbol is "big hit" or "missing". It is possible to decide from. Furthermore, the longer the special figure fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation, and the shorter the special figure fluctuation time, the lower the jackpot expectation (the jackpot for each special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol in the high base). Expectation: 200,000 ms> 150,000 ms> 100,000 ms).

As will be described later, when the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the high base state is long (when the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined to be TPA1-6 or TPB1-3, which is 200,000 ms),
Since the period controlled to the high base state is longer than when the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is short (for example, when the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined to be TPA1-4 or TPB1-1 which is 100,000 ms). By executing the variable display of the normal symbol during the high base state, "normal symbol hit" is likely to occur. That is, when a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in the high base state, and when a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in the high base state. It is more likely that "per normal figure" will occur multiple times, and the number of stored 2 special figures will often reach the upper limit of 4, so in the high base state, the game will be played during the fluctuation time of the 1st special symbol. It is possible to draw people's attention and improve their interests.

Then, returning to FIG. 23, in S283, the CPU 103 determines a special symbol variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table selected in any of S274, S275, S277, S279, S281, and S282 and the value of the random number MR3. Proceed to S284.

Further, when the variation display of the special symbol to be executed is the variation display of the second special symbol (S271; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set (S288). If the jackpot flag is set, the special symbol variation pattern is determined to be the non-reach jackpot variation pattern (TPC1-1) shown in FIG. 10 (B), and the process proceeds to S284. If the jackpot flag is not set, , The special symbol variation pattern is determined to be the non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern (TPC2-1) shown in FIG. 10 (B), and the process proceeds to S284. As shown in FIG. 10B, the TPC1-1, which is a special symbol variation pattern determined when the variation display result of the second special symbol becomes a big hit, and the variation display result of the second special symbol are small. TPC2-1, which is a special symbol variation pattern determined when a hit occurs, both have a special symbol variation time of 4000 ms, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these TPC1-1 and TPC2- The special figure fluctuation time of 1 may be different. Further, in the present embodiment, two special symbol variation patterns, TPC1-1 and TPC2-1, which can be selected when executing the variation display of the second special symbol are illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, a variation pattern of 3 or more may be provided as a special symbol variation pattern that can be selected when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed.

In S284, the CPU 103 used the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. Make settings to start the fluctuation of the special symbol so as to start any of the special symbol games. As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B.

Following the process of S284, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol are made (S285). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a first fluctuation start command, a special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command, and a special from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the symbol variation display result notification command and the first hold storage number notification command, the game control is performed by setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. It is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer provided in the buffer setting section. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a second fluctuation start command, a special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command, and a special from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the symbol variation display result notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. Store in the buffer area specified by the pointer. The command set to be transmitted in S285 is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process.

After executing the process of S285, a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol fluctuation pattern, is set in the special symbol fluctuation time timer (S286). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the definite special symbol, which is the variation display result (special symbol display result), is derived and displayed. Is. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (S287), and then the special symbol variation pattern setting process is terminated.

In this embodiment, when the variation display result of the first special symbol is "big hit", the variation pattern is determined from the three variation patterns of TPB1-1 to TPB1-3 at a constant rate regardless of the jackpot type. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation display result of the first special symbol is "big hit", the determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern may be different depending on the jackpot type. good.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation display result of the second special symbol is "big hit", the embodiment in which the variation pattern (TPC1-1) is uniquely determined to be 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is based on this. The variation pattern is not limited, and when the variation display result of the second special symbol is "big hit", the variation pattern may be determined from a plurality of variation patterns.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation display result of the second special symbol is "small hit", the embodiment in which the variation pattern (TPC2-1) is uniquely determined to be 1 is illustrated, but the present invention illustrates this. When the variation display result of the second special symbol is "small hit", the variation pattern may be determined from a plurality of variation patterns. Further, when a plurality of fluctuation patterns are provided as the fluctuation patterns when the fluctuation display result of the second special symbol is "small hit", the determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern may be different depending on the small hit type. good.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S35 shown in FIG. 21 as the special symbol stop process. In this special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation processing of S34 to end the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S291). When the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is terminated, and the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value is changed. When it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B is terminated. In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (S292). The command set to be transmitted in S292 is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop period timer is out of the timer (S293). The special symbol stop period timer is a timer that indicates the waiting time until the next special symbol variation display is started, and is set when it is determined in the special symbol variation process that the special symbol variation time has elapsed. Will be done. If the special symbol stop period timer is out, the process proceeds to S295. If the special symbol stop period timer is not out, the value of the special symbol stop period timer is decremented by -1 to end the special symbol stop process. (S294).

In S295, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set, and if the jackpot flag is not set, proceeds to S301. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is set, the process proceeds to S296.

In S296, the CPU 103 clears the high base flag and the high base count counter when the high base flag is set. Then, the CPU 103 sets the setting for transmitting the hit start designation command according to the jackpot type (S297a), and also transmits the game state designation command indicating the normal state (low base state) to the effect control board 12. Make settings (S297b). The commands set to be transmitted in S297a and S297b are transmitted on the effect control board 12 by the effect control command control process.

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the effect display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S298). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 7 times in the case of big hit A and big hit B, 15 times in the case of big hit C) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (S299). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" (S300), which is a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (S36), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

On the other hand, in S301, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is set. If the small hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, when the small hit flag is set, the high base flag and the high base number counter are cleared when the high base flag is set (S302). Then, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command according to the small hit type (S303a). Next, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit by, for example, the effect display device 5) is set in the small hit display time timer (S303b). The commands set to be transmitted in S303a and 303b are transmitted on the effect control board 12 by the effect control command control process. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "7" (S304), which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (S26), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

On the other hand, in S305, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is "1". When the value of the high base count counter is "1", in order to end the high base control, the high base count counter and the high base flag are cleared (S306), and the low base state (normal state) is set. Make settings for transmitting the corresponding game state specification command and proceed to S308 (S307). The command set to be transmitted in S307 is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process. If the value of the high base count counter is not "1", the process proceeds to S308 without executing S306 and S307. In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, and then the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S38 of FIG. 21 as the jackpot end process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is being counted (S311). When the jackpot end display timer is not operating, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the jackpot end display time (big hit end display time) on the effect display device 5 is set in the jackpot end display timer (S312). , End the jackpot end process.

On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating, the value of the jackpot end display timer is set to -1 (S313). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer has timed up, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S314). If the jackpot end display timer is not up, the jackpot end process ends. If the jackpot end display timer is up, the CPU 103 clears the jackpot flag (S315), and sets to transmit the jackpot end designation command corresponding to the jackpot type of the jackpot game to the effect control board 12. To proceed to S317 (S316). The command set to be transmitted in S316 is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process.

In S317, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot type of the jackpot game is jackpot B. If the jackpot type of the jackpot game is other than jackpot B, set the high base flag and set the high base count counter to "1" indicating that the fluctuation display of one special symbol is controlled to the high base state. Then, the process proceeds to S320 (S318, S319). If the jackpot type of the jackpot game is jackpot B, the process proceeds to S320 without executing S318 and S319. Then, after setting the transmission of the game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on whether or not the high base flag is set (S320), the value of the special figure process flag is special. The jackpot end process is terminated by updating to "0", which is a value corresponding to the symbol normal process (S321). The command set to be transmitted in S320 is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process.

In this embodiment, when the game state is controlled to the high base state after the jackpot game is completed, the embodiment in which the game state is controlled to the high base state only by one special symbol variation display regardless of the jackpot type is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a jackpot type may be provided in which the number of variable display times of the special symbol controlled to the high base state is two or more.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S39 of FIG. 21 as the process before starting the small hit. In the small hit start pre-processing, the CPU 103 first sets the small hit display time timer by -1 (S401), and determines whether or not the small hit display time timer has timered out (S402). If the small hit display time timer is not timered out, the small hit opening pre-processing is terminated, and if the small hit display time timer is timered out, the small hit opening control for opening control of the second big winning opening 712 is performed. Set the process table of the pattern (S403). Further, a small hit opening process timer for repeatedly opening and closing the second large winning opening 712 during the small hit game is set (S404). Then, the winning ball number counter for counting the game balls winning in the second large winning opening 712 is set to "0" (S405), and the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the small hit opening process (S40). The value is updated to "8" and the small hit opening preprocessing is terminated (S406).

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S40 of FIG. 21 as the small hit opening process. In the small hit opening process, the CPU 103 first sets the value of the small hit opening process timer to −. 1 (S411). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is the small hit end timing, that is, whether or not the small hit release process timer has timered out (S412).

If it is the end timing of the small hit, the process proceeds to S426. If it is not the small hit end timing, it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the second large winning opening 712 by referring to the process table of the small hit opening control pattern and the value of the small hit opening process timer (S413). When the opening timing of the second special winning opening 712 is reached, the CPU 103 controls the second special winning opening 712 to be in the open state by driving the solenoid 83, and proceeds to S415 (S414). If it is not the opening timing of the second prize opening 712, the process proceeds to S415 without executing S414.

In S415, the CPU 103 refers to the process table of the small hit opening control pattern and the value of the small hit opening process timer to determine whether or not it is the closing timing of the second large winning opening 712. When the closing timing of the second winning opening 712 is reached, the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 83 to control the second winning opening 712 to the closed state and proceed to S417 (S416). If it is not the closing timing of the second prize opening 712, the process proceeds to S417 without executing S416.

In S417, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second count switch 24A is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second large winning opening 712. If the second count switch 24A is not turned on, the process proceeds to S420. If the second count switch 24A is turned on, the value of the winning ball counter is incremented by +1 (S418) to obtain the winning ball counter. It is determined whether or not the value has reached the upper limit value (10 in this embodiment), which is the number of winnings to the second large winning opening 712 during the small hit (S419). If the value of the winning ball counter reaches the upper limit (10), the process proceeds to S426, and if the value of the winning ball counter does not reach the upper limit (10), the process proceeds to S420.

In the solenoid drive process for V winning in S420, as described above, the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 85 to cause the regulation member 721 to protrude into the main path 740 3 seconds after the start of the small hit game, and a predetermined time elapses. After that (for example, 5 seconds after the regulating member 721 protrudes into the main path 740), it is retracted from the main path 740 (controlled to an allowable state). Further, by driving the solenoid 86, the holding member 730 is moved to the first position (solid line portion shown in FIG. 11) 3 seconds after the start of the small hit game, and after a predetermined time elapses (for example, the holding member 730 moves). It is moved to the second position (one-dot chain line portion shown in FIG. 11) 5 seconds after moving to the first position.

Next, the CPU 103 receives a V prize based on whether or not the third count switch 24B is turned on, that is, whether or not any of the game balls that have won the second large winning opening 712 passes through the third count switch 24B. It is determined whether or not it has occurred (S421). If the 3rd count switch 24B is not turned on, the processing during small hit opening is completed, and if the 3rd count switch 24B is turned on, a V winning flag indicating that a V winning has already occurred is set. It is determined whether or not the switch is performed (S422). If the V winning flag is set, the small hit opening process is terminated, and if the V winning flag is not set, the big hit type corresponding to the small hit type is specified (S424). For example, if the small hit type of the small hit game is "small hit A", the big hit type is specified as "big hit D", and if the small hit type of the small hit game is "small hit B", the big hit is specified. The type may be specified as "big hit E".

