JP5762591B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after a game medium passes through a first starting area provided in the gaming area. First variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of first identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result, and variable display after the game medium passes through a second start area provided in the game area And a second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result based on establishment of a start condition that permits the start of The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of first identification information or second identification information.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, there is proposed one in which a variable pattern type is determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether or not the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number other than “3”. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-178265 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to match the determination result of whether or not it is within the range of the specific pattern common range when the start winning is detected and the determination result of the variation pattern type, Despite being determined to be within the range of the specific pattern common range at the time of detection of the start winning prize, the variation pattern type different from the variation pattern type including the specific variation pattern with super reach may be determined. there were.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and is specified variable when the start condition is satisfied even though it is determined that the specified variable display pattern is obtained when the game medium passes through a predetermined start area. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a variable display pattern other than a display pattern from being determined.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application uses a first start area provided in the game area (for example, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A) as a game medium ( For example, a plurality of first types that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition that permits the start of variable display (for example, a determination of Yes in step S231) after the passage of a game ball or the like. First variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A) for variably displaying the identification information (for example, the first special figure) and displaying the display result, and a second starting area (for example, provided in the game area) For example, after the game medium passes through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, a start condition that allows the start of variable display is satisfied (for example, Yes is determined in step S231). Second variable display means (for example, a second special symbol display) for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information (for example, a second special figure, etc.) that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying a display result. Device 4B, etc., and when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the first identification information or the second identification information, a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player Etc.), which corresponds to variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means and variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means. The variable display means (for example, the image display device 5) for performing variable display of the identification information for performance (for example, decorative symbols), and the first start area or the second start area as a game medium A random number for determining a specific gaming state for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state when passing, a random number for determining a specific gaming state type for determining a type of the specific gaming state, and for production Extracting means for extracting a variable display determining random number for determining a variable display pattern of identification information; and variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium passes through the first start area. For each variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the second starting area, the specific gaming state determination random number and the specific gaming state type determination extracted by the extraction means A hold storage means for storing a random number and the variable display determining random number as a hold storage up to a predetermined upper limit number, and for determining the specific gaming state based on the establishment of the start condition Whether to control to the specific gaming state using a random number is determined before derivation display of the display result, and when it is determined to control to the specific gaming state, using the random number for determining the specific gaming state type, Predetermining means for determining the type of the specific gaming state to be one of a plurality of types, the determination result of the predetermining means, the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the start condition is satisfied, The variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information for presentation based on the value of the random number for determining variable display extracted by the extracting means and the determination values corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display patterns And variable display executing means for executing variable display of the effect identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means, and determination by the variable display pattern determining means. Before, when the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area, it is controlled to the specific game state based on the value of the random number for determining the specific game state extracted by the extracting means. And variable display of the effect identification information based on the variable display determination random number value extracted by the extraction means and the determination values corresponding to the plurality of types of variable display patterns. Start determination means for determining whether or not the pattern is a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of variable display patterns, and when it is determined by the start determination means to be controlled to the specific gaming state or the specific variable When it is determined to be a display pattern, before the start condition of the variable display that is the determination target of the first identification information or the second identification information is satisfied, Specific effect execution means capable of executing a fixed effect, and means for controlling an advantageous state advantageous to a player different from the specific game state until an end condition is satisfied after the specific game state ends, Gaming state control means for controlling to an advantageous state with different termination conditions according to the type of the specific gaming state, and at least a part of the determination value corresponding to the specific variable display pattern is the start condition The same determination value is set regardless of the number of hold storages stored by the hold storage means when established, and the determination condition corresponding to a non-specific variable display pattern different from the specific variable display pattern satisfies the start condition A different judgment value is set according to the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means, and the non-specific variable display pattern is a variable display in which the reach state is not established. A variable display pattern for shortening the variable display time from the start of variable display of presentation identification information to the display and display of the display result as compared with the specific variable display pattern, The determining means, when the shortening condition is satisfied based on the number of reserved storage stored in the holding storage means when the start condition is satisfied, compared with the case where the shortening condition is not satisfied, A variable display pattern is determined using a determination value set with a large number of determination values corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening, and the start determination unit is configured to determine the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction unit. By determining whether or not the value matches the same determination value, it is determined whether or not the specific variable display pattern is obtained, and it is determined that the specific gaming state is controlled. Determining the type of the specific gaming state based on the value of the random number for determining the specific gaming state type extracted by the extracting unit, and the specific effect executing unit is changed to the specific gaming state by the start determining unit. When it is determined to be controlled, the specific effect can be executed in an effect mode according to the type of the specific game state.
According to the above gaming machine, the variable display pattern other than the specific variable display pattern is obtained when the start condition is satisfied even though it is determined that the specific variable display pattern is obtained when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area. It can be prevented from being determined.

In the above gaming machine, after the end of the specific gaming state, a first period (for example, a big hit shown in FIG. 41 (F)) that is controlled to a first advantageous gaming state (for example, a high-accuracy high-base state) advantageous to the player The period from the end of the big hit gaming state controlled based on the determination that the type is “1B per basic” to the end of the 20th special figure game after the first special figure game is started. , A period during which the production operation by the production B is executed) and a period following the first period, which is a normal gaming state (for example, a low probability low base state). The second period of time (for example, shown in FIG. 41 (F)) in which control is performed in a second advantageous gaming state (for example, a high-accuracy low base state, etc.) that is advantageous but disadvantageous to the first advantageous gaming state. The jackpot type is 1 per base Is the period from the end of the 21st special figure game to the end of the 22nd special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state controlled based on the determination of “ And the first special game state consisting of the period during which the production operation by production C is executed and the first and second periods (for example, the jackpot type shown in FIG. This is the period from the end of the first special figure game to the end of the 22nd special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state controlled based on the determination of “1B per basic”. The period is controlled to the high base state and is controlled to the first advantageous gaming state in a period in which the rendering operation by the rendering B is executed), and is a period following the second period and is greater than the normal gaming state. Advantageous However, the big hit type shown in FIG. 41 (G), for example, is controlled in a third advantageous gaming state (for example, a low-accuracy base state) that is a disadvantageous gaming state than the second advantageous gaming state. The period from the end of the 23rd special figure game to the end of the 55th special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state controlled based on the determination of “1B per basic”, which is low Special game state control means (for example, the CPU 103 in steps S312 to S316) that can be controlled to the second special game state that is controlled to the high-definition base state and includes the period during which the effect operation by the effect D is executed. When the game state is the normal game state or the first advantageous game state, and the specific display result is derived and displayed. After the end of the specific gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to the first special gaming state (for example, the CPU 103 sets a count initial value smaller than the count initial value “22” in the probability variation counter in step S315. "20" is set), and when the specific display result is derived and displayed when the gaming state is the second advantageous gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to the second special gaming state after the specific gaming state ends. (For example, the CPU 103 sets a count initial value “55” larger than the count initial value “22” in the probability variation counter in the time-count counter at step S315).
According to the above gaming machine, when the first advantageous gaming state is ended and controlled to the second advantageous gaming state, when the specific display result is derived and displayed, the identification is made before the first advantageous gaming state ends. The period during which the second advantageous gaming state is controlled is longer than when the display result is derived and displayed. For this reason, when the first advantageous gaming state is ended and controlled to the second advantageous gaming state, the player's expectation when the specific display result is derived and displayed than before the first advantageous gaming state ends. A feeling can be heightened. On the other hand, when the first advantageous gaming state ends and is controlled to the second advantageous gaming state, if the specific display result is not derived and displayed, there is an anxiety that the second advantageous gaming state will also end. Can be given. For this reason, game entertainment is improved.

In the gaming machine, when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the first identification information or the second identification information, any one of the plurality of types of the specific gaming states having different degrees of advantage. Specific game state control means to be controlled (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the pre-opening process for the big winning opening in step S114 to the big hit end process in S117) and the game where the game medium hardly or does not pass through the second start area. A variable starter (for example, a normal variable prize) that changes between a first state that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, a normal open state) and a second state (for example, an expanded open state) that is advantageous for the player through which game media easily pass. Ball device 6B, etc.), and the special gaming state control means in the first and third advantageous gaming states is the variable starting device. The high opening control that increases the frequency of the second state is executed (e.g., the CPU 103 executes the ordinary electric accessory actuating process in step S144), and the specific game state control means is configured to use the second identification information. When the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the game, control is performed to the specific gaming state having a higher degree of advantage at a higher rate than when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the first identification information. (For example, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8 in the process of step S247, and then performs the pre-opening process of the big winning opening in step S114 to the jackpot end process of S117). Run).
According to the above gaming machine, when the first advantageous gaming state is ended and controlled to the second advantageous gaming state, when the specific display result is derived and displayed, the identification is made before the first advantageous gaming state ends. The period during which the second advantageous gaming state is controlled is longer than when the display result is derived and displayed. As a result, the high opening control is performed so that the frequency of the variable starter becoming the second state is increased, and the number of executions of the variable display of the second identification information, which is more advantageous than the variable display of the first identification information, is increased. Is further improved.

In the gaming machine, when the first specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, the first specific gaming state (for example, the big hit type is determined to be “1A per basic” shown in FIG. 8) is controlled. 7 round big hit state, etc., and when the second specific display result is derived and displayed, the second specific gaming state (for example, the big hit type is “1B per basic” shown in FIG. 8). The special game state control means controls the special game state according to whether it is controlled to the first specific game state or the second specific game state. The gaming state is changed (for example, the CPU 103 changes the count initial value set in the hour / times counter in accordance with the jackpot type buffer value in step S315).
According to the gaming machine, the special game state to be controlled changes depending on whether it is controlled to the first specific game state or the second specific game state. Interest can be given to the player.

In the above gaming machine, the special gaming state control means is a jackpot controlled based on a determination that the jackpot type is “1B per basic” shown in FIG. 41 (H), for example. This is a period from the end of the gaming state to the end of the 22nd special figure game after the start of the first special figure game. In the fourth execution period, etc., which is a period following the second period and longer than the third period (for example, as shown in FIG. 41H). Is a period from the start of the 23rd special figure game to the end of the 90th special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state controlled based on the decision to set 1B per base Low accuracy And the third special gaming state that is controlled to the third advantageous gaming state in the period during which the rendering operation by the rendering D is executed), and the gaming state is the third advantageous gaming state. When the specific display result is derived and displayed at a certain time, the gaming state is controlled to the third special gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state (for example, the CPU 103 changes the time variation counter to the probability variation counter in step S315). The count initial value “90” larger than the count initial value “22” in FIG.
According to the above gaming machine, when the first advantageous gaming state is ended and controlled to the third advantageous gaming state, when the specific display result is derived and displayed, the identification is made before the first advantageous gaming state ends. The period during which the third advantageous gaming state is controlled is longer than when the display result is derived and displayed. Therefore, when the first advantageous gaming state is ended and the third advantageous gaming state is controlled, the player's expectation in the case where the specific display result is derived and displayed than before the first advantageous gaming state ends. A feeling can be heightened. On the other hand, when the first advantageous gaming state ends and is controlled to the third advantageous gaming state, if the specific display result is not derived and displayed, there is an anxiety that the third advantageous gaming state will also end. Can be given. For this reason, game entertainment is improved.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present application provides a predetermined start area provided in the game area (for example, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the normal variable winning ball apparatus). 6B, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start winning award etc., a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be distinguished from each other, and a display result is derived and displayed. When a display means (for example, the image display device 5) is provided, and a predetermined specific display result (for example, a definite decorative combination of jackpot combination) is derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information, it is advantageous for the player. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), which is advantageous to the player after the specific gaming state is finished. The first period (for example, FIG. 41 (A) shown in FIG. 41 (A), which is controlled based on the determination that the jackpot type is “1A per base”, which is controlled to the skill state (for example, high-accuracy base state). After the end, it is a period from the start of the first special figure game to the end of the twenty-first special figure game, and is controlled to the high-accuracy base state and the production operation by the production B is executed. A period following the first period, which is advantageous over the normal gaming state (for example, a low probability low base state, etc.) but is a disadvantageous gaming state than the first advantageous gaming state. The big hit gaming state controlled based on the determination that the big hit type is “1A per basic” shown in FIG. 41 (A), for example, in the second period to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state (eg high probability low base state) After the end of the 22nd special A first special gaming state including a period from the start of the game to the end thereof, which is controlled to a high-accuracy and low-base state and during which an effect operation by the effect C is executed, and the first The first special game is started after the end of the jackpot gaming state controlled based on the determination that the jackpot type is “1A per base” shown in the first and second periods (for example, FIG. 41B). Until the end of the 22nd special figure game, and is controlled to the high-accuracy base state, and is controlled to the first advantageous gaming state in a period in which the effect operation by the effect B is executed). In addition, based on the determination that the jackpot type is “1A per base” shown in FIG. 41 (B), for example, which is a period following the second period and is controlled to the normal gaming state. Be controlled This is the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to the start of the big hit gaming state after the start of the 23rd special figure game. And a special game state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S312 to S316) that can be controlled. The special game state control means includes: When the specific display result is derived and displayed when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to the first special gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state (for example, the CPU 103 proceeds to step S315). The time initial count counter is set to a count initial value “21” smaller than the count initial value “22” in the probability variation counter), and the gaming state When the specific display result is derived and displayed in the first advantageous gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to the third special gaming state after completion of the specific gaming state (for example, the CPU 103 performs time reduction in step S315). The count initial value “22” that is the same as the count initial value “22” in the probability variation counter is set in the counter).
According to the above gaming machine, the first special gaming state does not occur continuously, so that it is possible to avoid making the game excessively advantageous.

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 an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. 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 symbol 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 explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an operation frequency pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a redetermination process execution determination table. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a prefetch result notification command reception buffer. 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of a specific pattern common range. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. 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 the flowchart etc. which show an example of a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process 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 process at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a final stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production setting process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of a decoration symbol change completion. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process during jackpot control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch result determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a timing chart which illustrates change of production operation according to a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a prefetch result determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the prefetch effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a prefetch effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a prefetch effect process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in 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 (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing 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.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). 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 composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and 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 by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by 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, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. 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 (or two-digit symbols) 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 (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the 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 variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable 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. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. 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 (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result means stopping the variable display by displaying the identification information such as decorative symbols in a stopped manner (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display).

  In the image display device 5, as the display areas to be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three areas may be provided so that they can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. . The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing variable display of the first special diagram, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) 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 may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design 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 (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display occurs when a game ball enters (starts winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. To do. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. Further, when a special ball game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, it is normally not One of the displayed display parts is changed to a red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. Here, in this embodiment, when performing the hold memory display, the number of special figure hold memories based on the establishment of the variable display game start condition can be specified, but the start condition is the first start condition. When it is not possible to specify whether the condition is the second start condition, the display mode of the special figure reserved memory number is changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, by changing the number of display parts corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number to gray. change.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number 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 indicator LED 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is comprised including.

