JP6989313B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that displays a plurality of advance notice images in the advance notice effect has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-165961

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the preview images are superimposed and displayed, it may be difficult for the player to visually recognize the preview image on the back side, which may reduce the interest in the game. rice field.

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

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine equipped with display means and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A display control means capable of displaying a first effect image related to a game and a second effect image different from the first effect image on the display means is provided.
The display control means can variably display a plurality of the first effect images.
When the variable display result in the variable display becomes a specific display result, it is possible to control the advantageous state.
Before Symbol display control means,
It is capable of displaying the second effect image to be superimposed on at least a portion of the first effect image in variable display,
The size of the first effect image displayed by superimposing the second effect image can be changed and displayed.
When the visibility of the first effect image is impaired by displaying the second effect image superimposed on at least a part of the first effect image, the visibility of the first effect image is lost. In the display area, a special image corresponding to the first effect image whose visibility has been lost can be displayed so that the size of the special image changes in response to a change in the size of the first effect image. der is,
The second effect image includes a second effect image of the first aspect and a second effect image of the second aspect, which have different expectations for being in an advantageous state .
The special image can be displayed in different modes depending on which mode of the second effect image is displayed .
(1) In order to achieve the above objectives, the gaming machines related to other aspects are
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is provided with a display means (for example, an image display device 5 or the like) and can be controlled in an advantageous state.
A display control means (for example, step S807) capable of displaying a first effect image (for example, a decorative pattern) related to the game and a second effect image (for example, a character) different from the first effect image on the display means is executed. Equipped with a production control CPU 120, etc.)
The display control means can display the second effect image by superimposing it on at least a part of the first effect image, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a special image corresponding to the first effect image (for example, edging). An image, etc.) can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a border image of a decorative pattern that has become difficult to recognize is displayed).
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the special image, so that it is possible to prevent a deterioration in the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The display control means can display the special image in a shape corresponding to the shape of the first effect image (for example, displaying a border image having the same shape as the shape of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to recognize).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special image can be displayed corresponding to the first effect image, and can be easily recognized by the player.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The display control means can display the special image by an operation corresponding to the operation of the first effect image (for example, the border image is variably displayed according to the variable display of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special image can be displayed corresponding to the first effect image, and can be easily recognized by the player.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The display control means can display the special image with a change corresponding to the change of the first effect image (for example, when the size of the decorative pattern that is difficult to see changes, the border image is also displayed. Change the size accordingly),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special image can be displayed corresponding to the first effect image, and can be easily recognized by the player.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The display control means can display the special image at a position related to the display position of the first effect image (for example, a border image is displayed in the decorative pattern display area 5C, which is a display area of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see. Display etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special image can be displayed corresponding to the first effect image, and can be easily recognized by the player.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The display control means can display an image corresponding to the entire first effect image other than the portion superimposed on the second effect image and the portion superimposed on the second effect image as the special image (for example, decoration). Even if a part of the design becomes difficult to see, an image that borders the entire decorative design that has become difficult to see (such as displaying an image that corresponds to the entire decorative design that has become difficult to see), etc.
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special image can be displayed without giving the player a sense of discomfort.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
The display control means can display the second effect image so that the portion where the first effect image and the second effect image overlap is changed (for example, the moving image of the character is displayed by superimposing on the decorative pattern). By doing so, the visible decorative pattern part (superimposed part) changes over time, etc.),
You may do so.

With such a configuration, the range of production can be expanded and the game entertainment can be improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The display control means can display the second effect image in a mode corresponding to the advantage among the plurality of types of the second effect images (for example, among the specific effects of "aspect A" and "aspect B"). , By executing a specific effect of the mode according to the degree of expectation, the mode of the character to be displayed is displayed differently according to the degree of expectation, etc.),
You may do so.

With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the aspect of the displayed second effect image.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning a prize determination process. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the special figure hold storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the jackpot type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific effect execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the specific effect execution decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed.

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

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

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

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game are supported. In a decorative symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Variation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5. , The fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed.

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

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

After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, until the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" is displayed. In, for example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol numbers flow from top to bottom in order from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, the process continues. The decorative symbol with the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5L on the "left"), scroll display is performed from the one with the larger symbol number to the one with the smaller symbol number, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest number may be displayed subsequently.

