JP2017060644A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a game interest by diversifying performance modes.SOLUTION: A game machine includes variable display means which can carry out a variable display, and specific display means which can carry out a specific display corresponding to the variable display. The variable display means can carry out a predetermined variable display in which the variable display is carried out predetermined times, from a start of the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. The specific display can be changed according to a degree of expectation on control to an advantageous state which is advantageous to a player, and the timing of the change differs according to the type of the predetermined variable display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  Some gaming machines execute an effect or the like in which a movable accessory operates when a predetermined effect is executed. Furthermore, there are some which have a light emitting device inside the movable accessory and emit light in a predetermined color according to the production mode.

  In such a gaming machine, when the variable display being executed is a pseudo-continuous variation, the movable accessory is activated each time the variation is started, and the light emission color of the light emitting device is changed each time the movable accessory is activated. There has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-66654 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the effect mode when executing the pseudo-continuous variation is fixed, and there is a possibility that the player may get bored.

  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 that improves the gaming interest by diversifying the production mode.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the claims of the present application is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and
First display means capable of displaying moving images including variable display (for example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified are variably displayed. Image display device 5 and main image device),
Predetermined display (display of the effect character 51 by the light emission display of the light guide plate 50) is possible. By performing the predetermined display, the first display means displays a moving image (decorative design moving image display, reach effect image moving image). The second display means (light guide plate 50), which reduces the visibility of the display, etc. (FIG. 47 (c));
Specific display means for performing specific display corresponding to variable display (for example, an image display device 5 or a sub image device for displaying an image corresponding to the variable display currently being executed in the changing display area 5I);
The variable display includes a predetermined variable display in which the variable display is temporarily stopped after the temporary display is started until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a special game) In response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition being established once, from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the time when the definite decorative design resulting in the variable display is derived and displayed. , Temporarily display the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for "left", "middle", and "right", and then display them in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” that can be performed a predetermined number of times for the effect display to change the decorative pattern again),
The specific display can be changed in accordance with the degree of expectation that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, in the changing display area 5I in the process of step S161 in the changing display advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 28). By changing the display mode in to a display mode different from the normal display mode, the variable display result of the currently executed variable display will be a “big hit”, etc. The presence / absence is determined at a determination rate according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determined according to the presence / absence of the big hit determination, so that the variable display result is larger than when it is not executed when the change display notice is executed. The timing of the change differs depending on the type of the predetermined variable display (for example, the changing display advance notice setting shown in FIG. 28). In the process of step S163, the pseudo display timing for changing the display mode in the changing display area 5I to a display mode different from the normal display mode is determined according to whether or not the jackpot determination is made. It is determined at a fixed rate according to the continuous performance pattern).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment by diversifying the production mode. In addition, a gaming machine characterized by the first display means and the second display means can be provided. In addition, since the visibility of the moving image display may be lowered due to the predetermined display, the player's line of sight may be concentrated on the first display unit. Moreover, it may be possible to keep an eye on the first display means so that the player does not miss the moving image display with low visibility. In addition, there are cases where the player can draw attention to the moving image display and the predetermined display.

  The first display means may also serve as other display means (for example, specific display means).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The first display means (image display device 5) displays at least a part of the moving image display (moving images such as symbols and other characters) in a first display area (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). And
The second display means (light guide plate 50) displays at least a part of the predetermined display (effect character 51) in a second display area (area where the effect character 51 is displayed on the light guide plate 50). And
The first display area is an area (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R) that overlaps at least partly with the second display area when the second display means performs the predetermined display. That is, at least a part of the effect character 51 overlaps (FIG. 47)).

  According to such a configuration, there is a case where the player can be focused on both the moving image display and the predetermined display by at least partly overlapping.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The moving image display is an image that changes at least from the first image (the image in which the character character appears in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R) to the second image (the image in which the person character emits a line). ,
In the moving image display, after the first image is displayed, the same image as the first image is not repeatedly displayed.

  According to such a configuration, the visibility of a part of the moving image may be lowered, so that the player may be allowed to pay attention to the moving image. More specifically, since loop playback is not performed, once a video that changes is overlooked, the player will not be able to see it until it is displayed again, so that the player will not miss the video so that the player does not miss the video. There is a case that can be made to.

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3),
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, a function for setting a random number used mainly in a special game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control comprising an effect control board 12 and the like. The CPU 103 of the main board 11 having a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal to the board, a function of outputting various information to the hall management computer, etc. , Production control means for controlling the production (for example, all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, sound output operation from the speakers 8L, 8R, all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9, etc.) The effect control CPU of the effect control board 12 having the function of determining the control contents for causing the electric parts for effect to execute a predetermined effect operation The effect control means determines the type of effect as the type of the predetermined variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the process in step S541 in the pseudo-continuous effect setting process shown in FIG. 27). 28), the timing of the change of the specific display may be determined (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is changing as shown in FIG. 28). In the process of step S163 in the display advance notice setting process, a changing display advance notice timing for changing the display form in the changing display area 5I to a display form different from the display form in the normal time is determined).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the realization of diversification.
(5) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (4),
The predetermined variable display types may include those with different expectations (for example, a pseudo-continuous effect pattern corresponding to a mode of effect operation in the pseudo-continuous effect is determined according to whether or not a big hit determination is made). Thus, when the pseudo continuous effect of “pseudo continuous chance eyes GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped” by the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEB is executed, “pseudo continuous chance eyes GC11 to GC18 are temporarily stopped” by the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEA. The possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the pseudo-continuous production is executed, and the pseudo-continuous production of “no temporary stop of the symbol, special logo display” by the pseudo-continuous production pattern GEC. When executed, it is determined that the variable display result will be “big hit”).

  With such a configuration, attention can also be drawn to the type of predetermined variable display to be executed.

(6) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (5),
Depending on the type of the predetermined variable display, the ratio of whether or not the specific display changes may be different (for example, in the changing display area in the process of step S161 in the changing display advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 28). By changing the display mode at 5I to a display mode different from the display mode at normal time, the variable display result of the variable display currently being executed is predicted to be a “big hit”. Is determined at a determination ratio according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determined according to whether or not the big hit determination is made, so that the variable display result is " The possibility of becoming a big hit is increased).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment.
(7) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (6),
Hold storage means for storing variable display that has not yet been started as hold storage (for example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A for storing the first hold information, the second special figure hold storage unit 151B for storing the second hold information, etc. ) And whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means before the variable display of the hold storage is started. When the pre-determining means (for example, the winning random number determination process in step S211 by the CPU 103) and the advantageous state are controlled, the specific display result is derived by the pre-determining means in the holding storage means. When the hold memory determined to be displayed is stored (for example, when it is determined that a suspended game will occur after the end of the current big hit gaming state), at least the From the interest state (for example, during the fluctuation when the current big hit or the timing of the big hit gaming state with respect to the current big hit, etc.) to the advantageous state based on the reserved memory subject to the determination (for example, the pending A series of effect execution means for executing a series of effects (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a series of effects in a series of effects in a series of effects, etc.) As an example, an effect that a similar image is repeatedly displayed (for example, an effect that is executed in a special background different from the normal background, etc.), or a video that is continuous in content (for example, a story-based effect, which is different from normal) And the like. The series effect execution means derives and displays the specific display result by the prior determination means. Even if it is possible to execute the series of effects in the case where the hold memory for performing variable display for a long variable display time is not stored in the hold memory stored before the determined hold memory. Good.

  According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to set a dedicated variation pattern in the variable display between the advantageous states and to continue the effect of the previous advantageous state, and the capacity can be reduced.

(8) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (7),
The specific display unit displays the specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed in a common mode (for example, container CA), and then changes the specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed according to the expectation. A first effect (for example, an effect by a text icon) or a second effect (for example, an effect by a fighter icon) that changes a specific display corresponding to a variable display that has not yet started may be executable.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce an effect not only on the variable display being executed but also on the variable display that has not yet started. Can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the quasi-continuous chance eyes. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process 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 a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a pseudo | simulation continuous production | presentation setting process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a change display advance notice setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the specific example of effect operation. It is a figure which shows the specific example of effect operation. It is a figure which shows the specific example of effect operation. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the display notice setting process during change in the 1st modification. It is a figure which shows the specific example of presentation operation | movement in a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows the specific example of presentation operation | movement in a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between a light-guide plate and an image display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and a plurality of types that can be identified in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol which is the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. In addition, the kind of 1st special figure and the kind of 2nd special figure may be the same, and a kind may differ. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers indicating, for example, “00” to “99”.

  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 and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, in response to the start of either the first special symbol variation in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol variation in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R start changing the decorative symbols. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol that 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 apparatus 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of symbols. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended.

  For example, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of a winning that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening, the first start condition If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first special figure is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is incremented by one, and the special figure using the first special figure is used. Game execution is put on hold. In addition, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established by the occurrence of the second start prize that the game ball passes through the second start prize opening, 2 If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second special condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1, and the second special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. 1 is subtracted from the number stored in the second special figure hold.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, the number of first special figure reserved memory and the number of second special figure reserved memory can be specified separately by changing between non-display and predetermined color display in a plurality of display parts, for example. As long as it can be displayed. Only the total number of reserved memories may be displayed so as to be specified. Moreover, you may display the number which shows the number of special figure reservation memories.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a changing display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. In the changing display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed as the specific display. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning storage display area 5H is shifted to the changing display area 5I and displayed. The specific display only needs to display an image corresponding to the variable display. In this embodiment, the specific display is an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display displayed in the changing display area 5I. Is a specific display. For example, a hold display corresponding to a variable display that has not yet been executed and is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H may be used as the specific display.

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, a number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, respectively. .

  On the upper part of the image display device 5, a circular effect lighting accessory 90 configured to be rotatable is provided. A lighting member such as a lamp or an LED is built in the effect lighting accessory 90, and is configured to light up when the effect lighting accessory 90 is rotating. This lighting accessory for effect 90 is notified in advance that the effect operation is executed by rotating and lighting when a specific effect operation is executed.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening. It becomes an open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. Easy to open and open. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  The game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the first special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the second start The condition is met. 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.

  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 apparatus 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 changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. The game balls that have passed through the special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 are detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG.

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball cannot be obtained by passing the game ball through the special prize winning port, which is a disadvantageous second state for the player. .

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal 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 a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game. The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols may be variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps shown, or lighting a plurality of decorative lamps such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described 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 number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number of gaming balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a gaming ball that has entered one of the general winning holes is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. 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 game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors in combination with two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. Just do it. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A in the lower plate is not limited to the center portion of the lower plate, and may be a position near to the left or right.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect an instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment positions of the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of stick controller 31A and push button 31B as the position which moved to either the right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

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 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started. In this normal game, after a normal symbol change is started, a fixed normal symbol that is a variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the first start condition is established by the fact that the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, after the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The finalized special symbol that results is displayed completely stopped. At this time, if a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, a “big hit” is obtained as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times.

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

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes the “big hit” as the specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is kept for a predetermined period or During the period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated, the large winning opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state advantageous for a player is performed. A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by receiving a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closing the special prize opening. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit. Note that even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the rounds may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  A game in the 15R big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In this embodiment, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols are all 15R jackpot symbols that are derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbols in the special game. Controlled to 15R big hit state.

  After the 15R jackpot state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “3” among the jackpot symbols being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the game is returned to the normal state as one of the special game states. In comparison, the time is controlled to be short when the time reduction control is performed in which the variable display time of the special symbol in the special game is shortened. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. . The time-saving state may be terminated when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, a predetermined number of special game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the big hit symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the non-probable big hit symbol. It is called. Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit”.

  A special game that is different from the short-time state after the 15R jackpot state is over based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “5” or “7” in the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. As one of the states, for example, along with the time shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state, the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is continuously performed is controlled. In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game. The time reduction control in the probability changing state may be ended when a predetermined number of special figure games are executed as in the case of the time reduction state. Alternatively, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  As an example, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” or “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the probability change state is entered and the probability change control and time reduction When the control is started and the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the variable display result being “big hit”, the time-shortening control is ended. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  As another example, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game, the probabilistic control state and the short-time control are performed. When both are started and the variable display result does not become “big hit” and the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number of times, the time reduction control is ended. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the probability change state is entered and both the probability change control and the time reduction control are started. Regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game, both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are continued until the next variable display result is “big hit”.

  The probability variation state in which the time reduction control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate and high base state. Further, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. Further, the time-short state in which only the time-short control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low-accuracy high-base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control nor the time reduction control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. In this way, the probability variation state includes a highly accurate and low base state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed, in addition to the high accuracy and high base state in which the time variation control is performed together with the probability variation control. May be.

  The special symbol indicating the number “5” is referred to as a first probability variation big hit symbol. Further, the fact that the first probability variable big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is referred to as “first positive variable big hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “7” is referred to as a second probability variation big hit symbol. Further, the fact that the second probability variable big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “second positive variable big hit”. Note that the non-probable big hit symbol “3”, the first probable big hit symbol “5”, and the second probable big hit symbol “7” are examples, and each big hit symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may be a predetermined symbol instead of a number.