  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 device 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 (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the ordinary 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 enter the second start winning opening. Normally open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball enters the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal 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 such 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.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered 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 (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If so, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  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. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special figure game started earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the start condition for starting the figure game is not satisfied, variable display is suspended. For example, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold memory The number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the second holding memory is stored. The number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. When this is done, the second reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented). The added value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be a total reserved memory number or a special figure reserved memory number.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). 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 (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal 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 are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. 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 for changing 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 (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize 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 left and right upper 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 (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 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 (rotation 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 (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting 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 (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate. The operation button 30 is a jog dial that can be pressed and rotated. The operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed or rotated, and may be a button that can be touched or pressed, such as a touch panel, or tilted like a lever-type switch. It may be operable, or may be capable of being pressed and tilted like a joystick. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. In other words, the operation button 30 only needs to be configured so that a predetermined operation action by the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's operation action performed on the operation button 30 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary 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 normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the process is started on the basis that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game state. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied by the above, it is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the last special figure game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is obtained when a predetermined time as the special symbol variable time elapses. A definite special symbol (a special graph display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “big hit” is obtained as a specific display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed a predetermined number of times. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “3” and “7” are jackpot symbols, and symbols indicating “−” are lost symbols. It should be noted that 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 different 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.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is the 15-round jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating “7” is 7 Round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as a multi-round specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round game for changing to the first state advantageous to the player is executed. In this way, the opening and closing plate that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening, thereby providing a special variable prize ball device. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round game, which is the open cycle of the big winning opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of executions of the round game is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, 15 balls are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening. The 15 round round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state (7 round big hit state) as a small round specific gaming state controlled after the 7 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the number of round games executed is 15 round big hit state The second round number (for example, “7”) is smaller than the first round number in FIG. Note that in the 7 round big hit state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round game to be the second round number, and other control is performed in the same manner as the 15 round big hit state. A game in a 7-round big hit state in which the number of executions of the round game is “7” is also referred to as a 7-time open game. In the 7-round big hit state, by changing a predetermined winning opening which becomes a big winning opening from a closed state to an open state in a predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round game. Alternatively, the state may be changed from the second state unfavorable to the player to the first state advantageous to the player, and then returned to the second state after a predetermined period (first period) has elapsed. The 2 round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  Also, the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is the 15-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special-game game. After the 7 round round-hit state has ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is one of the special gaming states compared to the low probability low base state. In addition to the time reduction control in which the special symbol variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) in the special figure game is shortened, the high-accuracy base state in which the probability fluctuation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed is controlled. Here, the low probability low base state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a low probability high base state, a high probability low base state, a high probability high base state, The same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on as in the case where the system reset is performed) is performed. On the other hand, in the probability variation state such as the high accuracy low base and the high accuracy high base state, the variable display result becomes “big hit” in the variable display of each special figure game and the decorative design, and is further controlled to the big hit gaming state. The probability is improved to be higher than the low probability low base and the low probability high base state. The time reduction control is a special game of the number of times (for example, any number of 10, 20, 22, 50, 55, 60, 90, 100) according to the type of jackpot and the game state. When one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Further, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” or until a predetermined number of times (for example, 22 times) a special game is executed. Further, different presentation operations may be executed depending on whether the gaming state is a low-accuracy low base state, a low-accuracy high-base state, a high-accuracy low-base state, or a high-accuracy high-base state. In this embodiment, if the gaming state is a low-probability low base state, the production operation that is production A is high-precision high-base state, and if the gaming operation is high-precision high-base state, the production operation that is production B is a high-precision low base state. For example, if the production operation that is production C is a low-accuracy base state, the production operation that is production D is performed. For example, in the effects A to D, the background images only have to be different. In this way, by executing different rendering operations according to the gaming state, it is possible to notify the player which gaming state is currently controlled. As an example, when an effect operation that is controlled to the low probability low base state and effect A is executed, the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is “1A basic hit” (see FIG. 8). If the decision to do so is made, after the jackpot gaming state based on the decision is made, the high-accuracy base state is controlled until the 21st special figure game in which the special figure display result is “losing” is finished. An effect operation that is effect B is executed. And after the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the determination that the jackpot type is “1A per base” (see FIG. 8), the high probability is low until the end of the 22nd special game. An effect operation which is controlled to the base state and becomes effect C is executed. In this way, when the production operation changes from production B to production C, the player transitions from the highly accurate high base state to the highly accurate low base state, and the time reduction control is completed. I can recognize that. Here, when it is determined that the special figure display result in the 22nd special figure game is “losing”, after the 22nd special figure game is finished, the low-definition and low base state is controlled. An effect operation of A is executed. In this way, when the performance operation changes from that of production C to that of production A, the player transitions from the high probability low base state to the low probability low base state, and the probability variation control ends. I can recognize that. On the other hand, when it is decided that the special figure display result in the 22nd special figure game is “big hit”, as will be described later, after the big hit gaming state based on such decision, The number of executions of the special figure game controlled to the high base state and the low probability high base state) is larger than the case where the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” in the first to 21st special figure games. Become. In this way, when the rendering operation that is controlled to the high-accuracy and high-basis state and effect C is being executed, if the special figure display result is “lost”, the probability improvement state ends, while If the figure display result is “big hit”, a big hit gaming state is generated that is more advantageous than when the effect operation by the production C is executed under the control of the highly accurate low base state. For this reason, by performing the effect operation by effect C, the player can recognize that the end of the probability improvement state is approaching, and if the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed here as a confirmed decorative symbol, It can be recognized that a large game value is given. Note that the 15-round jackpot symbol “3” and the 7-round jackpot symbol “7” are examples, and each jackpot 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 not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  In the time-short state such as the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol variation time (ordinary symbol variation time) in the ordinary game to be shorter than that in the low-accuracy low-base state. In addition, the control to improve the probability that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each regular game will be "per regular diagram" than in the low accuracy low base state, and the variable display result is "per regular diagram" In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the control, the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece is longer than that in the low accuracy low base state or the high accuracy low base state, and the number of tilts is set in the low accuracy low base state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening, such as control that increases more than in the highly accurate low base state. Be calledNote that, in the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state, any one of these controls may be performed, 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 low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base 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 by 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 low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state, it becomes easier to achieve a big hit gaming state than in the low accuracy low base state and the high accuracy low base 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 is the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state. I just need it.

  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 by the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. 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 Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, 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 (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. 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 effect display (or simply reach effect). 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 (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “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. And, 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 “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (big hit reliability) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for notifying the player is given by a variable display mode of the symbol or the like. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip” can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Or not is determined.

  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 in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8 of a predetermined special combination are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of a plurality of types of combinations of lost is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing fluctuation display and changing the decorative symbol immediately after stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the variable display result may be set so that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) increases. Thereby, the player can recognize that the specific effect of the “pseudo-ream” is performed by temporarily stopping display of any one of the pseudo-ream chances GC1 to GC8, and as the number of times of the pseudo-ream fluctuation increases. In addition, the expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 It may be controlled to increase one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled. As another example, the movable member provided inside or outside the game area may be controlled to operate during each fluctuation display (including the first fluctuation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. . As yet another example, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image during the period of each change display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. May be. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, among the lighting and blinking of the decorative LED, the operation of the movable member, the display of the effect image, Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect combining a part or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. When the production mode changes in, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” or the “15R probability variable big hit” may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production may include any production operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. Also, for example, differences in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, differences in the movement of the production target object (for example, a movable member, etc.) (difference in operating speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operating direction, etc.), image Depending on the movement of the character image displayed on the display device 5 (difference in movement speed, difference in movement distance, difference in movement direction, etc.) Instead of changing the character display or changing the display of the background image, the effect mode in the re-change effect may be made different. In addition to the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped, for example, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped and displayed by an arbitrary production operation such as the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the effect lamp 9.

  In the variable display effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and after changing the decorative symbol again, stop display. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  In addition to “pseudo-ream” and “slip”, 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 then 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. , The player's 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 in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. 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”, “Middle”, “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped temporarily for the decorative combination (special combination) that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. After the display, unlike the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the effect display that changes the decorative symbol to be stopped by changing the decorative symbol again in a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is done.

  Unlike variable reach effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-ream” or “slip” during decorative display of decorative symbols, for example, displaying effect images such as predetermined character images and message images. Notifying the player that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state and that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to a presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol. A notice effect may be executed. 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. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). 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. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “character notice” and “operation notice” are set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the notice effect of “Character notice”, an effect display is performed in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbols. Here, as the display of the character image, a character image that is separate from the decorative design may be displayed statically or in motion (animation display), or a character image that is variably displayed integrally with the decorative design. The display may be an operation display (animation display) in a display form different from the variable display of the decorative pattern.

  In the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 in response to the player performing a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the operation button 30 while the decorative symbol is variably displayed. The production operation is changed by changing the display of the production image or changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As an example, in the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, a predetermined effect operation serving as a button operation promotion effect is performed during variable display of a decorative symbol. In the button operation promotion effect, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, thereby prompting the player to operate the operation button 30. Any production operation may be used. The effect operation that prompts the player to operate the operation button 30 is not limited to the effect display of the effect image on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp 9 that outputs predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or lighting the LED for decoration in a predetermined lighting pattern, or operating a movable member provided in a rendering accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or any of these May be combined. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is set. When the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is detected by the operation detection switch 31 within the operation effective period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, and prepared in advance, for example. One of the plurality of types of effect images is displayed on the image display device 5, and the sound effect corresponding to one of the plurality of types of sound patterns prepared in advance is displayed on the speaker 8L. Various effects such as output from 8R are executed.

  As the notice effect by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of such decorative symbols, various effect operations such as “step-up operation” can be executed in addition to “character notice” and “operation notice”. Good. Here, in the notice effect of “step-up operation”, as an example, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of decorative symbols. An effect operation may be performed such that the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages by the effect display. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, after any one of a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without being switched. Further, as another example of the notice effect of the “step-up operation”, there are a plurality of types of movable members provided in the effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area during the variable display of the decorative design according to a predetermined order. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed by the effect operation operated in the operation mode. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, after the movable member performs the effect operation in one type of operation, the effect operation in the notice effect may be terminated without switching to the effect operation of the second stage. There may be. As described above, the notice effect of the “step-up operation” is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening). This is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display of symbols and decorative designs, and is a step-up notice effect that changes the notice style (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) in multiple stages (steps up). . In general, the greater the number of changes (number of steps), the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”). In addition, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect or the effect mode in each step, at least one of “15R probability variation big hit” and “2R probability variation big hit”, or a specific reach effect is executed. Or one of them. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As the change of the notice mode (step-up), different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

  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. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) 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. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a reach-losing combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”. It should be noted 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 (non-specific combination).

  If the special symbol “3” that becomes the 15th round jackpot symbol and the special symbol “7” that becomes the 7th round jackpot symbol are stopped and displayed as the special symbols to be confirmed in the special game, In response to the variable display state having reached the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is the predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, 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 the determined decorative symbol that becomes the big hit combination. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Anything is acceptable.

  In addition, after the decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, the special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. A pre-reading effect is performed in which a notification indicating whether or not the pending data that is determined to be the “big hit” is stored is stored. In this embodiment, in the pre-reading effect, each time the player operates the operation button 30 a predetermined number of times during execution of a predetermined round (for example, 5 rounds), blue display or red display is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H. The effect images suggesting the special figure display results corresponding to the displayed plurality of display parts are displayed one by one from the left to the right. Specifically, when the special figure display result corresponding to the display part is “big hit”, or the special figure display result is “lost”, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is the specific pattern common range. When it is within the range, an effect image such as “chance” is displayed above the display part, while the special figure display result corresponding to the display part is “lost” and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is displayed. When the numerical data shown is outside the specific pattern common range, an effect image such as “losing” is displayed above the display part. It should be noted that even when the special figure display result corresponding to the display part is “big hit” or the special figure display result is “lost”, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of the specific pattern common range. In this case, the first effect image of the plurality of types of effect images is displayed at or near the display part at a higher ratio than the first effect image, for example, the second effect image having a different color. When the special drawing display result corresponding to the display part is “lost”, the second effect image is displayed at a higher rate than the first effect image at or near the display part. It may be. If it does in this way, according to which effect image was displayed among the multiple types of effect images including the 1st effect image and the 2nd effect image, the 1st special figure reservation storage part 151A and 2nd It is possible to make the player's expectation different from the fact that the reserved data for which the determination that the special figure display result is “big hit” is stored in the special figure storage unit 151B.

  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 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed 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. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. 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 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is 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 production electrical parts 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 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9. 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 for driving is 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. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as 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 includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). 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 decoration LED and the like. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A 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. 3A, 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 by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the 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.

  In this embodiment, the first and second variation start commands and the variation pattern designation command are prepared as separate production control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature that starts the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. And the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  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. 3B, the result of prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. In this case, different EXT data is set in accordance with the big hit type determination result indicating whether the decorative symbol variable display mode (big hit type) is “7 rounds” or “15 rounds”. 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 indicating 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 “7 rounds”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating 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 “15 rounds”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command may be configured to be specified by one effect control command. As an example, an effect control command for setting EXT data corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern and a variable display result (one of “losing” and “big hit” and a big hit type when “big hit”) is prepared Then, information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5.

  In this embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stop of variable display of the decoration symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. When the elapsed time reaches the specified special figure variation time, a setting for ending the effect executed corresponding to the special game is performed without receiving an effect control command from the main board 11. You can make it.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result.

  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. With the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening or the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, the number of executions of rounds (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit state, or the big winning in the 2 round big hit state or variable winning operation Different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of times the mouth is opened (for example, “1” or “2”). 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 decorative design 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.

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

  The command B100H is generated by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first starting port switch 22A detects the game ball that has entered (started winning) the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that a first start condition for executing a special figure game using one special figure has been established. The command B200H is generated by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B. This 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 command C0XXH is used to display the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 or the like. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value of. In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, 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. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the reserved memory count notification command, for example, the total number of stored data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the reserved data in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A and the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Alternatively, different EXT data is set corresponding to the total number of start data stored in the start data storage unit 151C (for example, “1” to “8”). Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special drawing is received. The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be specified.

  The command D0XXH is a prefetch result notification command for notifying a prefetch result from the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B (FIG. 11). Here, the prefetching means reading the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B before the special figure game based on the hold data is started. Say.

  In the prefetch result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C, the special figure included in the hold data prefetched from the first special figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Whether the variable display result determined based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the display result is “big hit” or “losing”, or based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type Whether the jackpot type to be played is “7 rounds” or “15 rounds”, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depends on the reserved memory number (special figure reserved memory number) of the special figure game. Corresponding to whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is within the range of the specific pattern common range as a specific pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach α and super reach β) Thus, different EXT data is set. More specifically, the command D000H is a first prefetch result indicating that the variable display result is “losing” and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is out of the specific pattern common range. This is a prefetch result notification command. The command D001H is a second prefetch result notification command indicating a prefetch result indicating that the variable display result is “losing” and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the specific pattern common range. It is. Command D002H is a third prefetch result notification command indicating a prefetch result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7 rounds”. The command D003H is a fourth prefetching result notification command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15 rounds”. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the prefetch content notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received and the prefetch result is specified. Can do.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided. 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 I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control, so that the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes the following ( Specifically, this means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  In the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a 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. Also, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are not separately independent, for example, the special figure display result The random number value MR1 for determination and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be integrated such as having shared numerical value data or shared determined value data. . Further, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type have a single numerical value data, or have a single fixed value data. It may be.

  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 a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 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 independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 using the random counter. 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 random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  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, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. 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 jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as “15 rounds” or “surprise”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR3 is in the range of “1” to “251”. Takes the value of The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR4 is a value in the range of “1” to “997”. Take. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “150”. That is, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state where the game ball is difficult to enter the normal start-up winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game (normally open state). ) Is used to determine whether or not to change to a state in which a game ball is likely to enter (expanded open state).

  FIG. 5 shows a decorative pattern 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 symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss 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”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4 are prepared in advance as non-reach variation patterns. Further, as the reach variation pattern, variation pattern PA2-1, variation pattern PA2-2, variation pattern PB2-1, variation pattern PB2-2, variation pattern PA3-1, variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-1, variation A pattern PB3-2 is prepared in advance. As the hit fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, fluctuation pattern PA4-2, fluctuation pattern PB4-1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, fluctuation pattern PA5-1, fluctuation A pattern PA5-2, a fluctuation pattern PB5-1, and a fluctuation pattern PB5-2 are prepared in advance.

  FIG. 6 shows the decorative pattern variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which a pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which a fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. As another example, categorizing (grouping) multiple variation patterns according to the presence or absence of “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects and the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) to execute “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects A variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that is not included, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) is 1 in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, and “pseudo-continuous” What is necessary is just to divide into the variation pattern classification in which the variation pattern which makes the frequency | count of execution of a pseudo | simulation continuous variation (revariation) 2 or more is included in the variable display effect of this. As yet another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip”, or the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-4 are prepared in advance in response to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and “variable” variable display mode, variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the variable display mode (big hit type) with the variable display result of “big hit” and “15 rounds”, the fluctuation pattern type CA3-1 to the fluctuation pattern type CA3-3 are prepared in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed. , A variation pattern previously associated with “no shortening” is included. The variation pattern type CA1-2 is a special symbol corresponding to, for example, that the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more, or that the time reduction control is performed in the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state. The variable display time is reduced and the variable display effect such as “pseudo-run” or “slip” is not executed. Contains a pattern. The variation pattern type CA1-3 is a variation pattern type of “sliding, pseudo-continuous” in which a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” or “sliding” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It includes a variation pattern previously associated with “slip, pseudo-ream”.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 is when the reach effect is ended with the normal reach that becomes the normal reach effect after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state without executing the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream”. Is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of the reach combination, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous”. In the variation pattern type CA2-2, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is two times. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” in advance. Variation patterns are included.

  In the variation pattern type CA2-3, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is one, and the normal display is performed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” that derives and displays a determined decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” in advance. Variation patterns are included. Fluctuation pattern types CA2-4 are accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β) after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state, and when the reach production ends, the definite decorative symbols of the reach combination are derived and displayed. The variation pattern type of “Super Reach (Lose)” is included, and includes a variation pattern associated with “Super Reach (Lose)” in advance.

  In the variation pattern type CA3-1, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is not executed, but the normal display is performed after the variable symbol display state of the decorative pattern is set to the reach state, and when the reach effect ends, the definite decoration of the jackpot combination is determined. It is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (big hit) quasi-continuous” for deriving and displaying a symbol, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “no normal reach (big hit) quasi-continuous”. In the variation pattern type CA3-2, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and then the normal reach is involved. Is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-relation” and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-ream”. Fluctuation pattern type CA3-3 is a “super reach (big hit)” that displays a definite decorative symbol of a big hit combination when super reach is included after the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and the reach effect is finished. It is a variation pattern type, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “super reach (big hit)”.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included 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. In addition, the ROM 101 stores 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 decorative pattern variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the symbol display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as a symbol display result determination table, a special symbol display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and a general symbol display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 7B are prepared in advance. Yes. The special figure display result determination table 130A is variably displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as a “big hit” before the determined special symbol as a result is derived and displayed based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table that is referred to. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result depending on whether the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 11 is off or on. Is configured with setting data (determination data) that is associated (assigned) to jackpot determination value data and loss determination value data.

  In the ordinary figure display result determination table 130B, the comparison with the random number MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is made depending on whether the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 11 is off or on. The numerical value (judgment value) to be assigned is assigned to either the common figure judgment value data or the common figure loss judgment value data. The general map display result determination table 130B is for setting for setting the general map change time to one of a plurality of types corresponding to the determination result of whether or not the random number MR5 matches the determination value data per universal map. When the data or the random number MR5 matches the judgment value data per map, the time for performing tilt control (tilt control time) for allowing the game ball to easily enter the second start winning opening, and the time flag is OFF Data for setting for setting depending on whether it is present or on may be included.