Then, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting the V winning notification command according to the big hit type specified in S424 to the effect control board 12, and ends the processing during the small hit opening (S425). The command set to be transmitted in S425 is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process.

On the other hand, in S426, the CPU 103 controls the second special winning opening 712 to be closed by driving the solenoid 83. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "9" which is a value corresponding to the small hit end processing (S41) (S230), and the small hit opening processing is ended (S427).

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S41 of FIG. 21 as the small hit end process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit end display timer is operating. Is determined (S431). If the small hit end display timer is not operating, a value corresponding to the small hit end display time (execution time of the small hit end effect) is set in the small hit end display timer (S432), and the small hit end process is terminated. ..

On the other hand, when the small hit end display timer is operating, the value of the small hit end display timer is set to -1 (S433). Then, it is determined whether or not the small hit end display timer has timered out (S434). If the small hit end display timer is not timered out, the process proceeds to S435, and if the small hit end display timer is timered out, the process proceeds to S440.

In S435, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the third count switch 24B is turned on. If the third count switch 24B is not turned on, the small hit end process is ended, and if the third count switch 24B is turned on, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag has already been set. (S436). If the V winning flag is set, the small hit end process is terminated, and if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning flag is set (S437).

Then, the CPU 103 specifies the big hit type corresponding to the small hit type (S438). For example, if the small hit type of the small hit game is "small hit A", the big hit type is specified as "big hit D", and if the small hit type of the small hit game is "small hit B", the big hit is specified. The type may be specified as "big hit E". Then, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting the V winning notification command according to the big hit type specified in S438 to the effect control board 12, and ends the small hit end process (S439). The command set to be transmitted in S439 is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process.

In S440, the CPU 103 clears the small hit flag. Then, the setting for transmitting the hit end designation command corresponding to the small hit to the effect control board 12 is executed (S441). The command set to be transmitted in S441 is transmitted on the effect control board 12 in the effect control command control process.

Next, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is set (S442). If the V winning flag is set, the V winning flag is cleared and the jackpot flag is set (S443, S444). Then, a big hit type buffer corresponding to the small hit type of the small hit is set (S445). For example, if the small hit type is "small hit A", the big hit type buffer value is set to "3" indicating "big hit D", and if the small hit type is "small hit B", the big hit type buffer value is set. May be set to "4" indicating "big hit E".

Next, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" (S446), which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (S36), and ends the small hit end processing.

That is, in this embodiment, the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B not only during the small hit game but also during the period until the small hit end display time elapses after the small hit game ends. Even if a game ball wins in the second big winning opening 712 immediately before the end of the small hit game, the big hit game is executed after the small hit end process is completed by passing the game ball through the third count switch 24B. It is supposed to be done.

If the V winning flag is not set in S442, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "0" (S449), which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S32), and makes a small hit. End the end process.

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control is performed (S701). After that, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect random number update process (S702) for updating the count value of the counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number, and monitors the timer interrupt flag (S703). ) Is performed, and the process shifts to the loop processing. When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S704) and executes the following process.

The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S705). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 4) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a special symbol effect control process process (S706). In the special effect effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (special effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs a normal symbol effect control process process (S707). In the normal symbol effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (normal effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

Next, the special symbol non-variable effect execution process (S708) that can execute the customer waiting demo effect and the first special symbol change start waiting effect described later when the special symbol variation display is not executed, and the game state The background image display process (S709) for switching the background image displayed on the effect display device 5 is executed, and the process proceeds to S702.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a special symbol effect control process process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5H of the effect display device 5 to a display corresponding to the storage content of the effect control buffer setting unit. The storage display update process is executed (S712).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of the processes S713 to S722 according to the value of the first effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Special symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S713): It is confirmed whether or not a special symbol variation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the special symbol variation pattern specification command is received in the command analysis process. If the special symbol variation pattern designation command is received, the value of the first effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the first effect symbol variation start process (S714).

First effect symbol variation start process (S714): Control is performed so that the variation of the first effect symbol (alphanumeric effect symbol) is started in conjunction with the variation display of the special symbol. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol changing process (S715).

First effect symbol change processing (S715): Controls the switching timing and the like of each change state (fluctuation speed) constituting the special symbol change pattern, and monitors the end of the change time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S716).

1st effect symbol change stop processing (S716): Based on the reception of the effect control command (special symbol confirmation command) instructing to stop all symbols, the change of the 1st effect symbol is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is displayed. Controls the derivation and display. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S717), the small hit display process (S720), or the special symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S713).

Big hit display process (S717): After the end of the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the effect display device 5 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot game in-game process (S718).

Process during big hit game (S718): Control during big hit game. For example, when a designated command during the opening of the large winning opening or a designated command after opening the large winning opening is received, the display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S719).

Big hit end effect processing (S719): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S713).

Small hit display process (S720): After the end of the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the effect display device 5 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a small hit. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit in-game process (S721).

Small hit game processing (S721): Control during the small hit game. For example, when a designated command during the opening of the large winning opening or a designated command after opening the large winning opening is received, display control during the small hit game in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S722).

Small hit end effect processing (S722): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S713) or the jackpot display process (S717).

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process in the special symbol effect control process process. In the special symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (S911). If the special symbol variation pattern specification command reception flag is not set, the special symbol variation pattern specification command reception waiting process ends, and if the special symbol variation pattern specification command reception flag is set, the special symbol variation pattern specification is specified. The command reception flag is cleared (S912), and it is determined whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received special symbol variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern of the second special symbol (S913). If it is the variation pattern of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S919, and if it is the variation pattern of the first special symbol, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the high base state (S914). If the game state is not the high base state, the process proceeds to S919, and if the game state is the high base state, the countdown display device 400 sets the display for executing the countdown display and proceeds to S919.

That is, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the high base state, the countdown display device 400 counts down based on the remaining variation display time of the first special symbol (at the end of the high base described later). The period up to the production start timing 1) is executed.

Then, in S919, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the first effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol variation start process, and ends the special symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the first effect symbol change start process in the special symbol effect control process process. In the first effect symbol change start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first special symbol change start command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the first special symbol change start command is received. Judgment (S921). If the first special symbol variation start command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S922a, and if the second special symbol variation start command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S923a.

In S922a, the effect control CPU 120 clears the first special symbol change start command reception flag. Then, the first special figure reserved storage number in the start winning command buffer is shifted and the process proceeds to S924. Further, in S923a, the effect control CPU 120 clears the second special symbol change start command reception flag. Then, the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer is shifted (S923b), and the effect hold display unit 30 is based on the number of second special figure hold storages in the start winning command buffer after the shift. The display is updated and the process proceeds to S924 (S923c).

In S924, the effect control CPU 120 reads a special symbol variation pattern designation command from the special symbol variation pattern designation command storage area. Then, the stop symbol of the first effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the special symbol display result designation command storage area (S925).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a symbol variation control pattern (process table) according to the special symbol variation pattern (S926). Then, the first effect symbol process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S927).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 is subjected to an effect device (effect display device 5 as an effect component, effect display device 5, for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.). The game effect LED9 as a component and the speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) are controlled (S928). For example, in order for the effect display device 5 to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern, a command is output to the display control unit 123 including VDP and the like. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of the game effect LED 9, a control signal is output to the LED control board 14 and the like. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the first effect symbol fluctuation time timer (S929), and a value corresponding to the predetermined time is set in the first effect symbol fluctuation control timer. Set (S930). Further, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol change processing (S715), and the first effect symbol change start process is terminated (S931).

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the first effect symbol changing process (S715) in the special symbol effect control process process. In the first effect symbol change processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets the respective values of the first effect symbol process timer, the first effect symbol change time timer, and the first effect symbol change control timer by -1 (S941, S942, S942). S943).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the first effect symbol process timer has timed out (S944). If the first effect symbol process timer is out of the timer, the process data is switched (S945). That is, the first effect symbol process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the first effect symbol process timer (S946). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) set next, and the process proceeds to S948 (S947a). ). If the first effect symbol process timer is not timered out, the effect device (effect component) is based on the set process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.). The control state for is changed and the process proceeds to S948 (S947b).

Next, it is determined whether or not the first effect symbol variation control timer is out of the timer (S948). When the first effect symbol fluctuation control timer is out, the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the first effect symbol on the left, middle, and right (30 ms after the previous display switching of the first effect symbol). Image data of the screen to be displayed) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (S949). In this way, the effect display device 5 realizes the fluctuation control of the first effect symbol. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the first effect symbol. Further, the predetermined value is reset in the first effect symbol fluctuation control timer, and the process proceeds to S951 (S950). If the first effect symbol process timer is not timer-out, the process proceeds to S951 without executing S949 to S950.

In S951, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the countdown display is set in the countdown display device 400. If there is a countdown display setting, it is further determined whether or not it is the update timing of the countdown display (S952). When it is the update timing of the countdown display, the countdown display on the countdown display device 400 is updated and the process proceeds to S954 (S953). If there is no countdown display setting or it is not the update timing of the countdown display, the process proceeds to S954 without executing S953.

In S954, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the high base end effect start timing 1 for starting the high base end effect in the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state. When the effect start timing at the end of the high base is 1, the second effect symbol variation time timer, which will be described later, is set to 0, that is, the second effect symbol whose variation display is being executed in conjunction with the variation display of the normal symbol. The fluctuation display is stopped (S955). Then, the high base end time effect start preparation time flag indicating that it is the preparation period before executing the high base end time effect is set, and the process proceeds to S962 (S956).

That is, as shown in FIGS. 54 (A) and 54 (B), when the effect display device 5 reaches the effect start timing 1 at the end of the high base during the variable display of the second effect symbol corresponding to the normal symbol. , The variation display of the second effect symbol is terminated regardless of the remaining variation time of the normal symbol.

Further, if it is not the high base end time effect start timing 1 in S954, it is determined whether or not it is the high base end time effect start timing 2 which is the timing to start the high base end time effect (S957). When the high base end effect start timing 2 is set, the high base end effect start preparation period flag is cleared (S960), the high base end effect execution flag is set, and the process proceeds to S962 (S961). If the effect start timing 2 at the end of the high base is not set in S957, the process proceeds to S962 without executing S960 and S961.

In S962, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect execution executing flag at the end of the high base is set. If the high base end time effect execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to S966, and if the high base end time effect execution flag is set, the high base end time effect execution process is executed (S963). Then, it is determined whether or not the high-base end-time effect period timer, which will be described later, has timed out, that is, whether or not it is the end timing of the high-base end-time effect (S964). If the high base end effect period timer is not timered out, the process proceeds to S966, and if the high base end effect period timer is timered out, the high base end effect execution executing flag is cleared and the process proceeds to S966.