  In the probabilistic state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each regular game is The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “winning” is higher than in the normal state and the variable display result is “normal hit” The possibility that the second start condition is satisfied by making the game ball easily pass through the second start winning opening, such as control for making it longer than that in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared with that in the normal state, is increased. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when 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 is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. 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 certain change state or the short-time state. . While the short time control and the high opening control are started and ended at the same time, the start and end of the probability variation control may not necessarily be interlocked with the start and end of the short time control and the high opening control. A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a high base state, and a high base state is also referred to as a high base state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the round is executed under the control of the big hit gaming state, and the player receives a game ball in the big winning opening that has been opened. A game value advantageous to the player that a large number of prize balls can be easily obtained is given. Further, in the probable change state and the short time state, a game value advantageous to the player is provided, which is likely to be a big hit game state compared to the normal state. In addition, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number that is larger than the second round number, and the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the short-time state is the second number. The first number of times that is greater than the second probability, the first probability that the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability, and the number of consecutive Chang times that is the number of times that is controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state There are cases where various game values are given such that the number of the first continuous chunks is larger than the second continuous number of chunks. Whether or not such a predetermined game value is given may be determined by a display result of a predetermined symbol such as a confirmed jackpot symbol that becomes a variable display result in a special game.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The decorative display variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are changing, or in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". This is a display state in which the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Also, in response to the reach state, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is decreased, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the display mode of the background image is changed. There are cases in which an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach state is executed by changing the display of a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation of the decorative design. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of being a “big hit”. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is determined whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the “sliding” variable display effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then displayed in a plurality of decorative symbol display areas. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols to be stopped are displayed by changing the decorative symbols again in the predetermined number of decorative symbol display areas of the temporarily displayed decorative symbol display areas. An effect display to be changed is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is executed again, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display for changing the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8 and GC11 to GC18 shown in FIG. 3 are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After the decorative symbols constituting either of them are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result, pseudo continuous variation is performed. Here, the “left symbol” is a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. The “middle symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. In each of the quasi-continuous chance GC1 to GC8, the decorative symbol that becomes the “middle symbol” is a decorative symbol that is finally stopped and displayed before each execution of the pseudo-continuous variation. It is a special decorative design showing a star-like symbol having a predetermined display color that is not used in variable display. As described above, the decorative symbols constituting any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 and GC11 to GC18 are displayed as “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols before each time the pseudo continuous variation is executed. The display effects that are temporarily stopped in all the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as “special effects” or “revariable display effects”.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the decoration pattern is based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change once to three times. It is possible to make it appear as if the variable display is started 2-4 times in succession. Note that the number of times of pseudo-continuous variation in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed up to more than 1 to 3, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced. Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed for deriving and displaying a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as a development opportunity. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. , “Left”, “Medium”, “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed in a decorative combination display area that temporarily becomes a false combination chance decorative symbol display area. Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of 5L, 5C, and 5R, by changing the decorative symbols again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” or “pseudo-ream”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display as a message, audio output, etc. As described above, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach a reach state due to a presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, or that the variable display result may be a “hit”. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed prior to reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The display result of a decorative pattern including a special decorative pattern that is not used in the variable display of the decorative pattern in a normal state, such as a combination of decorative patterns that become one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8, is also referred to as a “special display result”. Say. In addition, a decorative pattern different from a normal decorative pattern indicating numbers such as “1” to “8”, such as a decorative pattern indicating a star-shaped symbol having a predetermined display color, is also referred to as “special identification information”. Say.

  When re-variable display is executed in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, when all decorative symbols start variable display, etc., by a predetermined effect operation using the effect lighting accessory 90, A stop display of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 and GC11 to GC18 may be notified in advance. As described above, the effect operation for notifying the execution of the display effect in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is also referred to as a “special effect”.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. For example, after reaching the reach effect to notify that the reach state is reached or the variable display result may be “big hit”, or the reach effect is not executed, the predetermined reach combination is confirmed. Ornamental symbols may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a “reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “lost”. Note that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination.

  When the special symbol showing the number “3”, which is a non-probable big bonus symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. Corresponding to the above, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is the predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the non-probable big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols.

  In response to the confirmed special symbol becoming a non-probable big hit symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed after a predetermined reach effect is executed, etc. The mode is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-probable variation big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is also referred to as “non-probable change”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “non-probable big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state.

  When the special symbol showing the number “5”, which is the first positive variation big winning symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. Correspondingly, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. Also, in this case, in response to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized decorative symbol that is the predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. May be. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  When the first certain variation big win symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special figure game, a decorative symbol which is a non-probable big hit combination is temporarily displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, and a re-lottery effect is displayed during variable display. When it is executed, or during the subsequent big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state, the big hit middle promotion effect is executed to notify that it is controlled to the probability change state. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “first positive variable big hit” corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and “with re-lottery / promotion”, and the big hit type is “first win” It is also called “probable change”. An effect executed for notifying whether or not it is controlled to be in a probable variation state, such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect, is also referred to as a probable change promotion effect.

  When the special symbol showing the number “7”, which is the second probability variation big winning symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Correspondingly, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a variable display mode of “second probability variable big hit” corresponding to the case where “big hit” which is a predetermined probability variable big hit combination becomes “direct hit”, It is also said that the jackpot type is “second probability variation”.

  Note that “direct hit” means that when the variable display time has elapsed, the decorative symbol of the probability variable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, so that after the big hit gaming state ends, the control is changed to the probability variable state. Can be immediately recognized. On the other hand, when a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect is executed, the decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, so that the probability variation state is controlled. Is once recognized difficult or unrecognizable, and a lottery effect is executed and the decorative symbol of the probability variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed to notify that it is controlled to the probability variation state, or during the jackpot gaming state or the jackpot gaming state It is informed that it is controlled to the probable change state by executing the promotion effect during the big hit at the end of. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol when the variable display time elapses. In the same way as in the case of the “first probability change”, the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the jackpot gaming state. Furthermore, a re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of decorative symbols as in the case of “first probability change”. However, in the case of “non-probable change”, even if a re-lottery effect is executed during variable display or a jackpot promotion effect is executed during the big hit gaming state, it is not notified that the probability change state is controlled.

  In the probability change state or the time reduction state, for example, an effect image for notifying the probability change state or the time reduction state such as “probability change” or “time reduction” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or By changing the display mode of the background image and decorative design in the display area from the display mode in the normal effect mode, etc., the effect mode is such that the player can recognize that it is in the probable change state or the short time state. Also good. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, for example, the player may be unable to recognize or be aware of the probability variation state by entering the same production mode as in the normal state.

Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 11 controls turning on / off of each LED constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control variable display of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. And a function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol indicator 20 by performing on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol indicator 20. ing. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 and the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 are mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as 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 turn-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. 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 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like for driving are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, 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 that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit has a diode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the effect control board connector corresponding to the effect control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground. With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  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 command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, and the first byte indicates MODE and the second byte indicates EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 4A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

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

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, or the variable display result is “big hit”. Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining whether the big hit type is a plurality of types. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a “non-probable change big hit” in response to a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. It is. Command 8C02H displays “first positive variation big hit (with re-lottery / promotion)” corresponding to the pre-determined result and the big hit type determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first positive change”. This is a third variable display result notification command to be notified. The command 8C03H notifies the second determination variable big hit (direct hit) corresponding to the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second positive change”. 4 variable display result notification command.

  Command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of a jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command and jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. In the jackpot start designation command and jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. .

  In the big winning mouth opening notification command or the big winning mouth opening notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the 15R big hit state. In the jackpot gaming state, regardless of whether the jackpot is in the open state or whether the jackpot is changed from the open state to the closed state, from the start of the jackpot gaming state, Or you may make it perform a continuous production | presentation operation | movement from the time of the variable display start of a decoration symbol to the time of the end of a big hit game state. Alternatively, in the big hit gaming state, different presentation operations are executed depending on whether the big winning opening is in an open state or the big winning opening is in a period in which it has changed from an open state to a closed state. It may be.

  The command B1XXH is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning is generated, in the first special symbol display device 4A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure is established. The command B2XXH is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the start winning is generated, and thus the second special symbol display device 4B. Is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The first start port winning designation command is also used as an effect control command for notifying a determination result using predetermined numerical data at the time of first start winning, which is the time of detecting a game ball that has passed through the first start winning port. The second start opening prize designation command is also used as an effect control command for notifying a determination result using predetermined numerical data at the time of the second start winning place, that is, when a game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening is detected. It is done.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4C, in the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, a predetermined decision value used for determining whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” is used. Different EXT data is set in accordance with whether or not the determination that the variable display result is determined to be the big hit gaming state that is “big hit” is made. More specifically, the command B100H and the command B200H notify the command B101H and the command B102H while notifying that there is no determination that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. The command B201H and the command B202H notify that the determination that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” has been made. Further, in the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, a predetermined determination numerical value used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” as one of a plurality of types. Thus, after the special condition is established and the big hit gaming state is ended, different EXT data is set depending on whether or not it is determined to be controlled to the probability variation state. More specifically, the command B101H and the command B201H notify the “non-probability variable jackpot determination” when the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” and is not controlled to the probabilistic state after the jackpot gaming state ends. The command B102H and the command B202H notify the “probability change big hit determination” when the big hit type is determined to be “first probability change” or “second probability change” and is controlled to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state.

  Command C0XXH is a total hold that is the total value of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number so that the special figure hold memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. This is a pending storage number notification command for notifying the storage number. For example, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Subsequently, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. .

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 is configured to execute a game control program to perform a control operation, the random number circuit 104 to update numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and the I / O 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 the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  On the main board 11, for example, a random number circuit 104 incorporated in or externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 can be used to update numerical data indicating various random values used to control the progress of the game. Will be counted. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated by the random number circuit 104 independently of the CPU 103, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is randomized by the CPU 103. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, numerical data obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 is used as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. Set. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is any one of “non-probable change”, “first positive change”, and “second positive change” as the big hit type which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used to determine the value, for example, a value in the range of “0” to “99”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. A value in the range of “250” is taken. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, for example, “0” to “ 996 ". The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, a value in the range of “2” to “12”. In other words, the random value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is such that the game ball passes from the state in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game. This is used to determine whether or not to change to an easy-to-use state.

  FIG. 6 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as the non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative pattern is A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern. Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  FIG. 7 shows the variation pattern types in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. In other words, each variation pattern type only needs to be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, the mode of the rendering operation performed during variable display of the decorative symbols. As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach production, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern in which the decorative display variable display state does not become a reach state, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach And the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with super reach. Further, the fluctuation patterns with normal reach may be classified into different fluctuation pattern types depending on whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified according to a variable display time of a decorative design. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 7, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the contents of variable display. The specific classification of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 6 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. In other words, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which determined values are assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting the variation pattern table is stored.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is displayed when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition permitting the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, This table is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state, or a probable variation state. , "Special jackpot" or "Lose" is assigned to one of the special figure display results. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the table data in the common special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the assignment of the decision value to the determination result having the special figure display result as “big hit” differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. . More specifically, when the gaming state is a probable change state, more decision values are assigned to the decision result with the special figure display result as “big hit” than when the game state is the normal state or the short time state. The CPU 103 uses the determination data used to determine the special figure display result from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table 130 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probable change state. The table data to be obtained may be selected as the special figure display result determination table data.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, table data is set so that each determination value is assigned to each determination result, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR1 with the determination value one by one to match the random value MR1. It is only necessary to be able to determine the special figure display result to which the determined value is assigned. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, table data indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value assigned to each determination result is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 and the determination value assigned to each determination result. By comparing the minimum value and the maximum value, the special figure display result corresponding to the determined value range including the random number value MR1 may be determined. Various determination tables provided in addition to the special figure display result determination table 130 may be set similarly.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the variable display mode to “non-probable change” based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit game state. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “first probability variation” and “second probability variation”.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, numerical values to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are assigned to jackpot types such as “non-probable change”, “first probability change”, and “second probability change”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the jackpot type is determined with reference to the table data in the common jackpot type determination table 131. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for jackpot types may be prepared.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state is finished. ing. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” big hit type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probable change state, while the big hit of “first probable” or “second probable” The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the type indicates the decision result that control is performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 may include table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type. Further, in the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating determination values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is, for example, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game state, or special game that can be executed in the short-time state. Data for determination corresponding to a determination result as to whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the variable display result being “big hit”, such as the upper limit count, may be included.

