JP7051944B2 - 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). For example, a pachinko gaming machine that is in a big hit game state opens a special electric accessory called a big winning opening or an attacker, makes it extremely easy to win a game ball, and gives a predetermined game value to the player. Provide continuously for a certain period of time. In such a pachinko gaming machine, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various kinds of effects that make the player expect the display result to be in a specific display mode are executed.

As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that executes an effect of changing a specific display such as increasing the meter amount during display and an effect of showing the possibility of being advantageous to the player by dividing into success and failure is disclosed. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-160056

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, after the player recognizes that the display mode of the specific display is changed, an effect indicating a failure is performed within a predetermined period of time, thereby reducing the interest in the gaming machine. There was a risk that it would end up.

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 decrease in the effect of production.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can display in a variable manner and can be controlled to an advantageous state.
Specific display means that can change the display mode step by step according to the degree of advantage, and specific display means.
A special effect execution means that can execute a special effect that performs either a success effect or a failure effect after performing a common introduction effect, and
Equipped with a notification means that can notify information about the game,
The notification means can notify the first information based on the occurrence of an abnormality and the second information based on the detection of the setting change operation related to the effect .
The specific display means can change the display mode of the specific display at a plurality of timings, and the rate of being controlled to the advantageous state increases as the display mode of the specific display changes.
When the special effect executing means executes the special effect in a predetermined period after notifying that the display mode of the specific display changes to the display mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is high, the special effect is described. The special effect in which the failure effect is performed is not executed, and the special effect in which the success effect is performed is feasible.
When the first information or the second information is notified by the notification means, it is possible to recognize the notification that the display mode of the specific display changes to the display mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is high. can be,
When the notification of the first information and the notification of the second information are performed in the same period by the notification means, the notification of the first information is performed according to which type of abnormality the first information is notified. Whether or not to prioritize the notification of the second information is different,
It is characterized by that.
(1) The gaming machine according to another invention is
A gaming machine that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A specific display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that performs a specific display effect) that performs a specific display in which the display mode can be changed stepwise according to the degree of advantage, and
It is provided with a setting means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S78) for setting the effect according to the operation by the player.
The specific display means changes the display mode of the specific display when a predetermined period elapses after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, an icon as the specific display is displayed). Specific display change notification to be notified is performed continuously for a predetermined period, and then an icon is displayed (specific display changes), etc.
The setting means can be set for the effect even during a predetermined period after the notification that the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed). It is possible to set the production even within the specified period of),
It is characterized by that.

According to the configuration of (A) above, it is possible to prevent a deterioration in the entertainment interest of the game.
According to the configuration of (1) above, it is possible to set the effect even in a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed, and it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being lowered.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
Further equipped with a special effect execution means (for example, a production control CPU 120 that executes a pseudo-continuous fanning effect) capable of executing a special effect that performs either a success effect or a failure effect after performing a common introduction effect.
The specific display means can change the display mode of the specific display when the effect result of the predetermined effect is the specific result (for example, when the effect result of the predetermined effect shows success, the icon as the specific display is displayed. Such),
The special effect executing means is said to execute the successful effect at a high rate during the period from when the effect result of the predetermined effect is shown to be a specific result to when the display mode of the specific display changes. Execute a special effect (for example, determine the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap as the execution timing of the specific display effect).
You may do so.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The specific display means changes the display mode of the specific display stepwise by displaying different types of special images stepwise (for example, when a plurality of specific display effects are performed, the specific display means is displayed stepwise). More icons, etc.),
Depending on the combination of the displayed special images, one of a plurality of types of effects controlled in the advantageous state at different ratios is executed at different ratios (for example, the icon to be displayed (combination of icons) is variably displayed. Determined at different rates depending on the result, etc.),
You may do so.

With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which special image is displayed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3) above.
There are a plurality of start timings of the predetermined effect, and the ratio of the effect result of the predetermined effect to the specific result differs depending on which timing the start timing of the predetermined effect is (for example, depending on the execution timing of the predetermined effect). The rate at which the production results of the prescribed production show success is different, etc.),
You may do so.

With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the start timing of the predetermined effect.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
Corresponding display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that performs active display) that performs corresponding display corresponding to variable display, and
Further provided with a corresponding display changing means (such as an effect control CPU 120 that performs an active display change effect) for changing the display mode of the corresponding display.
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the combination of the display mode of the corresponding display and the display mode of the specific display (for example, the display mode of the active display and the display mode of the specific display (number or combination of icons). The rate at which the variable display result becomes a "big hit" differs depending on the combination of),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
A specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a super reach reach effect) that can execute a specific effect that notifies the degree of advantage, and
When the specific effect is executed, a special change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the special change effect) capable of executing a special change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display is used. Further prepare
The special change effect executing means can execute the special change effect in a manner prioritized over the specific effect (for example, interrupting the super reach effect and executing the special change effect).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the mode of the specific display can be changed according to the mode that has priority over the specific effect, it is possible to pay attention to the change in the mode of the specific display even when the specific effect is executed.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
A selection means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a race effect as a predetermined effect) capable of presenting a plurality of selection candidates and selecting one of the presented plurality of selection candidates is provided.
The plurality of selection candidates include a first selection candidate and a second selection candidate having a higher advantage than the first candidate when selected (for example, comparison of success expectations as a production result of a predetermined effect). There are selection candidates that belong to the first group, which has a low target, and selection candidates that belong to the second group, which has a relatively high expectation of success as a production result of a predetermined effect.),
In the selection means, when the presented plurality of selection candidates do not include the first selection candidate, any of the plurality of selection candidates is provided at a higher rate than when the presented plurality of selection candidates include the first selection candidate. Do not select (for example, the second discontinuation rate is set higher than the first discontinuation rate),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
When the setting related to the effect is made by the setting means, the corresponding display is performed (for example, setting change notification is performed).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above.
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player (for example, push button 31B) and
A display that reduces the scale of the gauge display based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B in the establishment effect execution means that can execute the establishment effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied (for example, in the button advance notice effect). , Displaying a notice display or a pass / fail display, etc.)
The setting means is
As the setting related to the effect, regardless of the first state in which the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the detection means (for example, the state in which the auto button function is disabled) and the detection result of the detection means. It can be set to the second state in which the effect execution condition is satisfied (for example, the state in which the auto button function is enabled).
The setting can be changed from the first state to the second state based on the detection result of the detection means during the execution of the variable display (for example, a push by the player during the period when the decorative symbol is variablely displayed). It is possible to enable or disable the auto button function based on the operation of button 31B),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the setting can be changed without interrupting the game, and it is possible to prevent the game from being enjoyed.

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 the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning a prize determination process. It is a figure 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 an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an 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 display effect execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the specific display effect execution decision table and the specific display effect execution mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the execution timing determination table. It is a timing chart which shows the details of a specific display effect. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of a specific display effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the advance notice effect execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the execution timing determination table which is referred for determining the execution timing of the advance notice effect. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the advance notice effect when the specific display effect is executed. 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 display effect and the failure effect are executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the specific display effect and the success effect are executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the specific display effect and the advance notice effect are executed. It is a figure which shows the effect operation example when the abnormality occurs at the timing of "X" shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the effect setting is performed by the player at the timing of "X" shown in FIG. 25. It is a figure which shows the production operation example at the time of performing a race production as a predetermined production. When a specific display effect is performed and the meter display changes from the normal mode to the first stage display mode, and an active display change effect in which the active display changes to the first mode is executed according to the change in the meter display. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. An example of the effect operation when the super reach effect is executed independently is shown. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the specific display effect and the active display change effect are executed when the super reach effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the specific display effect and the active display change effect are executed when the super reach effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode at the time of setting the function of an auto button to enable or disable. It is explanatory drawing which shows the comparative example of the automatic continuous hitting by a long press operation, and the automatic repeated hitting by an auto button function.

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 from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (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 each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". 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 symbol 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 in 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 (alphanumerical 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 a number, a character or a symbol 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 alphanumericals 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 number flows sequentially from the upper side to the lower side from the smaller one to the larger one, 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 start winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. It 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 ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It 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 obtain the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball through the large winning opening. 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 the player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operation 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 that detects 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 a "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as a "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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, 10) 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, 10) of winning balls is generated. By doing so, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player. The normally open jackpot state is also referred to as the first specific gaming state.

Short-term open round as a definite special symbol in a 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 big hit 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 value 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 and displayed 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 changes synchronously while forming all or part of the combination.

Further, in response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (an effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back a moving image different from the decorative pattern, and changing the variable mode of the decorative pattern, a different production operation from before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as a change in the display mode of the character image, a 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.

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. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed (re-variated) again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined time (for example, up to 3 times). The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations in this embodiment is "left", "middle", and "right", excluding the initial fluctuation from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the temporary temporary stop of all decorative symbols. It shall refer to the number of times that the decorative symbol re-changes in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo-ream chances. Once the decorative symbol constituting the above is temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result, the variable display (re-variation) is performed again after that. The pseudo-ream chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that is a predetermined non-reach combination instead of the variable display mode of the decorative symbol being the reach mode. Further, the pseudo-ream chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that becomes a predetermined reach loss combination (simply also referred to as “reach combination”) after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode. For example, the decorative symbol (middle symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C among the pseudo-ream chance eyes is a special decorative symbol (pseudo-ream chance symbol) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol in normal times. ) May be used. Among the decorative symbols used in the variable display of the decorative symbol in the normal state, a pseudo-ream chance symbol that becomes a pseudo-ream chance by being stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C may be included. ..

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 re-variation (pseudo-ream fluctuation), and the decorative symbol is displayed. The variable display can be made to appear as if it was started multiple times in a row. In the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" in this embodiment, the re-variation (pseudo-ream variation) is performed at most once for easy understanding, but the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is performed. The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations in the above may be increased to more than one, for example, two or three times. It should be noted that, in the variable display of the "pseudo-ream" in this embodiment, whether or not the re-variation is performed after the temporary stop display is performed (that is, whether or not the pseudo-ream chance eye is temporarily stopped or not) is instigated. A series of fanning productions are performed. Specifically, in the pseudo-ream effect, the "left" and "right" decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the pseudo-ream chance symbol is displayed (pseudo-ream chance common to the success and failure effects described later). The symbol is displayed), and an effect of inciting whether or not the pseudo-ream chance symbol is temporarily stopped is executed. The mode in which the pseudo-ream chance symbol is stopped and displayed is called a success effect, and the mode in which the pseudo-stop display is not displayed is called a failure effect. As described above, in the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" in this embodiment, since the re-variation is performed at most once, the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream without the re-variation is re-variated. It is a fluctuation pattern of Gase that only incites things (called a fluctuation pattern of pseudo-ream), and when a variable display effect of "pseudo-ream" is performed based on the fluctuation pattern, a failure effect is executed. Become. In addition, in place of the stop display of a special decorative symbol such as a pseudo-ream chance symbol in the pseudo-ream effect, or along with the stop display of the special decorative symbol, each variation display (initial variation) by the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream". During the period of (including), it may be controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image on the screen of the image display device 5 (display as a common introduction effect).

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

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 symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as "normal loss") variable display mode when the variable display result is "loss".

When 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 symbol which is a predetermined reach loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "loss".

As a definite special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the normal jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "3" and the probabilistic jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "7" are stopped. When it is displayed, a combination of multiple types of jackpots is displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or without the reach effect being executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. Of these, the fixed decorative symbols that are a predetermined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative symbols that are the jackpot combination are, for example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 from "1". Any one of the decorative symbols of "8" is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Anything is fine.