In S966, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first effect symbol variation time timer is out of timer. If the first effect symbol fluctuation time timer is out of the timer, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S716) (S969). Even if the first effect symbol fluctuation time timer is not timered out, if the special symbol confirmation command reception flag indicating that the special symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S967; Y), the special symbol confirmation command reception flag is set. (S968), and the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S716) (S969). 1st effect symbol fluctuation time Even if the timer is not out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the special symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a long fluctuation time is shown due to noise between the boards. Even when the special symbol variation pattern designation command is received, the variation of the first effect symbol can be terminated when the variation time of the regular special symbol elapses (at the end of the variation of the special symbol).

In the process table used for the fluctuation control of the first effect symbol, the process data during the variation display of the first effect symbol is set. That is, the sum of the first effect symbol process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the first effect symbol. Therefore, when the first effect symbol process timer of the last process data n in the process of S966 timed out, there is no process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the first effect based on the process table. The effect control of the symbol ends.

36 and 37 are flowcharts showing the high-base end-time effect execution process (S963) in the first effect symbol variation process. In the effect execution process at the end of the high base, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the effect period timer at the end of the high base is operating (S971). If the high base end effect period timer is not operating, the process proceeds to S972, and if the high base end effect period timer is operating, the process proceeds to S981.

In S972, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the effect period of the effect at the end of the high base in the effect period timer at the end of the high base. Then, the number of hold displays displayed on the effect hold display unit 30 is specified (S973), and it is determined whether or not the specified number of hold displays is 0 (S974). When the specified number of pending displays is 1 or more, the effect control CPU 120 is a rush for notifying that the variation display of the second special symbol is started after the variation display of the first special symbol in the high base state is completed. The process table for zone preparation effect is selected (S975). Then, the rush zone preparation effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected rush zone preparation effect process table is started (S976).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the contents (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1) of the first process data (process data 1) of the rush zone preparation effect as the effect at the end of the high base. Etc.), the effect device (effect display device 5 as an effect component, game effect LED9 as an effect component, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) is controlled to end the effect execution process at the end of the high base (S977). ..

Further, in S974, when the specified number of pending displays is 0, it is suggested that the effect control CPU 120 starts the variation display of the second special symbol after the variation display of the first special symbol in the high base state is completed. Select the process table for the first half of the battle effect to execute the first half of the battle effect to perform (S978), and start the process timer for the first half of the battle effect in the process data 1 of the process table for the first half of the selected battle effect (S978). S979). The battle effect is an effect in which a friendly character and an enemy character play against each other (see FIG. 56).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the contents (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1) of the first process data (process data 1) of the battle effect (first half) as the effect at the end of the high base. The production device (effect display device 5 as a production part, game effect LED9 as a production part, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) is controlled according to (1 etc.) to end the production execution process at the end of the high base (S980). ).

Further, in S981, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the rush zone preparation effect process timer is operating. If the process timer for the rush zone preparation effect is operating, the process proceeds to S996, and if the process timer for the rush zone preparation effect is not operating, the process timer for the second half of the battle effect for executing the second half of the battle effect operates. It is determined whether or not it is inside (S982). If the process timer for the second half of the battle effect is operating, proceed to S1007. If the process timer for the second half of the battle effect is not operating, the value of the process timer for the first half of the battle effect is decremented by -1 (S983), and at the end of the high base. The effect period timer is set to -1 (S984).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process timer for the first half of the battle effect has timered out (S985). When the process timer for the first half of the battle effect times out, it is determined whether the process data being executed was the process data for the first half of the final battle effect, that is, whether the first half of the battle effect has ended. (S986). If the process data being executed is the process data for the first half of the final battle production, the process proceeds to S990, and if the process data being executed is not the process data for the first half of the final battle production, the first half of the battle production is performed. The process data for use is switched (S987). That is, by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table for the first half of the battle effect to the process timer for the first half of the battle effect, the process timer for the first half of the battle effect is started again and the process proceeds to S989a (S988). In S989, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) of the battle effect (first half) set next. At the end of the high base, the effect execution process is terminated (S989a).

If the process timer for the first half of the battle effect is not timered out, the process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) of the set battle effect (first half) is used for the effect. The control state for the device (effect component) is changed to end the effect execution process at the end of the high base (S989b).

Further, in S990, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the start winning command receive command buffer based on the completion of the first half of the battle effect, and specifies the second special figure reserved storage number. Then, it is determined whether or not the specified number of reserved second special figures is 0 (S991). When the specified number of reserved second special figures is 1 or more, the effect control CPU 120 is in a high base state when the ally character wins the enemy character as the effect result of the battle effect (the effect of the latter half of the battle effect). The process table for the latter half of the first battle effect for notifying that the variation display of the second special symbol is started after the variation display of the first special symbol in the above is completed is selected and the process proceeds to S994 (S992). Further, when the specified number of reserved second special figures is 0, the effect control CPU 120 has a high base because the ally character is defeated by the enemy character as the effect result of the battle effect (the effect of the latter half of the battle effect). After the end of the variation display of the first special symbol in the state, the process table for the latter half of the second battle effect for notifying that the variation display of the second special symbol is not started is selected and the process proceeds to S994 (S993).

In S994, the effect control CPU 120 starts the battle effect second half process timer in the process data 1 of the selected battle effect first and second half process table.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 is subjected to the effect device (the effect device (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.) according to the contents (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.) of the first process data (process data 1) of the battle effect (second half). The effect display device 5 as the effect component, the game effect LED9 as the effect component, the speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) are controlled to end the effect execution process at the end of the high base (S995).

Next, as shown in FIG. 37, in S996, the effect control CPU 120 sets the rush zone preparation effect process timer to -1 and the high base end time effect period timer to -1 (S997). Then, it is determined whether or not the effect period timer at the end of the high base has timered out (S998). If the high base end effect period timer is out, the high base end effect execution process ends, and if the high base end effect period timer is not timer out, the rush zone preparation effect process timer is further timered. It is determined whether or not it is out (S999). When the rush zone preparation effect process timer is out, the rush zone preparation effect process data is switched (S1000). That is, by setting the next set process timer setting value in the rush zone preparation effect process table to the rush zone preparation effect process timer, the rush zone preparation effect process timer is started again and the process proceeds to S1002a (S1001). ).

In S1002a, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) for the rush zone preparation effect set next. Proceed to S1003 (S1002a). If the process timer for the rush zone preparation effect is not timered out, it is based on the set process data for the rush zone preparation effect (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.). The control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed, and the process proceeds to S1003 (S1002b).

In S1003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the update timing of the hold display number of the effect hold display unit. If it is not the update timing of the hold display number of the effect hold display unit, the effect execution process is ended at the end of the high base, and if it is the update timing of the hold display number of the effect hold display unit 30, it is displayed on the effect hold display unit. Comparing the number of hold displays that are on hold and the number of hold storage of the second special figure stored in the command buffer received at the time of starting winning (S1004), the number of hold displays displayed on the effect hold display unit 30 and the hold storage of the second special figure are stored. It is determined whether or not the numbers are the same (S1005). If the number of hold displays displayed on the effect hold display unit 30 and the number of second special figure hold storage are the same, the effect execution process at the end of the high base is terminated, and the hold displayed on the effect hold display unit 30 is held. If the display number and the second special figure hold storage number are different, the hold display number in the effect hold display unit 30 is updated and displayed according to the second special figure hold storage number, and the effect execution process at the end of the high base is performed. Finish (S1006).

That is, in this embodiment, when the number of hold displays displayed on the effect hold display unit 30 is different from the number of hold storages of the second special figure, the number of hold displays on the effect hold display unit 30 is set during the rush zone preparation effect. By updating according to the number of 2 special figure hold memories, it is notified that there is a second special figure hold memory based on the start winning prize that occurred without executing the effect hold acquisition effect described later.

Further, in S1007, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the process timer for the latter half of the battle effect and decrements the effect period timer at the end of the high base (S1008). Then, it is determined whether or not the high base end effect period timer has timed out (S1009). If the high base end effect period timer is out, the high base end effect execution process ends, and if the high base end effect period timer is not timer out, the process timer for the second half of the battle effect is timer out. It is determined whether or not this has been done (S1010). If the process timer for the second half of the battle effect is out of timer, the process data for the second half of the battle effect is switched (S1011). That is, by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table for the second half of the battle effect to the process timer for the second half of the battle effect, the process timer for the second half of the battle effect is started again and the process proceeds to S1013a (S1012).

In S1013a, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) for the latter half of the battle effect set next. Proceed to S1014. If the process timer for the latter half of the battle effect is not timered out, the effect device is based on the set process data for the latter half of the battle effect (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.). The control state for (effect component) is changed, and the process proceeds to S1014 (S1013b).

In S1014, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process table for the second half of the first battle effect is selected. If the process table for the latter half of the first battle effect is selected, the process proceeds to S1003, and the processes of S1003 to S1006 are executed in the same manner as during the execution of the rush zone preparation effect. That is, when notifying that the variable display of the first special symbol is started after the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state is started as the effect result of the battle effect (the effect of the latter half of the battle effect), the battle effect is performed. By updating the number of hold displays in the effect hold display unit 30 during the production of the latter half of The second special figure is designed to notify that there is a hold memory.

Further, if the process table for the latter half of the second battle effect for notifying that the variation display of the second special symbol is not started after the variation display of the first special symbol in the high base state is selected, the process proceeds to S1015. , The second special figure hold storage number is specified by referring to the received command buffer at the time of starting winning. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of the second special figure reserved storage is 1 or more (S1016). If the number of the second special symbol reserved is 0, the process proceeds to S1018, and if the number of the second special symbol reserved is 1 or more, the second special symbol is displayed after the variation display of the first special symbol in the high base state is completed. The display of the revival image for notifying that the variable display is started is started, and the process proceeds to S1018 (S1017).

In S1018, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the restoration image is being displayed. If the revival image is not being displayed, the effect execution process at the end of the high base is terminated, and if the revival image is being displayed, it is further determined whether or not it is the revival image display end timing (S1019). If it is not the revival image display end timing, the high base end time effect execution process ends, and if it is the revival image display end timing, the revival image display ends and the high base end time effect execution process ends. ..

As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), the first special symbol in the high base state in the production of the latter half of the battle production is based on the fact that the second special figure reserved memory number is 0. Even if it is notified that the fluctuation display of the second special symbol will not start after the fluctuation display of By generating the second special symbol hold memory due to the winning of the game ball, the variation display of the second special symbol is started after the variation display of the first special symbol in the high base state is completed. It is possible to notify by display (execution of revival effect). As shown in FIG. 54 (B), even if a normal figure hit occurs during the execution of the second half of the battle effect, if the game ball does not win in the second start winning opening, the second special symbol is used. Since the hold storage does not occur, the resurrected image is not displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), when the second start winning is not generated before the start of the battle effect during the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state (the second special symbol hold memory occurs). If not), the ally character is defeated by the enemy character because the process table for the second half of the second battle production is selected (competition defeat production). In addition, an instruction to launch the game ball into the left game area is displayed on the effect display device 5 as a notification that the variation display of the second special symbol is not started after the variation display of the first special symbol is completed in the high base state ( Left-handed display). Then, when the game state is controlled to the low base state (normal state) by the end of the variable display of the first special symbol, the background image display process (S709) is executed and displayed on the effect display device 5. The background image is switched to an image showing a low base state (for example, a "daytime" image).

Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), the second start winning is not generated before the start of the battle effect during the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state, and during the execution of the first half of the battle effect. If a normal figure hit occurs and a game ball wins in the second start winning opening due to the opening of the ordinary electric accessory (plate body 60) based on the normal figure hit, the process table for the second half of the first battle production is selected. By doing so, it is notified that the variation display of the first special symbol is started after the variation display of the first special symbol in the high base state is started by the ally character defeating the enemy character (combat victory effect). .. After the variation display of the first special symbol is completed, the rush zone (rush zone effect) is entered based on the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol. At this time, since a "small hit" or a "big hit" is generated as a result of the variation display of the second special symbol, the effect display device 5 does not display an instruction to launch the game ball into the left game area.

Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (C), the second start prize does not occur before the start of the battle effect during the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state, and the normal figure hits during the execution of the battle defeat effect. If a game ball wins in the second start winning opening due to the opening of the ordinary electric accessory (plate body 60) based on the normal drawing, the battle defeat production is already in progress, so as a revival production An image for revival is displayed on the effect display device 5 on top of the instruction to launch the game ball, which is a part of the image of the battle defeat effect, into the left game area (see FIG. 56 (F)). That is, when the revival image is displayed, the display of the instruction to launch the game ball into the left game area is restricted by the revival image. After the variation display of the first special symbol is completed, the rush zone (rush zone effect) is entered based on the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol.

As shown in FIGS. 55 (B) and 55 (C), in the rush zone, the game state is temporarily controlled to the low base state (normal state) by the end of the variation display of the first special symbol. , "Small hit" or "big hit" occurs as a result of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, and the game state is high again after the big hit game (including the big hit game based on the occurrence of V prize during the small hit game) is completed. Since it is controlled to the base state, the background image displayed on the effect display device 5 is maintained as an image showing the high base state (for example, an image of "night").

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the first effect symbol stop process (S716) in the special symbol effect control process process. In the first effect symbol stop process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first effect symbol stop period timer is operating (S1031). When the first effect symbol stop period timer is not operating, the effect control CPU 120 derives and displays a predetermined stop symbol of the first effect symbol (S1032), and causes the first effect symbol stop period timer to perform the first effect. A value corresponding to the symbol stop period is set, and the first effect symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated (S1033). When the first effect symbol stop period timer is operating, the value of the first effect symbol stop period timer is decremented by -1 (S1034), and it is determined whether or not the first effect symbol stop period timer has timed up. (S1035). If the first effect symbol stop period timer is not timer-up, the first effect symbol change stop process is terminated, and if the first effect symbol stop period timer is timer-up, the received special symbol change display result is specified. It is determined whether or not the variation display result is a big hit by referring to the command (S1036).

If the variation display result is a jackpot, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process, and the first effect symbol variation stop process is terminated (S1042). If the variation display result is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the variation display result is a small hit by referring to the received special symbol variation display result designation command (S1037). If the variation display result is a small hit, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit display process, and the first effect symbol variation stop process is terminated (S1038).

Further, when the variation display result is not a small hit, that is, it is a miss, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the first effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S1039). .. Then, whether or not the fluctuation display was a fluctuation display in a high base, that is, whether or not the fluctuation pattern was any of TPA1-4 to TPA1-6, TPC1-1, and TPC2-1 shown in FIG. 10 (A). (S1040). If the fluctuation display is a fluctuation display during a low base, the first effect symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated, and if the fluctuation display is a fluctuation display during a high base, the first hold storage display area 5H is displayed. The effect display device 5 is set to display, and the first effect symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated (S1041). The reason why the display setting of the first reserved storage display area 5H is performed in S1041 is that the non-display setting of the first reserved storage display area 5H may be performed during the jackpot end effect processing described later.

39 and 40 are flowcharts showing the jackpot end effect process (S719) in the special symbol effect control process process. In the jackpot end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the value of the effect period measurement timer to -1 (S1051), and determines whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (S1052). The effect period measurement timer is a timer for measuring the effect period of the jackpot end effect, and is set at the end of the final round of the jackpot game in the process during the jackpot game. If the effect period measurement timer is out of the timer, the process proceeds to S1070, and if the effect period measurement timer is not out of the timer, the process proceeds to S1053.

In S1053, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second jackpot end effect process timer for executing the second jackpot end effect indicating that the jackpot game is controlled to the low base state is operating. (See FIG. 41). If the second jackpot end effect process timer is operating, the process proceeds to S1066, and if the second jackpot end effect process timer is not operating, the process proceeds to S1054.

In S1054, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first jackpot end effect process timer for executing the first jackpot end effect indicating that the jackpot game is controlled to the high base state is operating. (See FIG. 41). If the process timer for the first jackpot end effect is operating, the process proceeds to S1059, and if the process timer for the first jackpot end effect is not operating, the process proceeds to S1056.

In S1056, the effect control CPU 120 selects the first jackpot end effect process table. Then, the process timer for the first jackpot end effect in the process data 1 of the selected process table for the first jackpot end effect is started (S1057).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect device (the effect device (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.)) according to the contents (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.) of the first process data (process data 1) of the first jackpot end effect. The effect display device 5 as the effect component, the game effect LED9 as the effect component, the speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) are controlled to end the jackpot end effect execution process (S1058).

In S1059, the effect control CPU 120 selects the second jackpot end effect process table. Then, the second jackpot end effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected second jackpot end effect process table is started (S1060).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect device (the effect device (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.)) according to the contents (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.) of the first process data (process data 1) of the second jackpot end effect. The effect display device 5 as the effect component, the game effect LED9 as the effect component, the speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) are controlled to end the jackpot end effect execution process (S1061).

In S1062, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first jackpot end effect process timer has timered out. When the process timer for the first jackpot end effect is out of the timer, the process data for the first jackpot end effect is switched (S1063). That is, by setting the next set process timer setting value in the first jackpot end effect process table to the first jackpot end effect process timer, the first jackpot end effect process timer is started again to S1065a. Proceed (S1064).

In S1065a, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the first jackpot end effect process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) set next. Ends the jackpot end effect execution process. If the process timer for the first jackpot end effect is not timered out, it is based on the set process data for the first jackpot end effect (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.). The control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed to end the jackpot end effect execution process (S1065b).

In S1066, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second jackpot end effect process timer has timered out. When the second jackpot end effect process timer is out of timer, the second jackpot end effect process data is switched (S1067). That is, by setting the process timer setting value set next in the second jackpot end effect process table to the second jackpot end effect process timer, the second jackpot end effect process timer is started again to S1069a. Proceed (S1068).

In S1069a, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the second jackpot end effect process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) set next. Ends the jackpot end effect execution process. If the process timer for the second jackpot end effect is not timered out, it is based on the set second jackpot end effect process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.). The control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed to end the jackpot end effect execution process (S1069b).

Further, in S1070, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the type of the jackpot is the jackpot B. When it is other than the jackpot B, that is, any of the jackpot A, the jackpot C, the jackpot D, and the jackpot E, the setting is made to hide the first reserved storage display area 5H in the effect display device 5 (S1071). Then, the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning is referred to, and it is determined whether or not there is the second special figure hold storage (S1072). If there is a second special figure holding memory, the process proceeds to S1077, and if there is no second special figure holding memory, the process proceeds to S1073.

In S1073, the effect control CPU 120 sets the reduced display of the first effect symbol in the effect display device 5. Then, it is permitted (permitted) to display the variation of the second effect symbol corresponding to the normal symbol in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5. The second effect symbol change permission flag indicating that is set (S1074), and the initial stop symbol of the second effect symbol is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5C in the effect display device 5. , 5R (S1075). That is, if there is a hold memory of the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game controlled to the high base state after the end of the jackpot game, the first effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is the effect symbol display area of the effect display device 5. The 5L, 5C, 5R can be switched to the reduced display at the lower left (see FIG. 56) of the effect display device 5, and the effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R has a second effect symbol corresponding to the normal symbol. Is displayed.

In this embodiment, a layer for drawing the first effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol, a layer for drawing the second effect symbol corresponding to the normal symbol, and a layer for drawing the background image are provided. By synthesizing these layers, it is possible to switch the area for variable display of each effect pattern, change the size, and display the background image.

When the jackpot type is jackpot B in S1070, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect display device 5 to display the first hold storage display area 5H, and proceeds to S1077.

In S1077, the effect control CPU 120 displays the normal display setting of the first effect symbol in the effect display device 5, that is, the first effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5. (S1077), and if the second effect symbol change permission flag is set, the second effect symbol change permission flag is cleared (S1078).

After executing S1075 or S1078, the effect control CPU 120 clears a predetermined flag (S1079), updates the value of the first effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern specification command reception waiting process, and is a big hit. The end effect process is ended (S1080).

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol effect control process process (S707) in the effect control main process. In the normal symbol effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the processes S800 to S806 according to the value of the second effect control process flag.

Normal symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation pattern specification command is received in the command analysis process. If the normal symbol variation pattern specification command is received and the second effect symbol variation permission flag is set, the value of the second effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the second effect symbol variation start process (S801). Change to.

Second effect symbol change start process (S801): Control is performed so that the change of the second effect symbol (the effect symbol of Chinese numerals) is started in conjunction with the change display of the normal symbol. Then, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second effect symbol changing process (S802).

Second effect symbol change processing (S802): Controls the switching timing and the like of each change state (fluctuation speed) constituting the normal symbol change pattern, and monitors the end of the change time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803).

Second effect symbol change stop process (S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (normal symbol confirmation command) instructing to stop all symbols, the change of the second effect symbol is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is displayed. Controls the derivation and display. Then, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (S804) or the normal symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S800).

Pre-processing for opening the normal electric accessory (S804): After the end of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the effect display device 5 is notified that a hit (per ordinary figure) occurs, that is, the opening control of the ordinary electric accessory is performed. Controls the display of the screen for. Then, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing (S805) during the opening of the normal electric accessory.

Processing during opening of the normal electric accessory (S805): Control during opening of the normal electric accessory is performed. For example, when the second start winning opening winning designation command is received, the process of updating the display of the effect hold display unit 30 is performed. Then, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory opening end process (S806).

Normal electric accessory release end process (S806): When a second start winning opening winning designation command is received while the ordinary electric accessory is open, an effect hold acquisition effect indicating that the display of the effect hold display unit 30 has been updated is displayed. Control to execute. Then, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S800).

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process in the normal symbol effect control process process. In the normal symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the normal symbol variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (S811). If the normal symbol variation pattern specification command reception flag is not set, the normal symbol variation pattern specification command reception waiting process ends, and if the normal symbol variation pattern specification command reception flag is set, the normal symbol variation pattern specification is specified. The command reception flag is cleared (S812), and it is determined whether or not the second effect symbol change permission flag is set (S813). When the second effect symbol change permission flag is set, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the second effect symbol change start process (S801), and the normal symbol change pattern specification command is waiting to be received. The process ends (S814). If the second effect symbol change permission flag is not set, the normal symbol change display result designation command reception flag is cleared to end the normal symbol change pattern designation command reception waiting process (S815). That is, in this embodiment, when the second effect symbol change permission flag is not set, that is, when the change display of the first special symbol in the high base state is not executed, the effect symbol display of the effect display device 5 is performed. The variation display of the second effect symbol is not executed in the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a second effect symbol variation start process in the normal symbol effect effect control process process. In the second effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the normal symbol variation pattern designation command from the normal symbol variation pattern designation command storage area (S820). In addition, it is determined whether or not a command for specifying a normal symbol variation display result indicating "hit (per normal figure)" has been received (S821). If the normal symbol variation display result specification command indicating "hit (normal symbol hit)" is received, the process proceeds to S830a, and the normal symbol variation display result specification command indicating "missing (normal symbol miss)" is received. If so, proceed to S822.