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

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

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

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded and open state where it is easy to enter. Although the normally variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening even when it is in the normally open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter more than when it is in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and a normally open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

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

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

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

The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening and obtain the winning ball. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

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

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

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the 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 a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward a gaming area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor included in the hitting ball launching device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

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

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

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

The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured so as to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. A push sensor for detecting a player's operation action performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes variable display of the normal symbol, such as the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 20. The game of pachinko is started.

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

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

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

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

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 a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

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

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

Of the rounds in the jackpot game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

Of the special symbols that indicate the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols that indicate the numbers "3" and "7" are the normal open round jackpot symbols, and the number "5". The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. Normal open round as a definite special symbol in a special figure game In the big hit game state as a specific game state (normal open big hit state) controlled after the big hit symbol is derived, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7. The door opens the large winning opening during the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds), which is the first period, elapses, or the period until the predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated. By doing so, a round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player is executed. The normally open jackpot state is also referred to as the first specific gaming state.

Short-term open round as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game Short-term open round controlled after the jackpot symbol is derived In the jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state (short-term open jackpot state), the special variable winning ball device 7 is used in each round. The second period (for example, 0) in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state, which is advantageous for the player, (the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normally open jackpot state. .1 second). In the short-term open jackpot state, the opening period of the big winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and other controls may be performed in the same manner as in the normal open jackpot state. Alternatively, in the short-term open jackpot state, the number of rounds executed may be the number of second rounds (for example, "2") less than the number of first rounds (for example, "15") in the normal open jackpot state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". Depending on the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, a variable display effect for notifying the player may be executed. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-ream" can be executed. It suffices to determine whether or not the variable display effect of "slip" or "pseudo-ream" is executed in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the main board 11 side. It should be noted that it may be determined whether or not the variable display effect of "slip" is executed on the effect control board 12 side regardless of the fluctuation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

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

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

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

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

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

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as "slip" or "pseudo-ream", for example, a predetermined effect image can be displayed, an image display as a message, a voice output, or a lamp can be displayed. There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state or the reach effect by super reach may be executed by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern such as lighting. In some cases, a notice effect is executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit". The effect operation that becomes the advance notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Is executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right"). Further, the advance notice effect for notifying that the variable display result may be a "big hit" may include one executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state. In this embodiment, a notice effect such as a display notice such as "step-up display" is set to be executable. The effect operation serving as the advance notice effect may be such that the variable display time (special symbol fluctuation time) of the special symbol does not change depending on whether or not it is executed.

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

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

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

When the special symbol that becomes the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the definite decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "loss".

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

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

As a definite special symbol in the special symbol game, if the probabilistic jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is displayed. In response to the reach state, after the same reach effect as when the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "normal" is executed, or after the reach effect is not executed, a combination of multiple types of jackpots Of these, the definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. The definite decorative symbol that is a probabilistic jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" is "left", "middle", and "right". Any decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R may be used as long as it is aligned on a predetermined effective line and stopped and displayed. Decorative symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the probabilistic jackpot combination are odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" are referred to as probabilistic symbols. When the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the definite special symbol in the special symbol game, the definite decorative symbol, which is usually a jackpot combination, may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As a definite special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit symbol such as the special symbol showing the number "2" is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "small hit", and the game is controlled to the small hit game state. After that, the game state is not changed, and the variable display result is continuously controlled to the game state before the "small hit". However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special game state may end and become the normal state.

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

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

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

In the big hit middle promotion production, there is a big hit middle promotion success production that informs that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probable change state even though the fixed decoration symbol is a normal big hit combination, and there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state. There is a big hit middle promotion failure production to notify. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probabilistic symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. By displaying different effect images, the player may be notified of the presence or absence of promotion in a probable change state so that the player can recognize it.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming 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 random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of 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, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 2, a wiring for transmitting a detection signal from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. Anything you have will do. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the normal figure hold display 25C Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. It contains lamp control commands used to control lighting operations of decorative LEDs and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip computer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform control operations, and updates of numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to be performed 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 in which the CPU 103 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102. 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. And transmission operation to output various signals is also performed.

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

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 is configured with table data constituting a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data to be used is stored.

FIG. 3 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern.

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

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

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

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

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect control 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 variable data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 is stored in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data read operation to read various temporarily stored fluctuation data, 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 the effect control CPU 120 is I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

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

The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring for transmitting an illuminated signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

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

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of a decorative pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (preliminary effect control pattern) when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the effect control pattern may be configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be specified. A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in the VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 13 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like. .. After that, every time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, and if it matches, the effect operation corresponding to the corresponding various control data is performed. To control.