After the definite decorative symbol that is the jackpot combination is derived and displayed, whether or not to control the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state during the execution of a predetermined round in the jackpot game state (whether the probability change as a privilege is given). (Whether or not), a big hit middle promotion effect, which is an effect of granting benefits, is executed. As will be described in detail later, in the jackpot promotion effect, for example, a battle effect in which characters fight against each other may be performed in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, it suffices to notify the player whether or not the player is promoted to a probable change state (whether or not a probable change as a privilege is given) after the end of the big hit game state due to the victory or defeat of the main character. In addition, the promotion effect during the big hit is not during the execution of the round in the big hit game state, but at the start of the big hit game state or during the period from the end of one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the big hit game state. It may be performed during the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game in the jackpot game state. Further, 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, the game state after the end of the big hit game state is notified that the game state will be in the probable change state (notify that the privilege will be given), and the big hit middle promotion success production and the fact that the probable change state will not be obtained are notified. There is a big hit middle promotion failure production (notifying that the privilege is not given). Then, when the promotion success effect during the big hit is executed, the game state after the end of the big hit game state is controlled to the probable change state. On the other hand, when the promotion failure effect during the big hit is performed, the game state after the end of the big hit game state is not controlled to the probable change state (non-probability change state), but is controlled to the time saving state. In the probabilistic state, in the variable display of each special figure game or decorative symbol, the probability that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" and is further controlled to the big hit game state is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state or the time saving state. .. Such a probabilistic state continues regardless of the number of times the special figure game is executed until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit". The time saving state is a gaming state in which 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. Such a time saving state occurs when either of the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed and the variable display result becomes a "big hit", whichever condition is first satisfied. finish.

In the probabilistic state or the time saving state, 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 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. In the probabilistic state or the time saving state, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening in the probable change state or the time saving state, which is advantageous for the player, is also called a high opening control. 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. Therefore, in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, the big hit game state is more likely to occur than in the normal state (the game state is advantageous for the player). 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 gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the probabilistic state or the time saving state. .. It is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high open control period. On the other hand, when it is not a high opening control period, it is also said that the gaming state is in a low base. The time-saving state in this embodiment is a gaming state also referred to as a low-accuracy high-base state, and the normal state is a gaming state also referred to as a low-accuracy low-base state. Further, the probability variation state is a gaming state, which is also referred to as a high probability high base state. That is, when the jackpot middle promotion success effect is executed, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the probable change state, so that the game state is controlled to the high probability high base state. On the other hand, when the big hit middle promotion failure effect is performed, the game state after the end of the big hit game state is not controlled to the probable change state (non-probability change state), but is controlled to the time saving state, so that it is a low probability high base. It will be controlled by the state.

The probabilistic state may include a state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probabilistic change control, and a state in which only the probabilistic change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed. As an example, after the end of the 15-round jackpot state based on the variable display result in the special figure game being "probability variation jackpot", the first probability variation state (high accuracy height) in which time reduction control and high opening control are performed together with probability variation control. It is controlled to the base state). After that, when the special figure display result does not become a "big hit" and the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the probability change control is continuously performed, but the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed. It may be controlled to the second probability change state (also referred to as high probability low base state) which is not performed after the end of. In addition, after the end of the two-round jackpot state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is "probability jackpot" in the normal state, the game shifts to the second probability variation state, and only the probability variation control is performed. Therefore, the time saving control and the high opening control may not be performed. On the other hand, after the end of the two-round jackpot state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is "probability jackpot" when the probability variation state or the time saving state is reached, the first probability variation state is entered. In addition to the probabilistic change control, the time saving control and the high opening control may be performed. Alternatively, after the end of the 15-round jackpot state based on the "probability jackpot", the game is controlled to the first probability variation state until the special figure display result becomes the "big hit" again, while the 2-round jackpot state based on the "probability jackpot" is reached. After the end, the game shifts to the first probability change state, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the special figure display result becoming a "big hit", the game shifts to the second probability change state. You may. In the time saving control and the high opening control, their start and end are performed at the same time (in conjunction), while the start and end of the probability variation control are not necessarily linked to the start and end of the time saving control and the high opening control. You may.

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, when the short-term open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After that, the definite decoration symbol (the definite decoration symbol that is the chance to correspond to the short-term open round big hit 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 may be controlled to the short-term open big hit state.

As a definite special symbol in the special figure 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 game 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 game state, The special game state may end and become the normal state.

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

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 captures detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals 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. , 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 is equipped with a function to determine 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 microcomputer, 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 for 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. Among the cases where the display result is "big hit", when the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probable change" and "probable", and when the variable display result is "small hit", etc. Correspondingly, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance. 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 and super reach B regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "missing". In the illustrated example, an example of performing a variable display effect of "pseudo-ream" in a variable pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "big hit" or a case where the variable display result is "missing" is shown. However, even when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability" or the variable display result is "small hit", the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream" may be performed. Further, although the variation pattern in which the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is performed shows an example of a super reach variation pattern, it may be a normal reach variation pattern or a non-reach variation pattern. Similarly, regarding the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream, if the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability" or if the variable display result is "small hit", there are cases of normal reach or non-reach. May be good. Further, as described above, the illustrated example shows an example in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is at most once, but there is a fluctuation pattern that can be executed more than once, for example, twice or three times. You may. Further, in other fluctuation patterns shown in the figure, variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-ream" may be performed.

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 an effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. 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 an effect operation by various effect devices (for example, an image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, a game effect lamp 9, a decorative LED, an 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 shown in FIG. 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 MR3 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.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process processing performed in step S15 of FIG. In the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S101 of FIG. 5 as the start winning determination process.

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 6, 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 special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (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 gaming 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 "0" to "99", 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. In this embodiment, the random number value MR1 and the random number value MR2 are extracted in the process of step S209, but as described above, the random number value MR2 is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type. Therefore, it may be extracted only when the determination result of the random number value MR1 is a “big hit”. In this case, the random number value MR2 may be extracted after the determination is Yes in step S241 of FIG. 8, which will be described later.

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. 7 (A), while the start port buffer. When the value is "2", numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 7B.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 7A, 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. 7B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally 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. 6, 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. 5, 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 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 process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set the settings. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, and if the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". Further, the special symbol stop process in step S113 includes a process of determining the end of the time saving state, and when the process is completed, setting a command to send a command to notify the effect control board 12 to that effect. (The command itself is transmitted to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 by the command control process described above).

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. .. Further, the process during the jackpot opening in step S115 includes a process of setting to transmit a prize ball command indicating to that effect to the effect control board 12 in response to the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23. (The command itself is transmitted to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 by the command control process described above).

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 processing to wait until the time elapses and processing to make various settings (probability change state and time reduction state start setting) to start probability change control and time reduction control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. There is. 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 a process 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. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 8, 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. 9A 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. 9B 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 "30350") is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. 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 determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". In this way, even if the ratio determined to control the small hit game state is lower in the high base state such as the time 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. 8, 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. 10 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. 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 determination 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. 8, 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 finalized 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. Depending on the decision result that the jackpot type is "probability", the special symbol showing the number "5", which is the short-term open jackpot symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol.

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. End 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. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 5 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, 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. 12A 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 determines (predetermines) that the special figure display result is "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". Value) is one of the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, the variation pattern PB5-1 to the variation pattern PB5-4, and the variation pattern PC1-1 to the variation pattern PC1-2. Assigned.

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-probable change" or "probable change", the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2 and the fluctuation pattern PB5-1 to the fluctuation pattern PB5- The assignment of the determined value to 4 is different. As a result, the ratios determined for the same fluctuation pattern can be different depending on the determination result of which of the plurality of types of jackpots is 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", the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2 and the fluctuation pattern PB5-1 to the fluctuation pattern PB5-4 While the decision value is assigned, the decision value is not assigned to the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-2. 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 PC1-2, 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 PB5-1 to fluctuation pattern PB5-4. 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 showing the variation pattern of normal reach than in the case of "probability variation". .. Therefore, when the reach effect of Super Reach is executed, it is more likely 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. 12A, more determination values are assigned to the variation pattern that performs the reach effect of the super reach B than the variation pattern that performs the reach effect of the super reach A. ing.

When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 11 (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. 12B 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. 12C is used as a table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. Select and set (step S267). 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 S268). ).

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. 12A, 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. 12 (A), the variation in which the reach effect of the super reach B is performed rather than the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach A is performed. Decision values are assigned so that there are fewer patterns. Therefore, the expectation that the super reach B will be a big hit when the reach effect is executed is higher than that of the super reach A. 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. 11, 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 to determine whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to "reach". That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “missing”.

After the 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 S271, 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 hold 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.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol confirmation display flag provided in, for example, the RAM 102 is on (step S291). Here, the flag for confirming the special figure is set to the ON state by the process of step S295 described later in correspondence with the derivation display of the confirmed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special figure game.

When the flag for confirming the special symbol is off in step S291 (step S291; No), a setting for deriving and displaying the confirmed special symbol is made (step S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting the decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 12 is made (step S293). Further, a predetermined fixed time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the RAM 102. Then, after setting the special symbol confirmation display in-display flag to the ON state (step S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated. In this way, after the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S292, the special symbol process process corresponding to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special symbol confirmed display time set in step S294 elapses. Every time the stop process is executed, it is determined in step S291 that the special figure confirmation display flag is on.

When the special figure confirmation display flag is on in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S296). For example, in the process of step S296, the game control process timer value, which is the stored value of the game control process timer for which the timer initial value is set by the process of step S294, is read, and whether or not the timer value becomes "0" is determined. Therefore, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. If the timer value is other than "0", the game control process timer value should be updated so that it is decremented by 1 each time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. Just do it. If the special symbol confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; No), the special symbol stop processing is terminated, and the process waits until the special symbol confirmation display time elapses.

When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; Yes), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag and turning it off (step S297), whether or not the jackpot flag is on is determined. Determination (step S298). At this time, if the jackpot flag is on (step S298; Yes), a predetermined fixed time is set as the effect waiting time at the start of the jackpot (step S299). In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is made (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command according to the jackpot type buffer value is the transmission command in the transmission command buffer. It may be stored in the buffer area specified by the pointer.

Following the process of step S300, the jackpot flag is cleared to turn it off (step S301). In addition, settings are made to end the probabilistic change state and the time saving state (step S302). For example, as the process of step S302, a process of clearing the probability change flag and the time saving flag to turn off the state, a process of clearing the time saving number counter for counting the remaining number of times of the special figure game executed during the high base, and the like. Should be executed. Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" which is a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S303), the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

If the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S304). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S304; Yes), a predetermined fixed time is set as the effect waiting time at the start of the small hit (step S305). Subsequently, a setting is made for transmitting a hit start designation command corresponding to the special figure display result of "small hit" from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S306). After that, the small hit flag is cleared and the state is turned off (step S307). Further, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8", which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step S308).

If the small hit flag is off in step S304 (step S304; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to "0" (step S309). After executing any of the processes of steps S308 and S309, it is determined whether or not to terminate the time saving control, the high opening control, etc. in the high base (step S311), and if it is terminated (step S311; Yes), the time saving control, the high opening control, and the like are terminated, and the time saving end command indicating the end of the time saving state is set to be transmitted (step S312), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not terminated (step S311; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated as it is. For example, in the process of step S311, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value, which is the stored value of the time reduction counter, is updated by, for example, subtracting one. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated time reduction count value matches a predetermined time reduction end determination value (for example, "0"). At this time, if it matches the time saving end determination value, the time saving control or the high opening control in the high base may be ended by clearing the time saving flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not match the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the special symbol stop processing may be terminated. Even when the gaming state is in the probable change state, if the time saving flag is on, it may be determined whether or not to end the time saving control, and the time saving control may be ended based on the determination result of ending. While the time saving control is terminated in this way, the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" or until a predetermined number of special figure games are executed. As a result, the gaming state can be in the latent probability change. As for the probability change state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability change flag is on, the time reduction control is continuously performed until the next variable display result becomes "big hit".