  Either or both of the execution mode of the round in the big hit gaming state and whether or not to control the probability variation state is determined based on numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Also good. For example, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when a special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, a decision value is assigned to the decision result of “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. It may be done. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when the special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, the decision values are assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types, and the big hit type is determined using only the random value MR1. It may be determined.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 10A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (medium high base) 132C shown in FIG. 10 (C) is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A is based on the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”. Thus, the table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “first probability variation”, or “second probability variation”. Numerical values to be compared are assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, in the case where the jackpot type is “non-probable change” and “first probability change” or “second probability change”, the determination values of the variation pattern type CA3-2 and the variation pattern type CA3-3 are determined. The assignment is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 132C are determined to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type is changed to the variation pattern. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number MR3 for type determination. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during high base) 132C is selected as a use table when, for example, the game state is the short-time state or the certainty-change state and the short-time control is performed.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 132C, the determined values are assigned to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the respective variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be made different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the high base in the short-time state or the probability variation state. Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 132C, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the high base in the time-short state or the probability variation state.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely 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 saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 12 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The special figure holding storage unit 151A stores the special figure game holding data that has not yet started although the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A associates with the hold numbers in the order of winning in the first start winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the stored number is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this manner indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in this special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the second starting winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach it. The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in the special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game holding information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

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

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

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

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

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

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with 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 for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows a random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for effect control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 may be built in the effect control microcomputer, while at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the effect control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

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

  As an example, the ROM 121 stores an effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices. The effect control pattern is configured by data indicating the contents of control corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It includes data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation of decorative symbols, an effect display operation in a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes a hold display notice or the like executed during variable display of decorative symbols, etc., corresponding to the 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 corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of each effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 13A, the effect control pattern is derived from process data including, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. It is configured.

  The production control process timer determination value is a value that is compared with the production control process timer value that is a stored value of the production control process timer provided in the production control timer setting unit 192, and corresponds to the execution time of each production operation. The determination value is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set corresponding to the predetermined control content and processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the illuminant, such as the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the effect lighting accessory 90, for example. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation effective period for effectively detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 31A and an instruction operation for the trigger button, an operation effective period for effectively detecting an instruction operation for the push button 31B, Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as data designating the control content of the effect operation when each operation is detected effectively, is included.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, and some process data includes some of these. Furthermore, other various control data may be included such as, for example, a movable member control data for rendering indicating an operation mode of the movable member included in the rendering model.

  FIG. 13B shows various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or the effect lighting lamp 90 is provided in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control for blinking is performed, and control for receiving the operation on the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B in the operation effective period specified by the operation detection control data and determining the content of the effect is performed. Note that dummy data may be set in the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled even though they correspond to the production control process timer determination values. The rendering operation shown in FIG. 13B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a period other than during the variable display of decorative symbols may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern, for example, when the execution of the notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is 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 storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated.

  After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 advances control of the effect device in accordance with the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n, audio control Data # 1 to voice control data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate control details of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and rendering control Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n that designate execution of

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received 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 it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  Further, without preparing a dedicated notice effect control pattern for executing the hold display advance notice, the display form at a predetermined display portion in the start winning storage display area 5H is different from the display form at the normal time. For example, the same processing as in the normal process is performed for preparing the image data indicating the effect image to be performed and updating the hold display after the hold display advance notice is started using the image data. It may be.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, VDP, CGROM, VRAM, LCD drive circuit, and the like may be mounted on the display control unit 123. The VDP may be a GPU for image processing, GPU, GCL, or more generally a DSP. The CGROM may be a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. If it was done.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is an input for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B, for example. And a port and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the sound control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like are output. .

  For example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted on the voice control board 13. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be constituted by data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in a time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the effect lighting lamp 90.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a 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 before entering the loop process. When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port to pass through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby enabling variable display of the normal symbol, setting of the tilting operation of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. To do. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing to the off state, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 15 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( Step S201). If it is determined in the switch process that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, and the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the special game using the first special view It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number which is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 specifies the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first special figure reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first special figure reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. I can do it. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to “1”. Setting is performed (step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; YES), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). If it is determined in the switch process that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, and the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; YES), the special game using the second special view It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 specifies the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second special figure reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second special figure reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. I can do it. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; NO), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; NO), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; YES), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. To be updated. Also, the second special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. To be updated. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result or a jackpot type determination from among numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A and specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one. You may make it make the 1st holding | maintenance display device 25A perform a correct display. When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the number of the second special figure hold memory added by one. You may make it make the 2nd holding | maintenance display device 25B perform.

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number determination process is performed (step S211). The random value determination process at the time of winning is a process of determining at the time of starting winning, and based on the random values MR1 and MR3 extracted from the random values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209, variable display of the execution target of the random value This is a process of determining whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and the variation pattern type of the variable display. The winning random number determination process will be described in detail later. Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S211 of FIG. 17 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, in the special symbol normal processing described later, it is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special symbol display result as “big hit”. Is called. Further, in the variation pattern setting process described later, the variation pattern type and variation pattern corresponding to the decorative symbol variable display mode are determined. In the winning random number determination process, separately from these determinations, the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the random number extracted at the timing at which the game ball is detected at the start winning opening is “big hit”. ”, And a determination as to which variation pattern type of variable display of decorative symbols is to be made. As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol is roughly variable before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. The display mode can be predicted, and the display mode or the like of the hold display symbol can be determined on the side of the presentation control board 12 by the presentation control CPU 120 or the like based on the prediction result.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, confirming the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Specify (step S401). In step S401, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state by confirming a value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is “4” to “7”, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be specified as the big hit gaming state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in which the big hit gaming state is set (step S402). At this time, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S402; NO), it is further determined whether or not the time is short (step S403). When it is determined that the big hit is made in step S402 (step S402; YES), or when it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed in step S403 (step S403; YES), the start port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S404).

  When it is determined in step S403 that the time reduction control is not being performed (step S403; NO), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; YES), the big hit determination is made. A range is set (step S405). For example, in the special figure display result determination table 130 prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, the special game display result is assigned to the “big hit” corresponding to the current gaming state specified in step S401. The range of the determined value is set as the jackpot determination range. For example, if the current gaming state is a probable change state, “8000” to “9899” are set as the jackpot determination range, and if the current gaming state is a normal state or a short time state, “8000” to “8189” are set. It is set as a big hit decision range.

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process in step S405 (step S406). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the set big hit determination range (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values included in the jackpot determination range with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches the numerical value MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determined value included in the jackpot determination range, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR1 with the minimum value and the maximum value of the jackpot determination range, whereby the random value MR1. It may be determined whether or not is within the range of the big hit determination range.

  In step S406, for example, the random value MR1 stored in the special figure storage unit in step S210 may be read, and the determination may be performed using the read random value MR1. In addition to the step S210, the random number value MR1 may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, a storage area of the CPU 103, or the like, and the CPU 103 may make the determination based on the stored random number value. The same applies to a random value MR3 described later. As described above, the random number value used in the winning random number determination process may not be the random value stored in the special figure storage unit.

  When it is determined in step S407 that it is within the big hit determination range (step S407; YES), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and used. The table is set (step S409).

  When it is determined in step S407 that it is not the big hit determination range (step S407; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in the use table. (Step S408). Specifically, if the current gaming state identified in step S401 is normal time, the same pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is set as a use table in the loss of FIG. When the current gaming state specified in (1) is in the high base, the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 132C in FIG. 10C is set in the use table.

  Thereafter, after step S408 or after step S409, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 of the random value for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S209. With reference to the variation pattern type determination table or the loss variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type assigned to the determination value that matches the random number MR3 is determined (step S416). As an example, the CPU 103 compares each determined value assigned to each variation pattern type with the random value MR3 to determine whether there is a determined value that matches the random value MR3, thereby determining the variation pattern type. Or a numerical value indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determined value assigned to each variation pattern type is set, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR3 with the minimum value and the maximum value. By doing so, the variation pattern type may be determined.

  After step S416, or when it is determined in step S404 that the start port buffer value is not “2” (step S404; NO), the CPU 103 receives the start prize of the content according to the determination result in step S407 or step S416. Command transmission setting is performed (step S417), and the winning random number determination process is terminated. The start winning time command includes a start opening winning designation command, a reserved storage number notification command, a symbol designation command, and a variation pattern type designation command. When the starting port buffer value is “1”, the transmission setting of the first starting port winning designation command, the reserved memory number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the variation pattern type designation command is set as the command for starting prize. Do. When the starting port buffer value is “2”, the transmission setting of the second starting port winning designation command, the reserved memory number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the variation pattern type designation command is set as a command for starting prize. Do. The command set for transmission is transmitted by command control processing.

  The pending storage count notification command to be transmitted is a command for notifying the current total pending storage count, and the total pending storage count to be notified may be specified by the count value of the total pending storage count counter. When the determination result of step S407 is within the jackpot determination range, the symbol designation command to be set for transmission is a command that specifies that the determination result of the variable display result is “big hit”, and the determination result of step S407 is the jackpot determination range When the determination result of the variable display result is “miss”, the command is used to specify that the determination result of the variable display result is “losing”. A command that specifies “no judgment” may be used. The variation pattern type designation command to be set for transmission is a command for designating a variation pattern type as a determination result when the variation pattern type is determined in step S416, and when the determination result in step S404 is the start port buffer value = 1. A command may be used to designate “no determination” in which the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed. Alternatively, when the determination result of step S404 is the starting port buffer value = 1, only the pending storage number notification command needs to be transmitted.

  In the winning random number determination process, as described above, for the variable display corresponding to the random values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 this time, whether or not the variable display result of the variable display is “big hit”, and The variation pattern type of the variable display is determined. That is, so-called prefetching is performed. In this process, the determination is made based on the current gaming state and not based on the gaming state when the variable display is actually executed. Therefore, the determination is not necessarily accurate but has some accuracy. Can predict the variable display result and the variation pattern type. Also, in the winning random number determination process, it is determined in step S402 that it is a big hit, or in step S403 it is determined that the time reduction control is being performed. It is determined whether or not the buffer value is “2”. At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” and not “2”, the process proceeds to the process of step S417 without executing the process of step S405 or the like, and the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed. Thus, when the high opening control associated with the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit game state, the above determinations are not performed based on the occurrence of the start winning because the game ball has entered the first start winning opening. To control. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start winning prize is given during the time-saving control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the prefetch based on the game from being executed.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 performs one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Decide before derivation display. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and a result of determining the variation pattern type. Corresponding to the above, processing for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process 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 an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation 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 or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol and derives and displays the definite special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “first probability change”, or “second probability change”. Also good. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “29 seconds” and setting the number of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round to “15 times”, 15R It is only necessary to set the big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In this case, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state and a short time state corresponding to the jackpot type, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory 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 game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the unit 151B is shifted higher by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory 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 game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the number of first special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the unit 151A is shifted up by one entry (step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a special table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determined values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240).

  In step S239, since the special figure display result table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state. Depending on whether or not there is, whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of a special figure game or the like is started is the normal state or the short time state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the normal state or the short time state in the special figure display result determination table 130 Is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random 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 probability change state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state in the special figure display result determination table 130 is the special data. It is selected as data for determination, and a special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probability change”, “first probability change”, “ Compared with the determined value assigned to each jackpot type of “2 probability variation”, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “first probability variation”, or “second probability variation” (step S244). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “0”, “1” is set to “1”, “2” is set to “2”. Good.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; NO), after executing the process of step S245, the result of the prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244, One of the special symbols indicating the number “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the non-probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “first probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “5” that becomes the first probability variation big winning symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is “second probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the second probability variation big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of first special figure reservation storage is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command that designates a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It is determined whether or not. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; YES), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “first positive change”, or “second positive change”. (Step S263).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; NO), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the time reduction state or the probability change state is determined. In step S264, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the high base in which the time reduction control or the high opening control is performed. At this time, if the gaming state is not in the high base (step S264; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected and set (step S265). On the other hand, when the gaming state is in the high base (step S264; YES), the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) is used as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. Middle) 132C is selected and set (step S266).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, the data is set in the usage table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S267). Here, in the process of step S267, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. First, using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. it can.

  When the big hit flag is OFF, the variation is determined with reference to the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B selected in step S265 or the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 132C selected in step S266. The pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types. At this time, by determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” or “reach”. That is, the process of step S267 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbols to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S269). . The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start winning prize In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151B and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, together with random numbers MR1 to MR3, the game balls that have passed through the mouth and the second start winning opening are detected. It may be stored as reserved data.