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

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

On the main board 11, when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started, 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, interrupt processing is 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, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step). S13).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the operation and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED) in the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process process, and is movable in the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It enables the tilting motion setting of the wing piece.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, set the predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal to turn the effect control INT signal on and then off for a predetermined time. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

On the main board 11, when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started, 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, interrupt processing is 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 such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process. In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the operation and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED) in the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process process, and is movable in the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It enables the tilting motion setting of the wing piece.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process. As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, set the predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal to turn the effect control INT signal on and then off for a predetermined time. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first receives a first detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, it is determined whether or not it is "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 may specify the number of reserved storages in the first special figure by reading, for example, the count value of the number of reserved storages, which is the stored value of the first reserved storages counter provided in the RAM 102. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to "1" (step S203).

When the first start port switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on (). Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure hold storage number, which is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, it is determined whether or not it is "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to "2" (step S206).

After executing any of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure reserved storages corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (step S207). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (step S208). For example, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to be added by 1.

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 uses the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the RAM 102. The numerical data indicating the above is extracted (step S209). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a "big hit" to the big hit game state, and the variable display result as a "small hit". It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the game state, and takes a value in the range of, for example, "1" to "65535". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is "big hit", as "non-probability", "probability", or "probability". It is a random value used for the purpose, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example. By executing the process of step S209, the CPU 103 obtains numerical data indicating a part or all of the random value values used for determining the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol and the variable display mode including the variable display time. Extract.

Numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. 6 (A), while the start port buffer. When the value is "2", the numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 6B.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6A, a game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and a starting winning prize (first starting winning prize) is generated. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) which has been started but has not been started is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and sets the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment are set as pending data, and the stored number is a predetermined upper limit. Store until the value (for example, "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. It is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given based on the result).

In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning prize (second starting winning prize) is obtained. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) that has occurred but has not been started is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment are set as pending data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. It is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given based on the result).

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

Following the process of step S210 shown in FIG. 5, the transmission setting of the start port winning designation command according to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. To send to 12 a first start opening winning designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A has been satisfied. Set. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 can be used. , Set to send the second start opening winning designation command notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. .. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the hold storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the first special figure hold storage number is stored in the effect control board 12. The setting for transmitting either the first hold storage number notification command for notifying the above or the second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number is made (step S212). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. In addition, instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (step S213; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process of. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (step S213; "2"), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215). The start winning judgment process is terminated. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect a valid start prize for the game ball at the same time, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be surely completed.

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of the reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. The display device 4B determines whether or not to start the special figure game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined. The variable display result is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the definite special symbol (big hit symbol or Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is predetermined.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, a fluctuation pattern is used using numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit” or a “small hit”. It includes processing to determine one of multiple types. The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to ". Take a value in the range of 251 ”. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol normal process in step S110 and the variation pattern setting process in step S111 determine a variation pattern including a variable display time of a definite special symbol, a special symbol, and a decorative symbol, which is a variable display result of the special symbol. 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 variation pattern are used to use the special symbol or the decorative symbol. It includes a process of determining a variable display mode of.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. For example, each time the special symbol variation processing in step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102, is subtracted or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device is displayed. Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Will be done. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation processing in step S112 includes the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the processing is such that the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special diagram game using the diagram is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set the settings. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, and if the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

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

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

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

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

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

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

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed by the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It includes processing that waits until it elapses. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is not changed, and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

Following the process of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updating, the second special figure holding storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure holding storage is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the unit 151B is shifted upward one entry at a time. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total hold storage count value stored in the total hold storage counter. At this time, the variable special map designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special map designation buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step S235). The first special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the RAM 102 may read the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage counter, and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is "0", and the first special figure reserved storage number is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed in preference to 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 winning is generated is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. I just need to be able to decide.

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

Following the process of step S236, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updating, the first special figure holding storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure holding storage is updated. The hold data indicated by the random number values MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the unit 151A is shifted upward one entry at a time. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total hold storage count value stored in the total hold storage counter. At this time, the variable special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the table is used to determine whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "missing". The special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 8A is set in the table to be used. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 8B is set in the table to be used. Further, the CPU 103 may select the table data for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state.