Further, in the process of step S311, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for probabilistic control end determination is extracted from a random counter provided in RAM 102, and the probabilistic control end determination table previously stored in ROM 101 or the like is referred to. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to end the probability variation control when the number of executions of the special figure game during the probability variation control reaches a predetermined probability variation end determination value. On the other hand, in the process of step S311, the process for ending the probability change control may not be executed, and the probability change control may be continued until the variable display result becomes a "big hit".

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

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process shown in FIG. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 14 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), 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.

When the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and the command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process, 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 in step S74, it is determined whether or not an abnormal command has been received from the main board 11 side (step S75). Anomalous commands relate to winning, for example, pretending to have won even though they have not actually won (more specifically, winning a variable winning device that is not actually open has been detected). This command is sent when at least one of multiple abnormalities, such as an abnormality (abnormal winning) or an abnormality caused by the upper plate or lower plate being filled with game balls (dish abnormality), is detected. As for the abnormality command, a command corresponding to each of a plurality of existing abnormalities is transmitted from the side of the main board 11. When it is determined that the abnormality command has been received (step S75; Yes), the abnormality notification process for notifying the player that an abnormality has occurred is executed (step S76). In the abnormality notification process, for example, a process may be performed in which a message indicating which type of abnormality has occurred is displayed on the image display device, a lamp is turned on, or a voice is output. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the abnormality notification can be executed at any timing by receiving the abnormality command by the process of step S76, and the icon as a specific display is displayed. Abnormality notification is possible even within a predetermined period after the notification is made.

After executing the process of step S76, or when it is determined that the abnormal command has not been received in step S75 (step S75; No), it is determined whether or not the effect setting has been made by the player (step S77). .. In the process of step S77, for example, it is determined by confirming whether or not the effect setting button (not shown) is operated by the player by confirming whether or not it is detected by the sensor that detects the operation action of the player. When it is determined that the effect setting has been performed (step S77; Yes), the effect setting process is performed (step S78). In the process of step S78, the effect setting button is operated by the player, for example, the volume setting of the effect to be executed, the type of the output music or background, the brightness setting of the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp. Settings related to the effect, such as the brightness settings of various lamps such as 9, may be changed. In addition, for example, it may be possible to select which effect setting to change from the menu screen, or a different operation may be performed according to the change item desired by the player, and the setting corresponding to the operation is changed. You may do so. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the player's operation is performed by the process of step S78, so that the setting related to the effect can be executed at any timing, and as a specific display. It is possible to set the effect even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon is displayed. Specifically, the process of step S78 can be executed at any timing such as during the demo display, during the variable display, and during the control of the jackpot game. The process of step S78 may be disabled during the period from the end of the variable display to the start of the next variable display (for example, 0.1 seconds). Specifically, the process of step S78 may be prohibited during the period from the reception of the symbol confirmation command to the reception of the variation start command.

After executing the process of step S78, or when it is determined in step S77 that the effect setting has not been performed (step S77; No), the effect control process process is executed (step S79). In the effect control process process of step S79, 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, The control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, such as the drive operation in the effect model, is determined, determined, and set 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 (step S80), and as various random number values used for the effect control, numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 is generated by the software. Update. After that, the process returns to the process of step S72.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process performed in step S79 of FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in, for example, the RAM 122. 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. Includes processing to determine fixed decorative symbols and various production control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols, the type of display result, etc., in order to execute the variable display of the above and perform various other production operations. .. In addition, in the variable display start setting process, an advantageous state such as execution setting of a specific display effect in which a special image such as an icon as a specific display is displayed step by step, a cut-in notice, a step-up notice, etc. The execution setting of the advance notice effect as an effect suggesting that the control is performed is performed. The advantage for the player is, for example, a state in which the player is actually advantageous when a certain event occurs (a state in which the privilege is given or is given, a state in which the ratio of the privilege is given is high). , The rate of being in an advantageous state different from the privilege, etc., or the rate of being in an advantageous state, etc. In addition, the privilege that is shown to be highly likely to be granted by the special aspect may be the same as the target of the advantage for the player (advantageous state), and is different from the target of the advantage for the player. It may be a thing. Further, the specific display effect in this embodiment indicates that a special image such as an icon as a specific display is displayed stepwise according to the degree of advantage. For example, the specific display is a variable display. It may be a display (active display) or a meter display corresponding to the above, and in various types of production such as one that changes the display mode of the active display step by step and one that gradually increases the meter display. It may be there. That is, in the concept of a stepwise change of a specific display, a special image such as an icon is displayed step by step, the mode of the active display is changed step by step, and the meter display is increased (or decreased). For example.

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. Control the production of. Further, in the variable display effect processing, a specific display effect or a notice effect is executed. 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". Further, the special figure hit waiting process in step S173 includes a process of setting the execution of the above-mentioned jackpot middle promotion effect when the hit start designation command specifies the start of the jackpot gaming state excluding "probability". ing.

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 processing, control is performed to execute the big hit middle promotion effect and the notification effect. 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. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 15 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 15, 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 S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S551; Yes), for example, the specified fluctuation pattern is read by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Determines whether or not is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" (step S552).

When it is determined in step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S553). As an example, in the process of step S553, 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. To determine 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 among the confirmed decorative symbols. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative symbol is determined so as 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. Therefore, among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium confirmed 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.

When it is determined in step S552 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S554). As an example, in the process of step S554, 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 that is stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, 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-determined decorative symbol, the confirmed decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle-fixed decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S551 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" or "probability" (step S555). ). When it is determined to be "small hit" or "probability" (step S555; Yes), a definite decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of "small hit" or "probability" such as an opening chance eye. The combination is determined (step S557). As an example, in response to the case where any of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, it is confirmed that the final stop symbol constitutes one of the multiple types of open chances. 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-probable change" or a "probable change" other than "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the combination of the definite decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is determined. (Step S556). As an example, in the process of step S556, 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.

As a specific example, regardless of whether the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", in the process of step S556, one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probabilistic symbols is used as a decorative symbol. It may be selected and determined as a definite decorative pattern constituting the jackpot combination.

After executing any of the processes of step S553, step S554, step S556, and step S557, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the specific display effect in which a special image such as an icon is displayed stepwise according to the advantage. The specific display effect execution setting process for performing the above is executed (step S559).

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific display effect execution setting process performed in step S559 of FIG. In the specific display effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the specific display effect is executed (step S601). Specifically, in the process of step S601, whether or not to execute the specific display effect is determined with reference to the specific display effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 18A.

FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific display effect execution decision table. In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the specific display effect is set to the determination ratio shown in the figure according to the variable display result. Specifically, the determination ratio is set so that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is higher when the specific display effect is executed than when the specific display effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the specific display effect is executed. For example, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination ratio differs depending on whether it is a super reach jackpot or a normal reach jackpot (it is determined that the super reach jackpot is executed more than the normal reach jackpot). If the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit" (for example, the ratio is high), the determination ratio may be further changed according to the fluctuation pattern.

Returning to FIG. 17, after executing the process of step S601, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined in step S601 to execute the specific display effect (step S602). When it is determined not to execute the specific display effect (step S602; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific display effect execution setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the specific display effect (step S602; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution mode of the specific display effect (step S603). Specifically, in the process of step S603, the execution mode of the specific display effect is determined to be one of a plurality of modes with reference to the specific display effect execution mode determination table shown in FIG. 18B.

FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific display effect execution mode determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, modes of specific display effects such as "Pattern A", "Pattern B", and "Pattern C" are set, and the variable display result is obtained. It is set to the determined ratio shown in the figure accordingly. Specifically, the mode of "Pattern A" is a mode in which a star-shaped icon is displayed, and the mode of "Pattern B" is a mode in which a star-shaped icon and a triangular icon are displayed, and the "pattern" is displayed. The aspect of "C" is an aspect in which a star-shaped icon, a triangular icon, and a round icon are displayed. As shown in the figure, the specific display effect execution mode determination table in this embodiment has a mode of "pattern B" rather than a mode of "pattern A" and a mode of "pattern C" rather than a mode of "pattern B". The decision rate is set so that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is higher when executed (that is, the rate at which more icons are displayed becomes a "big hit"). The decision rate is set so that Therefore, the development destination of the effect differs depending on which icon is displayed, and it is possible to attract the player's attention to which icon is displayed. In the illustrated example, three types of "Pattern A" to "Pattern C" are shown, but there may be a mode in which only a triangular icon is displayed or a mode in which only a round icon is displayed. good. Further, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the specific display effect is executed once (only whether or not the specific display effect is executed is determined in step S601 of FIG. 17), but the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times. It may be done (the higher the number of executions, the higher the rate of "big hit"), and in that case, one type of icon may be displayed each time it is executed (Fig. 17). The number of executions may also be determined in step S601, and the variation pattern and the mode corresponding to the number of times may be determined in the process of step S603). Further, even if the number of displayed icons is the same, the ratio of "big hits" may be different depending on the combination of displayed icons (that is, the icon to be displayed according to the variable display result). Combinations may be determined in different proportions).

Returning to FIG. 17, after executing the process of step S603, the effect control CPU 120 does not perform the pseudo-continuous variation, but only performs the pseudo-continuous fanning effect. 2. Whether or not it is PB5-1, PB5-2) is determined by confirming the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 side (step S604). When it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream is not (step S604; No), that is, when the fluctuation pattern is the pseudo-ream or the fluctuation pattern is not the pseudo-ream, the execution timing determination table shown in FIG. The execution timing of the specific display effect is determined with reference to 1 (step S605), and the specific display effect execution setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous Gase is (step S604; Yes), the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined with reference to the execution timing determination table 2 shown in FIG. 19 (B) (step S606). , Ends the specific display effect execution setting process. As described above, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, a maximum of one pseudo-ream fluctuation is performed (one re-variation), but the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is performed. The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations in the above may be increased to more than one, for example, two or three times. In that case, in step S604 of FIG. 17, the pseudo-continuous fanning effect fails. If it is determined whether or not the effect is performed and the failure effect is executed, the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the specific display effect. Good (the execution timing may be determined by referring to the execution timing determination table in which the overlapping timing cannot be selected).

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an execution timing determination table referred to for determining the execution timing of the specific display effect. FIG. 19A shows a configuration example of the execution timing determination table 1 that is referred to when the fluctuation pattern is a pseudo-ream variation or is not a pseudo-ream fluctuation pattern, and FIG. 19B shows a configuration example. , The configuration example of the execution timing determination table 2 referred to in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous gasse is shown. In the execution timing determination table 1 shown in FIG. 19A, three types of timings such as “timing 1” to “timing 3” are set as determination timings, and the determination ratios are set to be shown. Note that "timing 1" to "timing 3" shown in FIG. 19A are execution timings preset according to the fluctuation pattern, and even if the execution timing is the same "timing 2", the fluctuations occur. The timing is different for each pattern. All execution timings of "timing 1" to "timing 3" may be different timings according to the fluctuation pattern. For example, the execution timing of "timing 1" may be a common execution timing regardless of the fluctuation pattern. good. On the other hand, in the execution timing determination table 2 shown in FIG. 19B, two types of timings such as “timing 1” and “timing 3” are set as determination timings, and the determination ratios are set as shown in the figure. .. As will be described in detail later, the execution timing of "timing 2" is set to the execution timing in which the execution period of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect and the execution period of the specific display effect overlap, and the other "timing 1" and "timing 1" and "timing 2" are set. The execution timing of "timing 3" is set to an execution timing in which the execution period of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap (see FIG. 21). In the illustrated example, three types of timings "timing 1" to "timing 3" are set, but more types of execution timings may be set in each execution timing determination table. ..