  In the process of step S269, whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S269, regardless of the result of determination of the variation pattern type in step S267, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special symbol variation time that becomes the variable display time of the special symbol is a time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, 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 pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is sent to the game control buffer setting unit 155. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, 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 pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When such setting in step S272 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 15 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. A gaming state designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a pending 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 transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. Alternatively, the game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stopping process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S295 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; NO), settings for deriving and displaying a fixed special symbol are performed (step S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Further, a predetermined time is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Thus, after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S292, the special symbol process processing according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special symbol fixed display time set in step S294 elapses. Each 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 that is the stored value of the game control process timer in which the timer initial value is set by the process of step S294 is read, and whether or not the timer value has become “0”. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. If the timer value is a value other than “0”, the game control process timer value is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. That's fine. If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; NO), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; YES), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (step S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. Determination is made (step S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is ON (step S298; YES), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S299). In addition, a setting for transmitting a big hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the jackpot start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the jackpot start designation command corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store in the buffer area | region designated with the pointer.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S300, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S301). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S302). For example, as the process of step S302, the remaining number of special-purpose games in which the probability change flag and the time-short flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like are cleared and turned off, and the time-short control and the high opening control are performed. It is only necessary to execute processing for clearing the time-count counter for counting. At this time, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S303). Thereby, in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becoming the big hit gaming state, it is possible to notify the side of the effect control board 12 that the time reduction state or the probability variation state is ended. On the side of the production control board 12, it may be specified that the time reduction state or the probability variation state is ended by receiving the jackpot start designation command. In this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted by the process of step S303 or the like. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S304), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is OFF in step S298 (step S298; NO), it is determined whether or not the time-shorting control, the high opening control, etc. during the high base are ended (step S305). At this time, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 may be performed (step S306). Thereby, it is possible to notify the side of the effect control board 12 that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has changed from the short-time state to the normal state. It should be noted that the gaming state designation command is transmitted only when the time reduction control or the high opening control in the high base is completed, and in other cases, even if the gaming state designation command is not transmitted by the processing of step S306 or the like. Good. Further, by counting the number of executions of the variable display in the time reduction state on the side of the production control board 12, it may be possible to specify whether or not the time reduction state ends independently of the main board 11 side. . Also in this case, the gaming state designation command may not be transmitted by the process of step S306 or the like. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S307), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In the processing of step S305, 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 subtracting 1 for example. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value. At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control or the high release control in the high base may be ended by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S305 may be ended. It should be noted that even when the gaming state is the probability change state, if the time reduction flag is on, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is to be ended, and the time reduction control may be ended based on the determination result of the end. Thus, while the time-shortening control is ended, the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or until a predetermined number of special game is executed. As a result, the gaming state can be changed to the latent probability. Alternatively, with respect to the probability change state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability change flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 16, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; YES), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). The big hit type is specified as “non-probable change”, “first positive change”, or “second positive change”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323).

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; YES), a setting for starting control for changing the gaming state to the short-time state is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets a short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like to an on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value corresponding to an upper limit value of a special figure game that can be executed in the short time state. Is set in the short-time counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 or the like. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit type is “first probability change” or “second probability change” (step S323; NO), setting for starting the control to change the gaming state to the probability change state is performed (step S323). S325). For example, the CPU 103 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like to the on state.

  It should be noted that a setting is made for controlling to a probability variation state of different types depending on whether the big hit type is determined as “first probability variation” or when the big hit type is determined as “second probability variation”. Also good. As an example, if the big hit type is determined as “second probability variation”, both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are set to the on state, the initial value of the hourly count value is not set, and then a special figure is displayed. It is set so that both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are continuously performed until the result becomes “big hit”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined to be “first probability variation”, both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set to the on state, and the time count count value of the time reduction count value is controlled in the same manner as in the case of control to the time reduction state. The initial value is set, and the probability variation control is continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”, while the time reduction control is set to continue until the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times. May be.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S324 and S325, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S326), and then the jackpot end process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 23 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9, an effect lighting accessory 90, and a decoration LED. About the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the lighting operation in the decorative light emitter and the driving operation of the movable member provided in the rendering model, determination or determination according to the rendering control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 Settings are made.

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 23 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not there is a received command from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. Is determined (step S151). At this time, if there is no received command (step S151; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a reception command in step S151 (step S151; YES), for example, by checking the MODE data of the reception command, it is determined whether or not the reception command is a variation pattern designation command (step S152). ). When the received command is a variation pattern designation command (step S152; YES), the variation pattern is stored, for example, by storing the EXT data of the received command in a variation pattern buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. (Step S153). After executing the process of step S153, the process returns to step S151.

  If the received command is not a variation pattern designation command in step S152 (step S152; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable display result notification command (step S154). When the received command is a variable display result notification command (step S154; YES), for example, the EXT data of the received command is stored in a variable display result buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. A variable display result such as a display result is stored (step S155). If the EXT data of the variable display result notification command is stored in the variable display result buffer in the process of step S155, the special figure display result is displayed together with the pre-determined result of whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” The determination result of the big hit type when the result is “big hit” can be stored. After executing step S155, the process returns to step S151.

  If the received command is not a variable display result notification command in step S154 (step S154; NO), after setting according to other received commands (step S156), the process returns to step S151.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 24 as the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. To do.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which judge are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various effects operations, a process of determining a definite decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included. When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display 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 effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that becomes the variable symbol display result is completely stopped. Processing to be displayed is included. It should be noted that, in response to the end code being read from the special-fluctuation effect control pattern, the fixed decorative design may be displayed in a completely stopped manner. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the special figure display result corresponds to “losing” If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S431). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S431; YES), the final stop symbol corresponding to the variation pattern is determined (step S432). That is, in the case of the non-reach variation pattern, the decorative symbol that is the non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, and in the case of the reach variation pattern, the final stop symbol that is the reach combination is determined.

  When it is determined in step S431 that the special figure display result is not a “losing” but a “big hit” (step S431; NO), a setting for executing a probability variation promotion effect is performed (step S433). In the process of step S433, for example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “first positive change”, by referring to the re-lottery determination table or the big hit mid-promotion determination table, etc. Determine whether to execute. Further, for example, when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Subsequent to the setting in step S433, a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S437). As an example of the processing in step S437, first, numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the big hit determination symbol updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. Stop by aligning with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 by referring to the stored predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “first positive change” or “second positive change”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which of these is to be a confirmed decorative design. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Also, when the big hit type is “first probability variation” and it is determined in step S433 that the promotion effect during the big hit is not to be executed, or when the big hit type is “second probability variation”, it is determined from a plurality of types of probability variation symbols. Decide what will be the decorative pattern. On the other hand, even if the jackpot type is “first probability variation”, when it is determined in step S433 to execute the jackpot promotion effect, it becomes a definite decorative symbol from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Decide what. As a result, even though the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, the promotion effect during the big hit is prevented and the player is not distrusted.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S432 and S434, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not “Yes” (step S435). At this time, if it is “with pseudo-continuous” (step S435; YES), a pseudo-continuous effect setting process is executed (step S436). FIG. 27A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the pseudo-continuous effect setting process executed in step S436.

  When the pseudo-continuous effect setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a pseudo-continuous effect pattern corresponding to the mode of effect operation in the pseudo-continuous effect (S541). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 27B, it may be determined as any one of the pseudo-continuous effect patterns in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance at a determination ratio corresponding to the presence / absence of the big hit determination.

  As an example of the processing in step S541, the effect control CPU 120 receives numerical data indicating a random value for determining a pseudo-continuous effect pattern updated by a random counter provided in the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. The pseudo continuous effect pattern may be determined by extracting and referring to the pseudo continuous effect pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like.

  In the quasi-continuous effect pattern determination table, depending on whether or not the big hit determination is notified by the variable display result notification command, or whether or not the variable display result specified by the variation pattern designation command is “big hit”, A numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the pseudo-continuous effect pattern only needs to be assigned to the determination result of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the pseudo-continuous effect pattern by comparing the random value for determining the pseudo-continuous effect pattern with the determined value indicated by the table data corresponding to the presence / absence of the big hit determination.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27B, the determination ratio of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern differs depending on whether or not the big hit determination is made. More specifically, when the big hit determination is not notified, the determination ratio of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA is the highest, while when the big hit determination is notified, the determination ratio of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB is the highest. . When the big hit determination is not notified, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC is not determined. On the other hand, when the big hit determination is notified, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC may be determined.

  Here, when the “pseudo continuous chance eyes GC11 to GC18 are temporarily stopped” by the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEA, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C are displayed. At 5R, after the decorative symbols constituting any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC11 to GC18 shown in FIG. 3 are temporarily displayed as a predetermined display result, pseudo continuous variation is performed. In addition, when the “pseudo continuous chance items GC1 to GC8 are temporarily stopped” by the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEB, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, At 5R, after the decorative symbols constituting any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 3 are temporarily displayed as a predetermined display result, pseudo continuous variation is performed. Further, when a pseudo-continuous effect of “no symbol temporary stop, special logo display” is executed by the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC, the decorative symbol is not temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, a pseudo-continuous variation such as “NEXT”. After a special logo that informs the user that the process is to be performed is displayed, the pseudo-continuous variation is performed.

  With such a setting, when the “pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 are temporarily stopped” by the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEB is executed, the “pseudo consecutive chances GC11 to GC18” are temporarily set by the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEA. The possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than when the “stop” pseudo-continuous performance is executed, and the player's expectation for being controlled to the big hit gaming state can be enhanced. In addition, when the pseudo continuous effect of “no temporary stop of symbol, special logo display” by the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEC is executed, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Can greatly increase the player's expectation of

  In addition, it is not limited to the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27B, and the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” can be varied according to the aspect of the effect operation corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern. Any setting may be used.

  Following the determination in step S541, it is determined whether the determination result is a pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC (step S542). Here, when the determination result is the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEC in step S542 (step S542; YES), the processing of steps S543 to S546, which is a process for determining the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol, is not executed. Then, the pseudo-continuous effect setting process is terminated.

  When the determination result is not the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEC in step S542 (step S542; NO), the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variable. Set to M (step S543). The number of pseudo-continuous displays here is the number of times of re-variable display executed in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” before the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, excluding the initial variation. If it is.

  Thereafter, a pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol is determined (step S544). As an example of the processing in step S544, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the variable M among the numerical data indicating various random numbers updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. The numerical data indicating the random value for determining the pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol corresponding to is extracted, and the symbol corresponding to the value of the variable M in the plural types of pseudo-simultaneous temporary stop symbol determination tables stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, the combination of the decorative symbols that are the pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbols, and when the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determined in step S542 is the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA, The pseudo continuous effect pattern determined in step S542 is determined to be one of GC18, and the pseudo continuous effect pattern is determined. If it is EB may be determined in any of the pseudo-communication opportunity eyes GC1～GC8.

  After executing the process of step S544, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable M is “1” (step S545). At this time, if the value of the variable M is “1” (step S545; YES), the pseudo-continuous effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the variable M is other than “1” (step S545; NO), the value of the variable M is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (step S546), and then the process returns to the process of step S547.

  By executing such a pseudo-continuous effect setting process, according to the number of times of re-variable display in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-continuous”, “left”, “middle”, The decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped in all of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be determined as any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 and GC11 to GC18.

  After the pseudo continuous effect setting process as described above is executed in step S436 shown in FIG. 26, the changing display advance notice setting process is executed (step S437). In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a changing display notice as a notice effect. In the changing display notice, the variable display result of the currently executed variable display becomes “big hit” by changing the display form in the changing display area 5I to a display form different from the display form in the normal state. Predict the possibility. Note that when the display notification during change is not executed, the display mode in the display area 5I during change does not change to a display mode different from the display mode during normal time, and the image in the normal display mode continues. Will be displayed. FIG. 28A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the changing display notice setting process executed in step S437.

  When the changing display notice setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a changing display notice (step S161). At this time, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), it may be determined whether or not to execute the changing display notice at a determination rate according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern.

  As an example of the processing in step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control represents numerical data indicating a random number value for determining execution of the display notice during change, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is sufficient to determine whether or not to execute the changing display notice by referring to a predetermined changing notice display execution execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like.

  In the changing display advance notice execution determination table, the numerical value to be compared with the random number for changing display advance notice execution is changed according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determined in the process of step S541 shown in FIG. As long as it is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to execute. The effect control CPU 120 only needs to be able to determine the presence / absence of the changing display notice by comparing the random value for determining the changing notice display execution with the determined value indicated by the table data corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 28 (B), the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the display change notice is different according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern. More specifically, in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB, each determination result has a determined value so that it is determined to execute the changing display notice at a higher rate than in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA. Assigned. As described above, in the determination process of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern, when the big hit determination is not notified, the determination ratio of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA is the highest, while when the big hit determination is notified, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is determined. The determination ratio of the production pattern GEB is the highest. With this setting, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” when the display notice during change is executed is higher than when it is not executed, and the player's expectation that the game will be controlled to the big win game state. Can be increased.

  Further, in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC, each determination result is determined so that it is determined to execute the display notification during change at a higher rate than in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA and the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB. A value has been assigned. As described above, when the big hit determination is not notified, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC is not determined, whereas when the big hit determination is notified, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC is determined. is there. With this setting, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” when the display notice during change is executed is higher than when it is not executed, and the player's expectation that the game will be controlled to the big win game state. Can be increased.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 28B, and the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher when the display notice during change is executed than when it is not executed. Any setting may be used.

  Subsequent to the determination in step S161, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “executed” for executing the display notice during change (step S162). When the changing display notice is executed (step S162; YES), the changing display notice timing for changing the display form in the changing display area 5I to a display form different from the display form in the normal time is determined (step S162). S163). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), at any one of the during-change display notice timings in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance at a determination ratio corresponding to the combination of the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations and the pseudo-continuous effect pattern. It only has to be decided.

  As an example of the process in step S163, the CPU 120 for effect control represents numerical data indicating a random value for determining the display notice change timing during change that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. Is extracted, and the changing display advance notice timing is determined by referring to a changing display advance notice timing determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like.

  In the change display advance notice timing determination table, the change is made according to the combination of the number of pseudo continuous changes in the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command and the pseudo continuous effect pattern decided in the process of step S541 shown in FIG. A numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the middle display warning timing may be assigned to the determination result of the changing display warning timing. The effect control CPU 120 displays a changing display by comparing a random value for determining a display change timing during changing with a determined value indicated by table data corresponding to a combination of the number of pseudo continuous change and the pseudo continuous effect pattern. It is sufficient if the advance notice timing can be determined.