  In the setting of the general map display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 7B, the random number value MR5 for determining the general map display result is any one of “1” to “15” corresponding to the case where the time reduction flag is off. In the meantime, the random value MR5 for determining the normal map display result is “1” to “140” corresponding to the case where the time flag is on. The determination value is allocated to the determination value data for the normal map and the determination value data for the general-purpose loss so that the determination value matches the determination value data for the normal map. With this setting, when the hour / short flag is on corresponding to the low accuracy / high base state and the high accuracy / low base state, the hour / short flag is off corresponding to the low accuracy / low base state or high accuracy / low base state. Compared to the time, the probability that the variable display result in the normal game is “per normal map” is high, and the frequency of tilt control that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening can be increased. it can. Further, the normal time fluctuation times TH3 and TH4 corresponding to when the time reduction flag is on are set shorter than the normal time fluctuation times TH1 and TH2 corresponding to when the time reduction flag is off. With this setting, when the hour / short flag is on corresponding to the low accuracy / high base state and the high accuracy / low base state, the hour / short flag is off corresponding to the low accuracy / low base state or high accuracy / low base state. Compared to the time, the normal time fluctuation time in the normal game is shortened, and the frequency at which the tilt control is performed so that the game ball can easily win the second start winning opening can be increased. Further, the tilt control time TK2 corresponding to the time reduction flag being on is set longer than the tilt control time TK1 corresponding to the time reduction flag being off. With such a setting, when the time reduction flag is on, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening than when it is off. In addition, when the short-time flag is on corresponding to the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state, compared to when the short time flag is off corresponding to the low accuracy low base state or high accuracy low base state. Further, by increasing the number of times tilt control is performed, it is possible to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 is variably displayed based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big jackpot” and control is made to the jackpot game state. It is a table referred in order to determine an aspect in any of multiple types of jackpot types. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the variation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 11 is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “1C per rare”, “1D per premier”, “2A per basic” , “2B per basic”, “2C per rare”, “2D per premier”, “2E per 15 rounds”, etc. Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B sets the second special symbol display device 4B. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the decision values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types are the result of determining whether to control the 7 round big hit state or the 15 round big hit state, and the end of the big hit gaming state It is data for determination corresponding to the later number of times. For example, “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “1C per rare”, “1D per premier”, “2A per basic”, “2B per basic”, “2C per rare”, “2C per rare”, “2D per premier” The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the type corresponds to the decision result of controlling to the 7 round big hit state, while the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “2E per 15 rounds”. Corresponds to the determination result of controlling to the big hit state of 15 rounds.

  Further, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “1A per basic” indicates the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit gaming state, “21 times” if the gaming state is a low probability low base state, The determination result is “22 times” for the high accuracy and high base state, “50 times” for the high accuracy and low base state, and “90 times” for the low accuracy and high base state. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “1B per base” shows the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit gaming state, “20 times” if the gaming state is a low probability low base state, The determination results are “20 times” for the high base state, “55 times” for the high accuracy low base state, and “90 times” for the low accuracy high base state. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “1C per rare” shows the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit gaming state, “22 times” if the gaming state is a low probability low base state, The determination result is “20 times” in the high base state, “60 times” in the high accuracy low base state, and “90 times” in the low accuracy high base state. Table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “1D per premier” shows the number of times after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is low probability low base state, high probability high base state, high probability low A determination result of “100 times” is shown regardless of whether the base state or the low-accuracy base state.

  In addition, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “2A per basic” indicates the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit gaming state, “21 times” if the gaming state is a low probability low base state, The determination result is “10 times” in the high accuracy and high base state, “100 times” in the high accuracy and low base state, and “100 times” in the low accuracy and high base state. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “2B per base” shows the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit gaming state, “20 times” if the gaming state is a low probability low base state, The determination result is “10 times” in the high base state, “100 times” in the high accuracy low base state, and “100 times” in the low accuracy high base state. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “2C per rare” shows the number of time reductions after the big hit gaming state ends, “22 times” if the gaming state is a low probability low base state, The determination result is “10 times” in the high base state, “100 times” in the high accuracy low base state, and “100 times” in the low accuracy high base state. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “2D per premier” shows the number of short times after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is low probability low base state, high probability high base state, high probability low A determination result of “100 times” is shown regardless of whether the base state or the low-accuracy base state. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “2E per 15 rounds” indicates the number of short times after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is low probability low base state, high probability high base state, high probability A determination result of “100 times” is shown regardless of whether the base state is the low base state or the low-accuracy base state. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “1” to “9”) as a value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (a jackpot type buffer value). Table data (setting data) may be included.

  In the setting of the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the values in the range of “96” to “100” among the random number values for determining the jackpot type are “ When the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2” while being assigned to the big hit type of “1D per premier”, the value in the range of “81” to “100” is “2D per premier”. Is assigned to the jackpot type. With this setting, the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is more “per premier than the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. ”Can be increased.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, the allocation of the determined value to each jackpot type differs depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. For example, for the big hit type of “2E per 15 rounds”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a decision value in the range of “81” to “100” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure When the designated buffer value is “1”, no decision value is assigned.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 8, the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. When it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state, the big hit type is “2E per 15 rounds” and it is not determined to control to the 15 round big hit state. With such a setting, when the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening in the high opening control in the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state, the big hit type is “2E per 15 rounds”. By increasing the ratio of hitting 15 rounds, you can improve your gaming fun. In particular, with such a setting, the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, so that the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy The ratio of the high base state to the 15 round big hit state can be further increased to further improve the game entertainment.

  Even when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, for example, a determined value smaller than that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2” is displayed in the special figure display result of “2E per 15 rounds”. You may make it allocate with respect to. Also, when the gaming state is a low probability high base state, if the big hit type is “2E per 15 rounds” and the transition to the high probability high base state after the end of the 15 round big hit state is achieved, the degree of advantage for the player Will increase. Therefore, when the gaming state is the low probability low base or the low probability high base state, even if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the decision value for the special figure display result of “2E per 15 rounds”. The table data in the jackpot type determination table 131 may be configured so that.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. 3 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in a ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal use) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C shown in FIG. 9C is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. . It should be noted that the allocation of the decision value for each variation pattern type may be made different depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability variation state, or a short time state. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Further, the determined values may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short time state. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C determine the change pattern type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “lost”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C includes special symbols and decorations such as when the gaming state is a low probability low base state or a high probability low base state and the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”. When the variable display time of the symbol is not shortened, it is selected as a use table. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D is used, for example, when the gaming state is a low-accuracy base state or a high-accuracy base state, The table is selected as a use table when the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, for example, when the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more.

  Note that when the gaming state is a low probability high base state or a high probability high base state and when the gaming state is a low probability low base state or a high probability low base state and the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more. The variation pattern type may be determined with reference to different determination tables. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether or not the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number other than “3” or not. Furthermore, when the total number of reserved memories is “0”, when the total number of reserved memories is “1”, when the total number of reserved memories is “2”, the total number of reserved memories is “3”. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to different determination tables when there is a certain number and when the total number of reserved memories is “4”. In addition, when the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”, the variation pattern type is determined with reference to a common determination table, while the total number of reserved memories is “3”. The change pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table when the total number of reserved memories is “4”. Alternatively, instead of the total number of reserved memories, the variation pattern type is determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are equal to or greater than a predetermined number. You may do it. In this case, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “3” or the like), the variation pattern type includes a variation pattern that has a shorter variable display time than when it is less than the predetermined number. It suffices that the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined to be higher. Alternatively, even when the gaming state is a low-accuracy base state or a high-accuracy base state, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like). Accordingly, the variation pattern type may be determined with reference to different determination tables. For example, if the total reserved memory number is less than a predetermined number in the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is selected as the use table, while the low If the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number in the accurate base state or the highly accurate base state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D may be selected as the use table.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA1-. 1 to a variation pattern type CA1-3 and a variation pattern type CA2-1 to a variation pattern type CA2-4. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type is different. There is a part. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, assignment of determination values to the variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 is different. . Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C, determination values are not assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA2-3, while the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern A decision value is assigned to the type CA2-2. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2, while the variation pattern type CA1-2. Further, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3. Thereby, depending on whether or not the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “230” to “251”, the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories Regardless, the variation pattern type CA2-4 including a variation pattern with super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is determined. That is, when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like is any one of “230” to “251”, at least super reach is involved regardless of the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories. The variable display of the decorative design is executed.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of the low accuracy low base state, the high accuracy low base state, the low accuracy high base state, and the high accuracy high base state. Depending on whether or not, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of the low accuracy low base state, the high accuracy low base state, the low accuracy high base state, and the high accuracy high base state. Depending on whether or not, the determined value may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  In this embodiment, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to the variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation The pattern type can be determined as any one of the pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4. Here, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 correspond to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach” as shown in FIG. 6B. It is a variation pattern type. The variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Therefore, based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, It is possible to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state.

  The determination values assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA1-3 in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D are the variation patterns in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C. It is larger than the determined value assigned to the type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-3. With such a setting, when the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened, it is determined that the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is not set to the reach state at a higher rate than when the variable symbol is not shortened. If the average variable display time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the reach fluctuation pattern, the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number (specifically, “ 3 ") or more, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when it is less than the predetermined number, and when it is in the probabilistic state or the short time state, the total number of stored storages in the normal state As compared with the case where is less than a predetermined number (specifically, “3”), the average variable display time can be shortened.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a loss variation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 10A and a hit variation pattern determination table 133B shown in FIG. 10B are prepared in advance as variation pattern determination tables.

  The loss variation pattern determination table 133A is based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc., when it is determined (preliminary determination) that the special figure display result is “loss”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “lost”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (loss variation patterns).

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-3 corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is CA1-3. As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern PA1-3 is a variation pattern in which a variable display effect of “slip” is executed when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. With such a setting, even when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable pattern effect such as “slip” is executed by being determined by the variation pattern PA1-3. Can do. In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-4 corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is CA1-3. As shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variation pattern PA1-4 has a pseudo continuous variation (revariation) with a variable display effect of “pseudo continuous”. ) Is executed once. With such a setting, even when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed by being determined as the variation pattern PA1-4. Can do.

  Note that the ratio determined for the variation pattern for executing the variable display effect may be different depending on whether the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened. As an example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132B shown in FIG. 9B, a smaller determination value is changed compared to the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal) 132C shown in FIG. 9C. It may be assigned to the pattern types CA1-3. In the setting example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5, the special pattern variation time (variable display time of the special symbol) in the variation pattern PA1-1 in which the variable display effect such as “pseudo ream” or “slip” is not executed is 12000 milliseconds [ ms], the special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is set to 3000 milliseconds [ms]. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 for executing the variable display effect of “pseudo” is 16000 milliseconds [ms] in the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 for executing the variable display effect of “slip”. The special figure fluctuation time at is set to 24000 [ms]. That is, when the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the special pattern change time in the change pattern PA1-3 for executing the “slip” variable display effect, or the change pattern for executing the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. The special figure fluctuation time in PA1-4 is longer than the special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern in which these variable display effects are not executed.

  For example, when the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more, there is a variation pattern for executing variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” compared to a case where the total number is less than the predetermined number. A determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for the included variation pattern types CA1-3 is low. As a result, when the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number. Also, for example, when the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state is in the low-accuracy low-base state or high-accuracy-low base state, the total number of reserved memories is less than a predetermined number (eg, “3”) The determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined to the variation pattern type CA1-3 is lower than that of the variation pattern type CA1-3. As a result, when the low-accuracy base state or high-accuracy base state is in effect, the average variable is less variable than when the total pending storage count is less than the predetermined number in the low-accuracy low-base state or high-accuracy low-base state. The display time can be shortened.

  The hit variation pattern determination table 133B is based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (preliminary determination). It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the winning variation pattern determination table 133B, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (per variation pattern).

  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 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and 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 winning 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. 11 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. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with a holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening and sets the first start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as the hold data.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of a game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the holding number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and sets the second start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B as holding data.

  The start data storage unit 151C stores start data indicating which game ball has won in either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, so that the order of winning of each game ball can be specified. As an example, the start data storage unit 151C stores “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening or “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second starting winning opening. The game ball is stored in association with the hold number according to the winning order of each game ball.

  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. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a probability variation flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S15 of FIG. 17 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 18, which process is to be selected and executed is instructed. The normal symbol process flag is used to select / execute processing in step S16 of FIG. 17 or the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 26 in order to control the progress of the normal symbol game using the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20. Tell what to do.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  The probability variation flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 being controlled to the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state, while the high probability high base state or high probability low Cleared in response to the end of the base state, etc., and turned off. The hour / short flag is set to the on state in response to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becoming the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state and the time reduction control is started, while the low-accuracy base Cleared in response to the end of the state and the high-accuracy high-base state, etc., and is turned off.

  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. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game such as a variable symbol display time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game. . As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The universal variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the universal diagram game such as a variable symbol display time (ordinary variation time) of the normal symbol in the ordinary game. . As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 includes a random counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, a short time counter, a probability variation counter, a round counter, and the like. Is provided.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is a numerical value extracted from the random number circuit 104 or a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104. This is for the CPU 103 to count the data so that it 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 MR6 is stored as random count values. 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 first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The time reduction counter counts the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed before the time reduction control ends when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a low-accuracy base state or a high-accuracy base state. Is to do. As an example, when the jackpot gaming state ends, data indicating a count initial value corresponding to the gaming state designation buffer value and the jackpot type buffer value is set as the hourly number count value in the hourly number counter. Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is decremented by 1 every time the special figure game ends. Then, when the time-count count value reaches “0”, the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy high-base state is terminated by clearing the time-shortage flag and turning it off. Control to shift to the high accuracy low base state is performed.

  The probability variation counter counts the number of remaining special game that can be executed before the probability variation control is finished when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a highly accurate low base state or a highly accurate high base state. Is to do. As an example, in the probability variation counter, data indicating the initial count value “22” is set as the probability variation count value when the big hit gaming state ends. Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the probability variation count value is updated by 1 every time the special figure game ends. When the probability variation count value reaches “0”, the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off, for example, to exit the high accuracy low base state or the high accuracy high base state, Control to shift to the low-accuracy base state is performed.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated. The hold fluctuation count counter is used to count the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the hold fluctuation in an identifiable manner.

  Game control buffer setting unit 155 Various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation special figure designation buffer, a big hit type buffer, a game state designation buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating whether a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is detected. As an example, “1” is set in the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, “2” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 8, if the jackpot type is “1A per basic”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “1”, and the jackpot type is set to “basic hit”. If it is “1B”, “2” is set for the jackpot type buffer value. If the jackpot type is “1C per rare”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “3”, and the jackpot type is “1D per premier”. If so, “4” is set as the big hit type buffer value. If the big hit type is “2A per basic”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “5”, and if the big hit type is “2B per basic”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “6”. If the jackpot type is “2C per rare”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “7”, and if the jackpot type is “2D per premier”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “8”. When “2E per 15 rounds” is set, “9” is set as the jackpot type buffer value.

  In the game state designation buffer, before being controlled to the big hit game state, it was controlled to the game state of low probability low base state, low probability high base state, high probability low base state, high accuracy high base state Is stored. As an example, the game state designation buffer value is set to “1” corresponding to the low probability low base state being controlled before the big hit gaming state is controlled, and the high probability high base state is controlled. Corresponding to the fact that “2” was set corresponding to what was being set and being controlled to the high accuracy low base state, “3” was being set corresponding to being controlled to the low accuracy high base state. Correspondingly, “4” is set.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving 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 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 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 the data, 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, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production 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 for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, the effect control board 12 is also connected with wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation button 30 has been detected from an operation detection switch (not shown). ing.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the 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. FIG. 12 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, the numerical data indicating the random number SR1 for determining the prefetching result determination timing is controlled to be countable on the side of the effect control board 12. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the final stop symbol used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable.

  The effect control CPU 120 uses various random counters different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values SR1 and SR2 may be counted. Alternatively, by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and calculation processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 124, the numerical data indicating all or part of the rendering random number is updated. You may make it do. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 may count numerical data indicating all the effect random numbers using a random counter.

  The random number SR1 for determining the operation frequency pattern is an operation frequency pattern of the operation button 30 corresponding to the number of hold data (the number of prefetch hold storage) stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (FIG. 16). This is a random value used for determination, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “10”. Here, the operation frequency pattern is the number of times the operation button 30 is operated to notify the prefetch result corresponding to the hold number (prefetch hold number) in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (FIG. 16). It stipulates.

  The re-determination process execution determination random number SR2 is a random value used for determining whether or not to execute the pre-read result re-determination process. Take.

  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 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and controls.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the operation frequency pattern determination table stored in the ROM 121. The operation frequency pattern determination table includes a plurality of types of operation frequency patterns of the operation buttons 30 necessary for executing the big hit suggestion effect and the loss notification effect corresponding to the display portion of the start winning storage display area 5H in the pre-reading effect. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not. In this embodiment, as the number-of-operations pattern determination table, the number-of-operations pattern determination table 160A with 7 round jackpots shown in FIG. 13A and the number-of-operations pattern determination table with 15 rounds jackpots shown in FIG. 13B. 160B, an operation frequency pattern determination table 160C with a specific pattern shown in FIG. 13C, and an operation frequency pattern determination table 160D without a specific pattern shown in FIG. 13D are prepared in advance.