In S822, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the second effect symbol according to the data stored in the normal symbol variation display result designation command storage area (S822). Further, the normal symbol variation display result designation command reception flag is cleared (S823), and the symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the ordinary symbol variation pattern is selected (S824). Then, the second effect symbol process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S825).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 is subjected to an effect device (effect display device 5 as an effect component, effect display device 5, for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.). The game effect LED9 as a component and the speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) are controlled (S826). For example, in order for the effect display device 5 to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern, a command is output to the display control unit 123 including VDP and the like. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of the game effect LED 9, a control signal is output to the LED control board 14 and the like. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the normal symbol fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the second effect symbol fluctuation time timer (S827), and a value corresponding to the predetermined time is set in the second effect symbol fluctuation control timer. Set (S828). Further, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second effect symbol change processing (S802), and the first effect symbol change start process is terminated (S829).

Further, in S830a, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the second special figure reserved storage number, and determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is 4, which is the maximum number (S830b). When the number of the second special figure reserved storage is 3 or less, the processing of S822 to S829 is executed to start the variable display of the second effect symbol which becomes "hit (normal figure hit)". When the number of the second special figure reserved storage is 4, which is the maximum number, the stop symbol of the second effect symbol is determined to be a combination indicating "off (out of normal figure)" (S831).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 clears the normal symbol variation display result designation command reception flag (S832), and selects an outlier symbol variation control pattern (process table) according to the normal symbol variation pattern (S833). Then, by setting the hold upper limit off flag indicating that the number of hold displays already displayed on the effect hold display unit 30 has reached the upper limit of 4, and executing the processing of S825 to S829, "off" The variation display of the second effect symbol, which is derived and displayed in the combination indicating the above, is started.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a second effect symbol changing process (S802) in the normal symbol effect control process process. In the second effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the high base end effect start preparation period flag is set (S840A). If the high base end effect start preparation period flag is set, the process proceeds to S851. If the high base end effect start preparation period flag is not set, the second effect symbol process timer, the second effect symbol variation time timer, Each value of the second effect symbol fluctuation control timer is set to -1 (S840B, S840C, S840D).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second effect symbol process timer has timed out (S841). If the second effect symbol process timer is out of the timer, the process data is switched (S842). That is, the second effect symbol process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the second effect symbol process timer (S843). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the second effect symbol process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) set next to S846. Proceed to (S844). If the second effect symbol process timer is not timered out, the effect device (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) is used as the basis for the set second effect symbol process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.). The control state for the effect component) is changed, and the process proceeds to S846 (S845).

Next, it is determined whether or not the second effect symbol variation control timer is out of the timer (S846). When the second effect symbol fluctuation control timer is out, the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the second effect symbol on the left, middle, and right (30 ms after the previous display switching of the second effect symbol). Image data of the screen to be displayed) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (S847). In this way, the effect display device 5 realizes the fluctuation control of the second effect symbol. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the second effect symbol. Further, the predetermined value is reset in the second effect symbol fluctuation control timer, and the process proceeds to S851 (S849). If the second effect symbol process timer is not timer-out, the process proceeds to S851 without executing S847 to S849.

In S851, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second effect symbol variation time timer is out of timer. If the second effect symbol fluctuation time timer is out of the timer, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) (S853). Even if the second effect symbol fluctuation time timer is not timered out, if the normal symbol confirmation command reception flag indicating that the normal symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S852; Y), the normal symbol confirmation command reception flag is set. (S852a), and the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) (S853). Second effect symbol fluctuation time Even if the timer is not out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the normal symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a long fluctuation time is shown due to noise between the boards. Even when the normal symbol variation pattern designation command is received, the variation of the second effect symbol can be terminated when the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (at the end of the variation of the normal symbol).

In the process table used for the fluctuation control of the second effect symbol, the process data during the variation display of the second effect symbol is set. That is, the sum of the second effect symbol process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the second effect symbol. Therefore, when the second effect symbol process timer of the last process data n in the process of S851 times out, there is no process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the second effect based on the process table. The effect control of the symbol ends.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a second effect symbol stop process (S803) in the normal symbol effect effect control process process. In the second effect symbol stop process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the second effect symbol stop period timer is operating (S861). When the second effect symbol stop period timer is not operating, the effect control CPU 120 derives and displays a predetermined stop symbol of the second effect symbol (S862), and causes the second effect symbol stop period timer to perform the second effect. A value corresponding to the symbol stop period is set, and the second effect symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated (S863). When the second effect symbol stop period timer is operating, the value of the second effect symbol stop period timer is decremented by -1 (S864), and it is determined whether or not the second effect symbol stop period timer has timed up. (S865a). If the second effect symbol stop period timer is not timer-up, the second effect symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated, and if the second effect symbol stop period timer is timer-up, the effect execution flag is set at the end of the high base. It is determined whether or not the timer is used (S965b). If the high base end effect execution flag is set, clear the second effect symbol change permission flag and proceed to S869 (S965c). If the high base end effect execution flag is not set, receive. It is determined whether or not the variation display result is a hit by referring to the normal symbol variation display result specification command (S866).

If the variation display result is a hit, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process before opening the normal electric accessory, and the second effect symbol variation stop process is terminated (S868). If the variable display result is not a hit, it is determined whether or not the holding upper limit off flag is set (S867). When the hold upper limit deviation flag is set, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process before opening the normal electric accessory, and the second effect symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated (S868). If the hold upper limit off flag is not set, the process proceeds to S869.

Then, in S869, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the second effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process, and ends the second effect symbol variation stop process.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory opening pre-processing (S804) in the normal symbol effect control process process. In the normal electric accessory opening preprocessing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the holding upper limit deviation flag is set (S871). If the hold upper limit off flag is not set, the second start winning opening is opened because the second effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a hit as a process table for executing the open effect. Select the process table for the opening effect for hitting to notify that, and proceed to S875. In addition, when the hold upper limit off flag is set, the second start winning opening is opened because the second effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination indicating that the second effect symbol is out of order as a process table for executing the open effect. The process table for the opening effect for the disengagement that does not notify the fact that the process is open is selected, and the process proceeds to S875 (S874).

In S875, the effect control CPU 120 starts the open effect control process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S875).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 is subjected to an effect device (effect display device 5 as an effect component, effect display device 5, for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.). The game effect LED9 as a component and the speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) are controlled (S876). For example, in order to display an image on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123 including VDP and the like. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of the game effect LED 9, a control signal is output to the LED control board 14 and the like. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13. Then, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the opening of the normal electric accessory (S805), and the first effect symbol change start process is terminated (S877).

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory opening process (S805) in the normal symbol effect control process process. In the normal electric accessory opening preprocessing, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the opening effect control process timer to -1 (S881), and determines whether or not the opening effect control process timer has timered out (S882). .. When the opening effect control process timer is timered out, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the released opening effect control process timer is the last opening effect control process timer (S883). If the timer-out open effect control process timer is the last open effect control process timer, the process proceeds to S896. If the timer-out open effect control process timer is not the last open effect control process timer, the process data Is switched (S884). That is, the opening effect control process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table to the opening effect control process timer (S885). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the currently set open effect control process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) to be changed in S887. Proceed to (S886a). If the open effect control process timer is not timered out, the effect device (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.) is used based on the set open effect control process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, etc.). The control state for the effect component) is changed, and the process proceeds to S887 (S886b).

In S887, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second start winning opening winning designation command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the second starting winning opening winning designation command is received. If the second start winning opening winning designation command is received, the process proceeds to S888a, and if the second starting winning opening winning designation command is not received, the normal electric accessory opening processing is terminated.

In S888a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold upper limit deviation flag is set. If the hold upper limit off flag is set, the process during opening of the normal electric accessory is terminated, and if the hold upper limit off flag is not set, the process proceeds to S888b.

In S888b, the effect control CPU 120 clears the second start winning opening winning designation command reception flag, and based on the received second special figure hold storage number notification command, stores the second special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer. Update (S889). In addition, the number of hold displays in the effect hold display unit 30 is updated and displayed (S890).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 received the second start winning opening winning designation command in S887, that is, the effect holding display increased due to the occurrence of a prize in the second starting winning opening (acquiring the effect hold display). It is determined whether or not the effect hold acquisition effect executing flag indicating that the effect hold acquisition effect is being executed is set (S891). If the effect hold acquisition effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S893. If the effect hold acquisition effect effect execution flag is not set, the effect hold acquisition effect effect execution flag is set and the process proceeds to S893 (S892). ..

In S893, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the normal electric accessory release end designation command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the normal electric accessory release end designation command is received. If the normal electric accessory release end specification command reception flag is not set, the normal electric accessory release processing is terminated, and if the normal electric accessory release end specification command reception flag is set, the normal electric accessory release end specification command reception flag is set. The release end designation command reception flag is cleared (S894), the end setting of the opening effect being executed is set, and the process proceeds to S896 (S895).

In S896, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the second effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory release end process. If the hold upper limit off flag is set, the hold upper limit off flag is cleared and the normal electric accessory opening process ends (S897). As described above, in the processing during the opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the present embodiment, when the hold upper limit off flag is set, that is, when the second special figure hold storage number has already reached the upper limit of 4, Even if a game ball newly wins in the second start winning opening, the production hold acquisition production is not executed.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory opening end process (S806) in the normal symbol effect effect control process process. In the normal electric accessory opening end process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the effect hold acquisition effect execution flag is set (S901). If the effect hold acquisition effect execution flag is not set, the normal electric accessory release end process is terminated, and if the effect hold acquisition effect effect execution flag is set, the effect hold acquisition effect effect execution process is executed. By doing so, the effect hold acquisition effect is executed (S902).

After the execution of S902, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the effect hold acquisition effect (S903). If it is not the end timing of the effect hold acquisition effect, the normal electric accessory release end process is ended, and if it is the end timing of the effect hold acquisition effect, the effect hold acquisition effect executing flag is cleared (S904). Then, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process, and the normal electric accessory release end process is terminated (S905).

FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a special symbol non-variable effect processing (S708) in the effect control main process. In the special symbol non-variable effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the first effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S601). .. When the value of the first effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern specification command reception waiting process, that is, it is not during the big hit game or the small hit game, and the variation display of the special symbol is not performed. In that case, the process proceeds to S602, and when the value of the first effect control process flag is a value corresponding to a process other than the special symbol variation pattern specification command reception waiting process, that is, during the change of the special symbol, during the big hit game, or during the small hit game. If it is any of the above, the process proceeds to S613.