  In the example of setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. 28C, the determination ratio of the display change timing during change differs depending on the combination of the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations and the pseudo continuous effect pattern. More specifically, when the number of times of pseudo-continuous variation is 1, in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA, the determination ratio that the in-fluctuation display advance notice timing is during the initial variation is the highest, while the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB is the highest. In the case of, the determination ratio at which the fluctuating notice timing is during the first fluctuation is the same as the decision ratio at which the first revariable display is being performed, and in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC, the fluctuating display notice timing is the first. The determination ratio during re-variable display is the highest. In addition, when the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is 2, in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA, the determination ratio that the in-fluctuation display notice timing becomes the first fluctuation is the highest, while in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB The determination ratio at which the change display notice timing is during the first revariable display is the highest, and in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC, the change display notice timing is at the second revariable display during the second revariable display. Get higher. Further, when the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is 3, in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA, the determination ratio that the display notice timing during fluctuation is the first fluctuation is the highest, while in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB The decision rate at which the display notice timing during change is during the second revariable display is the highest, and in the case of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC, the decision percentage at which the display notice change timing during change is during the third revariable display is the highest. Get higher. Further, as described above, in the determination process of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern, when the big hit determination is not notified, the determination ratio of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA is the highest, while when the big hit determination is notified, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is determined. The determination ratio of the production pattern GEB is the highest. Further, when the big hit determination is not notified, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC is not determined. On the other hand, when the big hit determination is notified, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC may be determined. With such a setting, when the changing display notice timing for changing the display form in the changing display area 5I to a display form different from the normal display form is a late timing, the changing display notice timing is an early timing. The possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is higher than that at a certain time, and the player's sense of expectation for being controlled to the big hit gaming state can be increased.

  In addition, it is not limited to the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 28C, and may be any setting that can change the display notice timing during fluctuation according to the combination of the number of times of pseudo continuous fluctuation and the pseudo continuous effect pattern. That's fine. In addition, it is good also as arbitrary settings which can change the display notice timing during a fluctuation | variation according to either a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation frequency or a pseudo | simulation continuous effect pattern.

  After performing the above-mentioned changing display advance notice processing at step S437 shown in FIG. 26 or when it is not “pseudo-continuous” at step S435 (step S435; NO), an effect control pattern is prepared in advance. Any one of the plurality of patterns is determined (step S438). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects, for example, one of a plurality of special figure changing time effect control patterns corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, and sets it as a use pattern.

  After executing the process of step S438, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S439). . And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S440). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S438 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S441), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Further, in the process of step S440, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, a setting for updating the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H may be performed. At this time, the display color changes in the start winning storage display area 5H provided on the screen of the image display device 5, depending on which one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received. It is only necessary to perform display setting so that one of the display parts is not displayed in accordance with the establishment of the start condition. In addition, display setting may be performed to shift the display parts left with the display color changed one by one. Thereby, when the hold display advance notice is being executed, the execution of the hold display advance notice is ended by deleting the hold display when the variable display to be the advance notice starts.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display in-process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S461). ). As an example, in the process of step S461, the presentation control process timer value is updated, and when an end code is read from the presentation control pattern corresponding to the updated presentation control process timer value, the variable display time has elapsed. What is necessary is just to determine that it was.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S461 (step S461; NO), it is determined whether or not it is a pseudo continuous execution period for executing the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect (step S462). ). The quasi-continuous execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, a special figure fluctuation production control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. If it is a pseudo-continuous execution period in step S462 (step S462; YES), the pseudo-continuous chance temporary stop or re-variable display or the pseudo-continuous chance temporary stop is not performed in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. In addition, a special logo display, re-variable display, and production operation control during pseudo continuous time for executing the display change notice are performed (step S463).

  When it is not the pseudo-continuous execution period in step S468 (step S462; NO), after executing the process of step S463, for example, based on the setting in the special figure variation production control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. After performing the effect operation control (step S464), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S461 (step S461; YES), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S465). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S465; NO), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S465 (step S465; YES), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol as the display result is performed (step S466). Also, a predetermined time is set as a big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S467). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S468), the variable display effect process is ended.

Next, a specific example of the effect operation executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 30 shows an example of an effect operation (most executed) when the display notice during change is executed when the pseudo continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEA is executed in the pseudo continuous change (three times). An example of a timing that is easily performed) is shown. In this effect operation example, first, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), decoration is performed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. The symbol is stopped.

  In response to the start of variable display of the special symbol after the stop display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 30A, on the main board 11 side, the CPU 103 sets the variation pattern in step S111 shown in FIG. Execute the process. Then, the variation pattern is determined in the process of step S269 shown in FIG. 20, and the setting for transmitting the variation pattern designation command is performed in step S272. Thus, the process of step S17 shown in FIG. Various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol including the variation pattern designation command are transmitted to the effect control board. As described above, in addition to the variation pattern designation command, the various commands used for the variation start of the special symbol include a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a second variation start command, and a variable display result notification command. , A pending storage number notification command is included. In this effect operation example, it is assumed that the variation pattern of “pseudo continuous variation (three times) → super reach α (big hit)” is determined in the process of step S269 shown in FIG.

  Further, after the decorative symbol stop display shown in FIG. 30A, in response to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. The variable display start setting process in step S171 is executed. In this effect operation example, since the variation pattern is “pseudo continuous variation (3 times) → super reach α (big hit)”, it is determined that “there is pseudo continuous” in the process of step S435 shown in FIG. The pseudo-continuous effect setting process in step S436 and the changing display notice setting process in S437 are executed.

  In the pseudo continuous effect setting process of step S436, the pseudo continuous effect pattern is determined by the process of step S541 shown in FIG. In this effect operation example, the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEA in which the pseudo continuous effect of “pseudo continuous chance GC11 to GC18 is temporarily stopped” is determined in the process of step S541, and the series of processes of steps S543 to S546 is performed. When executed, the pseudo continuous chance GC17 shown in FIG. 3 as the third pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol, and the pseudo continuous chance GC15 shown in FIG. 3 as the second pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol are displayed. Assume that the pseudo consecutive chance GC14 is sequentially determined as a temporary stop symbol.

  In the changing display notice setting process in step S437, whether or not there is a changing display notice is determined in step S161 shown in FIG. In this effect operation example, since it is determined to be a pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA, it is determined that the changing display notice is executed at a determination rate of 10% based on the changing display notice execution determination table shown in FIG. Will be. When the determination result that the changing display notice is executed is obtained in step S161, the changing notice display timing is determined in the process of step S163. In this effect operation example, the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is 3, and the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA is determined. Therefore, the changing display notice timing is changed according to the changing display notice timing determination table shown in FIG. , 90% is determined during the initial variation, and 10% is determined during the first re-variable display. In this effect operation example, it is assumed that the display notice timing during change is determined during the first change which is the highest determination ratio.

  Based on such determinations and settings, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), during the initial variation of the decorative design, the display mode in the display area 5I being changed is different from the display mode at the normal time. The changing display notice to be changed to is executed. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (C), the pseudo-continuous chance GC14 is temporarily stopped as a predetermined display result, and then, the first re-variation of all decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 30 (D) is performed. Variable display is performed. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (E), the pseudo-continuous chance GC15 is temporarily stopped as a predetermined display result, and then the second re-variation in which all the decorative symbols are changed again as shown in FIG. 30 (F). Variable display is performed. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (G), the pseudo-reambling chance GC17 is temporarily stopped as a predetermined display result, and then the third re-variation in which all the decorative symbols are changed again as shown in FIG. 30 (H). Variable display is performed.

  As described above, when the pseudo-continuous effect of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA is executed by the pseudo-continuous variation (three times) of pseudo-continuous variations, It is easy to execute a display notice during change.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of an effect operation (most executed) when a changing display notice is executed when a pseudo-continuous effect of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB is executed in the pseudo-continuous variation (three times). An example of a timing that is easily performed) is shown. In this effect operation example, as in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 30, as shown in FIG. 31A, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. After the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, in response to the start of variable display of the special symbols, on the main board 11 side, in the process of step S269 shown in FIG. It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern of “pseudo continuous fluctuation (3 times) → super reach α (big hit)” is determined.

  Similarly to the effect operation example shown in FIG. 30, after the decorative symbol stop display shown in FIG. Then, the pseudo-continuous effect setting process in step S436 and the changing display notice setting process in S437 are executed.

  In the pseudo continuous effect setting process of step S436, the pseudo continuous effect pattern is determined by the process of step S541 shown in FIG. In this example of the effect operation, the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEB in which the pseudo continuous effect of “pseudo continuous chance GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped” is determined in the process of step S541, and the series of processes of steps S543 to S546 is performed. When executed, the pseudo continuous chance GC7 shown in FIG. 3 as the third pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol, and the pseudo continuous chance GC5 shown in FIG. 3 as the second pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol are displayed. It is assumed that the pseudo consecutive chance GC4 is sequentially determined as the temporary stop symbol.

  In the changing display notice setting process in step S437, whether or not there is a changing display notice is determined in step S161 shown in FIG. In this example of the effect operation, since it is determined to be the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB, it is determined to execute the changing display notice at a determination rate of 50% based on the changing display notice execution determination table shown in FIG. Will be. When the determination result that the changing display notice is executed is obtained in step S161, the changing notice display timing is determined in the process of step S163. In this effect operation example, since the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is 3, and the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB is determined, the changing display notice timing is changed according to the changing display notice timing determination table shown in FIG. 10% decision rate is determined during the first variation, 30% decision rate is determined during the first revariable display, 50% decision rate is determined during the second revariable display, 10% Is determined during the third re-variable display. In this effect operation example, it is assumed that the changing display notice timing is determined during the second revariable display which is the highest determination ratio.

  Based on such determinations and settings, for example, after the initial variation of the decoration symbol as shown in FIG. 31B, for example, as shown in FIG. After stopping, as shown in FIG. 31 (D), the first re-variable display is performed in which all the decorative symbols are re-variable. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (E), the temporary consecutive chance GC5 is temporarily stopped as a predetermined display result, and then, the second re-variation in which all the decorative symbols are changed again as shown in FIG. 31 (F). Variable display is performed. At that time, a changing display notice is executed to change the display form in the changing display area 5I to a display form different from the display form in the normal time. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (G), the pseudo-continuous chance GC7 is temporarily stopped as a predetermined display result, and then, as shown in FIG. Variable display is performed.

  As described above, when the pseudo-continuous effect of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB is executed by the pseudo-continuous variation (three times) of the pseudo-continuous variation, if the changing display notice is executed, the second replay is performed. The changing display notice is easily executed during variable display, and the changing display notice is easily executed at a later timing than when the pseudo continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEA is executed.

  FIG. 32 shows an example of an effect operation (most executed) when the display notice during change is executed when the pseudo continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEC is executed by the pseudo continuous change (three times). An example of a timing that is easily performed) is shown. In this effect operation example, as in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 30, as shown in FIG. 32A, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. After the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, in response to the start of variable display of the special symbols, on the main board 11 side, in the process of step S269 shown in FIG. It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern of “pseudo continuous fluctuation (3 times) → super reach α (big hit)” is determined.

  Similarly to the effect operation example shown in FIG. 30, after the decorative symbol stop display shown in FIG. 32 (A), in response to the decorative symbol variable display being started, on the effect control board 12 side. Then, the pseudo-continuous effect setting process in step S436 and the changing display notice setting process in S437 are executed.

  In the pseudo continuous effect setting process of step S436, the pseudo continuous effect pattern is determined by the process of step S541 shown in FIG. In this effect operation example, it is assumed that the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEC in which the pseudo continuous effect “no temporary stop of the symbol, special logo display” is executed is determined in the process of step S541.

  In the changing display notice setting process in step S437, whether or not there is a changing display notice is determined in step S161 shown in FIG. In this example of the effect operation, since it is determined to be the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB, it is determined to execute the changing display notice at a determination rate of 90% by the changing display notice execution determination table shown in FIG. Will be. When the determination result that the changing display notice is executed is obtained in step S161, the changing notice display timing is determined in the process of step S163. In this effect operation example, since the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is 3 and the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC is determined, the changing display notice timing is changed according to the changing display notice timing determination table shown in FIG. , Determined during the first re-variable display at 20% determination rate, determined during the second re-variable display at 30% determination rate, determined during the third re-variable display at 50% determination rate Will be. In this effect operation example, it is assumed that the changing display notice timing is determined during the third revariable display, which is the highest determination ratio.

  Based on such determinations and settings, for example, after the initial change of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 32B, for example, as shown in FIG. 32C, the special logo “ After “NEXT” is displayed, the first re-variable display is performed to re-variate all the decorative symbols as shown in FIG. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 32E, the special logo “NEXT” is displayed without temporarily stopping display of the decorative symbols, and then all the decorative symbols are changed again as shown in FIG. The second re-variable display is performed. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (G), the special logo “NEXT” is displayed without temporarily stopping display of the decorative symbols, and then all the decorative symbols are changed again as shown in FIG. 32 (H). The second re-variable display is performed. At that time, a changing display notice is executed to change the display form in the changing display area 5I to a display form different from the display form in the normal time.