  The operation count pattern determination table 160A when there is 7 rounds of big hit is stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (FIG. 16), the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “1A per basic”, “1B per basic” , When a pre-reading result of “1C per rare”, “1D per premier”, “2A per basic”, “2B per basic”, “2C per rare”, or “2D per premier” is stored, It is a table referred to in order to determine the operation frequency pattern as one of the operation frequency SP1 to the operation frequency SP3 based on the random number value SR1 for determining the operation frequency pattern. The number-of-operations pattern determination table 160B when there is a 15-round big hit is stored in the pre-reading result notification command reception buffer 200 (FIG. 16), and the pre-reading result in which the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2E per 15 rounds”. Is stored in the table that is referred to in order to determine the operation frequency pattern as one of the operation frequency SP1, the operation frequency SP2, and the operation frequency SP4 based on the random number value SR1 for determining the operation frequency pattern. is there. In the operation count pattern determination table 160C when there is a specific pattern, numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is “lost” is specified in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (FIG. 16). When the prefetch result within the pattern common range is stored, the operation count pattern is determined as either the operation count SP1 or the operation count SP2 based on the random number SR1 for determining the operation count pattern. This is a table to be referred to. In the operation count pattern determination table 160D when there is no specific pattern, numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is “lost” is specified in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (FIG. 16). When the prefetch result within the pattern common range is not stored, the operation count pattern is determined as either the operation count SP1 or the operation count SP2 based on the random number SR1 for determining the operation count pattern. This is a table to be referred to.

  In the number-of-operations pattern determination table 160A when there is a 7 round big hit, “10” is assigned to the operation number pattern of the operation number SP3 among the numerical values (determination values) compared with the random number SR1 for determining the operation number pattern. However, no determined value is assigned to the operation frequency pattern of the operation frequency SP4. In the operation count pattern determination table 160B with 15 round big hits, “10” is assigned to the operation count pattern of the operation count SP4 among the numerical values (determination values) compared with the random number SR1 for determining the operation count pattern. However, no determined value is assigned to the operation frequency pattern of the operation frequency SP3. In the operation frequency pattern determination table 160C when there is a specific pattern and the operation frequency pattern determination table 160D when there is no specific pattern, the operation frequency patterns of the operation frequency SP3 and the operation frequency SP4 are compared with the random number SR1 for determining the operation frequency pattern. No numerical value (decision value) is assigned. With this setting, when the prefetch result corresponding to the prefetch hold number “1” is notified when the operation button 30 is operated three times, the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (FIG. 16). In addition, the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “1C per rare”, “1D per premier”, “2A per basic”, “2B per basic”, “ It is determined that a pre-read result of “2C per rare” or “2D per premier” is stored. If the prefetch result corresponding to the prefetch hold number “1” is notified when the operation button 30 is operated once, the special figure display result is displayed in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (FIG. 16). It is determined that a prefetch result is stored that is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2E per 15 rounds”. In this way, according to the number of operations of the operation button 30 until the prefetch result corresponding to the prefetch hold number “1” is notified, the special figure display result is displayed in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (FIG. 16). Since the player can definitely know whether or not the pre-reading result that becomes “big hit” is stored and the type of big hit, the interest in the operation of the operation button 30 can be improved.

  FIG. 14 shows a configuration example of a redetermination process execution determination table stored in the ROM 121. The re-determination process execution determination table 161 is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute the re-determination process based on the random number SR2 for determining the re-determination process execution.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes a light emitting body such as the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, operation buttons 30, and movable members included in the effect item. In order to control the production operation using the production device (production electrical component) including a plurality of types, pattern data constituting the production control pattern is stored in advance. Such an effect control pattern may include, for example, a symbol variation control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and the like.

  The symbol variation control pattern relates to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in a period from when the decorative symbol variable display is started to when the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to be comprised in advance by the pattern data etc. which show the content of control, and for every variation pattern of a decoration design. Further, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns includes a decorative symbol display position and a decorative symbol display position in a variable symbol display performed using a final symbol that is a final stop symbol, a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during variable display, and the like. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the size, the direction of variation of the decorative pattern, and the variation speed. Here, the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol, etc. are determined at the start of variable display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is.

  The notice effect control pattern is composed of pattern data indicating the control content of the effect operation in the notice effect, and may be prepared in advance for each of the notice effect patterns corresponding to the contents of the effect operation in the notice effect. For example, each of the plurality of notice effect control patterns is prepared in advance to execute a notice effect of “character notice” or a notice effect of “operation notice”. Corresponding to any of the plurality of notice patterns, the display position and size of the effect image, the update display procedure, the setting of the operation valid period for effectively detecting the operation action on the operation button 30, and the switching of the effect operation at the time of detecting the operation It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as setting.

  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. 15 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 15 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, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the display screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. A 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 to control the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. 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.

  FIG. 16 illustrates a configuration example of a prefetch result notification command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 stores a variable display result notified by the prefetch result notification command, a jackpot type, and a variation pattern type (whether they are within a specific pattern common range). It is. As an example, the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 associates with the hold number (prefetch hold number) in the order of reception of the prefetch result notification command and associates the variable display result, jackpot type, The variation pattern type is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “8”). The prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200 deletes the prefetching results when the prefetching results such as the variable display result, the jackpot type, and the variation pattern type are read.

  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 the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 executes various types of effect display such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect display in reach effects by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Control. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31, and the effect. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the 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 (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. 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 composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in 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 like.

  Next, the operation (action) 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 the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) 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 (for example, 2 milliseconds), 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 a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 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 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). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to 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 MR6 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 display operation in the display device 4B and 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 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. 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 the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted 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. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 17 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the first hold storage corresponding to the number of hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. It is determined whether or not the number is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 may identify the first reserved memory number by reading the value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (first reserved memory number count value).

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). From among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are obtained. The numerical data shown is extracted (step S204). Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby each random number value is stored (step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S206, numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S204 is read (pre-read) prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110 (step S207). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the prefetch result notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the prefetch result notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S208). . The command set in this way is produced from the main board 11 following the first start winning port designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  In the process of step S207, the variable display result determined based on the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S204, the jackpot type, the variable display state, etc. are determined prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110. Is done. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the variable display result corresponding to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S204 is “big hit” or “lost”. At this time, if it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit types corresponding to the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type are “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “rare” Whether 1C per win, 1D per premier, 2A per base, 2B per base, 2C per rare, 2D per premier, or 2E per 15 rounds is specified. Furthermore, by specifying the variation pattern type corresponding to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative design is a variation pattern with at least super reach.

  Here, in the setting examples of the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B shown in FIG. 9B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C shown in FIG. If the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “230” to “251” regardless of the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories, the variation with at least super reach (super reach α or super reach β) The variation pattern type CA2-4 including the pattern (specific pattern) is determined. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, if the random number value MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251”, it is determined that it is within the range of the specific pattern common range. It may be determined whether or not.

  Then, in the process of step S208, a setting for transmitting a pre-reading result notification command corresponding to whether or not the variable display result specified in step S207, the big hit type, and the fluctuation pattern with super reach is performed. Is called.

  As a result, at the time when a game ball that has passed the first start winning opening is detected, at least the special figure display result regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the total reserved memory number as the reserved memory number of the special figure game Is a “big hit”, and the big hit types are “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “1C per rare”, “1D per premier”, “2A per basic”, “2B per basic”, “ Pre-reading result notification command that determines whether it is 2C per rare, 2D per premier, or 2E per 15 rounds, or at least a specific pattern with super reach. Can be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the side of the effect control board 12, the special control display result is displayed before the effect control CPU 120 or the like starts variable display of the decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening. The big hit type is “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “1C per rare”, “1D per premier”, “2A per basic”, “2B per basic”, “per basic” Whether “2C”, “2D per premier”, or “2E per 15 rounds” is selected, whether or not the reach effect of super reach is executed can be specified.

  After executing the process of step S208, the total number of reserved memories is reduced to 1 by adding 1 to the value of the total number of reserved memories counter (total number of reserved memories stored) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Add (step S209). Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S210). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). . The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is performed by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. Following the command, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  If the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Or, after the processing of step S211, the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the ON state. It is determined whether or not (step S212). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an OFF state (step S212; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S212; Yes), it corresponds to the number of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S213). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the second reserved memory number by reading the value of the second reserved memory number counter (second reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S213 (step S213; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S213; No), the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S214). Then, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are obtained. The numerical data shown is extracted (step S215). Numerical value data indicating each random value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, whereby each random number value is stored (step S216). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. (Step S217). The second start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S217, the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S215 is read (pre-read) prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110 (step S218). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second prefetch result notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, settings for transmitting the second prefetch result notification command to the effect control board 12 are performed. (Step S219). The second prefetch result notification command set in this way follows the second start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed. And transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In the process of step S218, the variable display result determined based on the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S215, the jackpot type, the variable display state, etc. are determined prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110. Is done. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the variable display result corresponding to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S215 is “big hit” or “lost”. At this time, if it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit types corresponding to the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type are “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “rare” Whether 1C per win, 1D per premier, 2A per base, 2B per base, 2C per rare, 2D per premier, or 2E per 15 rounds is specified. Furthermore, by specifying the variation pattern type corresponding to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative design is a variation pattern with at least super reach.

  Here, in the setting examples of the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B shown in FIG. 9B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C shown in FIG. Regardless of the state and the total number of reserved memories, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “230” to “251”, the variation pattern involving at least super reach (super reach α or super reach β). The variation pattern type CA2-4 including (specific pattern) is determined. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, if the random number value MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251”, it is determined that it is within the range of the specific pattern common range. It may be determined whether or not.

  In the process of step S219, the setting for transmitting the second prefetch result notification command corresponding to whether the variable display result specified in step S218, the big hit type, or the fluctuation pattern with super reach is used. Is done.

  As a result, at the time when a game ball that has passed the second start winning opening is detected, at least the special figure display result regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the total reserved memory number as the reserved memory number of the special figure game Is a “big hit”, and the big hit types are “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “1C per rare”, “1D per premier”, “2A per basic”, “2B per basic”, “ Pre-reading result notification command that determines whether it is 2C per rare, 2D per premier, or 2E per 15 rounds, or at least a specific pattern with super reach. Can be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the side of the effect control board 12, the special control display result is displayed before the effect control CPU 120 or the like starts variable display of the decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening. The big hit type is “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “1C per rare”, “1D per premier”, “2A per basic”, “2B per basic”, “per basic” Whether “2C”, “2D per premier”, or “2E per 15 rounds” is selected, whether or not the reach effect of super reach is executed can be specified.

  After executing the process of step S219, the total reserved memory count is incremented by 1 (step S220), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory count count. Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S221). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S222). . The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is executed by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed. Subsequent to the result notification command, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. After the start winning determination process as described above is executed, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 18 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  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 processing, 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. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the finalized special symbol (big hit symbol, One of the lost symbols) is set.

  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 the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and the result of determination of the variation pattern type. Corresponding to the above, a process for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol 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. This includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic by 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 by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol in the special symbol game or the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game 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 the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on, and when the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. To do. Further, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included. At this time, for example, the big hit types are “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “1C per rare”, “1D per premier”, “2A per basic”, “2B per basic”, “2C per rare”, “Premier” The upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in an open state may be set according to whether it is “2D per win” or “2E per 15 rounds”. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to the 15 round big hit state corresponding to “2E per 15 rounds”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. At the same time, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to “15”. On the other hand, the big hit types are “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “1C per rare”, “1D per premier”, “2A per basic”, “2B per basic”, “2C per rare”, “ In the case of being controlled to a 7 round big hit state corresponding to one of “2D per premier”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the round game Set the number of times of opening of the big winning opening as the number of executions to “7 times”.

  The special winning opening releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The post-opening processing for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, This includes a process for making a setting for transmitting an end designation command when hit.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the 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 the high-accuracy and high-base state corresponding to the big hit type, and the like are included.

  21 and 22 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, first, the CPU 103 first and second reserved memory numbers based on the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. It is determined whether or not the total reserved storage number that is the total value of the numbers is “0” (step S231 shown in FIG. 21). At this time, if the total reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), the start data is read from the start data storage unit 151C (step S232). At this time, the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C may be read.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved memory number count value, the total reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the start data storage unit 151C receives the hold number “1”. The storage contents of the start data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted up by one entry (step S233). Then, it is determined whether the start data read in step S232 is “first” or “second” (step S234).

  When it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “first” (step S234; first), the first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores the hold data in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Each is read (step S235). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved memory number count value, the first reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S236). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the value of the special fluctuation designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the fluctuation special figure) The designated buffer value) is set to “1” (step S237).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “second” (step S234; second), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are respectively displayed. Read (step S239). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory number count value, the second reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S240). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S241).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S237 and S241, a special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 7 is used as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. 130 is selected and set (step S242). For example, in the process of step S242, the storage address of the special figure display result determination table 130 in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination table pointer or the like.

  The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S235 is “big hit” or “lost”. The special figure display result is determined to be either “big hit” or “losing” according to which of the determined values assigned to each special figure display result of “” (step S243). Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S243 is “big hit” (step S244 in FIG. 22A).

  When it is determined in step S244 that it is a “hit” (step S244; Yes), the big win flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S245). 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 S246). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 read in step S235, “1 per base”, “1B per base”, “rare” One of the big hit types prepared in advance, such as 1C per win, 1D per premier, 2A per base, 2B per base, 2C per rare, 2D per premier, 2E per 15 rounds (Step S247). If the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “1” in the process of step S241, the decision value is not assigned to the jackpot type “2E per 15 rounds” in the jackpot type decision table 131. Therefore, the jackpot type is not determined to be “2E per 15 rounds”. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, the determined jackpot type is stored, for example, by updating the jackpot type buffer value that is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 ( Step S248). As an example, if the big hit type is “1A per basic”, it is “1”, if it is “1B per basic”, it is “2”, if it is “1C per rare”, it is “3”, and “1D per premier”. "4", "5 per base", "5", "2 per base", "6", "2 per rare", "7", "per premier" “2D” may be “8”, and “2E per 15 rounds” may be “9”.

  After the process of step S248 is executed, a maximum value of the number of times of winning a prize opening is set (step S253). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type buffer value set in step S248 is any one of “1” to “8”. If this is the case, the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big prize opening is set to “7” corresponding to the 7-time open game. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, if the big hit type buffer value set in step S248 is “9”, the maximum value for the number of times that the big prize opening is opened is 15 times. Set to “15” corresponding to.

  When it is determined in step S244 that it is not “big hit” (step S244; No), after executing the process of step S253, 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 S254). As an example, if it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to a 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. Also, if it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the numbers “3” and “7” which are big hit symbols are changed according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S248. One of the special symbols shown is set as a confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “2E per 15 rounds”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” as the jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. The big hit types are "1A per base", "1B per base", "1C per rare", "1D per premier", "2A per base", "2B per base", "2C per rare", "2D per premier" The special symbol indicating the number of jackpot symbol “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol depending on the determination result.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S254, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S255), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved storage is “0” in step S231 in FIG. 21 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S256), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In the demonstration display setting in step S256, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In contrast, it is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not yet transmitted, the transmission setting of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed by setting the storage address of the customer waiting demonstration designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, for example. The customer waiting demonstration designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process is completed. Is done.

  FIG. 23 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. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, 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 one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S261). S262).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction control in the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy base state is being executed is set. Is determined (step S266).

  When the time reduction flag is OFF in step S266 (step S266; No), it is determined whether or not the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more (step S267). If the total reserved storage number is less than “3” (step S267; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected and set (step S268). On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is on in step S266 (step S266; Yes), or when the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more in step S267 (step S267; Yes), the fluctuation occurs. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of pattern types (step S269). Even when the time reduction flag is on in step S266, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and different determination tables are set according to the determination result. You may choose. For example, if the hourly flag is on and the total reserved memory number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S268 to select and set the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, while the total reserved memory number If “1” is greater than or equal to “1”, the process proceeds to step S269, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C may be selected and set.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S268, and S269, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the special-purpose variation random value buffer or the like, step S262, By referring to the use table set in either S268 or S269, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S270). Here, in the process of step S270, the variation pattern type determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like when detecting the start winning and stored as the hold data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is performed. The variation pattern type is determined based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3. Therefore, it is possible to match the determination result of whether or not it is within the range of the specific pattern common range when the start winning is detected and the determination result of the variation pattern type by the process of step S270, and specify when the start winning is detected. It can be prevented that a variation pattern type different from a variation pattern type including a specific variation pattern with super reach is determined despite being determined to be within the pattern common range. Also, based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first special symbol display device 4A determines the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol, or the second start Regardless of whether the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the condition is satisfied, a common random counter, etc. Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 used for determining the variation pattern type updated by the above, the common processing module can determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S270, either the loss variation pattern determination table 133A or the hit variation pattern determination table 133B is selected depending on whether the special figure display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S271). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in step S271 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S272). The numerical data indicating the random 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 S272 is executed, or may be the first start prize. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation memory together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are extracted when a game ball that has entered the mouth or the second start winning opening (start winning prize) is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the part 151B.