Here, the specific display effect and its execution timing will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the details of the specific display effect. As shown in FIG. 20, when the specific display effect is started, a predetermined effect as a mini game is performed. The predetermined effect is, for example, an effect suggesting whether or not to display an icon as a specific display (see FIGS. 27 (b) to 27 (e)), and is specified when the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success. The specific display change notification for notifying that the icon as a display is displayed is continuously performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and then the icon is displayed in the mode determined in step S603 of FIG. (Specific display changes). Then, the specific display effect ends. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the specific display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period and then the specific display changes, but the specific display change notification is continuously performed for the above-mentioned 10-second predetermined period. It may not be performed, for example, it may be continuously performed for 6 seconds, and the specific display change notification may not be performed for the remaining 4 seconds. That is, in this embodiment, the execution of the failure effect or the advance notice effect is restricted for a predetermined period after being notified that the icon is displayed, but the specific display change notification is continuously executed during the predetermined period. It may be a period due to the effect, or it may be a period counted by a timer such as 10 seconds. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20, a case where the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success is shown (in this embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, the effect result of the predetermined effect is always described as showing success. However, in some cases, the effect result of the predetermined effect may indicate a failure. In that case, the specific display change notification is not performed (the icon is not displayed), and the specific display effect ends as it is. good. The process of step S601 in FIG. 17 determines whether or not to execute such a specific display effect. In addition, when the effect result of the predetermined effect includes the one indicating the failure, the mode of executing the predetermined effect indicating the failure may be selectable in the process of step S603 shown in FIG.

FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the specific display effect. FIG. 21 (A) shows the execution timing of the specific display effect in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream gap, and FIG. 21 (B) shows the case of the fluctuation pattern other than the pseudo-ream gap, and the pseudo-ream fluctuation is It shows the execution timing of the specific display effect in the case of the fluctuation pattern to be performed. FIG. 21C is a case of a fluctuation pattern other than the pseudo-continuous gap, and specifically, shows the execution timing of the specific display effect in the case of the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss. In the illustrated example, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss is shown, and the illustration of other fluctuation patterns is omitted. However, in the case of other fluctuation patterns, as described above, for each fluctuation pattern, " "Timing 1" to "Timing 3" are preset. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-reaming gas, the pseudo-reaming effect to be executed is a failure effect. As described above, in the specific display effect, after the result indicating success is displayed as the effect result of the predetermined effect, the specific display change notification for notifying that the icon as the specific display is displayed continues for a predetermined period. It is suggested that it will be advantageous for the player. Nevertheless, if a failure production is subsequently performed as a pseudo-continuous fanning production, the player will be disappointed and the game entertainment will be reduced. Therefore, as shown in the figure, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-reaming effect, the execution of the "timing 2" in which the execution period of the pseudo-repeated effect and the execution period of the specific display effect are superimposed as the execution timing of the specific display effect. The timing cannot be selected. Therefore, in the process of step S606 of FIG. 17, the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined with reference to the execution timing determination table 2 shown in FIG. 19B, in which the execution timing of “timing 2” is not determined. are doing. As a result, the execution of the failure effect is restricted in a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed, and the deterioration of the game entertainment is prevented. When determining the execution timing when the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times in the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous gasse, a plurality of timings are selected from the execution timings other than "timing 2" in the process of step S606 of FIG. do it. Further, when the effect result of the predetermined effect in the specific display effect indicates a failure, the above situation does not occur, so that the execution timing of "timing 2" may be selectable (FIG. 21 (B) described later). same as). On the other hand, even when the effect result of the predetermined effect in the specific display effect indicates a failure, the execution timing of "timing 2" cannot be selected, and after being notified that the icon is not displayed (predetermined effect as a mini game). It may be possible to prevent the failure effect from being performed in a predetermined period (after the result of the above is unsuccessful). According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged when the result of the predetermined effect ends in failure and the failure effect is further executed. Further, in this embodiment, it is notified that the execution timing in which the execution period of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect (failure effect) and the execution period of the specific display effect overlap is not selectable, and the icon as the specific display is displayed. An example is shown in which the execution of the failure effect is prohibited in a predetermined period after that, but it may be possible to select the execution timing in which the execution period of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect (failure effect) and the execution period of the specific display effect overlap. In that case, the failure effect may be executed in a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, such as a display smaller than the normal time or a transparent display. In addition, the execution timing in which the execution period of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect (failure effect) and the execution period of the specific display effect overlap is not made non-selectable, but is determined, for example, by setting the determination ratio to 1% or 2%. The ratio may be limited by making it extremely low as compared with the case where the failure effect is not performed. That is, the restriction on the execution of the failure effect includes not only the case where the failure effect is not executed, but also the case where the failure effect is executed in a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, and the case where the failure effect is executed at an extremely low rate. In addition, the execution timing of "timing 2" in which the execution period of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect and the execution period of the specific display effect overlap can be selected, and when the "timing 2" is determined, "timing 2" and "timing 2" and "timing 2" can be selected. By performing a process of shifting the execution timing of the specific display effect to a timing such as "timing 2.5" which is the execution timing between "timing 3", it is simulated after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed. It is also possible to limit the performance of the failure effect as a continuous effect.

Further, for example, when the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined as "timing 1" as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the failure effect is subsequently performed as the pseudo-continuous fanning effect after a certain period of time has elapsed. Therefore, the player's disappointment can be alleviated to some extent. However, in order to prevent the player from being more discouraged, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream, "Timing 1" and "Timing 2" cannot be selected, that is, before the execution period of the pseudo-ream effect. The set timing may not be selectable (the failure effect will be limited even during the period after the icon as a specific display is displayed). According to this, since the execution of the failure effect is restricted after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed is notified, it is possible to further prevent the game entertainment from being deteriorated. It should be noted that while "timing 2" cannot be selected, the decision rate for determining "timing 1" may be an extremely low decision rate such as 1% or 2%.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21B, in the case of a variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous variation is performed, the pseudo-continuous fanning effect is a successful effect. Therefore, there is no event that the player is discouraged by executing the failure effect after the specific display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period and it is suggested that it is advantageous for the player. Therefore, as shown in the figure, as the execution timing of the specific display effect, it is possible to select the execution timing of "timing 2" in which the execution period of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect and the execution period of the specific display effect overlap. That is, in the process of step S605 of FIG. 17, the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined with reference to the execution timing determination table 1 shown in FIG. 19A, which includes the execution timing of “timing 2”. Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), similarly, in the case of the non-reach fluctuation pattern, the process of step S605 in FIG. 17 includes the execution timing of “timing 2”, which is shown in FIG. 19 (A). The execution timing of the specific display effect is determined with reference to the execution timing determination table 1, but the execution timing of "timing 1" is determined as compared with the case of the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is performed as shown in FIG. 21 (B). Although the timing is the same (for example, the timing 2 seconds after the start of the variable display), the execution timings of "timing 2" and "timing 3" are different. In this way, by providing an execution timing different from the common execution timing according to the fluctuation pattern, the effect of the effect can be enhanced. As shown in FIG. 21C, the specific display effect can be executed even in the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is performed and the fluctuation pattern in the pseudo-continuous variation. According to this, since the pseudo-continuous fanning effect is not executed in the first place in the predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed is notified, the deterioration of the game interest is prevented. In addition, when the execution timing is determined when the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times in the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is performed (in the variation pattern other than the pseudo-continuous variation), "Timing 1" is performed in the process of step S605 in FIG. A plurality of timings may be selected from all the execution timings of "Timing 3". Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B (the same applies to the variation pattern that is reach instead of the variation pattern of the pseudo-ream), the execution timing of the specific display effect is set to the timing before reach. A specific display effect may be executed inside. It should be noted that the pseudo-continuous variation may be performed once or more, and one specific display effect may be performed for each variation including the initial variation, or in one variation including the initial variation. The specific display effect may be performed a plurality of times. In addition, when the specific display effect is performed a plurality of times, the number of icons displayed in stages increases (for example, when the specific display effect is performed three times in total, one icon is displayed in one specific display effect. (Displayed, and finally three icons are displayed, etc.), and the mode may be such that the advantage is high.

Returning to FIG. 16, after executing the specific display effect execution setting process in step S559, the effect control CPU 120 gives a notice such as a cut-in notice or a step-up notice for notifying whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”. The advance notice effect execution setting process for setting the effect execution setting is performed (step S560).

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect execution setting process performed in step S560 of FIG. In the advance notice effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the advance notice effect (step S901). Specifically, in the process of step S901, whether or not to execute the advance notice effect is determined with reference to the advance notice effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 23. In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation and facilitate understanding, the cut-in notice is executed as the notice effect, but other types of notice effects may be executed, and the advance notice effect may be executed. It is assumed that different types of advance notice effects may be executed according to the variable display result.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the advance notice effect execution decision table. In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the advance notice effect is set to the determined ratio shown in the figure according to the variable display result. Specifically, the determination ratio is set so that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is higher when the advance notice effect is executed than when the advance notice effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the advance notice effect is executed.

Returning to FIG. 22, after executing the process of step S901, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined in step S901 to execute the advance notice effect (step S902). When it is determined not to execute the advance notice effect (step S902; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect execution setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the advance notice effect (step S602; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution setting of the specific display effect has been made in the specific display effect execution setting process in step S560 of FIG. (Step S904). When it is determined that the execution setting of the specific display effect has not been made (step S904; No), the execution timing of the advance notice effect is determined with reference to the execution timing determination table A shown in FIG. 24 (A), and the advance notice effect is executed. End the setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution setting of the specific display effect is made (step S904; Yes), any of the execution timing determination tables B to the execution timing determination table D shown in FIGS. 24 (B) to 24 (D). Is referred to according to the execution timing of the specific display effect, and the execution timing of the advance notice effect is determined. Then, the advance notice effect execution setting process is terminated.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an execution timing determination table referred to for determining the execution timing of the advance notice effect. FIG. 24A shows a configuration example of the execution timing determination table A that is referred to when the specific display effect is not executed. In the execution timing determination table A shown in FIG. 24 (A), four types of timings such as "timing A" to "timing D" are set, and are set to the determined determination ratio shown in the figure. 24 (B) to 24 (D) show configuration examples of the execution timing determination table B to the execution timing determination table D referred to when the specific display effect is executed. Specifically, the execution timing determination table B is a table that is referred to when the specific display effect is executed at the timing of "timing 1", and the execution timing determination table C has the specific display effect of "timing 2". It is a table referred to when it is executed at the timing, and the execution timing determination table D is a table referred to when the specific display effect is executed at the timing of "timing 3". In each of the execution timing determination table B to the execution timing determination table D, the execution timing of the advance notice effect is set so that the timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the advance notice effect overlap cannot be selected (FIG. 25). reference). In the illustrated example, four types of timings "timing A" to "timing D" are set, but more types of execution timings may be set in each execution timing determination table. .. Further, in the illustrated example, an example in which the execution timing is determined regardless of the variable display result is shown. The execution timing determined according to the result may be different (conversely, the earlier the execution timing, the higher the rate of "big hit" may be). According to this, the player's attention can also be drawn to the timing at which the advance notice effect is executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 24, each table of the execution timing determination table B to the execution timing determination table D is prepared in advance according to the execution timing of the specific display effect, but FIG. 24A shows an example. From the execution timing determination table A shown in FIG. 22, a determination table in which the timing in which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the advance notice effect overlap cannot be selected is created by the process of step S906 in FIG. 22, and the execution timing is determined. You may do it. According to this, the capacity can be reduced.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 25, the execution timings of the specific display effect and the advance notice effect will be described. FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the advance notice effect when the specific display effect is executed. When the specific display effect is not executed, any execution timing may be determined from all the execution timings such as "timing A" to "timing D" shown in the figure (see FIG. 24 (A)). Further, the timing of "X" shown in FIG. 25 shows an example when an error occurs at the timing or the effect setting is performed by the player, and the description thereof is omitted here. A description of the case where an error occurs at the timing of "X" or the case where the effect setting is performed by the player will be described later. Further, as described above, even when the specific display effect is executed, if the effect result of the predetermined effect as a mini game indicates a failure, the specific display change notification is not performed (the icon is not displayed). ), Since the specific display effect ends as it is, the execution timing of the advance notice effect may be determined from all the execution timings such as "timing A" to "timing D".