The first special symbol display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before the definite special symbol, which is a variable display result, is derived and displayed in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether or not to control the variable display result to the small hit game state as "small hit" is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The table referenced to determine. The second special symbol display result determination table 130B has a variable display result before the definite special symbol, which is a variable display result, is derived and displayed in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether or not to control the variable display result to the small hit game state as "small hit" is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The table referenced to determine.

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

In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the table data showing the determined value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a "big hit" for the special figure display result. It is the decision data assigned to the decision result of whether or not to control the jackpot game state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability change state (high probability state), it is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the "big hit" special map display result. As a result, in the probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is set as a "big hit" as compared with the case of the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Controlling to a state increases the probability of being determined. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state, compared with the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is high.

In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the determination value in a predetermined range (value in the range of "30000" to "30099") is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. The ratio determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state as "small hit" can be different.

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

Following the process of step S239 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is subjected to each of "big hit", "small hit", and "loss". It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing" by comparing with the determination value assigned to the special figure display result (step S240).

Since the table data for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current game state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable change state. Depending on whether or not it is, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the normal state or the time saving state, the game state is changed in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the case of the normal state or the time saving state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to this. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probable change state, the game state is changed in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probabilistic state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to this.

After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined to be a "big hit" (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (step S243).

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

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, the assignment of the determination value to the jackpot type of "probability" is different depending on whether the variable special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. That is, when the variable special map is the first special map, the determined value in a predetermined range (value in the range of "82" to "99") is assigned to the "probability" jackpot type, while the variable special map is assigned. When is the second special figure, the determined value is not assigned to the jackpot type of "probability". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. In the case of Therefore, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state by setting the big hit type to "probability". In a game state in which a game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of a short-term open jackpot state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extension of the game. ..

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

By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation can be changed to "non-probability" and ". It is determined whether the jackpot type should be a plurality of types according to which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of "probability change" and "probability" is matched (step S244).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to either a time-saving state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the time-saving state. It will be decided before the definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability", the jackpot type buffer value may be "0", if it is "probability variation", it may be "1", and if it is "probability", it may be "2".

If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S246). Then, when it is determined to be a "small hit" (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S247).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Set the register of the circuit). After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control signal that becomes an effect control command is selected from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. To capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a production model. With respect to the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices such as the drive operation in the above, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

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

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

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. In order to perform variable display of the above and other various effect operations, it includes processing for determining a definite decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, and the like. Further, the variable display start setting process of step S171 includes a process of setting to execute a specific effect. The specific effect in this embodiment is to display an image corresponding to the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see for the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see by displaying at least a part of the character image superimposed on the decorative pattern. It is a production that makes it possible to recognize which pattern the decorative pattern is, and the details will be described later.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and various types during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The production control of. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the fixed decorative symbol as the final stop symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is completely stopped and displayed. If the fixed decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the fact that the end code is read from the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is displayed. When the elapse has passed, the variable display result can be fixed by autonomously deriving and displaying the fixed decorative symbol on the side of the effect control board 12 without using the effect control command from the main board 11. When the fixed decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6" corresponding to the effect process during the big hit. Update to. On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Update to "4". Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing", and the value of the effect process flag is the initial value. Update to "0".

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

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

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and displays the effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or, the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by the output of the command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls in the big hit game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the LED for, are executed. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11.

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

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, so that the special figure display result is "missing". It is determined whether or not the result is satisfied (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S521; Yes), for example, the specified variation pattern is read by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11. Determines whether or not is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" (step S522).

When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left-determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left-determined value stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is determined. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, the left confirmed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L of the “left” in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Next, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the right-determined symbol updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and the predetermined right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. The right fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. In the process of step S523, it is sufficient to determine the definite decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance item symbol corresponding to the case where the variable symbol advance notice is being executed.

When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left-right confirmed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left-right confirmed stored in advance in a ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers of the fixed decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern of. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Of the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, if the fixed decoration symbol becomes a big hit combination, for example, when the symbol number of the middle fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value is used. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol, the confirmed decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-determined decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-determined decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S521; No), the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability", or the special figure display. It is determined whether the result is a "small hit" or a case other than these (step S525). When it is determined to be "probability" or "small hit" (step S525; Yes), a definite decoration that becomes the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of "probability" or "small hit" such as the opening chance eye. The combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, when any of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, it is confirmed that the final stop symbol constitutes one of the multiple types of open chance eyes. Determine the combination of decorative patterns. In this case, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the chance eye updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and the predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Therefore, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the open chance eyes may be determined.