  In the process of step S272, 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 of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S272, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S270, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S272, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S273). Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S274). 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 by 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 is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S274, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S275). 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 a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. In the designated transmission command buffer, the data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. 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 the setting in step S275 is performed, every time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 performs 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. 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 S276), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S290). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S290; Yes), the gaming state designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the gaming state designation buffer provided in the gaming control buffer setting unit 155, for example, is set corresponding to the gaming state. The game state before being controlled to the big hit game state is stored by updating or the like (step S291). As an example, if the gaming state is low probability low base state, it is “1”, if it is high probability high base state, it is “2”, if it is high probability low base state, it is “3”, and low probability high base state. If so, it may be “4”. Subsequently, a big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit 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. Thereby, when the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the special symbol stop process is completed, the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is executed. Is sent. After the setting in step S293, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). In addition, after clearing the probability variation counter for counting the number of remaining special game games in the high accuracy low base state and the high accuracy high base state (step S295), the CPU 103 clears the probability variation flag and turns it off. (Step S296). Further, the CPU 103 clears the time reduction counter for counting the remaining number of times of the special figure game in the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state (step S297), and then clears the time reduction flag to turn it off. (Step S298). Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S299), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S290 (step S290; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (step S300). At this time, if the probability variation flag is on (step S300; Yes), the stored value (probability variation count value) in the probability variation counter provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is updated by subtracting 1 (step S301). ), It is determined whether or not the updated count value after the update is “0” (step S302). If the probability variation count value is “0” (step S302; Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off (step S303).

  If the probability variation flag is OFF in step S300 (step S300; No), or if the probability variation count value is other than “0” in step S302 (step S302; No), after executing the processing of step S303 Determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (step S304). At this time, if the time reduction flag is on (step S304; Yes), the stored value (time reduction count value) in the time reduction counter provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is updated by subtracting 1 (step S305). ), It is determined whether or not the updated time count count value is “0” (step S306). If the time reduction count value is “0” (step S306; Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off (step S307).

  When the time reduction flag is OFF in step S303 (step S303; No), or when the time reduction count value is other than “0” (step S306; No), after executing the process of step S307, a special figure is displayed. The process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S308).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot ending process shown in FIG. 25A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot ending presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-opening process for the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 18, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, the timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), “22” is set as the count initial value in the probability variation counter (step S312), and the probability variation flag. Is set to the on state (step S313). Subsequently, the game state designation buffer value and the jackpot type buffer value are read (step S314). Then, according to the setting example shown in FIG. 25B, the count initial value corresponding to the game state designation buffer value and the jackpot type buffer value is set in the hour / count counter, and the time flag is set to the on state. (Step S316).

  Thereafter, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S317), and then the jackpot end processing is ended.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 17 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of general-purpose reserved memory, which is the number of stored reserved data in a predetermined general-purpose reserved storage unit, is set as a general-purpose reserved upper limit value. It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the usual figure hold upper limit value is not reached, for example, random numbers for updating the usual figure display result are selected from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR5 is extracted. The numerical data indicating the random value MR5 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the beginning of the empty entry in a predetermined general-purpose reserved storage unit, whereby the random value MR5 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S130, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. 26 according to the value of the normal process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined general symbol hold storage unit. At this time, for example, when there is holding data stored in a predetermined general-purpose holding storage unit, the general-purpose display result, which is a variable display result of the normal symbol in the general-purpose game, is set to “per-standard” or “ After the usual drawing display result decision process for deciding whether or not to make “figure lost” is executed, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  In the general map display result determination process, a predetermined general map display result determination table is created based on numerical data indicating the random number MR5 for determining the general map display result included in the reserved data read from the predetermined general map storage unit. Refer to and determine the general map display result. Here, in the common map display result determination table, when the time reduction flag is on, the ratio of the decision to make the general map display result “per map” is higher than when the time reduction flag is off. The decision value is assigned to the normal map display result. Thereby, in the special game state such as the probability change state and the short time state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal game” than in the normal state, thereby forming the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening.

  In the general map display result determination process, the general map change time corresponding to the general map display result is also determined. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the normal time fluctuation time is set to be shorter than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in the special game state such as the probability variation state and the short time state, the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the regular game is shortened, and the variable display result of “per regular diagram” is derived and displayed. The interval is also shortened, and the frequency at which the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. Further, in the general map display result determination process, when the general map display result is “per normal map”, the tilt control time that is the time for the second start winning opening to be in the expanded open state or the number of times to be in the expanded open state A certain number of tilt control times may be set. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control are set to be larger than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in a special game state such as a probability change state or a short time state, the time and number of times that the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state increases, so that the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening. . Note that the setting for setting the second start winning opening in the expanded open state may be performed in the normal symbol stop process in step S142 or the normal electric accessory actuating process in step S143.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to vary the normal symbol, and the elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the change of the normal symbol based on the elapse of the normal symbol change time, and the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece included in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is vertically aligned with the fact that the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game is “per normal map”. The setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the enlarged open state by moving from the position to the tilt position is performed.

  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. 27 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, the effect random number update process is executed (step S402), and among the effect random numbers used for effect control, numerical data indicating a random number value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is displayed as software. Update with Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting.

  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 that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. 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, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). 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 production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production 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 off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, 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 S405, the effect control process process is executed (step S406), and the process returns to step S402. In the effect control process in step S406, for example, an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and an effect object Regarding the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation of the movable member provided, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  In the command analysis process in step S405, for example, a start winning command process as shown in FIG. 28 may be executed. In the start winning command process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a prefetch result notification command has been received (step S501). The received effect control command is stored in the effect control command reception buffer, and the effect control CPU 120 reads the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer and confirms the contents, thereby receiving the received effect control command. A control command can be specified. At this time, if the prefetch result notification command has not been received (step S501; No), the start winning process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the prefetch result notification command has been received (step S501; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the prefetch result notification command, the variable display result, jackpot type, and variation pattern type (Whether it is within the range of the specific pattern common range) is specified (step S502). Then, the production control CPU 120 stores the specified variable display result and jackpot type at the head of the empty entry in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 shown in FIG. 16 (step S503).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes in steps S160 to S165, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Select and execute.

  The decorative symbol variation start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the decorative symbol variation start waiting process, the image display device 5 depends on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. Includes a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. . At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” in response to the determination to start variable display.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform various production operations including variable display of decorative symbols, the final decorative symbol, temporary stop symbol, warning pattern, etc., depending on the variation pattern and variable display result, etc. The process to determine is included. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, various effect control patterns such as a symbol variation control pattern and a notice effect control pattern are set based on these determination results. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation processing, various types of symbol variation control patterns, warning effect control patterns, and the like corresponding to the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 are used. Processing for reading out the control data and performing various effects control during variable display of the decorative design is included. After performing such effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or when a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In addition, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This decoration symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, when the special figure display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”, the value of the effect process flag is set to “4”. Updated. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “lost”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the big hit control effect processing, for example, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration LED is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, a hit effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 or voice Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Processing for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing, is included. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the end of the effect operation.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a final stop symbol determining process (step S551). FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the final stop symbol determination process executed in step S551. In the final stop symbol determination process shown in FIG. 31, 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 S751). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S751; Yes), it is designated 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 the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S752).

  If it is determined in step S752 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S752; Yes), after determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination (step S753), The final stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S753, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Further, by referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right confirmed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S752 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S752; No), a final decorative symbol combination that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S754), and the final The stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S754, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left / right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S751 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S751; No), after determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination (step S759). Then, the final stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S759, first, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the big hit fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Stop by aligning with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 by referring to the stored predetermined jackpot fixed symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined.

  After the final stop symbol determination process as described above is executed in step S551 in FIG. 30, a variable display effect setting process is executed (step S552). FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect setting process executed in step S514. In the variable display effect setting process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first performs “slip” according to the change pattern specified by reading the EXT data in the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not it is “with slip” that executes the variable display effect of “” (step S771).

  If it is determined in step S771 that there is “slip” (step S771; Yes), a decorative symbol that is a pre-slip temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped in the “slip” variable display effect is determined (step S772). As an example, in the process of step S772, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a pre-slip temporary stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The decorative symbol that becomes the temporary stop symbol before slip may be determined by referring to a predetermined pre-slip temporary stop symbol determination table.

  When it is determined in step S771 that there is no “slip” (step S771; No), after executing the process of step S772, for example, the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read. In accordance with the variation pattern specified in the above, it is determined whether or not the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect is executed (step S773). At this time, if it is determined that there is “pseudo-continuous” (step S773; Yes), the decoration that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” and constitutes one of the pseudo-continuous chance items GC1 to GC8. A symbol is determined (step S774). As an example, in the process of step S774, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a pseudo-continuous chance updated by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance determination table, etc., every time a pseudo-continuous change (re-variation) is executed, a temporary stop display is performed and a decorative pattern constituting any of the pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8 is determined. do it.

  When it is determined in step S773 that it is not “there is pseudo-continuity” (step S773; No), the variable display effect setting processing is ended as it is.

  After performing the variable display effect setting process as described above in step S552 of FIG. 30, the notice effect setting process is executed (step S553). For example, in the notice effect setting process, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed, and when it is executed, which one of the plural kinds of notice effects is to be executed, such as “character notice” or “operation notice”. Is done. In addition, processing for determining a notice pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance is performed in accordance with the kind of notice effect (notice effect type).

  Following the notice effect setting process in step S553, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S555). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared symbol variation control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, in response to the notice pattern determined in the notice effect setting process in step S553, one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns is selected and set as a use pattern.

  Following the processing of step S555, 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 indicated in the change pattern designation command (step S556). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S557). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S555 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. 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 display screen 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S558), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol changing process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1 subtraction, for example) (step S561) and then displays the updated effect control process timer value. Compared with the production control process timer determination value indicated by the control pattern, it is determined whether or not any of the timer determination values is met (step S562). And if it does not correspond to any timer judgment value (step S562; No), the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  When the timer determination value is matched in step S562 (step S562; Yes), various control data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. , One of the end codes) is read (step S563). Here, if the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in step S562 match the effect control process timer value, the plurality of stored timer determination values are associated with each other and stored. The control data may be read out in the process of step S563. Then, it is determined whether or not the control data read in step S563 is an end code (step S564). At this time, if it is determined that it is not an end code (step S564; No), after performing an effect control command process for performing a command or setting according to the control data read in step S563 (step S564) S565), the decorative pattern changing process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S564 that the code is an end code (step S564; Yes), for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer, the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S566). Then, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “3” that is a value corresponding to the processing at the end of decorative symbol variation (step S567), and then the decorative symbol variation processing is terminated. When a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, when it is determined in step S564 that it is an end code, “left”, “middle”, “right” ”In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, temporarily stop display is performed so as to display the fluctuation variation of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop command is received in the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 shown in FIG. In response to this, the decorative design may be stopped completely.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation end process executed in step S163 of FIG. In the decoration symbol variation end process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the waiting time for specifying the hit start designation command has elapsed, for example, by setting the effect control process timer value to a predetermined timer determination value. Is determined (step S571). At this time, if the winning start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S571; Yes), the finalized symbol is displayed as a final stop symbol with a definite decorative symbol that is a lost combination being derived and displayed (step S572). If a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed until the decorative symbol stop command is received. The temporary stop display may be performed so that, for example, the decorative pattern fluctuation display is performed at 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, after the value of the effect process flag is initialized to “0” (step S573), the decorative symbol variation end process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S571 that the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed (step S571; No), it is determined whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S574). ). At this time, if the hit start designation command is not received (step S574; No), the decorative symbol variation end process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S574 that a hit start designating command has been received (step S574; Yes), the finalized symbol as a final stop symbol is displayed as a final stop symbol and is displayed in a derived manner (step S575). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during jackpot control (step S576), and then the decorative symbol variation end process ends.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit control effect processing executed in step S164 of FIG. In the big hit control effect processing shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601). At this time, if a hit end designation command is received (step S601; Yes), a setting for ending the big hit effect that is performed corresponding to the big hit gaming state is made (step S602), and the value of the production process flag is set. After updating to “6” corresponding to the ending effect process (step S603), the big hit control effect process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S602, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a predetermined electrical decoration signal is transmitted. It is only necessary to perform control to end the effect operation that is the effect during the big hit by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or the like.

  If no hit end designation command is received in step S601 (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not a pre-reading effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S604). ). The pre-reading effect flag is set to an on state in a process in step S815, which will be described later, whereas it is cleared to an off state in a process in step S634, which will be described later.

  When it is determined in step S604 that the pre-reading effect flag is off (step S604; No), it is determined whether or not the number of rounds, which is the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, has been updated to “5”. Determination is made (step S605). As an example, in the process of step S605, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified from the big winning opening opening designation command for big hits transmitted from the main board 11, and the number of rounds is updated to “5”. What is necessary is just to determine. At this time, if the number of rounds is updated to “5”, a prefetch result determination process is executed (step S606). Note that the number of rounds in which the prefetch result determination process is executed is not limited to “5”, and the prefetch result determination process may be performed in another round.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch result determination process executed in step S606 of FIG. In the prefetch result determination process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the special figure display result, jackpot type, variation pattern type (specific pattern common range of the specific pattern common range) stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200. A prefetching result such as whether or not it is within the range is read (step S801). Subsequently, a special figure display result of the prefetch result read from the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 is determined (step S802). At this time, if a prefetch result whose special figure display result is “big hit” is stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (step S803; Yes), the jackpot type of the prefetch result is determined (step S803). S804).

  The big hit types determined in step S804 are “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “1C per rare”, “1D per premier”, “2A per basic”, “2B per basic”, “2C per rare”, “ If it is any one of “2D per premier” (step S805; No), the operation count pattern determination table 160A with 7 round big hits shown in FIG. 13A is selected as a use table for determining the operation count pattern. Is set (step S806). On the other hand, if the jackpot type determined in step S804 is “2E per 15 rounds” (step S805; Yes), as a use table for determining the operation frequency pattern, when there is a 15 round jackpot shown in FIG. The operation number pattern determination table 160B is selected and set (step S807).

  On the other hand, if a prefetch result with a special figure display result of “big hit” is stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (step S803; No), the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 reads the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200. The variation pattern type (whether it is within the specific pattern common range) of the prefetched result that has been issued is determined (step S808). At this time, if the prefetching result notification command receiving buffer 200 stores a prefetching result in which numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls within the specific pattern common range (step S809; Yes) ) As the use table for determining the operation frequency pattern, the operation frequency pattern determination table 160C when there is a specific pattern shown in FIG. 13C is selected and set (step S810). On the other hand, if the prefetching result notification command receiving buffer 200 does not store a prefetching result in which numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls within the specific pattern common range (step S809; No). As a use table for determining the operation frequency pattern, the operation frequency pattern determination table 160D without a specific pattern shown in FIG. 13D is selected and set (step S811).

  Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value SR1 for determining the operation frequency pattern, the operation frequency pattern is determined by referring to the operation frequency pattern determination table set in any of the processes of steps S806, S807, S810, and S811. Then, one of a plurality of types is determined (step S812). Subsequently, a setting for starting an effect operation as a pre-read effect is performed (step S813). As an example, in the process of step S813, an effect control pattern corresponding to the pre-read effect is read from various effect control pattern tables, and an effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, For example, by transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation serving as a pre-read effect is executed.

  Thereafter, for example, “1” is set as the count initial value in the prefetch hold number counter provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 (step S814), and the prefetch production in progress flag is set to ON ( Step S815), the prefetch determination process ends.

  If it is determined in step S604 of FIG. 35 that the pre-reading effect flag is on (step S604; Yes), or after the prefetching result determination process of step S606 is executed, the prefetching effect process is executed. (Step S607).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch effect process executed in step S607 in FIG. In the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the state of the detection signal input from the operation detection switch 31 to determine whether or not the operation button 30 has been pressed (see FIG. 37). Step S821). At this time, if the operation button 30 has been pressed (step S821; Yes), for example, the stored value (operation count value) in the operation counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is incremented by 1 and updated. (Step S822). Subsequently, the number of operations corresponding to the prefetch hold number indicated by the stored value (prefetch hold number count value) in the prefetch hold number counter is specified from the operation frequency pattern determined in step S812 (step S823).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the updated operation count value has reached the number of operations specified in step S823 (step S824). At this time, if the operation count value has reached the specified operation count (step S824; Yes), the operation count counter is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S825). The prefetch result stored in association with the prefetch hold number “1” in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 is read (step S826). At this time, for example, the prefetch hold number count value is incremented by 1 and updated, and in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200, entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, hold numbers “2” to “8”) are updated. The stored content of the pending data stored in the corresponding entry) is shifted upward by one entry (step S827).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the special chart display result of the prefetched result read in step S827 is “big hit” (step S828). At this time, if the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S828; No), the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type of the prefetched result is within the specific pattern common range. Is determined (step S829).

  When the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S828 (step S828; Yes), the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the specific pattern common range in step S829. In such a case (step S829; Yes), a setting is made to execute an effect operation that is a jackpot-suggested pre-reading effect according to the pre-reading hold number count value (step S830). As an example, in the process of step S830, an effect control pattern for executing a jackpot suggesting prefetch effect corresponding to the prefetch hold number count value is read from various effect control pattern tables, and an effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, etc., an effect operation serving as a big hit suggestion pre-reading effect is executed. Thereafter, for example, after the jackpot suggested flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S831), the prefetch effect process is terminated.

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is out of the specific pattern common range in step S829 (step S829; No), the loss notification prefetching according to the prefetch pending number count value is performed. Settings are made to execute the rendering operation as the rendering (step S832). As an example, in the process of step S832, an effect control pattern for executing a loss notification pre-read effect corresponding to the prefetch hold number count value is read from various effect control pattern tables, and an effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14 or the like, an effect operation serving as a loss notification pre-reading effect is executed. After performing the process of step S832, the prefetch effect process ends.