Specifically, FIG. 25A is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the advance notice effect when the specific display effect is executed at “timing 1” in FIG. 19 (see FIG. 21). As shown in the figure, when the specific display effect is executed at "timing 1", any timing of "timing B" to "timing D" other than "timing A" is determined as the execution timing of the advance notice effect ("timing 1"). "Timing A" cannot be selected). That is, in the process of step S906 of FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the advance notice effect with reference to the execution timing determination table B shown in FIG. 24 (B). In the illustrated example, the execution timing of "timing B" is the timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect and the execution period of the advance notice effect overlap, and "timing B" is also selected as the execution timing of the advance notice effect. Although it is possible, in this case, the execution timing of "timing B" may not be selectable. According to this, the player's attention can be attracted to each production. In the example shown in FIG. 25 (A), an example of executing a failure effect as a pseudo-continuous fanning effect is shown, but the same applies to the case of executing a success effect. Further, as in the case of determining the execution timing of the specific display effect, "timing B" can be selected as the execution timing of the advance notice effect when executing the success effect, and "timing B" when executing the failure effect. May not be selectable (when the timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect and the execution period of the advance notice effect overlap is determined as the execution timing, it may be determined in the same manner as in the case of the specific display effect). ..

FIG. 25B is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the advance notice effect when the specific display effect is executed at the “timing 2” of FIG. 19 (see FIG. 21). As shown in the figure, when the specific display effect is executed at "timing 2", any timing of "timing A", "timing C", and "timing D" other than "timing B" is set as the execution timing of the advance notice effect. ("Timing B" cannot be selected). That is, in the process of step S906 of FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the advance notice effect with reference to the execution timing determination table C shown in FIG. 24 (C). In the illustrated example, the end timing of the specific display effect and the end timing of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect are the same timing, but this is an example and may be different timings.

FIG. 25C is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the advance notice effect when the specific display effect is executed at the “timing 3” of FIG. 19 (see FIG. 21). As shown in the figure, when the specific display effect is executed at "timing 3", any timing of "timing A", "timing B", and "timing D" other than "timing C" is set as the execution timing of the advance notice effect. ("Timing C" cannot be selected). That is, in the process of step S906 of FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the advance notice effect with reference to the execution timing determination table D shown in FIG. 24 (D). As shown in FIG. 25, the execution timing of "timing D" is set as an execution timing in which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the advance notice effect do not overlap. That is, the execution timing of "timing D" is an execution timing that can be commonly selected regardless of the execution timing of the specific display effect. Therefore, the advance notice is given at a common timing regardless of the execution timing of the specific display effect and the execution timing of the specific display effect (even when the specific display effect is not executed). There are cases where the production is executed, and the range of the production can be expanded.

As described above, in the specific display effect, after the result indicating success is displayed as the effect result of the predetermined effect, the specific display change notification for notifying that the icon as the specific display is displayed is continuously performed for a predetermined period. It is suggested that it will be advantageous for the player. Nevertheless, if the advance notice effect is executed within a predetermined period from the notification that the icon is displayed until the icon is displayed (the specific display changes), the effect of the specific display effect is reduced. It ends up. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the advance notice effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the advance notice effect. As a result, it is restricted that the advance notice effect is executed within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon is displayed is displayed, and the deterioration of the effect effect is prevented. In this embodiment, the execution timing in which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the advance notice effect overlap is not selectable, and in a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed is notified. An example of prohibiting the execution of the advance notice effect is shown, but it may be possible to select the execution timing in which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the advance notice effect overlap. The advance notice effect may be executed in a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, such as displaying the image transparently. That is, the restriction on the execution of the notice effect includes not only the case where the advance notice effect is not executed but also the case where the advance notice effect is executed in a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize. Further, as described above, even when the specific display effect is executed, if the effect result of the predetermined effect as a mini game indicates a failure, the specific display change notification is not performed (the icon is not displayed). ), Since the specific display effect ends as it is, the phenomenon that the effect of the specific display effect is reduced does not occur. Therefore, in this case, it is not necessary to make the execution timing in which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the advance notice effect overlap each other unselectable (the execution of the advance notice effect does not have to be restricted).

Returning to FIG. 16, after executing the advance notice effect execution setting process in step S560, the effect control CPU 120 executes other effects such as an effect of inciting whether or not the reach is reached and a chance-up notice performed in the reach state. Other effect settings for determining whether or not to perform the effect and the type of effect to be executed are set, and the effect control pattern to be used is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S561). The effect control CPU 120 has a plurality of effect stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, for example, in response to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, the specific display effect and the advance notice effect determined in steps S559 and S560. Any one of the effect control patterns may be selected and set as the usage pattern. Subsequently, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S562).

Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is made (step S563). At this time, for example, the image display device 5 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the pattern to be used in step S561. The variation of the decorative symbol may be started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of. After executing the process of step S563, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S564), and then the variable display start setting process. To finish.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of FIG. 15 as the effect process during variable display. When the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 26 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 specific display effect period for executing the specific display effect (step S802). ). If the specific display effect period is predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S561 in response to the determination of whether or not to execute the specific display effect and the timing in the process of step S559 of FIG. good.

When it is determined that it is the specific display effect period (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control of the specific display effect (step S803). As a result, the specific display effect is executed. Specifically, in the process of step S803, as described above, a predetermined effect as a mini game is performed, and after showing success as the effect result of the predetermined effect, the identification that the icon as the specific display is displayed is notified. The display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon of the mode determined in step S603 of FIG. 17 is displayed (the specific display changes). If the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates a failure, the specific display change notification may not be performed after the predetermined effect indicating the failure is performed in the process of step S803 (the icon may not be displayed). ).

After executing the process of step S803, or when it is determined in step S802 that it is not the specific display effect period (step S802; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the advance notice effect period for executing the advance notice effect. Determination (step S802). The advance notice effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S561 in response to the determination of whether or not to execute the advance notice effect and the timing in the process of step S560 of FIG. When it is determined that it is the advance notice effect period (step S804; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control of the advance notice effect (step S805). As a result, the advance notice effect is executed.

After executing the process of step S805, or when it is determined in step S804 that it is not the advance notice effect period (step S802; No), whether or not the effect control CPU 120 is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect. Is determined (step S806). 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 S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect, such as displaying a background image for the reach effect (step S807).

After the processing of step S807 is executed, or when it is determined in step S806 that the reach effect period is not reached (step S806; No), the effect control CPU 120 may be set in the effect control pattern determined in response to the variation pattern. Based on this, other control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol is performed (step S808), and the effect process during the variable display is terminated.

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.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when a specific display effect and a failure effect as a pseudo-continuous fanning effect are executed. Specifically, an example of an effect operation is shown in which a specific display effect is performed at the execution timing of "timing 1" shown in FIG. 21 (A), and then a pseudo continuous fanning effect of a failure effect is performed. When the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 27 (a), a predetermined effect as a mini game is executed and a specific display effect is started as shown in FIG. 27 (b). In the illustrated example, a mode in which a character appears as a predetermined effect and shows success by rotating the displayed coin is shown as an example of the predetermined effect, but there are a plurality of other modes of the predetermined effect. It may be there. Further, as a result of the predetermined effect, there may be one that shows a failure as described above.

Then, when the predetermined effect proceeds as shown in FIGS. 27 (c) to 27 (d) and success is shown as the effect result of the predetermined effect as shown in FIG. 27 (e), FIG. 27 (f) shows. As shown, it is notified that the icon is displayed as the specific display change notification (the specific display change notification is executed). The specific display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 27 (g), an icon is displayed as a specific display. In the illustrated example, a star-shaped icon is displayed because the aspect of "Pattern A" is shown. After that, as shown in FIG. 27 (h), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the “left” and “right”, and as shown in FIG. 27 (i), “middle”. In the decorative symbol display area 5C of the above, a pseudo-ream effect is executed to encourage whether or not the "re" mark is temporarily stopped and displayed as a pseudo-ream chance symbol. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (j), the failure effect is executed as the pseudo-continuous fanning effect, and the "re" mark as the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is in the reach state without the temporary stop display. In the illustrated example, the reach state is shown after the pseudo-continuous fanning effect (failure effect), but the reach state may not be achieved after the failure effect. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 27 (j), the display position of the icon display as the specific display is moved, but the display position does not have to be moved. At that time, the display priority may or may not give priority to the icon display.

In this way, when the failure effect is executed as a pseudo-continuous fanning effect, the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the specific display effect. The execution period of and the execution period of the failure effect do not overlap. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by performing the failure effect after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed (change), and it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the game interest. Instead of setting the timing at which the execution period and the execution period of the failure effect do not overlap as the execution timing of the specific display effect, the timing at which the execution period and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap may be set as the execution timing of the failure effect. .. That is, instead of adjusting the execution timing of the specific display effect, the execution timing of the failure effect may be adjusted. Specifically, the execution timing of the failure effect may be selected from a plurality of preset timings so that the execution period of the specific effect and the execution period of the failure effect do not overlap.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when a specific display effect and a successful effect as a pseudo-continuous fanning effect are executed. Specifically, an example of an effect operation when a specific display effect is performed at the execution timing of "timing 2" shown in FIG. 21B and a pseudo continuous fanning effect of a success effect is performed is shown. Since FIGS. 28 (a) to 28 (f) are the same as those of FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (f), the description thereof will be omitted. In the example shown in FIG. 28, since the success effect is performed as the pseudo continuous fanning effect, the pseudo continuous fanning effect is executed even after it is notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28 (g), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and as shown in FIG. 28 (h), the “middle” A pseudo-ream effect is executed to encourage whether or not the "re" mark is temporarily stopped and displayed as a pseudo-ream chance symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5C. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (i), the success effect is executed as the pseudo-continuous fanning effect, and the "re" mark as the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, as the re-variation is performed and the predetermined period has elapsed, the icon is displayed as a specific display as shown in FIG. 28 (j). In the illustrated example, an example is shown in which an icon as a specific display is displayed after a predetermined period elapses at the time of re-variation, but the elapse timing of the predetermined period (that is, the timing of the specific display change) is earlier. May be. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28 (h), a predetermined period may elapse during the execution of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect, and the icon may be displayed as a specific display. Further, when the success effect is performed as the pseudo-continuous fanning effect and the specific display effect is performed, the elapsed timing of the predetermined period may be set to the same timing as the end timing of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect. Further, the end timing of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect and the elapsed timing of the predetermined period may be independently determined. In this way, when a successful effect is executed as a pseudo-continuous effect, the player will not be discouraged. Therefore, the timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-continuous effect and the execution period of the specific display effect overlap. Can be determined as the execution timing of the specific effect.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when the specific display effect and the advance notice effect are executed. Specifically, an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect is performed at the execution timing of "timing 1" shown in FIG. 25 (A) and then the advance notice effect is performed at the execution timing of "timing B" is shown. ing. In the example shown in FIG. 25A, an example in which the execution period of the advance notice effect and the execution period of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect are superimposed is shown, but in the example shown in FIG. 29, in order to facilitate understanding, the example is shown. An example of the production operation of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect is omitted.