When it is determined in step S525 that it is a "non-probability change" or a "probability change" other than "probability" or "small hit" (step S525; No), the definite decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination The combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random counter of RAM 122 or the like is extracted, and then a predetermined jackpot confirmed symbol stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the determination table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, even if a decision is made to make a different decorative pattern a definite decorative pattern depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probable variation" or "probable variation" and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the jackpot. good.

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

After executing the process of step S524 or S527, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach (step S528). In the process of step S528, it may be determined whether or not the variation pattern is the super reach by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined in step S528 that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect execution setting process for executing the specific effect (step S529).

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

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

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

FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific effect execution mode determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the determination ratios of "Aspect A" and "Aspect B" are set to be different depending on the variation pattern (depending on the type of super reach). As shown in FIG. 15B, in the specific effect execution mode determination table in this embodiment, the specific effect of "aspect A" is executed when the specific effect of "aspect B" is executed. It is set to be more likely to be a big hit than in the case. Further, as described above, in this embodiment, the expectation that the super reach B will be a big hit is higher than that of the super reach C, and the expectation that the super reach A will be a big hit is higher than that of the super reach B. In the specific effect execution mode determination table, the higher the degree of expectation, the higher the ratio of determination in "aspect B" is set. In addition, different characters (character A in "aspect A", character B in "aspect B", etc.) are displayed in "aspect A" and "aspect B" (in FIG. 17, the specific effect of "aspect B" is displayed. This is an example of the case where the character is executed, and in the specific effect of "Aspect A", a character different from the character displayed in FIG. 17 is displayed). The displayed character may be a still image or a moving image. Further, in "Aspect A", the character may be displayed in blue, whereas in "Aspect B", the character may be displayed in red. Separately from this, the display color of the image corresponding to the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see may be displayed in blue in "Aspect A", whereas it may be displayed in red in "Aspect B". .. Further, while "Aspect A" and "Aspect B" display different characters and the display color of the image corresponding to the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see is displayed in blue in "Aspect A", "Aspect A" is displayed as "Aspect A". In "Aspect B", some of these may be combined, such as being displayed in red, or all of them may be combined. The execution mode of the specific effect is not limited to these, and may be a mode of displaying a message, a mode of different actions of the same character, and the like.

In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the execution mode of the specific effect is determined first when the execution mode of the specific effect is determined, and the execution mode of the specific effect is determined. You may decide at once. Further, when the fluctuation pattern at the time of a specific big hit is determined, there may be a specific effect in which the big hit is confirmed by configuring so that a special type of specific effect is always executed.

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

As the variable warning effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or execution of the variable display. The variable display result becomes a "big hit" by executing the effect of the predetermined mode including a part or all of the effect of the mode and the effect of the mode in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines. An effect of a one-shot notification mode may be executed to immediately notify (determinically notify) that fact.

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

After that, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 is one of a plurality of special figure variation time effect control patterns prepared in response to, for example, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command or the specific effect determined in step S529. Select and set as the usage pattern.

After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command (step S532). Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is made (step S533). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern determined as the pattern to be used in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbol may be started in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

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

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

After executing the process of step S805, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect period is reached (step S806). The start of the specific effect period is the execution timing of the specific effect determined in the process of step S529 in FIG. 13, and the length of the effect period is set according to the specific effect determined in the process of step S529. It may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S531. When it is determined that the specific effect period is reached (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control of the specific effect (step S807). As a result, the specific effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 17 (c) to 17 (e).

Returning to FIG. 16, after executing the process of step S807, when it is determined that it is not the specific effect period (step S806; No), or when it is determined that it is not the reach effect period (step S804; No), the effect control CPU 120 Based on the settings in the effect control pattern determined in response to the variation pattern, other controls are performed to execute the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol (step S808), and the variable display is performed. End the middle production process.