  If the number of rounds has not been updated to “5” in step S605 shown in FIG. 35 (step S605; No), a setting is made to execute an effect operation that becomes a big hit effect according to the number of rounds ( Step S608). As an example, in the process of step S606, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state is specified from the jackpot opening special command for opening big jackpot transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. When the number of rounds is updated, the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated number of rounds is read from various effect control pattern tables, and the effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit is executed. After performing the process of step S608 and the prefetch effect process of step S607, the big hit control effect process is terminated.

  38 and 39 are flowcharts showing an example of the ending effect process executed in step S165 of FIG. In the ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the ending effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S631 in FIG. 38). Here, the ending effect flag is set to an on state by executing a process in step S647 described later, while being cleared to an off state by executing a process in step S650.

  If the ending effect flag is off in step S631 (step S631; No), it is determined whether the prefetch effect flag is on (step S632 in FIG. 39). At this time, if the pre-reading effect flag is on (step S632; Yes), the prefetch hold number counter is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S633), and the pre-reading effect is being processed. The flag is cleared and turned off (step S634). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the big hit suggested flag is on (step S635). At this time, if the big hit suggested flag is on (step S635; Yes), the big hit suggested flag is cleared and turned off (step S636).

  If the big hit suggested flag is off in step S635 (step S635; No), the number of prefetch pending storages in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 is identified (step S637), and the identified prefetch pending storage number is It is determined whether or not it is “0” (step S638). At this time, if the prefetch pending storage number is not “0” (step S638; No), the re-determination process execution determination table 161 shown in FIG. 14 is selected as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the re-determination process. Is set (step S639). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the re-determination process execution determination random number SR2, the presence or absence of the re-determination process is determined by referring to the re-determination process execution determination table 161 set in any of the processes of step S639. (Step S640).

  If it is determined in step S640 that “there is a redetermination process” (step S641; Yes), the redetermination process is executed (step S642). As an example, in the redetermination process in step S642, the prefetch result such as the special figure display result and the variation pattern type (whether it is within the specific pattern common range) stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 or not. Is read, and the prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200 stores whether or not the prefetching result whose special figure display result is “big hit” is stored, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type It is determined whether or not a pre-read result that is within the specific pattern common range is stored.

  When it is determined in the redetermination process in step S642 that a prefetch result in which the special figure display result is “big hit” is stored (step S643; Yes), a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used. When it is determined that the pre-reading result is stored so that the numerical data shown is within the range of the specific pattern common range (step S644; Yes), the setting for starting the rendering operation as a predetermined normal ending effect is performed. This is performed (step S645). As an example, in the process of step S645, an effect control pattern for executing a predetermined normal ending effect is read from various effect control pattern tables, and an effect control process timer is set.

  If the pre-reading effect flag is OFF in step S632 (step S632; No), or if the prefetch pending storage number is “0” in step S638 (step S638; Yes), “ When it is determined that “no redetermination process” (step S641; No), in the redetermination process in step S642, the prefetch result that the special figure display result is “big hit” is not stored (step S643; No). ), And when it is determined that numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is not stored in the pre-read result within the specific pattern common range (step S644; No), the process of step S636 After executing, the setting for starting the rendering operation that becomes a predetermined special ending rendering is performed (step S646). As an example, in the process of step S646, an effect control pattern for executing a predetermined special ending effect is read from various effect control pattern tables, and an effect control process timer is set.

  After performing either of the processes of steps S645 and S646, the ending effect flag is set to the on state (step S647), and the ending effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S631 in FIG. 38 that the ending effect flag is on (step S631; Yes), for example, the effect control process timer value and the effect end determination value indicated in the effect control pattern are obtained. It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending effect depending on whether or not they match (step S648).

  When it is determined in step S648 that it is not the end timing of the ending effect (step S648; No), a setting for controlling the effect operation that becomes the ending effect is performed (step S649). As an example, in the process of step S649, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, and the sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. It is only necessary to control the rendering operation as an ending effect by transmitting the illumination signal or transmitting the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14. After executing the process of step S649, the ending effect process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S648 that it is the end timing of the ending effect (step S648; Yes), for example, the ending effect flag is cleared and turned off, and the display control unit 123 Ending effects such as supplying a predetermined display control command, transmitting a predetermined sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, and transmitting a predetermined electrical signal to the lamp control board 14. Is set to end the process (step S650).

  After executing the process of step S650, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start waiting process (step S651), and the ending effect process ends.

  Next, specific examples of various effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 starts from the main board 11 before the winning start designation command reception waiting time elapses in the decorative symbol variation end process shown in FIG. 34 (step S571; No). When the transmitted hit start designation command is received (step S574; Yes), as shown in FIG. 40 (A), the definite decorative symbol that becomes the big hit combination is displayed as a final stop symbol with a complete stop display (step S41). S575).

  Thereafter, when the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is updated to “5” (step S605 in FIG. 35), the effect control CPU 120 performs the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 in the prefetch result determination process shown in FIG. In addition, it is determined whether or not a prefetch result with a special figure display result of “big hit” is stored (step S802). If it is stored (step S803; Yes), the big hit type of the prefetch result is determined. Determination is made (step S804).

  When it is determined in step S804 that the jackpot type is “1A per base” (step S805; No), a 7 round jackpot shown in FIG. The operation count pattern determination table 160A is selected and set when present (step S806).

  Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value SR1 for determining the operation frequency pattern, for example, the operation frequency pattern of the operation frequency SP3 is obtained by referring to the operation count pattern determination table 160A for 7 round big hits in step S806. Determination is made (step S812).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the effect operation to be the pre-read effect (step S813), and as shown in FIG. 40B, the player presses the operation button 30. An effect image for prompting is displayed. Then, “1” is set as the count initial value in the prefetch hold number counter (step S814), and the prefetch effect in-progress flag is set to the on state (step S815).

  Thereafter, when the player presses the operation button 30 three times, the effect control CPU 120 updates the operation count value to “3” in the prefetch effect processing shown in FIG. 37 (step S822). At this time, since the prefetch hold number count value is “1”, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the operation count “3” from the operation count pattern of the operation count SP3 (step S823), and the operation count count “ It is determined that “3” has reached the specified number of operations “3” (step S824; Yes).

  Subsequently, the CPU 120 for effect control stores the prefetch hold number “1” in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 and stores it, for example, when the specific display result is “losing” and for determining the variation pattern type. A prefetch result in which the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is out of the range of the specific pattern common range is read (step S826), and an effect operation that becomes a loss notification prefetch effect corresponding to the prefetch hold number count value “1” is executed. Is set (step S832). As a result, as shown in FIG. 40C, the image display device 5 displays an effect image for notifying that the special figure display result based on the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1” is “lost”. Is done. At this time, the prefetch hold number count value is incremented by 1 to update “2”, and the hold data stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 is stored. The contents are shifted up by one entry (step S827).

  Thereafter, when the player presses the operation button 30 three more times and the number of times of pressing reaches six, the effect control CPU 120 also sets the operation count value corresponding to the prefetch hold number count value “2” to “3”. Therefore, for example, the specific display result is “lost” and stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 in association with the prefetch hold number “1”, and indicates the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. A prefetch result in which the numerical data is outside the specific pattern common range is further read (step S826). Then, by performing setting for performing an effect operation that becomes a loss notification prefetch effect according to the prefetch hold number count value “2” (step S832), as shown in FIG. An effect image for notifying that the special figure display result based on the hold data corresponding to “2” is “lost” is displayed.

  When the operation button 30 is further pressed 12 times by the player and the number of times of pressing reaches 18, the effect control CPU 120 also sets the operation count value corresponding to the prefetch hold number count value “6” to “3”. For this reason, the prefetching result notification command receiving buffer 200 further reads the prefetching result stored in association with the prefetching hold number “1”, for example, the specific display result is “big hit” (step S826). . Then, by performing setting for executing an effect operation that is a jackpot-suggested pre-reading effect according to the pre-reading hold number count value “6” (step S830), as shown in FIG. An effect image such as “Chance!” Indicating that the special figure display result corresponding to “6” is “big hit” is displayed. At this time, the big hit suggested flag is set to the on state (step S831).

  After that, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the effect control CPU 120 has a predetermined special ending effect because the big hit suggested flag is in the on state in the ending process of FIGS. 38 and 39 (step S635; Yes). As shown in FIG. 40 (F), an effect image such as “Chance!” Suggesting that the special figure display result is “big hit” by performing the setting for starting the effect operation to become (step S646). Is displayed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the operation count value has reached the operation count specified from the operation count pattern (step S824 in FIG. 37; Yes), a prefetch result notification command is received. The prefetch result stored in association with the prefetch hold number “1” in the buffer 200 is read (step S826). At this time, the prefetch hold number count value is incremented by 1 and updated, and the storage content of the hold data stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 is stored in one entry The information is shifted up one by one (step S827). Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control is the target of the prefetch effect from the prefetch results stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 according to the number of operations of the operation button 30 by the player. Reading results can be selected and read in order of pre-reading hold numbers. In this way, the pre-reading result that is the target of the pre-reading effect can be changed according to the number of operations of the operation buttons 30 by the player, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type when the special chart display result of the prefetched result read out in step S826 is “big hit” (step S828; Yes). Is within the range of the specific pattern common range (step S829; Yes), a setting is made to execute an effect operation that becomes a jackpot-suggested pre-reading effect according to the pre-read hold number count value (step S830). On the other hand, when the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is outside the range of the specific pattern common range (step S829; No), the loss notification destination corresponding to the prefetch hold number count value Settings are made to execute an effect operation that is a reading effect (step S832). Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control can notify the prefetched result selected and read in step S826 in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player can recognize the pre-reading result that is the target of the pre-reading effect, so that the game entertainment can be further improved.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 specifies the number of operations corresponding to the prefetch hold number indicated by the prefetch hold number count value as a selection condition corresponding to the operation of the operation button 30 from the operation count pattern determined in step S812. (Step S823). Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects the pre-read results to be pre-read effects in order of the pre-read hold number based on whether or not the operation count value has reached the number of operations specified as the selection condition. (Step S826). As a result, it becomes possible to select a prefetching result that is a target of the prefetching effect, and thus it is possible to facilitate a change in the prefetching result that is a target of the prefetching effect.

  The effect control CPU 120 associates the prefetch hold number “1” with the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 on the condition that the operation count value has reached the number of operations specified from the operation count pattern. By sequentially reading the stored prefetch results (step S826), a larger number of prefetch results than before the operation count value reaches the number of operations are selected as targets for prefetch effects. Thereby, since the number of the pre-reading results to be the target of the pre-reading effect can be varied according to the number of times of operation of the operation buttons 30 by the player, the player's interest in the operation of the operation buttons 30 is improved. Can do.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a setting for executing an effect operation that becomes a jackpot-suggested prefetch effect according to the prefetch hold number count value (step S830), and newly selects the target of the prefetch effect. For the pre-read result, a pre-read effect that suggests that the specific display result is “big hit” is performed. Accordingly, it is possible to make the player more clearly recognize that the prefetching result that is the target of the prefetching effect changes according to the number of operations of the operation button 30.

  Further, the lost variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the lost variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C have different assignments of determination values to the variation pattern types CA1-3 and CA2-1. . Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 or the variation pattern type CA2-3, while the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern is not assigned. A decision value is assigned to the type CA2-2. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2, while the variation pattern type CA1-2. Further, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3. By setting the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, the variation pattern types CA1- other than the variation pattern types CA2-4 including the variation pattern with super reach are included. The allocation of determined values to 1 to variation pattern types CA1-3 and variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-3 differs depending on the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories. This makes it possible to adjust the variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols by varying the rate of determination of the variation pattern according to the total number of reserved memory that is the number of reserved memory of the special figure game. The situation where the operating rate is reduced can be prevented as much as possible.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S270 of FIG. 23, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the specific pattern common range, the variation composed of the specific pattern regardless of the total reserved memory number. The pattern type is CA2-4. For this reason, in the processing of steps S207 and S218 in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of the specific pattern common range without considering the total reserved memory number. Thus, it can be determined whether or not a super reach appears.

  Further, in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25A, the CPU 103 sets “22” as a count initial value in the probability variation counter after the end of the jackpot end effect waiting time (step S312), The count initial value corresponding to the game state designation buffer value and the jackpot type buffer value is set in the hour / times counter (step S315).

  As an example, when the game state designation buffer value is set to “1” in response to the low probability low base state being controlled before the big hit gaming state is controlled, the big hit type buffer value is “ When it is “1”, “21” is set as the initial count value in the time reduction counter according to the setting shown in FIG. 25B (step S315). As a result, after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy and high-base state, and the rendering operation by rendering B is executed. Then, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 21 times after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability variation count value becomes “1”, while the short time count count value becomes “0”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41A, the gaming state shifts from the highly accurate high base state to the highly accurate low base state, and the rendering operation shifts from rendering B to rendering C. For example, the background The image changes from the one corresponding to the effect B to the one corresponding to the effect C. Thereby, the player can know that the gaming state has shifted from the highly accurate high base state to the highly reliable low base state.

  Here, after the big hit gaming state is finished, before the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 21 times, that is, when the gaming state is the high-precision and high-base state, When a special figure game is executed with a “big hit” and the big hit type is, for example, “1B per basic”, and the 7 round big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative symbol, it is shown in FIG. In the big hit end process, “22” is set as the initial count value in the probability variation counter (step S312). Also, “2” is set in the game state designation buffer value corresponding to the fact that the high-accuracy base state was controlled before the big hit gaming state was controlled, and the big hit type “basic per 1B” was set. Correspondingly, since “2” is set in the big hit type buffer value, “20” is set as the count initial value in the time-count counter according to the setting shown in FIG. 25B (step S315). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 41 (F), after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy and high-base state, and the rendering operation by the rendering B is executed. Then, after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 20 times, the probability variation count value becomes “2”, while the short-time count value becomes “0”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41 (F), the gaming state shifts from the highly accurate high base state to the highly accurate low base state, and the rendering operation shifts from rendering B to rendering C. For example, the background The image changes from the one corresponding to the effect B to the one corresponding to the effect C.

  On the other hand, after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 21 times and the last (22nd) special figure game is executed, that is, the gaming state Is in the high and low base state, a special figure game is executed in which the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1B per basic”, for example. In the case of the derivation display, “22” is set as the initial count value in the probability variation counter in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25A (step S312). In addition, the game state designation buffer value is set to “3” corresponding to the fact that the high probability low base state was controlled before the big hit gaming state was controlled, and the big hit type “basic per 1B” was set. Correspondingly, since “2” is set in the jackpot type buffer value, “55” is set as the count initial value in the hour / count counter according to the setting shown in FIG. 25B (step S315). As a result, as shown in FIG. 41 (G), after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy and high-base state, and the rendering operation by rendering B is executed. Then, after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 22 times, the probability variation count value is “0”, while the short time count count value is “33”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41 (G), the gaming state shifts from the high-accuracy high-base state to the low-accuracy-high base state, and the production operation moves from production B to production D. The image changes from the one corresponding to the effect B to the one corresponding to the effect D.

  In this way, when the high-accuracy base state is ended and the high-accuracy low-base state is controlled, when the 7 round big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol, the high-accuracy base state is The number of executions of the special figure game controlled in the short time state (highly accurate high base state and low accurate high base state) rather than when the 7 round big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol before the end ( Period) becomes longer. For this reason, when the high-accuracy high-base state is ended and the high-accuracy low-base state is controlled, the 7 round big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern than before the high-accuracy high-base state ends. In this case, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation. On the other hand, if the 7 round big hit symbol “7” is not derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol when the high accuracy high base state is finished and the high accuracy low base state is controlled, the high accuracy low base state Anxiety that it will end can be given. For this reason, game entertainment is improved.

  In addition, by extending the period controlled to the short-time state (the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state), the second start winning opening is set to the expanded open state more than when the high open control is not performed. The frequency of becoming is increased. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is used. Since the frequency of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, which is more advantageous than the special figure game that has been added, increases, the game entertainment is further improved.

  Further, “22” is set as the count initial value in the probability variation counter (step S312), and “55” is set as the counter initial value in the time reduction counter (step S315). Before the special figure game “losing” is executed 22 times, that is, when the gaming state is a highly accurate high base state, the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1B per basic”, for example. When the special figure game is executed and the 7-round jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the confirmed decoration symbol, in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. (Step S312). Also, “2” is set in the game state designation buffer value corresponding to the fact that the high-accuracy base state was controlled before the big hit gaming state was controlled, and the big hit type “basic per 1B” was set. Correspondingly, since “2” is set in the big hit type buffer value, “20” is set as the count initial value in the time-count counter according to the setting shown in FIG. 25B (step S315). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 41 (F), after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy and high-base state, and the rendering operation by the rendering B is executed. Then, after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 20 times, the probability variation count value becomes “2”, while the short-time count value becomes “0”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41 (F), the gaming state shifts from the highly accurate high base state to the highly accurate low base state, and the rendering operation shifts from rendering B to rendering C. For example, the background The image changes from the one corresponding to the effect B to the one corresponding to the effect C.