  As described above, when the pseudo continuous effect of the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEC is executed by the pseudo continuous change (three times) of the pseudo continuous change, when the changing display notice is executed, the third replay is performed. During the variable display, the changing display notice is easily executed, and the changing display notice is easily executed at a later timing than when the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEA or the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEB is executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, in step S437 of FIG. 26, the changing display notice timing for changing the display form in the changing display area 5I to the display form different from the display form in the normal time is determined as the changing display notice. It was. The changing display notice is not limited to this, and the display mode in the changing display area 5I can be changed in multiple stages according to the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the timing of the change May differ depending on the pseudo-continuous performance pattern. In this embodiment, the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state varies depending on which pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Therefore, it can be said that the display mode in the changing display area 5I can be changed in a plurality of stages according to the expectation of the plurality of stages controlled to the big hit gaming state. For example, the display mode in the changing display area 5I is a display mode of “green” with a low expectation level controlled to the big hit gaming state and a display mode of “green” level of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state. The display mode can be changed to a “red” display mode with high expectation, and the timing of the change may be different according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern.

  In this case, in step S437 of FIG. 26, when the changing display notice is executed, the changing display notice timing is determined, and the changing display area 5I as in the first modification shown in FIG. The display mode after the display mode is changed to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time is determined (step S164). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), it may be determined as any one of the display modes after the change in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance at a determination ratio according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern.

  As an example of the processing in step S164, the CPU 120 for effect control is numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the display mode after change updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. Is extracted, and the display mode after change is determined by referring to the display mode determination table after change stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like.

  In the display mode determination table after the change, a numerical value to be compared with the random number for determining the display mode after the change only needs to be assigned to the display mode determination result after the change in accordance with the pseudo continuous effect pattern. The effect control CPU 120 only needs to be able to determine the display mode after the change by comparing the random value for determining the display mode after the change with the determined value indicated by the table data corresponding to the pseudo continuous effect pattern.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 33B, the display ratio determination ratio after the change differs according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern. More specifically, in the case of the pseudo-continuous production pattern GEA or the pseudo-continuous production pattern GEB, the determination ratio that the display mode after the change becomes “green” is the highest, while in the case of the pseudo-continuous production pattern GEC The determination ratio in which the display mode after the change is “red” is the highest. Further, as described above, in the determination process of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern, when the big hit determination is not notified, the determination ratio of the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA is the highest, while when the big hit determination is notified, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is determined. The determination ratio of the production pattern GEB is the highest. Further, when the big hit determination is not notified, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC is not determined. On the other hand, when the big hit determination is notified, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEC may be determined. With such a setting, when the display mode after changing the display mode in the changing display area 5I to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time is “red”, it is more than when it is “green”. The possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” is increased, and the player's sense of expectation for being controlled to the big win gaming state can be increased.

  In addition, it is not limited to the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 33B, and any setting that can change the display mode after the change according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern may be used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit for the current big hit or during the fluctuation of the current big hit, when it is determined that the holding-in-residence will occur after the end of the current big hit gaming state. A series of effects in which a series of effects in a series of effects are continuously executed from any timing in the gaming state until the big hit gaming state by the on-hold consecutive resort may be executed. Here, a series of effects is an effect in which the same video is repeatedly displayed, such as an effect executed in a special background different from the normal background, for example, a story-type effect or a special mode different from normal It is an effect or the like for displaying a continuous video in terms of an effect or the like. In that case, in the case where the hold memory for which variable display is executed by the long variable display time is not stored among the hold memories stored before the hold memory determined to be the “big hit”, the variable display result is not stored. A series of effects may be executed.

  FIG. 34 is a display operation example when a series of effects is performed as a specific example of the effect operation in the second modification. FIG. 34 (A) shows a scene in which the confirmed decorative symbol corresponding to the second probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed. It is assumed that the second confirmed big hit in FIG. 34A is not due to the previous big hit pending renso. In addition, three hold displays M1 to M3 are displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  Of the three hold displays M1 to M3, the hold information corresponding to the hold display M1 digested first and the hold information corresponding to the hold display M2 digested second are each “lost”. And That is, as an effect control command related to the hold information corresponding to the hold display M1, for example, a symbol designating command indicating “lost”, a variation pattern type command indicating “non-reach (loss) shortened”, and generation of the hold information It is assumed that a pending storage count notification command indicating the pending storage count at the time is stored. Similarly, as an effect control command related to the hold information corresponding to the hold display M2, for example, a symbol designating command indicating “lost”, a variation pattern type command indicating “non-reach (loss) shortened”, It is assumed that a pending storage count notification command indicating the pending storage count at the time of occurrence is stored. Further, the hold information corresponding to the hold display M3 that is digested third is assumed to be “second probability variation big hit (with shortening)”. That is, as an effect control command related to the hold information corresponding to the hold display M3, for example, a symbol designating command indicating “second probability variable big hit”, a variation pattern type command showing “reach (big hit) shortened”, the hold It is assumed that a pending storage count notification command indicating the pending storage count at the time of occurrence of information is stored. Here, the variation pattern type of “with reach (big hit) reduction” is a variation pattern in which the variable display result is “big hit” regardless of whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined reach state. For example, the variation pattern type includes a variation pattern having a very short variation time, such as a variation pattern PA1-2, variation pattern PA1-3, and variation pattern PB1-2 shown in FIG.

  34 (B) and 34 (C) show scenes in which a series of effects are being executed in the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 34D and FIG. 34E show a scene in which the hold display M1 is digested and a series of effects is executed during the variable display period of the decorative symbols.

  FIGS. 34 (F) and 34 (G) show scenes in which the hold display M2 is digested and a series of effects are executed during the variable display period of the decorative symbols.

  FIGS. 34 (H) and 34 (I) show a scene in which the hold display M3 is digested and a series of effects are executed during the variable display period of the decorative symbols.

  FIG. 34J shows a scene in which a series of effects is being executed in the big hit gaming state.

  The example shown in FIG. 34 satisfies the conditions for executing a series of effects such as two holding information that is lost before the big hit holding information is shortened (lost). As a result, a series of performances are executed. Since the big hit shown in FIG. 34 (A) is the second probability variation big hit, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), a series of effects are executed from the first round of the big hit. Further, as shown in FIGS. 34D to 34I, variable display during execution of a series of effects is a display mode that is not conspicuous. In addition, although shown as an example of a display mode that is small and inconspicuous such as the four corners of the screen as an example of a display mode that is inconspicuous, for example, it is displayed semi-transparently or a color similar to the color related to a series of effects It may be made inconspicuous by displaying with. Moreover, you may display in the position hidden by the movable member with which the model for production is provided.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the image display corresponding to the variable display being executed according to the degree of expectation after displaying the image display corresponding to the variable display being executed in a common manner. The first effect to be performed or the second effect to change the image display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet been started may be executed.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an outline of the first effect and the second effect as a specific example of the effect operation in the third modification. In the third modification, an effect related to the display mode of the hold display is executed in the start winning storage display area 5H. As a display mode of the hold display, “normal hold”, “container hold”, and “color hold” are provided. “Normal hold” is a hold display in white. “Container hold” is a hold display in a cubic container. “Colored hold” is a hold display in green or red.

  Note that “normal hold” is not necessarily limited to white, and “color hold” is not limited to green or red. Both “normal hold” and “color hold” may be displayed as an image of a predetermined character or the like. Furthermore, in “container hold”, a container is used as an image corresponding to variable display. However, since the container is merely used for the purpose of causing an object to appear, it is not always necessary to display it in the container. Anything that can appear, such as a jewelry box, may be used. Furthermore, instead of the container, an image that allows the player to recognize the difference from the “normally reserved” image by adding another image such as “?” To the normally reserved image may be used. .

  When variable display corresponding to the container hold CH is started, the container CA is displayed in the changing display area 5I, and an effect of opening the lid of the container CA is executed. In this way, both the first effect and the second effect are first displayed in a common mode called a container. The icons appearing from the container CA are different between the first effect and the second effect.

  In the first effect, a text icon T for displaying “reach” or the like appears. The first production is also called a matryoshka production. The matryoshka production is an effect in which an icon appears from an icon like a doll appears from a doll like a matryoshka doll. For example, first, the text icon T displayed as “reach” appears from the container CA, the container CA disappears, only the text icon T is displayed, and the text icon displayed as “hot” appears from the text icon T. Then, the text icon T disappears and only the text icon displayed as “Intense heat” is displayed.

  Thus, the first effect in the present embodiment is an effect in which a text icon appears from the container CA, and a text icon appears further from the text icon. In the above-described example, “Reach” and “Intense heat” are produced in two stages, but there are also patterns produced in one or three stages.

  In addition, the presence or absence of execution of a 1st effect should just be determined in any one of the 1st effect patterns by which the multiple pattern was prepared previously, for example with the determination ratio according to the fluctuation pattern.

  As an example of such processing, the effect control CPU 120 receives numerical data indicating a random value for determining the first effect pattern that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. The first effect pattern may be determined by extracting and referring to the first effect pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like.

  In the first effect pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining the first effect pattern is assigned to the determination result of the first effect pattern according to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. That's fine. The effect control CPU 120 only needs to be able to determine the first effect pattern by comparing the random value for determining the first effect pattern with the determined value indicated by the table data corresponding to the variation pattern.

  On the other hand, in the second effect, one of the fighter icons FA and FB appears. The second effect is an effect in which one of the fighter icon FA and the fighter icon FB appears, bombs the normal hold that becomes super reach, and the exploded target hold changes to a colored hold, and the fighter icon FB The production by is a production with high expectation.

  First, the production by the fighter icon FA will be described. When the fighter icon FA appears, the fighter icon FA starts flying and drops a bomb against the target hold. The bombed target hold explodes and changes to colored hold.

  Next, the effect by the fighter icon FB will be described. When the fighter icon FB appears, the fighter icon FB starts flying and makes a missile attack against the target hold. The bombed target hold explodes and changes to colored hold.

  Whether or not the second effect is to be executed may be determined based on whether or not the second effect is to be executed, for example, at a determination ratio corresponding to the presence or absence of the big hit determination and the variation pattern type.

  As an example of such processing, the effect control CPU 120 receives numerical data indicating a random value for determining the second effect execution, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It may be determined whether or not to execute the second effect by extracting and referring to a predetermined second effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like.

  In the second effect execution determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the second effect execution is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to execute the second effect according to the presence / absence of jackpot determination or the variation pattern type. It only has to be done. If the CPU 120 for effect control can determine the presence / absence of the second effect by comparing the random value for determining the second effect execution with the determination value indicated by the table data corresponding to the presence / absence of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern type, etc. Good.

  In this case, when executing the second effect, the display mode after changing the display mode in the start winning memory display area 5H is determined. At this time, for example, in any of the display modes after the change in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance at a determination ratio corresponding to the fighter icon pattern indicating which of the plurality of types of fighter icon icons appear. It only has to be decided.

  As an example of such processing, the CPU 120 for effect control is numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the display mode after change updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. Is extracted, and the display mode after change is determined by referring to the display mode determination table after change stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like.

  In the display mode determination table after the change, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the display mode after the change may be assigned to the determination result of the display mode after the change according to the fighter icon pattern. The production control CPU 120 only needs to be able to determine the display mode after the change by comparing the random value for determining the display mode after the change with the determined value indicated by the table data corresponding to the fighter icon pattern.