When the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 29 (a), a predetermined effect as a mini game is executed and a specific display effect is started as shown in FIG. 29 (b). In the illustrated example, a mode in which a character appears as a predetermined effect and shows success by rotating the displayed coin is shown as an example of the predetermined effect, but there are a plurality of other modes of the predetermined effect. It may be there. Further, as a result of the predetermined effect, there may be one that shows a failure as described above. Then, when the predetermined effect proceeds as shown in FIGS. 29 (c) to 29 (d) and success is shown as the effect result of the predetermined effect as shown in FIG. 29 (e), FIG. 29 (f) shows. As shown, it is notified that the icon is displayed as the specific display change notification (the specific display change notification is executed). The specific display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 29 (g), an icon is displayed as a specific display. In the illustrated example, a star-shaped icon is displayed because the aspect of "Pattern A" is shown. After that, as shown in FIG. 29 (h), a cut-in notice is performed as a notice effect. In addition to the example shown in the figure, different forms of cut-in notice may be executed depending on the rate of "big hit", and in addition to the cut-in notice, step-up notice and battle production may be performed. You may do it.

In this way, when the specific display effect is executed, the timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the advance notice effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the advance notice effect. It does not overlap with the execution period of the production. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being lowered due to the advance notice effect being performed in a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed (changed). ..

FIG. 30 shows an example of an effect operation when an abnormality occurs at the timing of “X” shown in FIG. 25. Specifically, from the side of the main board 11, an abnormality command indicating that a prize has been detected in a variable winning device that is not actually opened (winning abnormality) is given at the timing of "X" shown in FIG. An example of the case where the command is received at the timing after the specific display change notification is performed in the specific display effect is shown. As shown in FIG. 30A, after the specific display change notification is performed,
When the abnormality command is received at the timing of "X" shown in FIG. 25, it is determined that the abnormality command has been received in step S75 shown in FIG. 14, and the abnormality notification process is performed in the process of step S76. Then, by the processing, as shown in FIG. 30B, the abnormality notification of the mode corresponding to the type of the received abnormality command is performed (in the illustrated example, an example of displaying the message "winning abnormality has occurred!" Is shown. However, in addition to this, a warning sound or a lamp may be turned on, or a different mode of notification may be performed according to the importance of a preset abnormality). After that, after the specific display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes) as shown in FIG. 30 (c). Although the illustrated example shows an example in which the abnormality notification is deleted at the timing of FIG. 30C, the abnormality notification is continuously performed until the operation for canceling the abnormality notification is performed. You may. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to notify the abnormality even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (changes). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to grasp the game situation and prevent the deterioration of the game interest.

FIG. 31 shows an example of an effect operation when the effect setting is performed by the player at the timing of “X” shown in FIG. 25. Specifically, an example in which the player performs an operation to raise the volume of the effect at the timing of "X" shown in FIG. 25 (the timing after the specific display change notification is performed in the specific display effect). Shows. As shown in FIG. 31 (a), when the effect setting is performed at the timing of “X” shown in FIG. 25 after the specific display change notification is performed (when the operation by the player is detected), it is shown in FIG. It is determined that the effect setting has been performed in step S77, and the effect setting process is performed in the process of step S78. Then, by the process, it is notified that the volume setting has been changed as shown in FIG. 31 (b) (the volume has been changed from "6" to "7" in the illustrated example) (setting change notification). ), And the process of increasing the volume output by the production is performed. After that, after the specific display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes) as shown in FIG. 30 (c). As shown in the figure, it is desirable that the notification that the volume setting has been changed is displayed in such a manner that the specific display change notification or the specific display does not become unrecognizable to the player. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to set the effect even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (changes). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect. If the abnormality notification and the setting change notification are performed in the same period, the abnormality notification may be prioritized (such as setting the abnormality notification layer to the player side rather than the setting change layer). .. Further, depending on the type of abnormality, some may or may not be prioritized over the setting change notification.

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

The effect control CPU 120 determines the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap as the execution timing of the specific display effect. Therefore, the execution of the failure effect is restricted in a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes) is restricted, and the deterioration of the game entertainment is prevented. In addition, the timing set before the execution period of the pseudo-continuous fanning effect may not be selected as the execution timing of the specific display effect, and according to this, the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes). Since the execution of the failure effect is restricted after the notification is made, it is possible to further prevent the game entertainment from being deteriorated. Further, when the specific display effect is started, a predetermined effect as a mini game is performed, and when the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success, the specific display change for notifying that the icon as the specific display is displayed. The notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon is displayed in the mode determined in step S603 of FIG. 17 (the specific display changes). The effect control CPU 120 determines the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap as the execution timing of the specific display effect. Therefore, the execution of the failure effect is restricted during the period from when the success is shown as the effect result of the predetermined effect until the icon is displayed (the specific display changes). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decline in the entertainment interest. Further, when executing the specific display effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines the icon (combination of icons) to be displayed at different ratios according to the variable display result. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which icon is displayed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the timing at which the execution period of the advance notice effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap as the execution timing of the advance notice effect. Therefore, the execution of the advance notice effect is restricted in a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes) is restricted, and the deterioration of the effect can be prevented. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can notify the abnormality even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to grasp the game situation and prevent the deterioration of the game interest. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can be set for the effect even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes) is notified. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect. Further, when the setting related to the effect is made, the effect control CPU 120 notifies that the setting related to the effect has been changed (setting change notification). Therefore, the effect of production can be improved.

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. Further, at least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined.

In the above embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, it has been described that the predetermined effect as a mini-game always shows success, but the effect result of the predetermined effect may show failure. Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the predetermined effect of the mode shown in FIG. 27 or the like is performed is shown, but there may be a plurality of modes of the predetermined effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 32, two runners. May be in a mode of competing (performing a race effect). FIG. 32 shows an example of an effect operation when a race effect is performed as a predetermined effect. Specifically, each runner is distinguished by its color. Each runner has a degree of expectation as to whether or not a predetermined effect will be successful. There are blue, green, red, and rainbow as the colors of each runner, and the success expectation is high in the order of rainbow> red> green> blue, and the race production is the character of two runners with different success expectations (here) , (Divided by color) races (races), and if one of them wins, the success or failure of the predetermined production may be notified (the success expectation of the winning runner is this time. It will be notified as a jackpot expectation). The race effect may be performed multiple times. Green and blue runners who have a relatively low expectation of success as a production result of a predetermined production belong to the first group, and rainbow and red runners who have a relatively high expectation of success as a production result of a predetermined production belong to the second group. It shall belong. The race production is a production in which one of the runners wins, and is also a kind of selection production in which the one runner is selected. In addition, in the race production, both runners appearing may cancel the race (a mode in which neither is selected).

In this example, the ratio of both runners canceling the race in the race production in which at least one of the blue runner and the green runner belonging to the first group, which has a relatively low expectation of success of the predetermined production, appears (first cancellation ratio). ) Rather than the race production (that is, the blue and green belonging to the first group) in which the red runners and the rainbow runners belonging to the second group, which have a relatively high expectation of success of the predetermined production as shown in FIG. 32, appear. The ratio of both runners canceling the race (second cancellation ratio) is set higher in the race production in which no runner appears. As a result, it is possible to execute a race effect in which the red runner and the rainbow runner appear even when the success expectation of the predetermined effect is low, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. In particular, the rate of "missing" is usually higher than the rate of variable display result being "big hit", and the effect result as a predetermined effect often ends in failure (assuming that a specific display effect is executed). However, since the production result of the predetermined production often ends in failure), the appearance rate of the race production in which the red runner and the rainbow runner appear can be increased by the above configuration, and the player can increase the appearance rate of the red runner. Every time a race production in which a runner and a rainbow runner appear is executed, it is expected that the success expectation of the predetermined production is high, so that the production effect can be enhanced. When a selection effect such as a race effect (as described above, a race effect is a kind of selection effect) is executed, conventionally, when an option is not selected from the presented options (runner color). Was performed with a high degree of expectation of success (high degree of expectation), which is not usually selected. However, as described above, the variable display result is rarely a "big hit", and the effect result as a predetermined effect often ends in failure. Therefore, the player comes into contact with the effect with a high degree of expectation. This is rare, and the production effect has not been enhanced. Therefore, a production that suggests a high degree of expectation (red runner and rainbow runner) appears due to the above race production (production including the mode in which both runners cancel) and the relationship between the first cancellation ratio and the second cancellation ratio. Since it is easy to perform the race production), the production effect is enhanced.

In this example, as an example of the predetermined effect as a mini game, the above-mentioned race effect is executed and the effect of notifying the success expectation of the predetermined effect is shown as an example, but the race effect is not a predetermined effect in the specific display effect. , It may be executed as an effect of notifying the jackpot expectation of the variable display being executed (the jackpot expectation of the winning runner is notified as the jackpot expectation of this time). According to this, even in the variable display where the big hit expectation is low, it is possible to execute the race production in which the red runner and the rainbow runner who belong to the second group having a relatively high big hit expectation appear, and the effect is produced. Can be enhanced.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which an icon as a special image is displayed as a specific display effect is shown, but in addition to displaying the icon as a specific display effect, as described above, a meter is displayed as a specific display effect. An effect that changes the display (increases in stages) may be executed. Further, an effect (active display change effect) may be performed in which the mode of the active display corresponding to the variable display is changed according to the specific display effect. Further, at the time of the reach effect of the super reach (super reach effect), the mode of the active display and the mode of the specific display may be changed to a special mode. Hereinafter, it will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 36. Specifically, in the active display change effect in this example, the display mode of the active display is changed from the normal mode (white in this example) to the "first mode (blue)", "second mode (green)", and "third mode". It suffices if it can be displayed by changing it to "aspect (red)". When the final display mode of the meter display as the specific display becomes the "first stage" or the "second stage", the final display mode of the active display becomes the "first mode (blue)" and the meter display. When the final display mode of is "third stage" or "fourth stage", the final display mode of the active display is "second mode (green)", and the final display mode of the meter display is "10th stage". In the case of "stage", the final display mode of the active display is "third mode (red)".

In FIG. 33, an active display change effect is executed in which a specific display effect is performed, the meter display changes from the normal mode to the first stage display mode, and the active display changes to the first mode according to the change in the meter display. An example of the effect operation when the effect is performed is shown. As shown in FIG. 33A, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in the image display device 5, the active display is displayed in the active display area 9F. In the example of FIG. 33 (A), the active display is displayed in the normal mode (white). Next, as shown in FIG. 33B, when the specific display effect is executed, the effect of blinking and displaying the meter display 90 is executed as a predetermined effect. Then, the character A200 appears (FIG. 33 (C)), and the display mode of the meter display changes to the display mode of the first stage in which the color of one of the scales is changed (FIG. 33 (D)). After that, according to the change of the meter display, the display mode of the active display is changed to the first mode (in the example of FIG. 33 (E), the color is indicated by letters) and displayed (FIG. 33 (FIG. 33). E)).

Next, specific examples of the super reach effect, the specific display effect, and the active display change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36. Of these, FIG. 34 shows an example of an effect operation when the super reach effect is executed independently (the specific display effect and the active display change effect are not executed). Further, FIGS. 35 and 36 show an example of an effect operation when a specific display effect and an active display change effect are executed when the super reach effect is executed.

First, a case where the super reach effect is executed independently will be described with reference to FIG. 34. As shown in FIG. 34 (A), when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in the image display device 5, the active display is displayed in the active display area 9F. In the example of FIG. 34 (A), the active display is displayed in the normal mode (white). Next, after the "left" decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the "right" decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (C), and the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, symbol "7"), and a reach state occurs. Next, when it is time to develop into super reach, a character display such as "super reach!" Is displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (D), and a racing car race is started as shown in FIG. 34 (E). Such an effect display is started, and a super reach effect is started. As shown in FIGS. 34 (D) to 34 (G), in this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at the lower right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the super reach effect. It shall be.