  On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is finished, after the special figure game with the special figure display result of “losing” is executed 22 times, the special figure game with the special figure display result of “losing” is executed 55 times. Until the game is executed, that is, when the gaming state is a low-probability base state, a special-figure game in which the special-figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1B per basic”, for example, is executed. When the 7-round jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed as a symbol, “22” is set as the count initial value in the probability variation counter in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25A (step S312). In addition, the game state designation buffer value is set to “4” corresponding to the fact that the low-accuracy base state was controlled before being controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the big hit type “basic per 1B” is set. Correspondingly, since “2” is set in the jackpot type buffer value, “90” is set as the count initial value in the time-count counter according to the setting shown in FIG. 25B (step S315). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 41 (H), after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy and high-base state, and the rendering operation by the rendering B is executed. Then, after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “lost” is executed 22 times, the probability variation count value becomes “0”, while the short time count count value becomes “68”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41 (H), the gaming state shifts from the high-accuracy high-base state to the low-accuracy high-base state, and the production operation moves from production B to production D. The image changes from the one corresponding to the effect B to the one corresponding to the effect D.

  In this way, when the high-accuracy base state is ended and the low-accuracy base state is controlled, when the 7 round big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol, the high-accuracy base state is The number of executions of the special figure game controlled in the short time state (highly accurate high base state and low accurate high base state) rather than when the 7 round big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol before the end ( Period) becomes longer. For this reason, when the high-accuracy base state is ended and the low-accuracy base state is controlled, the 7-round jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed as a definite decorative symbol than before the high-accuracy high-base state ends. In this case, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation. On the other hand, when the 7-round big hit symbol “7” is not derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol when the high-accuracy base state is finished and the low-accuracy base state is controlled, the low-accuracy base state is also displayed. Anxiety that it will end can be given. For this reason, game entertainment is improved.

  As another example, when the game state designation buffer value is set to “1” in response to being controlled to the low probability low base state before being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the big hit type buffer value When “1” is “1”, “21” is set as the count initial value in the time reduction counter according to the setting shown in FIG. 25B (step S315). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy and high-base state, and the rendering operation by rendering B is executed. Then, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 21 times after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability variation count value becomes “1”, while the short time count count value becomes “0”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41A, the gaming state shifts from the highly accurate high base state to the highly accurate low base state, and the rendering operation shifts from rendering B to rendering C. For example, the background The image changes from the one corresponding to the effect B to the one corresponding to the effect C. Thereby, the player can know that the gaming state has shifted from the highly accurate high base state to the highly reliable low base state.

  Here, after the big hit gaming state is finished, before the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 21 times, that is, when the gaming state is the high-precision and high-base state, When a special figure game is executed in which the big hit type is, for example, “1A per basic”, and the 7 round big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol, the game is shown in FIG. In the big hit end process, “22” is set as the initial count value in the probability variation counter (step S312). In addition, the game state designation buffer value is set to “2” corresponding to the fact that the high-accuracy base state was controlled before being controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the big hit type “basic per 1A” is set. Correspondingly, since “1” is set in the big hit type buffer value, “22” is set as the count initial value in the time-count counter according to the setting shown in FIG. 25B (step S315). As a result, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy and high-base state, and the rendering operation by rendering B is executed. Then, after the end of the big hit gaming state, if the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 22 times, the probability variation count value and the short-time count value are both “0”. As shown in 41 (B), the gaming state shifts directly from the high-accuracy high-base state to the low-accuracy-low base state without passing through the high-accuracy low-base state, and the production operation moves from production B to production A. For example, the background image changes from that corresponding to the effect B to that corresponding to the effect A.

  On the other hand, after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 21 times and the last (22nd) special figure game is executed, that is, the gaming state Is in the high and low base state, a special figure game is executed in which the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1B per basic”, for example. In the case of the derivation display, “22” is set as the initial count value in the probability variation counter in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25A (step S312). In addition, the game state designation buffer value is set to “3” corresponding to the fact that the high probability low base state was controlled before the big hit gaming state was controlled, and the big hit type “basic per 1B” was set. Correspondingly, since “2” is set in the jackpot type buffer value, “55” is set as the count initial value in the hour / count counter according to the setting shown in FIG. 25B (step S315). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 41 (F), after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy and high-base state, and the rendering operation by the rendering B is executed. Then, after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 22 times, the probability variation count value is “0”, while the short time count count value is “33”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41 (F), the gaming state shifts from the high-accuracy high-base state to the low-accuracy high-base state, and the production operation moves from production B to production D. The image changes from the one corresponding to the effect B to the one corresponding to the effect D.

  In this way, regardless of whether the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state or a high-accuracy low-base state, a special-figure game in which the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1 per basic”, for example. Is executed, and the 7-round jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the confirmed decoration symbol, the gaming state does not become the high probability low base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. That is, in this case, the gaming state (first special gaming state) that shifts from the highly accurate high base state to the highly accurate low base state does not continuously occur. Here, in the special game controlled to the high probability low base state, as described above, if the 7 round big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol, the short time state ( The number of executions of the special figure game controlled to the high-accuracy base state and the low-accuracy base state increases. Therefore, in the following, a period during which a special game controlled to a highly accurate and low base state is executed is referred to as a “chance zone”. In this way, by preventing the gaming state from transitioning from the high-accuracy high-base state to the high-accuracy low-base state from occurring continuously, the “chance zone” is not frequently generated, so that the game is excessively performed. Can be eliminated.

  In addition, even when the game state is a high-probability high-base state, a special figure game with a special figure display result of “big hit” is executed, and even if a seven round big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative figure Depending on whether the big hit type is “1A per basic” or “1B per basic”, the initial count value set in the hour / hour counter is different, such as “20”, “22”. For this reason, after the big hit gaming state ends, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 22 times and the highly accurate high base state ends, the gaming state becomes the high probability low base state. The transition may be made, or the direct transition to the low accuracy low base state may be made without going through the high accuracy low base state. In this way, the gaming state to be controlled changes depending on which of the multiple types of jackpot types, so that the player can be interested in the jackpot type.

  Furthermore, in the setting of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, values in the range of “1” to “70” among the random numbers for determining the big hit type. Is assigned to the jackpot type of “1A per base”, while values of “71” to “80” are assigned to the jackpot type of “1B per base”. With such a setting, the ratio of “1” per base is determined to the jackpot type, and the ratio of “1” set to the jackpot type buffer value is determined to the jackpot type of “1B per base” and the jackpot type buffer value is “2” is higher than the set ratio. Therefore, when the game state designation buffer value is set to “1” in response to the low probability low base state being controlled before the big hit gaming state is controlled, the big hit type buffer value is “ 2 is larger than the ratio at which “20” is set as the initial count value in the hourly / counter counter, and the big hit type buffer value is “1”, and “21” is set as the initial count value in the hourly / counter counter The percentage is higher. As a result, in most cases, after the big hit gaming state is completed, the number of executions of the special-purpose game in which the gaming state is controlled to the high-accuracy and high-base state is 21 times, and the special-purpose game controlled to the high-precision and low-base state The number of times of execution of the figure game is one, but the number of times of execution of the special figure game that is rarely controlled to the high accuracy and high base state is 20 times, and the execution of the special figure game that is controlled to the high accuracy and low base state is executed The number of times is two. Therefore, in the point that the number of executions of the special figure game in which the gaming state becomes a highly accurate and high base state after the big hit gaming state ends, the big hit type of “1A per basic” is more than the big hit type of “1B per basic” On the other hand, it can be said that the big hit type of “1B per basic” is more advantageous than the big hit type of “1A per basic” in that there are many “chance zones”.

In addition, when the gaming state is a high-probability high-base state, the special figure game using the first special figure with the special figure display result of “big hit” and the big hit type, for example, “1B per basic” is executed and confirmed. When the 7-round jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed as a decorative symbol, “22” is set as the initial count value in both the probability variation counter and the short-time counter in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. (Step S312 and Step S315). When the gaming state is a high-accuracy and high-base state, a special figure game using the second special figure with a special figure display result of “big hit” and a big hit type of “big hit 2B”, for example, is executed, and a finalized decorative symbol When the 7 round jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed, “22” is set as the count initial value in the probability variation counter in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25A (step S312). “10” is set as the initial count value in the time reduction counter (step S315). In this case, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 10 times after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state shifts from the high probability high base state to the high probability low base state, A special figure game in which the gaming state becomes a highly accurate and low base state is executed 12 times. That is, when the game state is a highly accurate and high base state, and a special figure game using the second special figure in which the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2B per basic” is executed. Is a special figure in which the gaming state is controlled to the high-accuracy base state after the big hit gaming state is finished, compared to the case where the special figure game using the first special figure having the big hit type of “1B per basic” is executed. While the number of executions of the game decreases, the period (chance zone) during which the special game controlled to the highly accurate and low base state is executed increases. On the contrary, when the gaming state is a high-probability high-base state, the special figure game using the first special figure in which the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1B per basic”. Is executed, a special figure game that is controlled to a highly accurate and low base state is executed, compared to a case where a special figure game using the second special figure with a big hit type of “2B per base” is executed. You may make it increase the period (chance zone) to be performed.
In addition, when the gaming state is a highly accurate high base state, the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1B per basic”, “2B per basic”, “3B per rare” When a special figure game using a special figure is executed and a 7-round jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative figure, the second special characteristic is obtained from the count initial value “22” set in the probability variation counter. A number “10” smaller than a value “18” obtained by subtracting the upper limit value “4” of the number of reserved storages in the figure storage unit 151B is set as a count initial value in the short-time counter. As a result, when the base state is controlled to be highly accurate, the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B can be restricted.

  In addition, when the gaming state is a high probability low base state, the special figure game using the first special figure with the special figure display result of “big hit” and the big hit type is, for example, “1B per basic” is executed and confirmed. When the 7-round jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed as a decorative symbol, “22” is set as the count initial value in the probability variation counter in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25A (step S312). ), “55” is set as the initial count value in the time-count counter (step S315). On the other hand, the special figure game using the second special figure with the special figure display result “big hit” and the big hit type “for example, 2B per basic” is executed, and the seven round big hit symbol “7” is used as the confirmed decorative pattern. Is displayed, in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25A, “22” is set as the initial count value in the probability variation counter (step S312), and “100” is set in the short-time counter. It is set as a count initial value (step S315). Even if the gaming state is a high-probability low-base state, when a special-figure game using the second special figure with a special figure display result of “big hit” and a big hit type “basic hit 2B” is executed The period during which the special figure game controlled to the high-precision and low-base state is executed (chance zone) as compared to the case where the special figure game using the first special figure with the big hit type of “1B per basic” is executed. Will increase. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a high probability low base state, the special figure game using the first special figure in which the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1B per basic”. Is executed, a special figure game that is controlled to a highly accurate and low base state is executed, compared to a case where a special figure game using the second special figure with a big hit type of “2B per base” is executed. You may make it increase the period (chance zone) to be performed.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the low probability high base state, the special figure game using the first special figure in which the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1B per basic”, for example, is executed and confirmed. When the 7-round jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed as a decorative symbol, “22” is set as the count initial value in the probability variation counter in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25A (step S312). ), “90” is set as the initial count value in the time-saving counter (step S315). On the other hand, the special figure game using the second special figure with the special figure display result “big hit” and the big hit type “for example, 2B per basic” is executed, and the seven round big hit symbol “7” is used as the confirmed decorative pattern. Is displayed, in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25A, “22” is set as the initial count value in the probability variation counter (step S312), and “100” is set in the short-time counter. It is set as a count initial value (step S315). Even when the gaming state is the low probability high base state, when the special figure game using the second special figure with the special figure display result “big hit” and the big hit type “basic hit 2B” is executed , The period during which the special game controlled with a high accuracy and low base state is executed (chance zone), compared to the case where the special figure game using the first special figure with the big hit type of “2A per base” is executed. Will increase. On the other hand, when the game state is the low probability and high base state, the special figure game using the first special figure in which the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1B per basic”. Is executed, a special figure game that is controlled to a highly accurate and low base state is executed, compared to a case where a special figure game using the second special figure with a big hit type of “2B per base” is executed. You may make it increase the period (chance zone) to be performed.

When the gaming state is a low probability low base state, the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “1A per basic”, “1B per basic”, “2A per basic”, “2B per basic” When the special game is executed and the 7-round big hit symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the finalized decorative symbol, “22” is displayed in the probability variation counter in the big hit end process shown in FIG. Is set as the initial count value (step S312), and “20” or “21” smaller than “22” set in the probability variation counter is set as the initial count value in the time-count counter (step S315). ). In this case, after the big hit gaming state is finished, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 20 or 21 times, the gaming state shifts from the highly accurate high base state to the highly accurate low base state. However, the low-accuracy base state is not changed.
In addition, when the gaming state is a low probability low base state, a special figure game is executed in which the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is, for example, “1C per rare” or “2C per rare”. When the 7 round jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed as a symbol, “22” is set as the initial count value in the probability variation counter in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25A (step S312). Also, “22” is set as the initial count value in the hour / short time counter (step S315). In this case, when the special figure game whose special figure display result is “losing” is executed 22 times after the end of the big hit gaming state, the gaming state is directly changed from the high probability high base state to the high probability low base state. Since the transition to the low probability and low base state is made, not only does the transition to the low probability and high base state occur, but there is no period (chance zone) during which the special game controlled to the high probability and low base state is executed. As described above, even when the gaming state is the low probability low base state, there is a case where there is no chance zone depending on the type of big hit.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the prefetch results are suggested and notified one by one in the order of the prefetch hold number in accordance with the number of pressing operations of the operation button 30 by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in response to one operation such as a long press operation of the operation button 30 by a player for a predetermined period or longer, the prefetching subject to suggestion or notification by the prefetching effect is provided. The result may be determined. In addition, the number of prefetch results to be suggested or notified every time the operation button 30 is pressed down reaches a predetermined number of times is arbitrary, and all the prefetch results stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 are stored. May be suggested and notified all at once, and a plurality (for example, two) of the prefetch results stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 are sequentially suggested and notified. It may be. Further, the order of notifying the prefetch result is also arbitrary, and the prefetch result stored in association with the prefetch hold number “2” may be suggested or notified first, or the prefetch hold number “1” may be notified. After suggesting and informing the prefetched result stored in association with “”, the prefetched result stored in association with the prefetch hold number “4” may be suggested and informed.

  In the above embodiment, when the special chart display result of the prefetched result read in step S826 in FIG. 37 is “big hit” (step S828; Yes), the numerical value indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type If the data is within the range of the specific pattern common range (step S829; Yes), a setting is made to execute a rendering operation that becomes a jackpot-suggested pre-reading effect according to the pre-read hold number count value (step S830). When the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is out of the specific pattern common range (step S829; No), the loss notification prefetching effect according to the prefetch pending number count value is obtained. It has been described that the setting for executing the rendering operation is performed (step S832). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a prefetch result in which the special figure display result is “big hit” is stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200, the prefetch result is When a previous pre-read result (for example, two previous) is suggested or notified, a special image display result becomes “big hit” by displaying an effect image such as “Two points ahead”. You may make it notify that the prefetch result is memorize | stored. In addition, when two prefetch results whose special figure display result is “big hit” are stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200, the first jackpot according to the prefetch pending number count value is stored. While performing the production operation that becomes the suggestion prefetching effect, by executing the production operation that becomes the loss notification prefetching effect instead of the jackpot suggestion prefetching effect according to the prefetch hold number count value in the second, The big hit suggestion pre-reading effect may not be executed a plurality of times.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading result determination process and the pre-reading effect process are executed in the big hit control effect process in step S164 shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the prefetching result determination process is executed in the decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161, and the prefetching effect processing is executed in the decorative symbol variation process in step S162. You may do it.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a modification of the prefetch result determination process. In the prefetching result determination process shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the special figure display result stored in the prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200, the jackpot type, the variation pattern type (specific pattern common range). A prefetching result such as whether or not it is within the range is read (step S1801). Next, as a use table for determining a prefetch effect pattern, the prefetch effect pattern determination table 162 shown in FIG. 43 is selected and set (step S1802 in FIG. 42). The prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 stores whether or not a prefetch result whose special figure display result is “big hit” is stored, and numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a specific pattern. Based on the numerical data indicating the prefetch effect pattern determination random number SR3 shown in FIG. 44 according to whether or not the prefetch result within the common range is stored, the process of step S1802 of FIG. By referring to the pre-reading effect pattern determination table 162 set in this way, the pre-reading effect pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types such as pre-reading effect EP1 and pre-reading effect EP2 (step S1803). Subsequently, a setting for starting an effect operation to be a pre-read effect is performed (step S1804). Thereafter, the pre-reading effect flag is set to the on state (step S1805), and the pre-read determination process ends.

  45 and 46 are flowcharts showing modifications of the prefetch effect process. In this prefetch effect process, as shown in FIG. 45, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the prefetch effect pattern determined in step S1803 (step S1821; Yes), and the identified prefetch effect pattern is prefetched. It is determined whether or not it is a pre-reading effect pattern of effect EP1 (step S1822). At this time, if the pre-reading effect pattern of the pre-reading effect EP1 (step S1822; Yes), the operation button 30 serving as a jog dial is rotated by determining the state of the detection signal input from the operation detection switch 31. It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed (step S1823).

  When the operation button 30 is rotated in step S1823 (step S1823; Yes), for example, 1 is added to the stored value (jog rotation count value) in the jog rotation counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. After the update (step S824), it is determined whether or not the updated jog rotation count value is larger than the prefetch pending storage number in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (step S1825). At this time, if the jog rotation count value is larger than the prefetch hold storage number (step S1825; Yes), the prefetch hold storage number is subtracted from the jog rotation count value and updated (step S1826).

  When the jog rotation count value is less than or equal to the pre-reading pending storage number in step S1825 (step S1825; Yes), after performing the process of step S1826, the rendering operation that becomes the prefetch effect according to the jog rotation count value Is set (step S1827), and the pre-reading effect process is terminated.