In S602, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the game state is a high base state by referring to the game state indicated by the previously received game state designation command. If the gaming state is the high base state, the process proceeds to S608, and if the gaming state is the low base state, the process proceeds to S603. In S603, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the customer waiting demo effect executing flag indicating that the customer waiting demo effect is being executed is set. If the customer waiting demo production executing flag is set, the process proceeds to S607, and if the customer waiting demo production executing flag is not set, whether or not the customer waiting demo specification command reception flag is further set, that is, whether or not the customer waiting demo production execution flag is set. , It is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command is received (S604). If the customer waiting demo specification command reception flag is not set, the special symbol non-variable effect processing is terminated, and if the customer waiting demo specification command reception flag is set, the customer waiting demo specification command reception flag is cleared ( S605). Then, the customer waiting demo production executing flag indicating that the customer waiting demo production is being executed is set, and the process proceeds to S607.

In S607, the effect control CPU 120 executes the customer waiting demo effect execution process by executing the customer waiting demo effect execution process, and ends the special symbol non-variable time effect process. As the customer waiting demonstration effect, an image such as an introduction of the effect on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a game explanation may be displayed on the effect display device 5.

In S608, the effect control CPU 120 sets the first special symbol change start waiting effect executing flag indicating that the first special symbol change start waiting effect is being executed. If the first special symbol change start waiting effect executing flag is set, the process proceeds to S612, and if the first special symbol change start waiting effect executing flag is not set, the process proceeds to S609. Then, in S609, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage stored in the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning, so that the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory The number of special figure reserved storage is specified, and it is determined whether or not both the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are 0 (S610). If at least one of the 1st special figure reserved storage number and the 2nd special figure reserved storage number is 1 or more, the special symbol non-piece simultaneous effect processing is terminated, and the 1st special figure reserved storage number and the 2nd special figure are reserved. If the number of reserved figures is 0, the first special symbol change start waiting effect execution flag is set, and the process proceeds to S612 (S611).

In S612, the effect control CPU 120 notifies that the variation display of the first special symbol has not been started by executing the effect execution process waiting for the start of the first special symbol change, and ends the special symbol piece simultaneous effect process. do.

Further, in S613, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the customer waiting demo effect executing flag is set. If the customer waiting demo production executing flag is not set, the process proceeds to S616. If the customer waiting demo effect executing flag is set, the customer waiting demo effect being executed is terminated (S614), and the customer waiting demo effect executing flag is further cleared to proceed to S616 (S615).

In S616, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first special symbol change start waiting effect execution flag is set. If the first special symbol change start waiting effect executing flag is set within, the special symbol non-single simultaneous effect processing is terminated, and if the first special symbol change start waiting effect executing flag is set, the first The effect of waiting for the start of special symbol change is completed (S617). Then, the first special symbol change start waiting effect execution flag is cleared, and the special symbol change time effect process ends (S618).

Next, the playability of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 51. As shown in FIG. 51, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, the gaming ball is launched into the left gaming area in the low base state (normal state), and the gaming ball is won in the first starting winning opening. 1 The variable display of the special symbol is executed. In the low base state, the variation display of the first effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is executed in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5. If the variable display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is "missing", the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is repeatedly executed by further winning a game ball in the first starting winning opening. Will be done.

Then, as a result of the variation display of the first special symbol, "big hit" is obtained, and when the big hit type of the "big hit" is "big hit A", the high base control is started after the big hit game is completed, so that the chance time is set. storm in. On the other hand, when the variable display result of the first special symbol is "big hit" and the big hit type of the "big hit" is "big hit B", the game state is controlled to the low base state after the big hit game is completed. By making the game ball win the first start winning opening again, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed.

The chance time is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation display of the first special symbol has a longer special symbol fluctuation time than when the gaming state is in the low base state (long fluctuation pattern: TPA1-4 to TPA1 shown in FIG. 10 (A)). -6, TPB1-1 to TPB1-3), which is the period from when the gaming state is controlled to the high base state to the end of the variation display of the first special symbol.

In the high base state, the game ball is launched into the right game area. At this time, some of the game balls launched into the right game area enter the distribution device 300 to enter the normal winning ball device 6A'(first starting winning opening) side, the passing gate 41, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is distributed to the (second start winning opening) side. At this time, when the game ball enters the normal winning ball device 6A'(winning in the first starting winning opening), the first special figure holding memory is generated, so that the first special figure holding memory is high in the state of 0. Even when the base state is controlled, the variable display of the first special symbol can be performed.

Then, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the variation display of the normal symbol is executed. In the high base state, the variation display of the second effect symbol corresponding to the normal symbol is executed in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5. When the variation display result of the variation display of the normal symbol is "missing", the variation display of the normal symbol and the second effect symbol is repeatedly executed by the game ball passing through the passing gate 41.

When the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is "hit (normal symbol hit)", the plate body 60 is retracted from the front side of the game board (the normal electric accessory is opened), so that the second start winning opening is opened. The game ball is ready to win a prize. Then, when a part of the game balls distributed to the passing gate 41 and the normal variable winning ball device 6B side by the sorting device 300 wins the second starting winning opening, the second special figure hold memory is generated.

After one variation display of the first special symbol in the high base state is completed, the gaming state is controlled to the low base state. Then, if the number of reserved second special symbols generated during the chance time is 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by launching the game ball into the left gaming area again. In addition, when the number of the second special figure reserved memory generated during the chance time is 1 or more, the variation display of the second special symbol corresponding to the number of the second special figure reserved memory generated during the chance time is executed and a big hit. Enter the rush zone where the game is repeated.

Specifically, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the variation display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "big hit C", the jackpot game of the jackpot C is executed. Further, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the variation display result is "small hit", the opening of the second large winning opening 712 is repeatedly performed as a small hit game. When the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B by launching the game ball into the right game area while the second big winning opening 712 is open, the big hit game (big hit D or big hit E) according to the small hit type The jackpot game) is executed.

After the jackpot game of jackpot C to jackpot E is completed, the high base state is always controlled. Therefore, if the second special figure reserved memory number is 0 after the jackpot game is completed, the chance time is entered again. After that, when the second special figure reserved storage number occurs during the chance time, the chance time and the rush zone are repeatedly executed.

As shown in FIGS. 52 (A) and 52 (B), the jackpot A, the jackpot C, the jackpot D, and the jackpot E are controlled to a high base state with the first special figure hold memory at the end of the jackpot game. In the case of (entering the chance time), the variable display of the first effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is started at the lower left of the effect display device 5, and the normal symbol is displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The display of the initial stop symbol of the corresponding second effect symbol is started. Further, in the countdown display device 400, the countdown to the production start timing 1 at the end of the high base according to the special symbol fluctuation time of the first special symbol is started.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 52 (C) and 52 (D), at the end of the jackpot game of jackpot A, jackpot C, jackpot D, and jackpot E, the first special figure is controlled to a high base state without the hold memory. (Entering the chance time), the stop symbol of the first effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is displayed at the lower left of the effect display device 5, and the normal symbol is displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The display of the initial stop symbol of the corresponding second effect symbol is started. In addition, the effect display device 5 starts displaying that the variation display of the first special symbol in the high base state has not yet started (“preparing for chance time” shown in FIG. 52 (D)), and the countdown display device At 400, blinking of all segments is executed as the effect of waiting for the start of the first special symbol change.

When the game ball enters the first start winning opening after being controlled to the high base state without the first special symbol hold memory in this way, the special symbol corresponds to the lower left of the effect display device 5. The variation display of the first effect symbol is started, and the display indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol in the high base state has not been started ends. Then, in the countdown display device 400, the countdown to the production start timing 1 at the end of the high base according to the special symbol fluctuation time of the first special symbol is started.

As shown in FIG. 53 (A), a part of the game ball is distributed to the passing gate 41 by the sorting device 300 even during the big hit game, so that the normal symbol is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. Fluctuation display may be executed. However, in this embodiment, since the process table of the second effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the normal symbol is not selected when the jackpot game ends, the variation display of the normal symbol is executed when the jackpot game ends. If so, the effect display device 5 displays the initial stop symbol of the second effect symbol. Then, the variation display of the second effect symbol is started in conjunction with the variation display of the next normal symbol after the variation display of the normal symbol being executed is completed.

As shown in FIG. 53 (B), when the variable display of the normal symbol in which the variable display result is "hit (normal figure hit)" is executed when the jackpot game ends, the jackpot game ends. The initial stop symbol of the second effect symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5 for a period from then until the opening of the second start winning opening is completed by driving the ordinary electric accessory (plate body 60), and the normal symbol is displayed. It was not notified that the variable display result of was "hit", that the second start winning opening was opened, and that the game ball was won in the second starting winning opening, and the game ball was placed in the second starting winning opening. The display of the effect hold display unit 30 is not updated according to the winning.

Therefore, even if the number of effect hold displays displayed on the effect hold display unit 30 is 0 during the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state, the effect result of the effect at the end of the high base (battle effect) is It is possible to draw attention to the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol is started after the variable display of the first special symbol being executed is completed.

Next, a display mode of the effect display device 5 and the countdown display device 400 in the high base state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 56.

First, as shown in FIGS. 56A and 56B, the variation display time of the first special symbol remains 0 in the high base state, and the effect start timing 1 at the end of the high base. When it reaches, the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed regardless of the remaining normal symbol fluctuation time.

When the variation display time of the first special symbol reaches the effect start timing 2 at the end of the high base, as shown in FIGS. 56 (C) and 56 (D), the first half of the battle effect is displayed as the effect at the end of the high base. Is started. Then, when the number of reserved second special figures does not increase during the display of the first half of the battle effect, that is, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening that is opened due to the hit of the normal figure. In that case, as shown in FIG. 56 (E), the display of the latter half of the battle effect (competition defeat effect) is executed.

If the number of stored memories of the 2nd special symbol does not increase during the battle defeat production, the variable display of the 1st special symbol ends (the battle production ends), and the game ball is launched into the left game area. If the number of stored memory of the second special figure increases during the battle defeat production while the game ball is controlled to a low base state in which the game ball is won in the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, FIG. 56 As shown in (F), a revival image is displayed on the effect display device 5 as a revival effect. Then, after the variable display of the first special symbol is completed (the battle effect is completed), the player enters the rush zone where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

As described above, in this modified example, when the first special figure hold memory is stored when the high base state is controlled after the big hit game is completed, each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5 is stored. The second effect symbol variation display is started, the first effect symbol variation display is started at the lower left of the effect display device 5, and the countdown display device 400 starts the countdown display up to the effect start timing 1 at the end of the high base. Will be done. On the other hand, if the first special symbol hold memory is not stored when the jackpot game is controlled to the high base state, the effect display device 5 still starts the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state. Not all segments of the countdown display device 400 are blinked while displaying the fact that the player has not (“preparing for chance time” shown in FIG. 52 (D)), and the normal winning ball device 6A ′ is formed for the player. 1 By encouraging the starting prize opening to win a game ball, the game interest can be improved.