  For example, the display mode after the change may be different depending on the fighter icon pattern. More specifically, in the case of the fighter icon pattern FA, the determination ratio that the display mode after change is “green” is the highest, while in the case of the fighter icon pattern FB, the display mode after change is It is only necessary to set the determination ratio to be “red” to be the highest. In the determination process of the fighter icon pattern, when the big hit determination is not notified, the determination ratio of the fighter icon pattern FA is the highest, while when the big hit determination is notified, the determination of the fighter icon pattern FB is performed. What is necessary is just to set so that a ratio may become the highest. With such a setting, when the display mode after changing the display mode in the start winning memory display area 5H is “red”, the variable display result can be “big hit” than when it is “green”. It is possible to enhance the player's expectation for being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, in the third modification, a text icon or a fighter icon may appear from the container CA, but an effect in which nothing appears may be executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, each of the variable display means (for example, three variable display portions such as three variable display units) that can perform variable display can be identified. This is currently executed in the image display device 5 or the main image device that variably displays decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information, and specific display means (for example, the changing display area 5I) that performs specific display corresponding to variable display. The image display device 5 and the sub image device for displaying an image corresponding to the variable display, and the variable display means displays the variable display from the start of the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. It is possible to execute a predetermined variable display that is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once) Correspondingly, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C for “left”, “middle”, and “right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols to the display of the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result are displayed. Temporary stop display of all the decorative symbols in 5R, and then a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in which an effect display that changes the decorative symbols again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is performed a predetermined number of times. The specific display can be changed according to the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, in step S161 in the changing display advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 28). By changing the display mode in the changing display area 5I to a display mode different from the normal display mode in the process, the variable display result of the currently executed variable display becomes “big hit”. The presence or absence of the display notice during the variable that predicts the performance etc. is determined at a decision ratio according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determined according to the presence or absence of the jackpot determination, so when the display notice during the change is executed, The possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when it is not executed), and the timing of the change varies depending on the type of the predetermined variable display (for example, in the changing display advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 28). In the process of step S163, the pseudo-continuous effect in which the changing display notice timing for changing the display form in the changing display area 5I to a display form different from the display form in the normal time is determined according to whether or not the big hit determination is made It is decided at a decision rate according to the pattern).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment by diversifying the production mode.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, game control means for controlling a game (for example, a function for setting a random number used mainly in a special game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, A function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal to a sub-side control board composed of an effect control board 12 or the like, a function to output various information to a hall management computer, etc. CPU 103 of main board 11 provided) and effect control means for controlling the effect (for example, all or part of display operation in image display device 5 and sound output operation from speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9 and the like) A function for determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the on / off operation in The effect control means determines the type of effect as the type of the predetermined variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the pseudo-continuous function shown in FIG. 27). In the process of step S541 in the effect setting process, a pseudo-continuous effect pattern corresponding to the mode of the effect operation in the pseudo-continuous effect may be determined), and the timing of the change of the specific display may be determined (for example, effect control) The CPU 120 changes the display mode in the changing display area 5I to a display mode different from the normal display mode in the process of step S163 in the changing display preview setting process shown in FIG. 28. Etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the realization of diversification.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the types of the predetermined variable display may include those with different expectations (for example, a pseudo-continuous effect pattern corresponding to an aspect of the effect operation in the pseudo-continuous effect). Is determined according to the presence or absence of the big hit determination, and when the pseudo continuous effect of “pseudo continuous chance eyes GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped” by the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEB is executed, “ The possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the pseudo continuous effect “pseudo stop chance GC11 to GC18 is temporarily stopped” is executed, or “temporary stop of the symbol by the pseudo continuous effect pattern GEC” None, special logo display "when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, it is determined that the variable display result will be" big hit ").

  With such a configuration, attention can also be drawn to the type of predetermined variable display to be executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, the ratio of whether or not the specific display changes may be different depending on the type of the predetermined variable display (for example, in the changing display advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 28). By changing the display mode in the changing display area 5I to a display mode different from the normal display mode in the process of step S161, the variable display result of the currently executed variable display is “big hit”. When the change display notice is executed by determining whether or not there is a change display notice that predicts the possibility of becoming or not, at a decision rate according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determined according to whether or not the big hit determination is made The possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” more than when it is not executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, a storage unit that stores a variable display that has not yet been started as a storage unit (for example, the first special figure storage unit 151A that stores the first storage information, the second storage information is stored). Whether or not a specific display result is derived and displayed as a variable display result based on the stored second special figure storage unit 151B or the like) and the storage stored in the storage unit. Prior determination means (for example, a random number value determination process at the time of winning in step S211 by the CPU 103) for determining before the variable display of the memory is started, and when holding to the advantageous state, the holding storage means In the case where the pending storage determined that the specific display result is derived and displayed by the pre-article determination means is stored (for example, the pending in-ream villa is stored after the end of the current big hit gaming state) Etc.), at least from the advantageous state (for example, during the fluctuation when the current big hit or the timing in the big hit gaming state with respect to the current big hit, etc.) Up to the advantageous state based on the reserved memory (for example, until the big hit gaming state by the on-hold consecutive villa, etc.), a series of effect execution means for executing a series of effects (for example, effects of a series of effect modes are continuously executed). An effect control CPU 120 that executes a series of effects, etc. As an example, an effect in which similar images are repeatedly displayed (for example, an effect that is executed in a special background different from the normal background, etc.) or an image that is continuous in content (For example, an effect that displays an effect of a story system, an effect of a special mode different from normal, etc.) In the case where the pending storage in which the variable display is executed in the long variable display time is not stored in the pending storage stored before the pending storage determined that the specific display result is derived and displayed by the stage. The series of effects may be executable.

  According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to set a dedicated variation pattern in the variable display between the advantageous states and to continue the effect of the previous advantageous state, and the capacity can be reduced.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the specific display unit displays the specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed in a common mode (for example, container CA), and then is executing according to the expectation level. A first effect that changes the specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, an effect by a text icon), or a second effect that changes the specific display that corresponds to a variable display that has not yet started (for example, an effect by a fighter icon). May be executable.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce an effect not only on the variable display being executed but also on the variable display that has not yet started. Can be improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, the description has been made assuming that the changing display notice timing varies depending on the combination of the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations and the pseudo continuous effect pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any change may be made as long as the display notice timing during change differs according to the type of pseudo continuous change. For example, the in-fluctuation display notice timing may be different depending on only the pseudo-continuous effect pattern. Further, for example, the changing display notice timing may be changed according to only the number of pseudo continuous changes. In addition, for example, it is determined whether or not to execute the changing display notice for each variable display in the pseudo continuous fluctuation. For example, the changing ratio is changed so that the changing display notice is more easily executed as the later variable display is performed. Thus, the display notice timing during change may be different depending on how many times the variable display is performed in the pseudo continuous change. Further, for example, the display warning timing during change may be different depending on the combination of the number of times of variable display in the pseudo continuous change and the pseudo continuous effect pattern. Further, for example, the in-fluctuation display notice timing may be different depending on the combination of the number of times of variable display in the pseudo continuous fluctuation and the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations. Further, for example, the changing display notice timing may vary depending on the number of times of variable display in pseudo continuous fluctuation, the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations, and the combination of pseudo continuous effect patterns. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by diversifying the production mode.

  Further, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H on the side of the effect control board 12 based on the result of the pre-reading determination performed on the main board 11 side. You may make it do. In that case, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display based on the pre-read determination result when performing the hold display of the variable display that is the target of the read-ahead. What is necessary is just to determine timing. Also in such an embodiment, the display mode in the changing display area 5I may be controlled. In that case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not to change the display mode in the changing display area 5I, and the timing during the change when changing, at the start of the variable display corresponding to the prefetch target. Alternatively, when performing the variable display hold display, when determining whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H based on the pre-read determination result, It may also be determined in advance. As described above, when the control content of the display mode in the changing display area 5I is determined in advance based on the determination result of the prefetching, for example, the presence / absence of the pseudo continuous is determined based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. Therefore, in response to the fact that there is a “pseudo-ream”, the pseudo-ream effect pattern, the presence / absence of the display notice during the change, the timing when the notice during the change is executed, etc. are also determined in advance. It may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production mode in association with the control of the display mode of the hold display by prefetching, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the embodiment described above, when the decorative symbol variable display mode is pseudo-continuous variation, the display mode in the changing display area 5I is controlled according to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the decorative symbol variable display mode is pseudo-continuous variation, the start winning memory display area corresponding to the variable display that has not yet been executed according to the type of pseudo-continuous effect. You may make it control the display mode of the hold display in 5H. Also in the case of such an embodiment, when the decorative symbol variable display mode is pseudo-continuous variation, the display mode in the changing display area 5I is also controlled according to the type of pseudo-continuous effect. You may make it do. In that case, in order not to impair the expectation for the currently executed variable display result, the display mode after the change of the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H is changed in the changing display area 5I. What is necessary is just to make it become a display mode with a lower expectation than the display mode after a change. According to such a structure, a production | presentation aspect can be diversified in connection with control of the display mode of a hold display, and a game entertainment can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, any pseudo-continuous effect pattern is determined by determining the pseudo-continuous effect pattern at a determination ratio according to the presence / absence of jackpot determination as shown in FIG. 27B in the process of step S541 shown in FIG. It has been described that the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depends on whether or not the pseudo-continuous production is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there is a possibility of being controlled to a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state, a possibility that the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state will be a predetermined number, Depending on the display result of the predetermined symbol, such as the possibility that the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the short time state after the game state ends will be a predetermined number, and the probability of jackpot in the probability variation state may become a predetermined probability You may make it notify the possibility that game value is provided. Furthermore, for example, by determining the pseudo-continuous production pattern at a determination ratio according to the variation pattern, there is a possibility that the variation pattern with a specific reach production may be obtained depending on which pseudo-continuous production pattern is executed. Etc. may be notified in advance.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is determined by determining the pseudo-continuous effect pattern to be executed over a plurality of fluctuations. However, as a result, the same pseudo-continuous effect pattern as in the above-described embodiment is determined. As long as the control for executing the effect is performed, the method of determining the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect is not limited to the method of the above embodiment.

  For example, in a plurality of re-variations until the variable display result is derived, it may be determined for each re-variation which execution mode of the pseudo-continuous effect is executed based on the variable display result. Specifically, when the display result of the variation that is the target of the pseudo-continuous effect is “big hit”, it is only necessary that the pseudo-continuous effect of the effect mode with higher jackpot reliability is easily executed. In this case, it is preferable to store the effect mode in the last re-variation so that the pseudo-continuous effect in the effect mode having a lower hit reliability than the effect in the previous re-change is not executed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that an effect that a big hit reliability falls as a pseudo-continuous effect progresses.

  In the above embodiment, in step S163 of FIG. 28A, whether the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is “1”, “2”, “3”, or the pseudo continuous effect pattern is “GEA”. ”,“ GEB ”, and“ GEC ”, the changing display notice timing is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the variation pattern or variable display result is “reach loss with pseudo-ream” or “big hit with pseudo-ream”, which reach is executed, or the variation pattern or variable display result is “pseudo-continuous”. In the case of “big hit”, the changing display notice timing may be determined based on the degree of advantage for the player, such as which type of big hit. By doing in this way, it is possible to notify and suggest which reach is executed and which jackpot type is to be performed according to the change timing of the display mode in the display notification during change. In addition, in a gaming machine provided with a latent state that does not notify whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state, the change timing is determined depending on whether or not the game state is a probability variation state in the latent state. You may do it. By doing in this way, a game state can be suggested now according to the change timing of the display mode in the display notice during change, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect pattern when executing the pseudo continuous variation, whether or not to execute the display notification during changing, and the display notification timing during change when executing the change are performed on the side of the effect control board 12. However, at least a part of these determinations may be determined on the main substrate 11 side. For example, the pseudo continuous effect pattern may be determined on the main board 11 side. This determination may be performed in parallel with the determination of the variation pattern and the variation time. When the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is determined on the main board 11 side, a command indicating the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 side, and the effect control board 12 side Then, based on the reception of the command, the display notice timing during change may be determined. Further, for example, it may be determined on the main board 11 side whether or not the changing display notice can be executed as the main notice effect. This determination may be performed in parallel with the determination of the variation pattern and the variation time. When it is determined that the main display 11 can execute the display change notice, a command to that effect is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 side. On the side, based on the reception of the command, it may be determined whether or not to actually execute the changing display notice.

  After a decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, a promotion game during jackpot promotion is performed to notify whether or not to control to a promiscuous state when the player is in a jackpot gaming state, such as during a round in the jackpot gaming state. In this case, as the jackpot promotion promotion effect, when the same symbols as the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the image display device 5 during the jackpot gaming state, and the same symbols are aligned on the effective line, the probable bonus jackpot effect. You may make it perform. By doing in this way, the promotion effect during the big hit can be executed in the same manner as the decorative display variable display game, and the player can easily recognize the progress of the game. In this case, such a jackpot promotion effect is executed during an interval period from the end of one round to the start of the next round in the jackpot game state, or when it is executed during a round. It is preferable to perform a notification to the effect that the firing of the continuation is continued. This prevents the player from mistaking the game state that the big hit gaming state has ended, causing the game ball to stop being fired, and causing the player to experience disadvantages, such as the round ending over time. it can.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is determined, and whether or not to execute the changing display notice is determined based on the determination result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after determining whether or not to execute the display change notice, the pseudo-continuous pattern type may be determined based on the determination result. In this case, it is determined that the changing display notice setting process is executed before the pseudo-continuous effect setting process in FIG. 26, and that the changing display notice is executed in step S541 in FIG. In this case, it may be determined to execute the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEB at a higher rate than when it is determined not to execute the display notice during change.

  In the above-described embodiment, depending on which of the current effect mode and the background is, the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect or the changing display notice may be varied.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the variable display means and the specific display means in the present invention, the decorative symbol display area and the changing display area 5I are separately arranged on the one image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display means and the specific display means may be provided as separate devices. For example, as a variable display means, a main image display device that variably displays decorative symbols, each of which is a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, in a decorative symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display portions such as three, As a display means, a sub-image display device that displays an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display in the changing display area 5I may be provided. By doing in this way, the visibility of the image corresponding to the variable display of the decoration pattern in each image display apparatus and the variable display currently performed can be improved.