Next, when the execution timing of the predetermined cut-in effect is reached during the execution of the super reach effect, the predetermined cut-in effect is executed during the execution of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 34 (F). In this example, as shown in FIG. 34 (F), in the image display device 5, a predetermined character image 201 different from the production display of the race of the racing car up to that point is cut in, and a line such as "chance!" Is cut in. A predetermined cut-in effect is executed depending on the mode in which the display is displayed. In this example, the predetermined cut-in effect is a part of the super reach effect. In addition, for example, as in the above-described embodiment, the predetermined cut-in effect may be configured as an effect different from the super reach effect. Further, for example, the super reach effect may be interrupted and a predetermined cut-in effect may be executed.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), even when the super reach effect is executed independently, the display of the meter display 90 is also started when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. However, when a predetermined cut-in effect is started, the meter display 90 is erased as shown in FIG. 34 (F). As such, in this example, since the meter display 90 is displayed at least until the predetermined cut-in effect is started, the meter that changes the execution timing of the predetermined cut-in effect and the mode of the specific display to a special mode. Until the execution timing of the special change of the display (details will be described later), it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether the predetermined cut-in effect or the special change of the meter display is executed, and the meter display can be displayed. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that the meter display will change due to a special change. Not limited to the embodiment shown in this example, for example, the meter display 90 may be continuously displayed even after the predetermined cut-in effect is started (however, the level of the meter does not change). Further, for example, when the super reach effect is executed independently and the special change of the meter display or the active display change effect is not executed, the meter display 90 may not be displayed.

Next, after the execution period of the predetermined cut-in effect has elapsed, the display returns to the effect display of the race of the racing car again, and as shown in FIG. 34 (G), the effect as if the racing car of the ally has reached the goal in the first place. Display. Then, when the variable display time elapses, as shown in FIG. 34 (H), the same symbol as the left and right decorative symbols (in this example, the symbol "7") is stopped and displayed as the "middle" decorative symbol, and the jackpot symbol is displayed. Is derived and displayed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36, a case where a special change of the meter display and an active display change effect are executed as a specific display effect when the super reach effect is executed will be described. In the examples of FIGS. 35 and 36, a special change of the meter display is executed as a specific display effect, the meter display changes from the normal mode to the display mode of the tenth stage, and the active display changes according to the change of the meter display. The mode is changed, and the meter display and the active display are further changed to the special display of the third special display mode. In the specific display effect, normally, as shown in FIG. 33 (D), the display mode of the meter display changes to the display mode of the first stage in which the color of one of 10 scales is changed, but as a specific display effect. When the special change of the meter display is executed, the display mode is changed from the normal mode to the tenth stage display mode. In this way, the special change of the meter display in the specific display effect is called the special change effect.

As shown in FIG. 35 (A), when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in the image display device 5, the active display is displayed in the active display area 9F. In the example of FIG. 35 (A), the active display is displayed in the normal mode (white). Next, after the "left" decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (B), the "right" decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (C), and the "left" and "right" are displayed. The decorative symbol of "" is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, the symbol "7"), and a reach state occurs. Next, when it is time to develop into super reach, a character display such as "super reach!" Is displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (D), and a racing car race is started as shown in FIG. 35 (E). Such an effect display is started, and a super reach effect is started. As shown in FIGS. 35 (D) to 35 (I) and 36 (J), in this example, the right side of the display screen of the image display device 5 is during the execution of the super reach effect and the execution of the special change effect. The variable display of the decorative pattern shall be reduced and displayed at the lower end. Next, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), immediately before the start of the specific display effect, the notification effect of blinking the meter display 90 is executed.

Next, after the start of the super reach effect, when the execution timing of the special change effect as the specific display effect comes, the super reach effect is interrupted and the special change effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 35 (G). In this example, as shown in FIG. 35 (G), the special change effect is executed in the image display device 5 in an manner as if a storm has arrived and thunder is ringing. In this example, the special change effect is different from the super reach effect, and the super reach effect is interrupted and the special change effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (H), in the image display device 5, an effect display is performed as if a lightning strike hits the meter display 90, and the display mode of the meter display as a specific display is 10. The color of all the scales is changed to the display mode of the tenth stage. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 35 (H), the example in which the color of all the scales changes to the display mode of the tenth stage is shown, but it is not necessary to change to the display mode of the tenth stage at once. For example, while interrupting the super reach effect or executing it in a layer with a low priority, a dedicated mini-game effect for changing the display mode is performed, and the stage changes according to the result of the mini-game effect. You may make it different. Further, the display mode may be changed stepwise by continuously performing the mini-game effect.

Next, the super reach effect is resumed, and as shown in FIG. 35 (I), the display mode of the race of the racing car is returned again, and the display mode of the active display is the third mode (FIG. In the example of 35 (I), the color is indicated by letters) and displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (J), an effect display is performed as if the racing car of the ally has reached the goal in the first place, and the meter display and the active display are the special display (“V”” of the third special display mode. The special display 202) indicating the characters of is changed and displayed. Then, when the variable display time elapses, as shown in FIG. 36 (K), the same symbol as the left and right effect symbols (in this example, the symbol "7") is stopped and displayed as the "middle" decorative symbol, and the jackpot symbol is displayed. Is derived and displayed.

In this example, a racing car race effect is displayed as a super reach effect, a predetermined character image 201 is cut in as a predetermined cut-in effect, and a storm arrives as a special change effect and lightning strikes. The case where the effect display is performed as if it is ringing is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a super reach effect, a battle effect in which an enemy and a ally character battle each other may be executed, or a moving image of a predetermined story may be displayed, and various effect modes can be considered. Further, for example, a button effect accompanied by a button operation may be executed as a predetermined cut-in effect, and a display different from the previous effect display during the super reach effect may be cut in in some form. .. Further, for example, as a special change effect, an effect display in which a character different from the meter display change effect appears, or a button effect accompanied by a button operation may be executed, and various effect modes can be considered.

According to this, it is possible to display a display (in this example, a meter display) that suggests the degree of expectation by changing the mode in a plurality of stages as a specific display. In addition, when a specific effect (in this example, a super reach effect) is executed, a special change effect (in this example, a special change in the meter display in the specific display effect) for changing the mode of the specific display can be executed. Is. Further, in this case, the special change effect can be executed in a manner prioritized over the specific effect (in this example, the super reach effect is interrupted and the special change effect is executed). Therefore, since the mode of the specific display can be changed according to the mode that has priority over the specific effect, it is possible to pay attention to the change in the mode of the specific display even when the specific effect is executed. That is, if both the specific effect and the change of the specific display mode are executed, the player may pay attention to the specific effect and may not be able to sufficiently pay attention to the change of the specific display mode, but the priority is given to the specific effect. Since the mode of the specific display can be changed depending on the mode, it is possible to pay attention to the change in the mode of the specific display even when the specific effect is executed. Further, in this example, an example is shown in which an effect of changing the meter display (increasing in stages) is executed as a specific display effect and an active display change effect is performed according to the specific display effect. Instead of, the icon shown in the above embodiment may be displayed. For example, when the icon is displayed step by step, a special change of the meter display is executed as a specific display effect, and when the display mode is changed from the normal mode to the tenth stage display mode, the display mode of the active display is the third. Instead of changing to the mode (in the example of FIG. 35 (I), the color is shown by the character), the icon is displayed in the highest stage mode (the mode with the highest expectation of big hit). You may.

In this example, the display mode of the active display changes according to the change of the meter display. For example, the display mode of the hold display changes according to the change of the meter display. It may be configured as follows. In this case, it may be realized by associating and executing the look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display and the specific display effect (including the special change effect) based on the command at the time of starting winning. Specifically, the final display mode of the meter display and the final display mode of the hold display are determined based on the command at the time of starting winning, and the effect is executed based on the determination result. In addition, in the case of a configuration in which the display mode of any of the hold displays changes corresponding to the meter display, the specific display effect (in the period from the time when the hold display is displayed until the corresponding variable display starts) (Including special change effect) may be feasible.

Further, for example, when the display mode of the hold display can be changed by the look-ahead effect and the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, it is active depending on the display mode. The display may be displayed. Specifically, when the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed by the first mode (blue circle display), the active display is displayed by the first mode (blue circle display). .. Further, in this case, the display mode of the hold display changes according to the change of the meter display, and the active display inheriting the display mode of the hold display changes according to the further change of the meter display. good. In this case, the final display mode of the meter display and the final display mode of the active display may be determined at the time of the start winning based on the command at the time of the start winning, or may be determined in the variable display start setting process. May be good. Further, in this case, the specific display effect (including the special change effect) may be executed during the period from the time when the hold display is displayed to the end of the corresponding variable display.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is possible to set the effect even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed, and the volume of the effect is changed as an example of the setting related to the effect. However, the setting related to the production is not limited to this. The settings related to the effect may be those made based on the operation by the player, and for example, the selection of the output music and the type of the background may be changed. Further, the setting related to the effect may include setting the function of the auto button to be enabled or disabled.

The "auto button" is a function that executes the process assuming that the push button 31B is operated, although the push button 31B is not actually operated by the player. In this example, the button notice effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the notice display is displayed based on the detection of the single-shot operation or the repeated hit operation of the push button 31B in the button notice effect. When the function is enabled, even if the push button 31B is not operated, the process is executed assuming that the push button 31B is operated once or repeatedly in the button advance notice effect, and the notice display is displayed. .. In this example, the single-shot operation means that the push button 31B is operated once, and the continuous hit operation means that the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times.

Further, in this embodiment, "automatic continuous hitting" means that the push button 31B is actually continuously pressed (long pressed) by the player, but the push button 31B is pressed a plurality of times. It is a function to detect that the button is continuously pressed (a state in which the push button 31B is repeatedly pressed (a state in which the push button 31B is pressed and a state in which the push button 31B is not pressed is repeated a plurality of times)). In this example, when the auto button function is disabled, the notice display may be displayed based on the detection of the repeated hitting operation of the push button 31B in the button notice effect, but the push button 31B is pressed and held. Even in this case, the notice display is displayed as if the repeated hit operation was detected.

In this example, by executing the effect setting process of step S78 in FIG. 14, at an arbitrary timing (for example, a period during which the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed, a period during which the decorative symbol is variablely displayed, or during a jackpot game). During the period), it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the function of the auto button based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 31, the volume setting is changed by the player at the timing of “X” shown in FIG. 25, but the auto button function is enabled as an effect setting instead of the volume setting. It is also possible to set whether to disable or disable. That is, it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the function of the auto button even within a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as a specific display is displayed. It is also possible to display whether the auto button is valid or invalid even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as a specific display is displayed. In this example, the automatic continuous hitting function is always effective, but like the auto button function, it may be configured to enable or disable it.

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display mode when the function of the auto button is set to be enabled or disabled. In FIG. 37, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3). In the case of FIG. 37 (1), it is assumed that the auto button function is disabled. As shown in FIG. 37 (1), when the player presses and holds the push button 31B while the variable display of the decorative symbol is being executed, the auto button is performed as shown in FIG. 37 (2). Is enabled, and a character string such as "auto button enabled" is displayed on the image display device 5, indicating that the auto button function is enabled. At this time, it is sufficient to control the output of the auto button effective sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and also control the push button 31B to emit light in a special light emitting mode.

Further, if the push button 31B is pressed (single-shot operation) by the player while the auto button function is enabled, the auto button function is invalid as shown in FIG. 37 (3). At the same time, a character string such as "auto button invalid" is displayed on the image display device 5, and a display indicating that the auto button function is disabled is displayed. At this time, it suffices to control the output of the auto button invalid sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, as well as the control to make the push button 31B emit light in the normal light emitting mode.

In the example of FIG. 37, the setting of the auto button function is changed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. However, as described above, by performing the same operation, the setting is not limited to the variable display of the decorative symbol. The setting of the auto button function can be changed even during the customer waiting demonstration period or the big hit game period. For example, even when the setting of the auto button function is changed from the menu screen, a display indicating that the auto button function is disabled or enabled in the image display device 5 is displayed as in the example shown in FIG. 37. The auto button invalid sound effect or the auto button effective sound effect is controlled to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the push button 31B is controlled to emit light in a normal light emitting mode or a special light emitting mode. You may.