In this embodiment, the effects displayed on the effect display device 5 and the countdown display device 400 differ depending on the presence or absence of the number of reserved first special figures when the jackpot game is controlled to a high base state. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the first special figure reserved storage number is not stored when the jackpot game is controlled to a high base state, the effect display device 5 Or the countdown display device 400 may not perform any effect, or the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, the light emitting mode of the game effect LED 9, the background image displayed on the effect display device 5, etc. may end the big hit game. It may be different from the case where the first special figure reserved storage number is stored when it is later controlled to the high base state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 25, in the high base state, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol is determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different special symbol fluctuation times. As a result, the period controlled to the high base state, that is, the variation display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol hit", so that the game ball is longer than the first electric accessory operating time at the second start winning opening. Since the period during which the winning is possible is determined over the operating time of the second electric accessory, which is the time, the player is made to pay attention to which variation pattern the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the high base state is determined. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In this embodiment, a mode in which the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in the high base state is determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first in the high base state. The variation pattern of the special symbol may be uniquely determined by non-lottery. By doing so, the player can pay more attention to the number of times the "normal figure hit" occurs within the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol, so that the game interest can be improved. Further, since it is not necessary to execute the lottery for determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol, the process executed by the effect control CPU 120 can be simplified. Furthermore, since it becomes easier for the player to grasp the period during which the high base state is controlled, it is possible to easily understand when the variation display of the first special symbol ends and the player is controlled to the low base state. It can give a sense of security to the person.

Further, by providing the effect hold display unit 30 capable of displaying the effect hold display according to the second special figure hold storage number stored in the start winning command buffer, the player can display the second special figure hold memory number. Since it becomes easier to grasp the game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In this embodiment, a mode in which the effect hold display unit 30 displays the effect hold display according to the number of second special figure hold storage stored in the start winning command buffer is illustrated, but the present invention illustrates this. Instead of the effect hold display unit 30, the effect display device 5 may be provided with a second hold storage display area capable of displaying a hold display according to the number of second special figure hold storages.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44, when the "normal figure hit" occurs when the second special figure reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value 4, in the high base state, the second effect symbol is set to "normal". Derived display with a combination of "figure hit", and if "normal figure hit" occurs when the second special figure hold storage number reaches the upper limit of 4, in the high base state, the second effect symbol is set to "figure hit". By deriving and displaying the combination of "out of normal figure", it is possible to appropriately control the variable display of the second effect symbol.

Further, in the present embodiment, when "hit the normal figure" occurs when the number of reserved second special figures reaches the upper limit of 4, in the high base state, the second effect symbol is changed to "out of the normal figure". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value of 4 in a high base state. When "normal symbol hit" occurs, the combination of the second effect symbol indicating "normal symbol hit" by starting the fluctuation display of the next second effect symbol without executing the second effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. In addition, the second effect symbol may be displayed smaller than the case where the second special figure hold memory number is 3 or less, so that the two effect symbols are not noticeable to the player. It may be derived and displayed in a combination indicating "per ordinary figure".

Further, as shown in FIG. 48, when the hold upper limit off flag is set, that is, when the second special figure hold storage number has already reached the upper limit of 4, the second start winning opening is newly set. Even if the game ball wins a prize, the effect hold acquisition effect is not executed, so even though the second special figure hold memory number has reached the upper limit, the effect hold acquisition effect is executed and the player is given the first effect. 2 It is possible to give a misunderstanding that the number of reserved special figures has been further increased, that is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the execution of an unnatural effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 36, 37, and 55, when the battle effect is executed as the effect at the end of the high base, if the game ball wins the second start winning opening during the execution of the first half of the battle effect, While it is suggested that the battle victory effect is executed in the latter half of the battle effect, and the variable display of the second special symbol in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit is executed, the first half of the battle effect is executed. If the second start winning opening does not occur inside and the game ball wins in the second starting winning opening during the battle defeat production in the latter half of the battle production, the revival image displayed overlaid on the battle defeat production It is suggested that the variable display of the second special symbol in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit is executed, that is, at the timing when the game ball wins the second start winning opening during the execution of the battle effect. Since it is suggested that the variable display of the second special symbol in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit is executed in different production modes depending on the effect, the game entertainment can be improved.

In this embodiment, when the battle effect is executed as the effect at the end of the high base, the variable display result is a big hit in a different effect mode depending on the timing when the game ball wins the start winning opening during the execution of the battle effect. Alternatively, a form suggesting that the variable display of the second special symbol, which is a small hit, is executed has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the battle effect is executed as the effect at the end of the high base. Suggests that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in a different production mode depending on the timing when the "normal figure hit" occurs during the execution of the battle effect. You may.

In this embodiment, in the production at the end of the high base, a form suggesting that the variation display of the second special symbol in which the variation display result is a big hit or a small hit is executed as a content advantageous for the player is suggested. As an example, as an advantageous content for the player, it may be notified that the variation display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol hit" and the variation display result of the second special symbol is "big hit". .. In addition, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol controlled to the high base state is set to a plurality of times, the high base state is changed to the high base state after the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol is completed, which is advantageous for the player. The continuation, the remaining time controlled in the high base state, and the number of fluctuations of the remaining special symbols controlled in the high base state may be additionally notified.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), when the variation display of the normal symbol in which the variation display result is "hit (normal diagram hit)" at the end of the big hit game is executed. , "Hit (normal figure hit)" to the effect display device 5 for a period from the end of the big hit game to the end of opening the second start winning opening by driving the ordinary electric accessory (plate body 60). Since the initial stop symbol of the second effect symbol, which is different from the combination indicating It is not necessary to execute the above-mentioned processing, the control load on the variable display of the second effect symbol can be reduced, and the variable display of the second effect symbol can be appropriately controlled.

Further, in the present embodiment, before the start of the effect at the end of the high base in the high base state, the effect hold acquisition effect is executed by the game ball entering the second start winning opening, but the effect is high in the high base state. After the start of the effect at the end of the base, the process of opening the normal electric accessory and the process of ending the release of the ordinary electric accessory for executing the effect hold acquisition effect are not executed by clearing the second effect symbol change permission flag. As a result, the effect hold acquisition effect is not executed, so it is possible to prevent the effect of the high base end effect from being reduced by executing the effect hold acquisition effect during the execution of the high base end effect. can.

In this embodiment, the effect hold acquisition effect can be executed before the start of the high base end effect in the high base state, while the effect hold acquisition effect is performed after the start of the high base end effect in the high base state. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production is suspended in different production modes before the start of the production at the end of the high base in the high base state and after the start of the production at the end of the high base. The acquisition effect may be executable.

In addition, when the battle defeat effect is executed in the high base state and the game ball enters the second start winning opening while the instruction to launch the game ball into the left game area is displayed, the game is played by the image for revival. Since the display of the instruction to launch the ball into the left game area is restricted, it is possible to prevent the instruction to launch the game ball into the left game area from being improperly displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), if the variation display of the normal symbol is executed at the end of the jackpot game, the variation display of the next normal symbol is started after the jackpot game is completed. The initial stop symbol of the second effect symbol was displayed on the effect display device 5 over the period up to, and the variable display result of the normal symbol was "per normal" or "out of normal". Since the second effect symbol does not notify (derive display), the variable display of the second effect symbol can be appropriately controlled. In the present invention, when the variation display of the normal symbol is executed at the end of the big hit game, the variation display of the second effect symbol is not executed in conjunction with the variation display of the normal symbol. Not limited to the playable pachinko game machines that mainly obtain prize balls by winning game balls in the indicated large prize openings (1st large prize opening and 2nd large prize opening 712), ordinary winning openings and starting prizes It can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine having a game property in which a prize ball is mainly obtained by winning a game ball in a mouth (first start winning opening or second starting winning opening).

In particular, with respect to the variation display of the normal symbol that has already been executed when the game state is controlled to the high base state, the variation display of the second effect symbol is not executed in conjunction with the variation display of the normal symbol. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the unnatural second effect symbol variation display from being executed after the game state is controlled to the high base state.

In addition, regarding the variation display of the normal symbol that has already been executed when the game state is controlled to the high base state, even if the variation display result of the normal symbol is "per normal symbol", the effect during opening and the effect Since the hold acquisition effect is not executed, the open effect or the effect hold acquisition effect is executed even though the second effect symbol is not derived and displayed in the combination of "per normal figure", and the effect becomes unnatural. Can be prevented.

In this embodiment, with respect to the variation display of the normal symbol that has already been executed when the game state is controlled to the high base state, even if the variation display result of the normal symbol is "per normal symbol". Although the embodiment in which the opening effect and the effect hold acquisition effect are not executed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation of the normal symbol already executed when the game state is controlled to the high base state. Regarding the display, when the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure", only one of the opening effect and the effect hold acquisition effect may be executed.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55 (C), the second start winning is not generated before the start of the battle effect during the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state, and the battle defeat effect is produced. If a normal electric accessory (plate 60) is opened based on the normal electric accessory (plate body 60) and a game ball wins in the second start winning opening, it is superimposed on the image of the battle defeat production. An example of displaying a revival image on the effect display device 5 has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 1, as shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, the end of the defeat effect (high base). A normal electric accessory (normal electric accessory) from immediately before the end of the defeat effect to the period after the game state is controlled to the low base state based on the occurrence of a normal figure hit immediately before (the end of the variable display of the first special symbol in the state). The background image displayed on the effect display device 5 indicates the low base state by executing the (background image display process (S709)) after the plate body 60) is opened and the game state is controlled to the low base state. If a game ball wins in the second start winning opening after being switched to an image (for example, the image of "daytime"), it is based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening during the low base state. You may display the image for revival. If the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner when the revival image is displayed, the rush zone is re-entered after the variable display of the first special symbol is completed, and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. do it. In this way, by displaying the revival image when the game ball enters the second start winning opening after the battle production is completed, it is suggested that the high base state is controlled after the big hit game is completed. Even after the end of the battle production, the player can pay attention to whether or not the game ball enters the second start winning opening, and the game entertainment can be improved.

In the present modification 1, it is based on the fact that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening after the game state is controlled to the low base state after the variation display of the first special symbol is completed in the high base state. Although the form of displaying the revival image has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the revival image is displayed based on the fact that a normal figure hit occurs after the game state is controlled to the low base state. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, after the jackpot game of jackpot A, jackpot C, jackpot D, and jackpot E is completed, the game state is controlled to the high base state by executing the first jackpot end effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 2, as shown in FIGS. 59 and 60, the first special feature at the end of the jackpot game of jackpot A, jackpot C, jackpot D, and jackpot E The jackpot end effect may be executed in different effect modes depending on whether the figure hold memory is present or the first special figure hold memory is not present. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 59 (A) and 59 (B), if there is a first special figure hold memory at the end of the jackpot game of jackpot A, jackpot C, jackpot D, and jackpot E, the jackpot ends. As the effect, the effect display device 5 may display an instruction to enter the chance time, the remaining time until the chance time is entered, an instruction to launch the game ball toward the right game area, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 60A and 60B, if there is no first special figure hold memory at the end of the jackpot game of jackpot A, jackpot C, jackpot D, and jackpot E, as a jackpot end effect. By instructing the game ball to be launched toward the right game area, the game ball is won in the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A', and the first special figure hold memory is urged to be generated. In this way, when the game state is controlled to the high base state, the first special figure holding memory is obtained by executing the jackpot end effect in different production modes depending on whether or not the first special figure holding memory is present. Since the jackpot end effect is executed regardless of whether or not it is, the game entertainment can be improved. In particular, when executing the jackpot game end effect of jackpot A, jackpot C, jackpot D, and jackpot E when there is a memory for holding the first special figure, the first is in the high base state corresponding to the variable display period of the first special figure. 2 It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the special figure hold memory is generated, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, in the state where there is no first special figure hold memory at the end of the big hit game of big hit A, big hit C, big hit D, and big hit E, the change display of the first special figure, which is the end condition of the high base state, is not executed. Therefore, the production mode of the jackpot game end effect of the jackpot A, the jackpot C, the jackpot D, and the jackpot E when there is no first special figure hold memory is shown as the jackpot A, jackpot C when there is the first special figure hold memory. By making it different from the production mode of the big hit game end effect of the big hit D and the big hit E, it is shown that the player is likely to have the second special figure hold memory because the variable display of the first special figure is not executed. It can give a special feeling to the player.