  In the embodiment described above, for example, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is always displayed in the changing display area 5I. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the changing display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is hidden during the variable display or once hidden. May be redisplayed. In this case, for example, the timing at which the image is not displayed may be varied depending on the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, the type or number of pseudo-reams, and the like. According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production mode in association with the timing when the currently executed variable display is not displayed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the display mode in the changing display area 5I changes to a display mode different from the normal display mode only when the display display warning is executed according to the pseudo-continuous effect. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the display notice during change is not executed, the display mode in the display area 5I during change is usually set according to the degree of expectation that the variable display result is “big hit”. You may make it change into the display mode different from the display mode in time. Also in this case, the display mode may be changed to a plurality of stages different from the display mode at the normal time. According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the display mode in the changing display area 5I even when the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the plurality of types of execution timings of the display notification during change is described as being during the first change or during one or more re-variable display executed after the first change. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, all of the multiple execution timings of the display notification during change are executed during the same change, but the timings within the change are different. It is good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on a specific variation in the pseudo-continuous performance.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect pattern GEA for temporarily stopping any one of the pseudo-continuous chance GC11 to GC18 or the pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8 according to the presence / absence of the big hit determination. Any of the pseudo-continuous effect patterns GEB for temporarily stopping any of the pseudo-continuous chances, or any of the pseudo-continuous effect patterns GEC for displaying a special logo without temporarily stopping any of the pseudo-continuous chances. What was decided as a production pattern was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the pseudo-continuous effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous chances are temporarily stopped, the determination ratio of which pseudo-continuous chances are temporarily stopped depends on whether or not the big hit determination is made. You may do it. According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped in the case of a pseudo-continuous production pattern in which the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped.

  In addition, as the types of pseudo-continuous effects, for example, pseudo-continuous effect patterns other than the pseudo-continuous effect patterns GEA to GEC, such as a pseudo-continuous effect pattern that executes the pseudo-continuous effects after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes a predetermined reach state. May be prepared. Also, all prepared pseudo-continuous production patterns may temporarily stop the pseudo-continuous chances, or all prepared pseudo-continuous production patterns may not temporarily stop the pseudo-continuous chances. There may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production mode of the pseudo-continuous production, and to improve the game entertainment.

  The above embodiment has been described on the assumption that the changing display notice timing varies depending on the type of pseudo-series such as the pseudo-series type pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the types of pseudo-reams are different, ones having the same display notice timing during change may be included. According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the mode of the display notice timing during the change corresponding to the effect of the pseudo-ream, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode in the changing display area 5I is changed according to the expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” until the variable display result of the currently executed variable display is derived and displayed. It has been described that the change is possible and the timing of the change varies depending on the type of pseudo-continuous such as the pseudo-continuous effect pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the variable display corresponding to the hold of the variable display that has not been executed yet is executed and the variable display result is derived and displayed, The display mode of the pre-read target hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H may be changed according to the degree of expectation that the variable display result of the hold becomes “big hit”. In that case, the change timing is variable display multiple times until the variable display of the hold of the prefetch target is executed or until the variable display of the hold of the prefetch target is executed and the variable display result is derived and displayed. It may be different depending on the type of continuous performance executed over the period in which is executed. Here, the continuous effect is an effect in which an effect different from the effect at the normal time is continuously executed, for example, over a period in which variable display is performed a plurality of times. For example, as a continuous effect, there is an effect in which a background different from the normal background is displayed, an effect in which a decorative pattern different from the normal decorative pattern is variably displayed, or the same decorative pattern as the normal decorative pattern. Although it is variably displayed, an effect or the like in which a decorative pattern different from the normal decorative pattern is derived and displayed can be considered. According to such a configuration, it can be noted which continuous production is executed.

  In the first modified example, the description was made on the assumption that the changing display notice is executed to change the display color of the display part in the changing display area 5I from the normal display mode color to green or red. However, the color to be changed may be arbitrary. Further, the method of changing to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time is not limited to this, and the shape of the changing display area 5I may be changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode. Further, for example, after changing from a normal display mode color to green, it may further change to red. For example, it may change to a plurality of stages over a plurality of times during one variable display. According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the presentation mode of the display notification during change, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the second modified example, even if there is a holding storage determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, if the variable display is a long variable display time, it is not subject to a series of effects. May be. In addition, if the variable display result is “big hit” within a predetermined number after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is possible to select the variable pattern of the reserved memory that shortens the variable display time. Also good. According to such a structure, the execution aspect of a series production can be diversified and a game interest can be improved.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 performs the pseudo-continuous effect setting process shown in step S436 of FIG. 26 and FIG. 27A, step S437 of FIG. As described above, the various display operations are determined and controlled by executing the changing display advance notice processing shown in FIG. 25, the step S172 of FIG. 25, the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 29, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, since the display control CPU mounted on the display control board executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. In the display control board, for example, the display control CPU executes a program read from the ROM, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU reads fixed data from the ROM, the display control CPU writes various variation data to the RAM and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU stores the various data in the RAM. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the display control board via the I / O display control CPU, I / O for the display controlling CPU A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU, for example, based on the display control command from the effect control board 12 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12, etc., step S436 in FIG. Part or all of the pseudo-continuous effect setting process shown in A), step S437 in FIG. 26 or the changing display notice setting process shown in FIG. 28A, step S172 in FIG. 25 or variable display effect process shown in FIG. May be executed. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Alternatively, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit, the lamp control circuit, and the like mounted on the effect control board 12, and independent control to become the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. The substrate may not be provided. In this case, a display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 responds to the effect control pattern determined in step S438 in FIG. The display control command may be transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the display control board. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the production control CPU 120 in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is selected. May be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. Control contents of various effect operations such as a process for determining the contents, a process for determining the control contents of the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, or the effect lighting accessory 90 are determined. The combination of the processing for executing the processing for each control board may be any combination.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

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

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

  In the above-described embodiment, when the change is started in order to notify the change control pattern indicating the change time and the change pattern such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream to the effect control microcomputer. Although an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, variation patterns may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-ream and the presence or absence of a slip effect. The second command may transmit a command indicating the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, send the second command after a predetermined period of time has passed. May be. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, It is a concept that includes those in which the ratio is different in the relationship of A: B = 100%: 0%.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus having a predetermined probability variation area inside is provided, and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball apparatus during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “8” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been shown. Not limited to. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table, and the main board 11 stores the random value determination table based on the random value extracted in the main board 11 at the time of a winning prize. With reference to the example, the random number determination process is executed, and the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the production control board 12 receives a random number value, determines whether or not to win a jackpot, and if it is a big jackpot, determines the type of jackpot, and based on the random value, the main board 11 The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in (1) may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

Further, in the above embodiment, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated on the side of the effect control board 12 when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an interrupt for receiving a presentation control command may be generated by an interrupt request using the first bit of serial communication.
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Next, an example in which a light guide plate is provided on the front side of the image display device 5 and an effect is executed using the light guide plate and the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the light guide plate 50 and the image display device 5. 36, illustration of areas other than the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R among the various areas displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 illustrated in FIG. 1 is omitted. The effect using the light guide plate 50 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the light guide plate 50 will be described.

  The light guide plate 50 is included in a light guide plate unit not shown in FIG. The light guide plate unit condenses light in the plate thickness direction while guiding the incident light from the light emitter to the light guide plate 50 side, the light emitter (not shown) that makes incident light incident on the light guide plate 50, and the light from the light emitter. The lens (illustration omitted) etc. which radiate | emit toward the end surface of the light-guide plate 50 are provided. For example, the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2) controls the light guide plate unit. Of course, instead of the effect control board 12, the main board 11 may control the light guide plate unit, or a sub board other than the effect control board 12 may be the main board 11 or another sub board (the effect control board 12 or the like). The light guide plate unit may be controlled based on a command from

  The light guide plate 50 has translucency that allows light to pass through, and is a horizontally long rectangle in front view by a transparent synthetic resin plate such as acrylic or polycarbonate having a predetermined front-rear width dimension (plate thickness (for example, 5 mm)). It is formed in a shape. The light guide plate 50 is not necessarily transparent as long as it has translucency. For example, the light guide plate 50 may be colored or translucent.

  On the back surface of the light guide plate 50, there is formed a reflection portion that displays an image by guiding incident light incident inside from the end surface and emitting the light from the front surface. In the light guide plate 50, an effect character 51 shown in FIG.

  Next, the arrangement relationship among the game board 2, the light guide plate 50, and the image display device 5 will be described. The image display device 5 is arranged on the far side (rear side) a predetermined distance from the game board 2. Then, the light guide plate 50 is disposed on the front side (front side) of the image display device 5. The light guide plate 50 is disposed behind the game board 2 in the same manner as the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 and the light guide plate 50 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance.

  As shown in FIG. 36A, the light guide plate 50 has dimensions larger than the display screen of the image display device 5 both vertically and horizontally, and has a quadrangular shape that can cover the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, it is good also as what arrange | positions the light guide plate 50 of several sheets before and behind. The light guide plate 50 may display an effect image in cooperation with the moving image display of the image display device 5. Further, instead of the light guide plate 50, a transmissive display such as a transmissive liquid crystal display or a transmissive EL display may be employed.

  Next, effects in the image display device 5 and the light guide plate 50 will be described. FIG. 36A shows a state in which no image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and only a white background is present, and the light guide plate 50 emits light on the front side. On the light guide plate 50, an effect character 51 emerges in a size exceeding the display screen of the image display device 5. The size of the effect character 51 may not protrude from the display screen of the image display device 5.

  In FIG. 36B, only the screen of the image display device 5 is shown, and the light guide plate 50 is not shown. FIG. 36B shows how the screen of the image display device 5 looks when the light guide plate 50 is not emitting light, in view of the player's eyes. In practice, the screen of the image display device 5 is shown in FIG. A light guide plate 50 is present on the front side. Various moving image displays are performed on the screen of the image display device 5 so as to overlap the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), various moving image displays include moving images of decorative symbols displayed in decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and reach effect display in the reach state. A display of a moving image (a moving image for reaching effects such as a character image “SP reach” in the figure and a specific character image) is included as an example. Note that a background image may be displayed as a moving image. Thus, when the light guide plate 50 is not emitting light, the light guide plate 50 does not reduce the visibility of the moving image display on the screen of the image display device 5.

  FIG. 36C is a diagram illustrating a state when the light guide plate 50 emits light before the screen of the image display device 5 in the state illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 36 (c), the portion of the screen of the image display device 5 where the effect character 51 floating on the light guide plate 50 overlaps is not visible, but the effect character 51 does not overlap. The portion is visible because the light guide plate 50 maintains transparency.

  Of the screen of the image display device 5, a portion where the effect character 51 overlaps with a portion other than the background portion (such as a moving image of a decorative pattern and a moving image for reach effect) and the effect character 51. The color tone (hue, brightness, saturation) of the image may be changed. For example, for the portion overlapping with the effect character 51, the color of the image is changed to a color tone close to the color tone of the effect character 51, and the appearance of the effect character 51 is in the background portion of the screen and elsewhere. It may be made as uniform as possible. Since the position of the effect character 51 is fixed in the area of the light guide plate 50, it can be specified in advance which part of the screen overlaps with the effect character 51. In addition, if the production control board 12 (see FIG. 2) is responsible for the light emission control of the light guide plate 50, the production control board 12 itself can specify when the production character 51 is to be lifted, and thus production is performed at that timing. The control board 12 can change the color tone of the portion where the effect character 51 overlaps with the effect character 51.

  Next, various examples of the timing at which the effect character 51 is raised on the light guide plate 50 will be described. For example, it is conceivable that the effect character 51 is raised when the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Alternatively, when the start effect animation when starting the variable display of the decorative design is displayed, or at any timing after the start effect animation is displayed and the decorative design is changed and displayed, the effect character 51 is displayed. It is possible to make it appear. The start effect animation may be an image of a specific human character appearing on a decorative pattern. In addition, after a while from the appearance of the human character, an image that generates a speech “Leach may” may be displayed in a balloon. In this case, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for reach before the start of the decorative pattern change.

  Moreover, you may make the production | presentation character 51 appear between the animation which a person character appears, and the animation which the person character emits words. That is, the object whose visibility is reduced by the effect character 51 is not limited to the decorative image moving image. After the directing character 51 is raised between the animation in which the human character appears and the animation in which the human character emits speech, the animation in which the human character appears and the animation in which the human character emits speech are not repeated. Start changing the design. Producing the effect character 51 at such timing is an example of performing a predetermined display by the effect character 51 in a moving image display that changes at least from the first image to the second image. In this case, the moving image display does not repeat the display of the same image as the first image after the first image is displayed.

  In addition to the decorative design moving image and the reach effect display moving image as described above, the moving image whose visibility is reduced by the effect character 51 may be a notice effect for notifying the reach or the big hit. Other moving images such as images are included. In addition, as a moving image whose visibility is reduced by the effect character 51, an image in which a moving image and a still image are combined (for example, a story-relevant display with a narrative, related to a story). (A combination of a still image such as a specific background image and a moving image such as a specific character image that operates on a specific background image in relation to a story).

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Game effect Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 50 Light plate 51 Production character 100 Game control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 CPU for effect control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display control unit 124 Random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
First display means capable of displaying a moving image including variable display;
Predetermined display is possible, and by performing the predetermined display, second display means for reducing the visibility of the moving image display of the first display means;
Specific display means for performing specific display corresponding to variable display,
The variable display includes a predetermined variable display in which the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times after temporarily stopping until the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display is started.
The gaming machine in which the specific display can be changed according to the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the timing of the change varies depending on the type of the predetermined variable display.

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