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

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

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 17, an example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed will be described. FIG. 17 shows an example of an effect operation when the specific effect of “Aspect B” is executed. After the variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 17 (a) and the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 17 (b), and then the specific effect period is reached, the decorative pattern is displayed as shown in FIG. 17 (c). The character is displayed by superimposing it on the decorative pattern being variably displayed in the area 5C. In the illustrated example, the character is displayed by superimposing it on a part of the decorative pattern, but it may be superimposed on the entire decorative pattern and displayed. Further, as described above, the displayed character may be a still image or a moving image. Further, the size of the still image may change with the passage of time, or may move left or right or up and down. According to this, the visible decorative pattern portion can be changed with the passage of time, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17D, the recognition becomes difficult so that the player can recognize the type of the decorative symbol that has become difficult to recognize because the character is superimposed and displayed on the decorative symbol. Display the border image of the decorative pattern. The border image is an example of an image corresponding to the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see, and is an image having the same shape as the decorative pattern that has become difficult to recognize. In addition, even if a part of the decorative pattern becomes difficult to see, the edging image displays an image in which the entire decorative pattern that has become difficult to see is bordered (an image corresponding to the entire decorative pattern that has become difficult to see). It should be done. In addition, the border image is variably displayed according to the variable display of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see, and is displayed at a position corresponding to the display position of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see (in the decorative pattern display area 5C). Is displayed, etc.). In the illustrated example, an example in which the decorative pattern of "5" is variably displayed is shown, and which type of decorative pattern such as "4", "5", or "6" is stopped and displayed is fanned. An example of the state of being present is shown. Further, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which a character is first displayed as shown in FIG. 17 (c) and then a border image is displayed as shown in FIG. 17 (d), but the character is displayed. The border image may be displayed at the same timing as the timing. For example, when the size of the decorative pattern that is difficult to see changes, the size of the border image may change accordingly. That is, the border image may perform an operation corresponding to the operation of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see, and may change according to the change of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see. In this embodiment, as an example of an image corresponding to the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see, an example of displaying the illustrated border image is shown, but the player can select the type of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to recognize. Any image may be used as long as it can be recognized, and for example, a silhouette of an image that is difficult to see may be displayed.

Subsequently, when a big hit occurs due to the passage of time, as shown in FIG. 17 (e), when the decorative symbol of "5" is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C, the stopped and displayed decorative symbol is displayed. The display mode of the border image changes so that the type can be easily recognized by the player (in the illustrated example, the border portion is displayed thicker than in FIG. 17 (d), but the border image is not a border image. An image in which the middle portion is filled (such as "5" in the form displayed in the decorative pattern display area 5L or 5R) may be superimposed on the character and displayed). Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (f), the fixed decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

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

(1) The effect control CPU 120 displays a character as a specific effect by superimposing it on at least a part of a decorative pattern being displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 17D, a border image of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to recognize is displayed so that the player can recognize the type of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to recognize. According to this, since the player can visually recognize the border image, it is possible to prevent a deterioration in the interest of the game.

(2) Further, as shown in FIG. 17D, the effect control CPU 120 displays a border image having the same shape as the decorative pattern that has become difficult to recognize. According to this, the border image can be displayed corresponding to the decorative pattern, and can be easily recognized by the player.

(3) Further, the effect control CPU 120 variably displays the border image in accordance with the variable display of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see. According to this, the border image can be displayed corresponding to the decorative pattern, and can be easily recognized by the player.

(4) Further, when the size of the decorative pattern that is difficult to see changes, the effect control CPU 120 also changes the size of the border image accordingly. That is, the border image is also changed according to the change of the decorative pattern that is difficult to see. According to this, the border image can be displayed corresponding to the decorative pattern, and can be easily recognized by the player.

(5) Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the border image in the decorative pattern display area 5C, which is the decorative pattern display area that is difficult to see. According to this, the border image can be displayed corresponding to the decorative pattern, and can be easily recognized by the player.

(6) Further, even if a part of the decorative pattern becomes difficult to see, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to an image in which the entire decorative pattern that has become difficult to see is bordered (corresponding to the entire decorative pattern that has become difficult to see). Image) is displayed. Therefore, the border image can be displayed without giving the player a sense of discomfort.

(7) Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a moving image of the character by superimposing it on the decorative pattern. Further, even if it is not a moving image, it is possible to display the still image by changing it with the passage of time, or to move it left and right or up and down to display it. According to this, since the visible decorative pattern portion (superimposed portion) changes with the passage of time, the range of production can be widened and the game entertainment can be improved.

(8) Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the aspect of the character to be displayed to the expected degree by executing the specific effect of the aspect according to the expected degree among the specific effects of "aspect A" and "aspect B". Display differently according to the situation. According to this, the player's attention can be attracted to the display mode of the displayed character.