In the second modification, a mode in which the jackpot end effect is executed in a different effect mode depending on whether or not the first special figure hold memory is present when the game state is controlled to the high base state is illustrated. The invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot end effect is executed in either the case where the first special figure hold memory is present when the game state is controlled to the high base state or the case where there is no first special figure hold memory. You may not do it.

Next, when a game ball wins a prize in the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A'during the big hit end effect, as shown in FIG. 60 (C), the effect mode of the big hit end effect is finished. After the end of the effect, the mode may be switched to an effect mode for notifying that the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the high base state (intention to enter the chance zone). In this way, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A'during the big hit end effect, after the big hit end effect is completed, the effect display device 5 is used as shown in the above embodiment. In each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R, the variation display of the second effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the normal symbol is started, and the variation display of the special symbol corresponds to the variation display of the special symbol in the lower left of the effect display device 5. Fluctuation display of is started. Further, in the countdown display device 400, the countdown display up to the effect start timing 1 at the end of the high base is also started.

Further, when the game ball is not won in the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A'during the jackpot end effect and the game state is controlled to the high base state, it is shown in FIG. 60 (D). As described above, the effect display device 5 displays that the variation display of the first special symbol in the high base state has not yet started (“chance time is being prepared” shown in FIG. 60 (D)), and the countdown display device 400 All segments of the above are blinked, and the player is urged to win the game ball in the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A'.

As described above, in the present modification 2, the countdown display is executed by the countdown display device 400 only when the first special figure hold storage is stored when the control to the high base state is performed, and the countdown display is controlled to the high base state. If the first special figure hold storage is not stored at that time, the countdown display matching the storage state of the first special figure hold storage can be executed by not executing the countdown display on the countdown display device 400. ..

Further, in the present modification 2, when the first special symbol hold memory is stored when the jackpot game is controlled to the high base state, the countdown is based on the remaining fluctuation display time of the first special symbol. When the countdown display device 400 executes the countdown display up to the effect start timing 1 at the end of the high base and is controlled to the high base state after the end of the big hit game, if the first special figure hold memory is not stored, the countdown is performed. Although the display device 400 illustrates a mode in which the countdown display up to the effect start timing 1 at the end of the high base is not executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display device 400 is controlled to the high base state after the end of the big hit game. Even when the first special figure reservation storage is not stored, the countdown display common to the case where the first special figure reservation storage is stored may be executed in the countdown display device 400.

When the countdown display is executed when the first special figure hold memory is not stored, the game ball wins in the first start winning opening during the countdown display, so that the game ball enters the first starting winning opening. The display of the countdown display device 400 may be modified according to the remaining fluctuation display time of the first special symbol based on the winning. By executing the common countdown display in the countdown display device 400 regardless of the presence or absence of the first special figure hold storage when the control is performed in the high base state in this way, the processing of the effect control CPU 120 in the high base state cannot be performed. While reducing the amount, the countdown display can be executed on the countdown display device 400 until the effect start timing 1 at the end of the high base. When the countdown display is executed on the countdown display device 400 regardless of the presence or absence of the first special figure hold storage when controlled to the high base state, the countdown display ends (the countdown display is "0"). Therefore, all the segments of the countdown display device 400 may be blinked, or a new countdown display may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the variation display of the normal symbol started during the big hit game, "normal symbol hit" occurs as the variation display result of the normal symbol after the game state is controlled to the high base state. Based on this, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening and the second special figure hold memory occurs, that is, before the first second effect symbol variation display is started in the high base state, "per normal figure hit". When the second special figure hold storage occurs, the effect hold display unit 30 displayed corresponding to the number of the second special figure hold memory generated in another high base state (during chance time) An example is shown in which the display is updated during the high base end effect (rush zone preparation effect) to notify all the second special figure reserved memory numbers generated during the high base. As shown in 61, the second special figure hold memory (second start winning prize shown in FIG. 61) that occurred as a “normal figure hit” before the first variation display of the second effect symbol was started in the high base state. (1st time)) may be notified by updating the display of the effect hold display unit 30 during the jackpot game. As described above, in the present modification 3, when the variation display result of the normal symbol executed during the big hit game is controlled to the high base state and then derived and displayed as "normal symbol hit", the "normal symbol" is displayed. The second special figure hold memory generated based on "hit" is notified during the big hit game after the high base state ends, so that the game interest can be improved.

In addition, in the present modification 3, as an example of notifying the number of the second special figure reserved storage actually generated in the high base state, a mode of updating the display of the effect holding display unit 30 during the big hit game is illustrated. The invention is not limited to this, and the timing for updating the display of the effect hold display unit 30 is during the variable display of the second special symbol executed after the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state. There may be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of effects are executed according to the variable display of a special symbol or a normal symbol in the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L, 8R has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. However, as the effects of the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R, the variation display result of the special symbol becomes "big hit" and the variation display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol hit" multiple times. It may be possible to execute a look-ahead notice effect suggesting over the variable display of.

In the look-ahead notice effect for a special symbol, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variation display result based on the start-up prize is a "big hit" when the start-up prize occurs, and a command corresponding to the determination result. By transmitting (the symbol designation command and the variation category command shown in FIG. 4A) to the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image, outputs a specific sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and holds the memory. It suffices to change the display mode of the display. Furthermore, in the pre-reading notice effect for ordinary symbols, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variation display result based on the passage of the passing gate 41 becomes "normal figure hit" when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41. By making a determination and transmitting a command according to the determination result to the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 may change the background image and output specific sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, when executing the look-ahead notice effect in this way, the target of the look-ahead notice effect may be different between the special symbol and the normal symbol depending on whether the game state is the high base state or the low base state. .. Specifically, when the game state is in the high base state, the look-ahead notice effect is executed for the normal symbol, and when the game state is in the low base state, the look-ahead notice effect is executed for the special symbol. Just do it.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a variation display of the normal symbol in the high base state, a mode in which the variation display of the second effect symbol is executed in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R has been illustrated. It is not limited to this, and as a modification 4, when the variation display of the normal symbol (variation display of the second effect symbol) is executed in the reach variation pattern among the normal symbol variation patterns of FIG. 9, the reach effect is produced. As a result, the battle effect shown in the above embodiment may be executed. When executing such a battle effect, if the variable display result is "per normal figure", the ally character wins as the battle effect result, and if the variable display result is "out of the normal figure", As a result of the battle effect, the ally character may be defeated. Further, in the case where the battle effect can be executed as the reach effect during the variable display of the second effect symbol in the high base state in this way, the reach is reached when the second special figure reserved memory number reaches the upper limit of 4. By not executing the effect, the battle effect is executed when the second special figure hold memory number reaches the upper limit of 4 and does not increase, so that the player can receive the second special figure hold memory number. If the number is further increased, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game due to misunderstanding.

In addition, even if the variation display result of the normal symbol in the high base state is "per normal figure", if the number of reserved second special figures reaches 4, which is the upper limit, "out of normal figure". By executing the battle production (the production in which the ally character is defeated) corresponding to (The effect that the ally character wins) is executed, which gives the player a misunderstanding that the number of stored memories of the second special figure further increases. May be prevented.

If the reach effect (battle effect) is not executed based on the fact that the number of the second special figure hold memory has reached the upper limit of 4, in the present modification 4, the second special figure hold memory that has already occurred is not executed. It is suggested that the variation display result based on the above is "big hit" (big hit suggestion effect) and the variation display result based on the second special figure reserved memory that has already occurred is "small hit A". It may be possible to prevent the game interest from being lowered by executing the effect (small hit suggestion effect) or the like. It should be noted that the big hit suggestion effect and the small hit suggestion effect may be executed a plurality of times for the second special figure hold storage which is different depending on the normal symbol fluctuation time.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the battle effect is executed in the high base state, the battle effect is executed by deriving and displaying the second effect symbol in a combination indicating the deviation (out of the normal figure), and then executing the battle effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display device 5 is used when the battle effect is disclosed. By setting the reduced display of the second effect symbol in the above, the variable display of the second effect symbol may be executed even during the battle effect. By executing the variable display of the second effect symbol in the reduced display setting during the battle effect in this way, the player can visually recognize the variable display of the second effect symbol in the reduced display setting during the battle effect. It is possible to check the fluctuation status of the normal symbol in the above and whether or not a hit (normal symbol hit) has occurred.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is inside the gaming machine. The number of rented balls lent out in response to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is stored in the game. In these enclosed gaming machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game ball, and the points and points given are given to the game value.

The advantageous state for the player is a specific game state (big hit, etc.) that is advantageous for the player who can acquire a large number of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states in which the expected value of the game medium that can be acquired is different. (Big hits with different numbers of rounds, etc.), high base states where the conditions for paying out prize balls are more likely to be established than in the normal game state, special reach states (for example, super reach, etc.), and fluctuations in which the fluctuation pattern is based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern. The state which is a pattern is included.

Although the examples and modifications of the present invention have been described above, these examples and modifications may be carried out individually or in combination of a plurality of examples and modifications.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 30 Production hold display unit 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU
400 countdown display device

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can variably display special identification information based on the establishment of special starting conditions and can control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
In the variable display of the normal identification information executed based on the establishment of the normal start condition, the special start condition is difficult to be satisfied or the special start condition is not satisfied when a predetermined predetermined display result is derived and displayed. Variable starting means that changes to the second state where the starting conditions are easily satisfied, and
After the end of the advantageous state, a state control means capable of controlling the special state in which the special starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than in the non-special state, and a state control means.
When the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the normal identification information by performing the variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variable display of the normal identification information in the special state, the effect symbol is set to a specific mode. Derived and displayable effect symbol variation display means,
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When the display result of the variable display of the normal identification information being executed before being controlled to the special state is derived and displayed after being controlled to the special state, the effect symbol variation display means is derived and displayed for normal identification. said variable starting means in a display result of the common identification information display result information the predetermined display result on I do is the variable starting means is changed to Rutoki and deriving displayed on the second condition is not a predetermined display result Is not changed to the second state , the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a predetermined mode different from the specific mode.
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