  If the operation button 30 has not been rotated in step S1823 (step S1823; Yes), whether or not the operation button 30 has been pressed by determining the state of the detection signal input from the operation detection switch 31. Is determined (step S1828). At this time, if the operation button 30 has been pressed (step S1828; Yes), the operation count value is updated by adding 1 (step S1829), and the updated operation count count value reaches a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S1830).

  When the operation button 30 is not pressed in step S1828 (step S1828; No), or when the updated operation count value does not reach a predetermined upper limit value in step S1830 (step S1830; No). ), The prefetch effect processing ends.

  If the updated operation count value has reached the predetermined upper limit value in step S1830 (step S1830; Yes), the prefetch hold that matches the jog rotation count value in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 A prefetch result stored in association with the number is read (step S1831). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the special chart display result of the prefetched result read in step S1831 is “big hit” (step S1832). At this time, if the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S1832; No), the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type of the prefetched result is within the specific pattern common range. Is determined (step S1833).

  When the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S1832 (step S1832; Yes), the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is in the range of the specific pattern common range in step S1833. In such a case (step S1833; Yes), after performing the setting for executing the rendering operation that becomes the jackpot suggestion prefetching effect according to the prefetch hold number that matches the jog rotation count value (step S1834), the prefetching is performed. The production process ends.

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is outside the common pattern common range in step S1832 (step S1832; No), the prefetch hold number matching the jog rotation count value is used. After performing the setting for performing the rendering operation that becomes the lost notification pre-reading effect (step S1835), the pre-reading effect process is terminated.

  If it is the prefetch effect pattern of the prefetch effect EP2 in step S1822 (step S1822; No), the operation button 30 is pressed by determining the state of the detection signal input from the operation detection switch 31. It is determined whether or not (step S1836). At this time, if the operation button 30 is pressed (step S1836; Yes), the operation count value is updated by adding 1 (step S1837), and the updated operation count count value reaches a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S1838). If the updated operation count value does not reach the predetermined upper limit value (step S1838; No), the prefetch effect process is terminated.

  If the updated operation count value has reached a predetermined upper limit value in step S1838 (step S1838; Yes), a special figure display result stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200, or a big hit A prefetch result such as a type and a variation pattern type (whether or not it is within a specific pattern common range) is read (step S1839). Subsequently, the special figure display result of the prefetch result read from the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 is determined (step S1840). At this time, if the prefetching result whose special figure display result is “big hit” is not stored in the prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200 (step S1841; No), it is read from the prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200. The variation pattern type of the prefetched result (whether it is within the specific pattern common range) is determined (step S1842).

  When it is determined in step S1841 that a prefetch result with a special figure display result of “big hit” is stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 (step S1841; Yes), prefetching is performed in step S1842. If it is determined in the result notification command reception buffer 200 that the pre-read result is stored in which the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls within the specific pattern common range (step S1842; Yes) ) After performing the setting for performing the rendering operation that becomes the jackpot suggesting pre-reading effect according to the pre-reading pending storage number (step S1844), the pre-reading effect process is executed.

  If it is determined in step S1842 that the prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200 does not store a prefetching result in which the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls within the specific pattern common range (Step S1842; No), after performing the setting for performing the rendering operation that becomes the loss notification pre-reading effect according to the number of pre-read pending storage (Step S1845), the pre-reading effect process is terminated.

  Next, specific examples of various effects operations in the modification will be described.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 stores in the prefetch result determination process shown in FIG. 42 whether or not a prefetch result in which the special figure display result is “big hit” is stored, and the variation pattern The numerical data indicating the random number value SR3 for determining the prefetching effect pattern is determined depending on whether or not the prefetching result in which the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the type falls within the specific pattern common range is stored. Based on the prefetch effect pattern determination table 162 set in the process of step S1802, for example, the prefetch effect pattern of the prefetch effect EP1 is determined (step S1803). Subsequently, by performing a setting for starting an effect operation to be a pre-read effect (step S1804), as shown in FIG. 47B, an effect image that prompts the player to rotate and press the operation buttons. Is displayed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the jog rotation count value in accordance with the rotation operation of the operation button 30 by the player in the pre-read effect processing shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 (steps S1823 to S1826). By performing the setting for updating the presentation operation that becomes the pre-reading effect according to the subsequent jog rotation count value (step S1827), as shown in FIG. It will be updated sequentially.

  Thereafter, when the player presses the operation button 30, as shown in FIG. 47C, one display part that is the target of the pre-reading effect is determined, and the player repeatedly hits the operation button 30, When the operation count value reaches a predetermined upper limit value, the effect control CPU 120 stores the prefetch result stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 in association with the prefetch hold number that matches the jog rotation count value. Is read (step S1831).

  When the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S1832; Yes), or when the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the specific pattern common range (step S1833). ; Yes), by performing the setting for executing the rendering operation that becomes the jackpot-suggested pre-reading effect according to the pre-read hold number that matches the jog rotation count value (step S1834), as shown in FIG. 47 (E) In addition, after the effect image in which one of the display parts is divided by the hammer is displayed, an effect image such as “success” is displayed as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is out of the specific pattern common range (step S1833; No), the prefetch hold number that matches the jog rotation count value is set. An effect image in which the character divides any one display part with a hammer as shown in FIG. 47E by performing a setting for executing an effect operation that becomes a corresponding loss notification pre-read effect (step S1835). After the message is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 47G and 47H, an effect image such as “failure” is displayed, and then an effect image such as “Expect the next change!” Is displayed.

  As another example, when the prefetch effect pattern of the prefetch effect EP2 is determined in the prefetch result determination process shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 120 performs a game in the prefetch effect process shown in FIGS. When the operator presses the operation button 30 and the operation count value reaches the upper limit value, the action to be a big hit suggestion prefetching effect according to the prefetch hold memory number or the loss notification destination according to the prefetch hold memory number Settings for performing the rendering operation that is the reading effect are performed (step S1844). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 47I, the image display device 5 displays an effect image in which the character divides all display parts with the hammer.

As yet another example, the number of times the player presses the operation button 30 within a predetermined period is counted using an operation number counter, and each time the operation number count value reaches a predetermined number, The number of the prefetch results is increased, and the number is stored in a storage area provided in advance in, for example, a RAM. When a predetermined period has elapsed, the number of prefetched results stored in the RAM is read from the prefetched result notification command reception buffer 200, and all the read prefetched results are suggested and notified in the prefetched effect. You can do it. In this case, if the number stored in the RAM has reached the number of reserved storages in the prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200 (the number of prefetching pending storages), it is stored in the prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200. All the prefetch results are suggested and notified in the prefetch effect. If the prefetch pending storage number has not been reached, the RAM among the prefetch results stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 is stored in the RAM. The stored number of pre-read results may be suggested and notified by reading and pre-reading effects, for example, in the order of pre-read hold numbers (or randomly).
Thus, after the predetermined period has elapsed, the player can concentrate on the operation of the operation button 30 by collectively suggesting and informing the pre-read results. In addition, if the number stored in the RAM does not reach the prefetch pending storage number, that is, the number of times the player presses the operation button 30 is the prefetch stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200. If the number of times required to read all of the results has not been reached, the pre-read results not reached are not suggested or notified. Therefore, the player can perform the pre-read effect according to the number of times the operation button 30 is pressed. The number of read-ahead results can be selected.
Further, if the player does not press the operation button 30 within a predetermined period, the prefetch effect itself is not executed, and not only the number of prefetch results to be prefetched but also the prefetch effect. The player may be allowed to select the operation button 30 by operating the operation button 30.

In the above-described embodiment, when the special chart display result of the prefetched result read in step S826 in FIG. 37 is “big hit” (step S828; Yes), the jackpot type of the prefetched result and the prefetched result In the above description, it is assumed that an effect operation that is a jackpot-suggested pre-reading effect corresponding to the pre-reading hold number count value is executed in the same effect mode regardless of the gaming state when the special game based on the game is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the special chart display result of the prefetched result read in step S826 in FIG. 37 is “big hit” (step S828; Yes), the prefetching is performed. The jackpot type of the result is “1D per premier”, “2D per premier”, or “2E per 15 rounds”, and the game state when the special game based on the prefetched result is executed is highly accurate. When in the low base state, a special feeling mode different from the normal performance mode is used to produce a premiere feeling by executing a performance operation that becomes a jackpot-suggested pre-reading effect according to the pre-read hold number count value. May be.
Furthermore, when the special figure display result of the prefetched result read in step S826 in FIG. 37 is “big hit” (step S828; Yes), the game when the special figure game based on the prefetched result is executed. When the state is the high probability low base state, the prefetch effect may not be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, whether or not a prefetch result with a special figure display result of “big hit” is stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200, and the jackpot type of the prefetch result is a plurality of types. Depending on which one is selected, the operation frequency pattern determination table is selected and set (steps S806, S807, S810, and S811 shown in FIG. 36), and based on numerical data indicating the random number SR1 for determining the operation frequency pattern, By referring to the set operation frequency pattern determination table, the operation frequency pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S812). In the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. 37, the operation count corresponding to the prefetch hold number is specified from the operation count pattern determined in step S812 (step S823), and the operation count count value and in step S823. It has been described that the specified number of operations is compared. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200 stores a prefetching result with a special figure display result of “big hit”, and the prefetching result Depending on whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types, the operation number pattern determination table is selected and set (steps S806, S807, S810, S811 shown in FIG. 36), and a random number value for determining the operation number pattern Based on the numerical data indicating SR1, the number of operations may be determined by referring to the set operation number pattern determination table in accordance with the number of prefetch hold storage. For example, in the case where the operation count pattern determination table 160A with 7 round big hits is selected and set, when the random number SR1 for determining the operation count pattern is a value in the range of “0” to “2”, If the read pending storage number is “1”, the number of operations is determined to be “30”, and if the read ahead pending storage number is “2”, the number of operations is determined to be “15”. If “3”, the number of operations is determined to be “8”, and if the number of prefetch hold storage is “4” to “6”, the number of operations is determined to be “5”, and the number of prefetch hold storage If “7” or “8”, the number of operations may be determined as “4” (step S812). In the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. 37, the process of step S823 may be skipped, and the operation count value may be compared with the operation count determined in step S812.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is displayed in accordance with the winning order of each game ball regardless of whether the game ball has won at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It was described that the special figure game used and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B were executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is used as a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. The game may be executed with priority over the figure game.

  In this case, when the big hit game state is controlled, or when the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state is controlled, the special figure display result in the first special figure game is “big hit”. Even if there is a reading result, the pre-reading effect may not be executed.

  For example, the production control CPU 120 corresponds to the pre-reading result in the start winning time command process shown in FIG. 28, and if it is a pre-reading result notification command for notifying the pre-reading result, the “first” start data is obtained. If it is the second prefetch result notification command, the “second” start data is stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200. Then, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state was controlled before the big hit, and is not controlled to the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state. The prefetch result determination process shown in FIG. In the prefetching result determination process shown in FIG. 36, when there is a prefetching result in which the special figure display result is “big hit” in the prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200 (step S803; Yes), It may be determined whether the corresponding start data is “first” or “second”, and only when the start data is “second”, the process proceeds to step S804 and subsequent steps. Alternatively, when a prefetch result indicating that the special figure display result in the first special figure game is “big hit” is obtained on the main board 11 side, the CPU 103 skips the process of step S208 of FIG. Thus, the prefetch result notification command may not be transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  In this way, the special figure display result in the first special figure game becomes “big hit” when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, or when the low probability high base state or the high high precision base state is controlled. Even if there is a prefetching result, it is possible to prevent the prefetching effect from being executed. For this reason, the second start condition is established, and numerical data indicating each random number value extracted based on the second start condition is stored as the hold data in the second special figure hold storage unit 151A. It is possible to prevent the prefetching result that is “big hit” from being stocked.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with one special symbol display device is also described. The invention can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 performs the final stop symbol determination process in step S551 shown in FIG. 30, the variable display effect setting process in step S552, and the notice effect setting process in step S553. 35, the pre-reading result determination process in step S606, the pre-reading effect process in step S607, and the like are executed to determine the control contents of various effects operations. 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 via the display is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU performs steps S551 to S553 shown in FIG. 30 based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. Any one of the processes may be executed, or the prefetch result determination process in step S606 and the prefetch effect process in step S607 shown in FIG. 35 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 and the lamp control circuit 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 pattern determined by the effect control CPU 120 in step S555 of 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. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 is performed on any control board. The combination to be executed may be any combination.

  In the above embodiment, the small hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, and the game state is not changed after the small hit game state ends. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state based on the fact that the big hit type becomes “surprise”, and after the two round big hit state ends, the high probability high base It was described as being controlled by the state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to the case where the big hit type is “accurate” or the variable display result is “small hit”, A case of “suddenly normal” may be provided. As an example, “suddenly short time” and “suddenly normal” are included in the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. In this case, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type in accordance with the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, as a “suddenly short” or “sudden normal” jackpot. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that the table data allocated to a classification may be included. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the big hit type is “surprise accuracy”, it is controlled to the low accuracy high base state. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “suddenly normal”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as when the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the big hit type is “surprising accuracy”, the low probability low base state is controlled. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to the gaming state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  When such “sudden shortening” and “sudden normal” are provided, a variation pattern type and variation pattern different from those other than “sudden shortening” and “sudden normal” may be determined. As a result, although the big hit type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly normal”, the same effect operation as in the case of being controlled to the 15 round big hit state is performed despite being controlled to the 2 round big hit state. It can prevent the player from feeling distrust. In addition, when the big hit type is "Suddenly short" or "Suddenly normal", when the variable display result is "Small hit", or when the big hit type is "Sudden", the common variation pattern type It may be possible to make a decision. As a result, when determining the fluctuation pattern, the big hit type is “Suddenly short” or “Suddenly normal”, or the variable display result is “Small hit” or the big hit type is “Abrupt”. Regardless of whether this is the case, a common variation pattern determination table can be used, and the data capacity can be reduced.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display 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.

  Furthermore, 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, but in advance a computer It is possible to adopt a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a 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 a 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. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Operation button 31 ... Operation detection switch 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

After the game medium passes through the first start area provided in the game area, variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information that can identify each is performed based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display. The first variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result and the start condition for allowing the variable display to start after the game medium passes through the second start area provided in the game area can be distinguished from each other. Second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and the predetermined specific display result is the display result of the first identification information or the second identification information. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when it is derived and displayed,
Production variable display means for performing variable display of production identification information corresponding to variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means and variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means;
When a game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area, a random number for determining a specific game state for determining whether or not to control to the specific game state, and a type of the specific game state Extracting means for extracting a random number for determining a specific gaming state type for determining and a variable display determining random number for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information for presentation;
A variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the first start area and a variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the second start area Reservation memory for storing the specific gaming state determination random number, the specific gaming state type determination random number, and the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction unit as a storage for a predetermined upper limit for each display Means,
Based on the establishment of the start condition, using the specific gaming state determination random number, whether to control to the specific gaming state is determined before derivation display of the display result, and control to the specific gaming state When determined, using the random number for determining the specific gaming state type, a pre-determining means for determining the specific gaming state type to any one of a plurality of types;
The determination result of the prior determination means, the number of reserved memories stored by the reservation storage means when the start condition is satisfied, the value of the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means, and a plurality of types Variable display pattern determination means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information for presentation based on the determination value corresponding to the variable display pattern;
Based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means, variable display executing means for executing variable display of the effect identification information;
Based on the value of the specific gaming state determining random number extracted by the extracting means when the game medium passes through the first starting area or the second starting area before being determined by the variable display pattern determining means. Determining whether or not to be controlled to the specific gaming state, and based on the variable display determination random number value extracted by the extraction means and the determination value corresponding to the plurality of types of variable display patterns Starting determination means for determining whether or not the variable display pattern of the identification information for presentation is a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of variable display patterns;
When it is determined by the start determination means that the specific gaming state is controlled or when it is determined that the specific variable display pattern is obtained, the variable that is the determination target of the first identification information or the second identification information. Before the start condition of display is satisfied, a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect;
Until the end condition is satisfied after the specific gaming state is ended, the means for controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player different from the specific gaming state, and according to the type of the specific gaming state, Gaming state control means for controlling to different advantageous states;
With
At least a part of the determination values corresponding to the specific variable display pattern is set to the same determination value regardless of the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the start condition is satisfied,
The determination value corresponding to the non-specific variable display pattern different from the specific variable display pattern is set to a different determination value according to the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the start condition is satisfied,
The non-specific variable display pattern is a variable display pattern in which the reach state is not established, and variable display from the start of the variable display of the effect identification information to the derivation display of the display result as compared with the specific variable display pattern Includes a variable display pattern for shortening,
The variable display pattern determining means, when the shortening condition is satisfied based on the number of reserved storage stored in the hold storage means when the start condition is satisfied, and when the shortening condition is not satisfied In comparison, a variable display pattern is determined using a determination value in which the number of determination values corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening is set,
The start determination means includes
By determining whether or not the value of the random number for determining variable display extracted by the extraction means matches the same determination value, it is determined whether or not the specific variable display pattern,
When it is determined that the specific gaming state is controlled, the type of the specific gaming state is determined based on the value of the specific gaming state type determination random number extracted by the extraction unit;
The specific effect executing means is capable of executing the specific effect in an effect mode according to the type of the specific game state when it is determined that the start determination means is controlled to the specific game state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.