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

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which there are "aspect A" and "aspect B" as an execution mode of the specific effect is shown, but this is an example. There may be other aspects, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, a blackout that makes all decorative symbols difficult to see, rather than displaying the character as in "Aspect A" or "Aspect B". There may be an aspect of displaying. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when a specific effect as a modified example is executed. The variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 18 (a), and the reach state is obtained as shown in FIG. 18 (b). In this example, as shown in the figure, the hold display is visually displayed in the start winning prize storage display area 5H so that the number of hold storages of the first special figure is “2”. Then, during the specific effect period, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), blackout display is performed on the entire image display device 5, and it becomes difficult to visually recognize all the decorative patterns. Along with this, as shown in the figure, as an image corresponding to the decorative pattern that has become difficult to see, in the lower right portion of the image display device 5 so that the player can recognize the type of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to recognize. Display a small pattern. Similar to the edging image in the above embodiment, the small symbol is also displayed in a shape corresponding to the decorative symbol that has become difficult to see, and an operation corresponding to the operation of the decorative symbol that has become difficult to see (variable decorative symbol). Small patterns are also variably displayed according to the display), and are displayed in changes corresponding to changes in decorative patterns that have become difficult to see. Further, since it is difficult to visually recognize the reserved storage number, the reserved storage number is also displayed in the lower right portion of the image display device 5 so that the reserved storage number can be recognized. As shown in the figure, the number of reserved storages is represented by a numerical value, which is different from the mode before the blackout display is performed. After that, in the case of a big hit, the fixed decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 17 (f), and the variable display ends. According to this, since the player can visually recognize the small design, it is possible to prevent a deterioration in the interest of the game. In this case, the displayed small symbol or hold display is erased, but it does not have to be erased.

Further, in the above embodiment, as a specific effect, an example of displaying a character superimposed on the decorative symbol being variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C is shown, but the character to be superimposed and displayed is a decorative symbol display. It is not limited to the decorative symbol that is variablely displayed in the area 5C, and may be a decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L or the decorative symbol display area 5R, or may be a plurality of decorative symbols. Further, for example, the higher the degree of expectation, the larger the number of decorative symbols that are difficult to see, and the number of decorative symbols that are difficult to see may differ depending on the degree of expectation. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the number of decorative patterns that are difficult to see. Further, in the specific effect in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the decorative pattern is made difficult to see by superimposing at least a part of the character image on the decorative pattern, but the superimposing display is a decoration. In addition to displaying the character image on the layer on the player side rather than the display layer of the pattern, for example, an image lacking a part of the decorative image and one image including the character image can be referred to as a decorative pattern. It also includes a case where the display on the same layer allows the player to visually recognize that a part of the decorative pattern is covered with the character image. Further, it may be difficult to visually recognize a part of the decorative pattern by displaying an image lacking a part of the decorative pattern and a background image corresponding to the missing part.

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

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

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

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

In addition, various production operations including the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart, and production image display operation in the display area of the image display device 9 deviate from the gist of the present invention. It is possible to change and modify it arbitrarily as long as it does not. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but a game medium is enclosed and a score is scored based on the occurrence of a prize. It can also be applied to the enclosed gaming machine to be given. For example, a game score to be used for a game is given by using a frequency which is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using a score or a gaming score given by winning a game.

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

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

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

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

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R… Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port switch 23… Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine equipped with display means and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A display control means capable of displaying a first effect image related to a game and a second effect image different from the first effect image on the display means is provided.
The display control means can variably display a plurality of the first effect images.
When the variable display result in the variable display becomes a specific display result, it is possible to control the advantageous state.
Before Symbol display control means,
It is capable of displaying the second effect image to be superimposed on at least a portion of the first effect image in variable display,
The size of the first effect image displayed by superimposing the second effect image can be changed and displayed.
When the visibility of the first effect image is impaired by displaying the second effect image superimposed on at least a part of the first effect image, the visibility of the first effect image is lost. In the display area, a special image corresponding to the first effect image whose visibility has been lost can be displayed so that the size of the special image changes in response to a change in the size of the first effect image. der is,
The second effect image includes a second effect image of the first aspect and a second effect image of the second aspect, which have different expectations for being in an advantageous state .
A gaming machine characterized in that the special image can be displayed in different modes depending on whether or not the second effect image of any mode is displayed.

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