Next, the difference between the case where the automatic continuous hitting is performed by the long press operation and the case where the automatic continuous hitting is performed by the auto button function will be described. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a comparative example of automatic continuous striking by a long press operation and auto continuous striking by an auto button function. In the example shown in FIG. 38, it is assumed that the button advance notice effect A is determined to be executed as the button advance notice effect.

In the "button notice effect A" and the "button notice effect B", when the operation valid period is started, a gauge display corresponding to the number of operations of the push button 31B is displayed, and the operation of the push button 31B is detected. Each time, the display is updated so that the scale of the gauge display is reduced by one. Then, when the number of times the operation is detected reaches a predetermined number of times (that is, when the scale of the gauge display becomes 0), it is determined that the operation condition is satisfied and a notice display (for example, "super heat!" Or "chance!" , Etc.) is displayed.

When the function of the auto button is invalid and it is decided to execute the button advance notice effect A, if the long press operation of the push button 31B is started during the execution of the button advance notice effect, the long press operation is started. When 4 seconds have passed since then, the detection by the automatic continuous hitting is started, and during the detection by the automatic continuous hitting, it is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 31B is increased by 1 every 1.0 seconds. Further, when the execution of the button advance notice effect B is decided, if the long press operation of the push button 31B is started during the execution of the button advance notice effect, the auto is performed when 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the long press operation. The detection by repeated hits is started, and during the detection by automatic repeated hits, the number of operations by the push button 31B is treated as increasing by one every 0.5 seconds. Regardless of which of the button advance notice effect A and the button advance notice effect B is executed, when the normal continuous hitting operation of the push button 31B is performed, each time the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected, It is treated as if the number of operations is increased by one.

Further, if the auto button function is enabled, when the button advance notice effect A is executed, 1.0 second has elapsed from the start of the operation valid period even if the push button 31B is not pressed for a long time. It is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 31B is increased by one each time. Further, when the button advance notice effect B is executed, even if the push button 31B is not pressed for a long time, the number of operations by the push button 31B is increased every 0.5 seconds from the start of the operation valid period. It is treated as increasing once. Further, although the details will be described later, when the button advance notice effect C is executed, even if the push button 31B is not operated, a predetermined timing in the middle of the operation valid period (for example, the operation valid period is 6 seconds). When it reaches the timing when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the operation valid period), it is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 31B has been performed once.

Note that, for example, the auto-continuous hitting start time and the automatic continuous hitting detection period may be selected from a plurality of options at different rates depending on whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”. For example, the auto-repeated hit start time is determined to be 0 seconds at a rate of 50% when the variable display result is "big hit", and is determined to 2 seconds at a rate of 50%, and when the variable display result is off. May be determined at a rate of 70% to 0 seconds and at a rate of 30% to 2 seconds. In addition, when the variable display result is "big hit", the automatic continuous hit detection interval is determined to be 0.5 seconds at a rate of 70% and 1 second at a rate of 30%, and the variable display result is out of order. In some cases, it may be determined at a rate of 50% to 0.5 seconds and at a rate of 50% to 1 second. In addition, for the configuration in which the auto-repeated hit start time and the auto-repeated hit detection period are selected from multiple options at different rates depending on whether the variable display result is a "big hit", the auto-repeated hit by the auto button function and the long press operation It may be applied only to one of the automatic repeated hits by, or may be applied to both.

That is, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), when automatic continuous striking is performed by a long press operation, a predetermined start waiting period is started after the long press operation of the push button 31 is started after the start of the operation valid period. After (4 seconds in this example) elapses, the continuous hitting determination is turned on (that is, the process is executed assuming that the continuous hitting operation is being performed, and the scale of the gauge display is reduced).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), when the auto button function is used for automatic continuous striking, the continuous striking determination is turned on immediately after the start of the operation valid period (that is, the operation valid period). Immediately after the start, the process is executed assuming that the repeated hitting operation is being performed, and the scale of the gauge display decreases). With such a configuration, when the auto button function is enabled and the long press operation is not performed, and when the auto button function is disabled and the long press operation is performed, the effect (for example, the scale of the gauge display is reduced). ) Can be executed at different timings, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

Further, in this example, when the execution of the button advance notice effect B is determined, when the automatic continuous hitting is performed by the long press operation, the long press operation of the push button 31B is performed after the start of the operation valid period. If the continuous hitting judgment is turned on after the predetermined start waiting period (2 seconds in this example) has elapsed from the start, and the automatic continuous hitting by the auto button function is performed, the continuous hitting is performed immediately after the start of the operation valid period. Judgment is turned on. Therefore, in both cases of the button advance notice effect A and B, the effect is produced when the auto button function is valid and the long press operation is not performed, and when the auto button function is invalid and the long press operation is performed. (For example, the reduction of the gauge display scale) is configured to be executed at different timings.

In the above embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, it has been described that the predetermined effect as a mini game always shows success, but the effect result of the predetermined effect may show failure, and the execution of the predetermined effect. Depending on the timing, the rate at which the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success may be different. Specifically, since the execution timing of the predetermined effect differs depending on the execution timing of the specific display effect, the rate at which the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success may differ depending on the execution timing of the specific display effect. In addition, for example, even when the specific display effect is executed at the execution timing of "timing 1" shown in FIG. 21, the execution timing of the predetermined effect may be a plurality of timings, and the execution timing of the predetermined effect may be set. The rate at which the production result indicates success may be different depending on the situation. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the start timing of the predetermined effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the ratio of the variable display result to the "big hit" differs depending on the combination of the icons displayed as the specific display, but this is an example. For example, in a gaming machine capable of executing an active display change effect that changes the display mode of the active display corresponding to the variable display and a look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the active display or the hold display is specified. The rate at which the variable display result becomes a "big hit" may differ depending on the combination with the display mode (number or combination of icons) of the display. According to this, the effect of production can be improved.

Further, in the above embodiment, the icon as the specific display is displayed by determining the timing at which the execution period of the advance notice effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap as the execution timing of the advance notice effect (the specific display is displayed). An example is shown in which the execution of the advance notice effect is restricted in a predetermined period after the notification (change) is shown. For example, although the advance notice effect is restricted, the expectation of a big hit of one notification is extremely high (here). , "Big hit" confirmed) The special effect can be executed, and the special effect is not restricted even during the predetermined period after it is notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes). May be good. In this case, regarding the execution timing of the special effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), the execution of the special effect is performed with reference to a table in which the timing of overlapping with the execution period of the specific display effect is not unselectable. The timing may be determined from a plurality of timings. In addition to the one-shot notification, the special effect may be an effect in which the hold display is changed by the operation of the player. According to this, the effect of being restricted and the effect of being restricted can be sharpened, and the effect of the effect can be improved. In addition, the restriction on the execution of the advance notice effect includes the case where the advance notice effect is not executed (prohibited) and the case where the advance notice effect is executed in a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize. In, when executing without prohibiting the execution of the notice effect, if the icon display as a specific display is executed with priority over the notice effect (such as making the icon display layer on the player side rather than the notice effect layer). good. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from making it difficult to visually recognize the specific display, and it is possible to improve the effect of the effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the abnormality notification is possible even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed is shown, but this is an example. In addition to the abnormality notification, information related to the game such as hitting notification, ball ejection notification, and the fourth symbol may be appropriately notified as special notification. It should be noted that the ball ejection notification displays the number of balls ejected (the number of balls acquired) recognizable by the player, and the special notification may be updated every time the number of balls acquired is increased. Normally, the number of balls won is displayed during the high base and is updated after it becomes a big hit, so it is updated within a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as a specific display is displayed. Although it is not done, the number of balls won may be updated for the payout due to the game ball winning in the winning opening during the high base, and it is applicable in such a case. It can also be applied to a gaming machine in which the number of balls acquired by a player is increased by frequently setting the variable display result as a "small hit" during a high base. According to this, the number of acquired balls can be updated even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as a specific display is displayed, and the number of acquired balls can be suitably notified to the player. .. It should be noted that the hitting method notification may be any one that recognizablely displays the area where the game ball is launched to the player, such as a right-handed notification or a left-handed notification. Further, the fourth symbol may be, for example, a lamp that blinks to indicate whether or not variable display is being performed so that the player can recognize it.

In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, one variation pattern command is issued when the variation is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. (2) A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after the stop) may be transmitted. In this case, on the side of 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. In the game control microcomputer 100, the fluctuation time is notified by each of the two commands, and the specific fluctuation mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control board 12. 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 command.

In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", lighting patterns of each segment not limited to the numbers and symbols, and the like are provided. An example of variable display is shown. However, the variable display result and the variable display special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". It is not limited to those composed of such things. For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). The variable display of the special symbol is also included in which the above-mentioned one is alternately repeated (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during the variable display and the special symbol displayed as the variable display result may be different. As a variable display of a special symbol, for example, a display in which "-" is blinked is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols ("7" for "big hit", "1" for "missing", etc. ) Is also included in the variable display of special symbols. In addition, the variable display of decorative symbols also includes blinking or scrolling one type of decorative symbol. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and a pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol) are included. Alternating repetition is also included in the variable display of normal symbols. Further, the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed as the variable display result.

In the above embodiment, the ratio (including the determination ratio and the like; the same applies to the probability) may include 0%. That is, the ratio or probability may be between 0 and 100%. For example, to make one ratio different from the other ratio means that one ratio is, for example, 30%, the other ratio is 70%, one ratio is, for example, 0%, and the other ratio is 100%. Including. Further, the total of one ratio and the other ratio does not have to be 100% (there may be one that is not included in either one or the other and may have a predetermined ratio). Further, when the ratio of the other is higher than the ratio of one, the ratio of one is set to 0% and the ratio of the other is set to 100%. For example, in the above, if the determination ratio of the variable display pattern in the specific period after the advantageous state and the determination ratio of the variable display pattern other than the specific period are different, the variable display pattern selected on the one hand is selected on the other side. It also includes cases where there is no such thing and the variable display pattern selected on the one hand and the variable display pattern selected on the other side partially overlap or do not completely overlap. These may be specified by the contents of the table that defines the ratio.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to one that performs probability change control in which the jackpot type is "probability variation" when a jackpot symbol indicating a predetermined number is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol, for example, a gaming area. It may be a pachinko gaming machine of a probability change determination device type in which probability change control is performed based on the passage of a game ball through a specific area in an attacker provided in.

In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various production operations including the display operation of the production image in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the gist of the present invention. It is possible to change and modify it arbitrarily as long as it does not. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to the detection of the winning balls, and responds to the detection of the winning balls by enclosing the gaming balls. It can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that gives a score, or a gaming machine that controls a jackpot gaming state when passing through a specific passing gate. Furthermore, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value (medals, etc.), and a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each can be displayed in a variable manner. It can also be applied to a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result to the variable display device and a prize can be generated according to the display result derived from the variable display device.

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 microcomputer 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 that can display in a variable manner and can be controlled to an advantageous state.
Specific display means that can change the display mode step by step according to the degree of advantage, and specific display means.
A special effect execution means that can execute a special effect that performs either a success effect or a failure effect after performing a common introduction effect, and
Equipped with a notification means that can notify information about the game,
The notification means can notify the first information based on the occurrence of an abnormality and the second information based on the detection of the setting change operation related to the effect .
The specific display means can change the display mode of the specific display at a plurality of timings, and the rate of being controlled to the advantageous state increases as the display mode of the specific display changes.
When the special effect executing means executes the special effect in a predetermined period after notifying that the display mode of the specific display changes to the display mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is high, the special effect is described. The special effect in which the failure effect is performed is not executed, and the special effect in which the success effect is performed is feasible.
When the first information or the second information is notified by the notification means, it is possible to recognize the notification that the display mode of the specific display changes to the display mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is high. can be,
When the notification of the first information and the notification of the second information are performed in the same period by the notification means, the notification of the first information is performed according to which type of abnormality the first information is notified. Whether or not to prioritize the notification of the second information is different,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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